I'm 74 and been listening to the Grass Roots since the 1960s when I was in high school. I still listen to them today with Amazon devices in every room in my home, and their greatest hits is one of my all-time favorite albums.
Wow how lucky, I don’t think anything could top this Era of music. I’m 22 and I absolutely love this music, can’t even imagine how weird it is adjusting to the new sound when you have this.
Years ago my wife and me saw them in Corvallis Oregon.. We were in the last row Rob come up to us hey I have two seats in the middle of the first row ..After the show he wait right there he went a signed a cd and give it to my wife ..He talked to us for about ten mins. !!!!
Was I Las Vegas a year ago and saw the Grassroots perform without Rob, they mentioned his name and made a point to remember him during there performance. It was beautiful and Rob Grill was hot and very good looking.
Oh my gosh, me too. I totally agree. I had older brothers in the 70s and they had a large collection of the music from back then. When they weren't home I would sneak in their room and play album after album. For hours and hours I would listen. The Grass Roots was one I listened to the most. Always loved their music. It really was a great time in so many ways inuding great tunes that came out. So fun.
I still thrill to his incomparable voice. I've met him numerous times and though he was always in pain because of his degenerative hip disease; was always a gentleman and very sweet. Miss him.
I was the drummer for Phil Fang Volk and we warmed up for The Grassroots in Oshkosh this same year. Phil and I were in the elevator at our hotel and it stopped at a floor and a guy with cut off jeans jumped on and when he got off Phil goes “ that was Rob Grill”. This was the night before the show of course
Great story! Thank you. I’m really not sure why Rob didn’t chat with you or at least get introduced to you after all Phil was incredibly huge with The Raiders back in the 60’s and you were with him in that elevator.
The Grass Roots - More Golden Grass. That was the very first record I bought from the Grass Roots. The only song I was wanting was Heaven Knows. It was in early 1971 in Albany, Ga. I am now 63 years old and still have the More Golden Grass album. The rest is very fondly revered history to this day. While my Dad was stationed at N.A.S. Albany, Ga. I got to meet the whole group and went to several concerts at Albany Jr. College. Went to several practice sessions with them on Albany. At the concerts I had a restricted access to everything going on because I was dating the stage photographer's daughter. All this happened from early 1971 to mid 1974. I was devasted at news the about the passing of Rob in 2011. Then I find out about Rick Coonce passing but afew months before Rob. Rick was their percussionist. The last time I got to see them was at a casino in Mississippi right after Hurricaine Ivan (2004). Got their new CD and Rob signed it along with a black and white glossy pic of the whole group at that time. Rob was the front man for the Grass Roots and always very entertaining on or off stage. The rest of the guys were equally respectfull to anyone they would talk to. Rob carried the torch for the group very well and the legacy is in very good hands as they continue to be the The Grass Roots with all of the original material that has brought them fame. Rob is miss so very much. Will never be able to replace him here on earth, but he is going strong in our hearts. May God speed
Beautifully stated! I saw Rob with the GRs several times over the years. He performed even when in severe pain from a progressive bone disease, because he loved his fans. He is truly missed. 😪
I was in Landis Jr High, Baldwin Park Calif, in our school dances when I first heard their song Midnight Confession. I am 65 yrs old and I still love the Grass Roots music.
Linda Neller Yeah so sad to watch. I was/ am a big Grass Roots and Rob Grill fan. Turns out I have the same birth date as Rob. And ironically also can relate to his demons . The injuries , scripts which can lead to a downward spiral. I was lucky enough to find , and stay in a 12 step program.. Yeah RIP Rob , God Bless you .
@ogredad55 Thanks so much for the nice comment. 😊 I bought this old bootleg recording... wasn't actually at this show, but was lucky to have seen Rob Grill and the Grass Roots a few times before he passed. And I'm an old hippie chic, now 65+, lol... trying to keep 'our' music alive. Thanks for watching and stay well!✌️
This song (and the sound here is so great -- the drums and the guitars are so sharp) takes me back to the Vietnam days when I was so so young but loved this music. I would daydream of laying in a field with the warm sun shining on me -- no humidity of course!!
It's the end of the world as we know it! It's the end of the world as we know it....RIP "The World" and Rob.. a great singer from a great band and era!
Unfortunately, there were no original members left after the 80's except for Rob Grill. And sadly, he passed away in 2011. Dusty Hanvey still plays lead guitar... since the 80's. And Mark Dawson started subbing in 2008 when Rob had health problems. He took over lead vocals permanently after Rob's death.
@@larryphillips7538 So unfortunate. I finally got to see Rob perform in 2010 Schenectady NY. One of my idols from days gone by. My sympathy for your loss in many ways.
R.I.P. Rob. and thanks for telling your audience back in 1969 that we did this song better than you,after Creed saw us play nearby at the "Entertain In ", LaPorte,Indiana.
Rob was my friend and he is one of the sweetest musician I know❤
He was a sweetheart👍👍👍👍👍
How lucky. I still love him!
I can definitely believe that! Love him!
RIP Rob
Lucky You!! 🥰
I'm 74 and been listening to the Grass Roots since the 1960s when I was in high school. I still listen to them today with Amazon devices in every room in my home, and their greatest hits is one of my all-time favorite albums.
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Wow how lucky, I don’t think anything could top this Era of music. I’m 22 and I absolutely love this music, can’t even imagine how weird it is adjusting to the new sound when you have this.
@@anj7187 It's very weird, and for me it's impossible to adjust to the 'new sound.'
Years ago my wife and me saw them in Corvallis Oregon.. We were in the last row Rob come up to us hey I have two seats in the middle of the first row ..After the show he wait right there he went a signed a cd and give it to my wife ..He talked to us for about ten mins. !!!!
@Will Wood Rob loved his fans, and was such a nice person. He is truly missed. 😔
Was I Las Vegas a year ago and saw the Grassroots perform without Rob, they mentioned his name and made a point to remember him during there performance. It was beautiful and Rob Grill was hot and very good looking.
@@teresakenton2219that wasn't them
Still listening in 2021
Grass roots were great
I grew up in the best times. Wont forget the Grassroots. Won't forget the music.
The Grassroots had some great music! I loved their music as a kid!
Oh my gosh, me too. I totally agree. I had older brothers in the 70s and they had a large collection of the music from back then. When they weren't home I would sneak in their room and play album after album. For hours and hours I would listen. The Grass Roots was one I listened to the most. Always loved their music. It really was a great time in so many ways inuding great tunes that came out. So fun.
Love their music. O wish people wouldn't talk or laugh during a performance. Its very rude and disrespectful!
Great advice. I just turned 61 and just live for today! Rob was an absolute star.
I still thrill to his incomparable voice. I've met him numerous times and though he was always in pain because of his degenerative hip disease; was always a gentleman and very sweet. Miss him.
So Missed & So Loved, Rob Grill!!
Best group ever, Rob Grill was so handsome. It's to bad he passed away. Always love the grass Roots
Should he live forever?
Rob Grill you are loved and missed! I'm sure the angels smiled when they heard your sweet voice.
Great band of my time...and Rob??? WHEW!! Miss you dude! That face, that smile, that voice...and such kindness. xxx RIP one of the greats.
I was the drummer for Phil Fang Volk and we warmed up for The Grassroots in Oshkosh this same year. Phil and I were in the elevator at our hotel and it stopped at a floor and a guy with cut off jeans jumped on and when he got off Phil goes “ that was Rob Grill”. This was the night before the show of course
Great story! Thank you. I’m really not sure why Rob didn’t chat with you or at least get introduced to you after all Phil was incredibly huge with The Raiders back in the 60’s and you were with him in that elevator.
Actually had the privilege of sitting and having a drink with a couple of these wonderful guys
Good people ❤️🙏
My first concert in 1971 got to meet them still have their autographs . Love The Grass Roots
Late 60's,in front of Safeway on erringer st. In simi valley they did a free concert.
He was a very funny man..
Loved the band The Grass Roots.
RIP Rob Grill
Australia 🌿
I had no idea he had died. Thats so sad 😞 😥
I was in 8th when I went to their concert around 1968 and I still have his autograph. RIP Rob!
The Grass Roots - More Golden Grass. That was the very first record I bought from the Grass Roots. The only song I was wanting was Heaven Knows. It was in early 1971 in Albany, Ga. I am now 63 years old and still have the More Golden Grass album. The rest is very fondly revered history to this day. While my Dad was stationed at N.A.S. Albany, Ga. I got to meet the whole group and went to several concerts at Albany Jr. College. Went to several practice sessions with them on Albany. At the concerts I had a restricted access to everything going on because I was dating the stage photographer's daughter. All this happened from early 1971 to mid 1974. I was devasted at news the about the passing of Rob in 2011. Then I find out about Rick Coonce passing but afew months before Rob. Rick was their percussionist. The last time I got to see them was at a casino in Mississippi right after Hurricaine Ivan (2004). Got their new CD and Rob signed it along with a black and white glossy pic of the whole group at that time. Rob was the front man for the Grass Roots and always very entertaining on or off stage. The rest of the guys were equally respectfull to anyone they would talk to. Rob carried the torch for the group very well and the legacy is in very good hands as they continue to be the The Grass Roots with all of the original material that has brought them fame. Rob is miss so very much. Will never be able to replace him here on earth, but he is going strong in our hearts. May God speed
Beautifully stated! I saw Rob with the GRs several times over the years. He performed even when in severe pain from a progressive bone disease, because he loved his fans. He is truly missed. 😪
I was in Landis Jr High, Baldwin Park Calif, in our school dances when I first heard their song Midnight Confession. I am 65 yrs old and I still love the Grass Roots music.
Rob just 5 years before his death. A wonderful man! RIP.
I loved the Grass Roots!! RIP Rob Grill
In 2001 I had the great opportunity to meet Rob grill the grassroots purchase a CD and he signed it
Still listening in 2020. Saw them in Las Vegas in the late 90's. Poor Rob was in pain back then. Thanks for the memories. R.I.P. Rob
Throughout the 1970s, I grew p listening to the grassroots. They had great voices, good rhythm, and fabulous beats.
This makes me cry! He just looks sad and in pain at times. I love him so much.
YOU ARE SO RIGHT! HEART BREAKING! HE WAS ONE HELLVA NICE GUY!
Linda Neller Yeah so sad to watch. I was/ am a big Grass Roots and Rob Grill fan. Turns out I have the same birth date as Rob. And ironically also can relate to his demons . The injuries , scripts which can lead to a downward spiral. I was lucky enough to find , and stay in a 12 step program.. Yeah RIP Rob , God Bless you .
I cry every time I hear him on the radio, now. Couldn't have happened to real jerk, had to happened to this awesome guy.
I was in the audience.. whoooohooo! they sounded awesome. RIP dear Rob.
RIP ROB GRIll. Thank you for many many years of incredible Rock & Roll. The Grass Roots will live forever in music.
Loved him.
RIP Rob you were great
He was great singer and bass player for a band that ha 1 hit after the other.
Rob Grill was an amazing man who went through so much in his relatively short life. I loved him!
The moment he begins singing…MAGIC.
All this time gone by, I still miss you so much Rob. Thank you beautiful man....
me too. killer green eyes!
Rob sounds great here. He has great hair, too!! :-)
What a nice guy. Rob Grill was a GREAT bass player and singer. Plus, he was too damn good looking. RIP Rob.
The Grassroots love em..R.I.P. Rob Grill😢
One of the best bands i grew up with still enjoy listening to them today
Rob Grill was the BEST!!❤️❤️ His voice will never be duplicated!! I just loved him then and now!!❤️❤️❤️Rest Easy In Paradise my Friend,ROB GRILL😢😢😢
I loved this song the frist time I heard it and is one of my favorites ever
Definitely my favorite Grass Roots Songs! Rob was so good looking when he was young, beautiful smile!!
they never got their true accolades, but were a great band, great songs, great messageRIP Rob
RIP Rob. The grass roots will always live on!
I still love them today. Such memories. Rob was so yummy. They all sang like angels.
Wish he was still here,loved his music ,he played bass and guitar.
Hes so sweet and funny. RIP ROB
who are the idiots laughing in the audience that's rude Rob was a great guitarist
Love this song! Totally Awesome!!
Sure glad we got to see him and the Roots here in Chandler in 2008.... even got him to sign the CD we bought!!!!
Love the Grass Roots one of the best group ever!!!!!!
The epitome of a truly cool cat, you are missed Rob.
Great song, great performance. Never sounded better! Thanks Grass Roots!
Omg!,,
Easily one the top ten bands of all time. Pure talent.
Yup
Great performance! Rip Rob Grill!
Wow! He sounds amazing!
Loved their songs since first hearing at 12 years young👍👏👏😁😁👏👏
🔥 - 60s Legends. So thankful GR's was in CKLW Radio's rotation in the 1967 when I first heard AM radio music as a child.
Detroit, I loved that station too!
I hate going to a show and there are people talking loudly instead of appreciating the music. Why are they even there?
That's a shame. I'm like that now, just a shell of what i once was. Time takes it's toll.
My favorite song by the Grass Roots
the grass roots were one of the best
beautiful rob song i can never forget we still miss you very much
Saw them twice in concert. Great times.
Sooooooo f ing glad I got to see them not once but twice!!! Love love love!!!
I love this kind of music,,,!.. It's real,..
😂 Let’s all Live For Today Right 🎉😂❤
RIP Rob- I have this 45, album
I would have wanted just one opportunity to hug Rob and tell him I’ll always love him😞
This is great and thank you for sharing. Great memories of days gone past :-)
You're welcome, thanks for watching! :)
Powerful, emotive and strangely energising...makes you want to throw away your crutches.
Dear 60s70sVintageRock: Thanx so much for Sharing this! It sure takes me back (Yes, I'm an old guy)!
@ogredad55 Thanks so much for the nice comment. 😊 I bought this old bootleg recording... wasn't actually at this show, but was lucky to have seen Rob Grill and the Grass Roots a few times before he passed. And I'm an old hippie chic, now 65+, lol... trying to keep 'our' music alive. Thanks for watching and stay well!✌️
I loved the Grass Roots. I saw them in concert. I'm an old lady (63) and still listen to 60's and 70's music.
Lorraine Schryver Come on you all, we are older not old, three digits is old. Our grandma lived to be almost 104
one of my favorite bands from the 60s
Love them always❤❤
It's amazing how much he's changed through the years. I'd never know it was him if he stood next to me. Xoxo..love him..rip!..
Thank you for this, he's so missed
This song (and the sound here is so great -- the drums and the guitars are so sharp) takes me back to the Vietnam days when I was so so young but loved this music. I would daydream of laying in a field with the warm sun shining on me -- no humidity of course!!
Great GROUP - Fabulous unity, talent, JOY and SOUND!
It's the end of the world as we know it! It's the end of the world as we know it....RIP "The World" and Rob.. a great singer from a great band and era!
Fantastic job Rob and band
I've always had a crush on Rob since I was a teenager. Its so sad he's gone now. He was an amazing guy and great musician. Rip Rob. Love you 😍 💗
So did I. As a pre-teen I swore I was going to marry him!! 😊
Hall of Fame now
He always had great hair (Rob) too.
Sounding & looking Good, love love love the Grassroots!!
Great (Revolving) Band, sadly, very Underrated Music,...thanks!
"The Grass Roots," are Not considered a real Band,...They're a "Song writers Band," that had a multi-varied Line Up of Musicians!
Awesome R.I.P. Rob Grills Love the shirt. 😎👊🤙👍🙏
Great to see them still performing.
Unfortunately, there were no original members left after the 80's except for Rob Grill. And sadly, he passed away in 2011. Dusty Hanvey still plays lead guitar... since the 80's. And Mark Dawson started subbing in 2008 when Rob had health problems. He took over lead vocals permanently after Rob's death.
Class act and the soundtrack of our young lives ! Peace
Rip Rob! You were great.
Thanks so much. From Costa Rica.
them and 3dn on the same rec label dunhill
Possibly the prettiest intro guitar and vocals of any song...... Beautiful song all the way through.
Really brought me back.
A most beautiful & timeless...musical spirit!
Rob was my first cousin, regrettably never got to see him preform
@@larryphillips7538 So unfortunate. I finally got to see Rob perform in 2010 Schenectady NY. One of my idols from days gone by. My sympathy for your loss in many ways.
amazing still sounds great
Rob, Rest in peace. If you weren't a singer you could have had a good career as a stand up comedian.
What a great fuckin tune. Still listening in 2019
Lord, that hurts. His son preceded him in death due to cancer by just 11 months. Only 39.
I didn't know that . How sad for his family.
@@terrif.3126 yes, very sad...
I recall this band from the late 60s early 70s and saw them at a Monkee Concert at The Wisconsin State Fair in summer of 1986 .
Rob Grill biography? I think it would be interesting and amazing!
I hope so too. I aren't aware of any book on The Grass Roots.
Just takes one back in time...LOVE IT....AWESOME !!!
Saw him at Lake Lanier in Ga 1984 or so in a small outdoor pavilion. Good show!
R.I.P. Rob. and thanks for telling your audience back in 1969 that we did this song better than you,after Creed saw us play nearby at the "Entertain In ", LaPorte,Indiana.
Miss the 'grass roots'
I absolutely love this song!
what a comedian! love him!
Out-fucking-standing! Got goosebumps!
Love you and your songs