The Godfather of punk rock delivers an enervating, ecstatic set in the San Francisco of 1981, channeling the raw power and utterly maniacal energy for which he was known. The crowd dissolves into chaos as the icon appears decked out in drag, and gives a charismatic performance backed by a band that included Blondie drummer Clem Burke, and Carlos Alomar, future guitarist for David Bowie. After paving the way for punk rock with his band The Stooges, where he developed a reputation for giving explosive and violent concerts, he embarked upon a highly successful solo career, at the height of which this concert was filmed. Recorded during a tour in support of the album PARTY, the song list includes such songs as "Some Weird Sin," "Bang Bang," "Lust for Life," and "I Need More."
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