Name: Live at Max's Kansas City Volumes 1 and 2
Brand: Heartbreakers

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freudcd117

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2015-08-28

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5013145211724

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Heartbreakers

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New Wave / Post Punk

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Jungle

New York City-based band formed by Johnny Thunders and Jerry Nolan in April 1975 after they left the New York Dolls. Richard Hell was brought in to play bass and share songwriting and vocals, and in July, Walter Lure joined on rhythm guitar. In 1976, Hell's increasing effort to sideline Johnny led to Johnny and Jerry firing him, and Billy Rath was brought in to handle bass duties.

The Heartbreakers are a legendary rock band known for their influential sound that emerged from the vibrant New York punk scene of the 1970s. With their raw energy and rebellious spirit, they captured the essence of punk rock with their explosive live performances.

The band's lineup may have changed over the years, but their impact on music remains undeniable. From their early days as members of the New York Dolls to forming their own group, The Heartbreakers have left an indelible mark on rock 'n' roll history.

The Heartbreakers split up when Track Records folded. But in the fall of '78, Johnny Thunders, Billy Rath and Walter Lure found themselves in New York and decided to do a couple of gigs for 'old times sake' and some 'chump change'. They got together with drummer Ty Styx for some farewell gigs at Max's Kansas City, and the resulting album was issued in 1979 on Max's Kansas City Records in the US and Beggars Banquet in the UK. It sold well, so Max's Tommy Dean decided to record a Volume 2. A long weekend of shows was booked, this time with original drummer Jerry Nolan, but 'chemical imbalances' ruined all but half of the last show. Beggars turned down the tapes, and the Volume 2 remained unreleased, appearing only briefly on CD in the mid-90's. Now for the first time, both volumes are together on double-vinyl! Gatefold and insert with notes by Nina Antonia.2LP - Limited Multi Coloured (Splattered red, Yellow and black) Double Vinyl! The original 1978 live album plus Volume 2 recorded 1979 (unreleased til '95) Volume 1 unavailable on vinyl for 30 years; Volume 2 never before on vinyl. CD - The original 1978 live album plus Volume 2 from 1979, together on one CD. Unavailable on CD for 20 years; Volume 2 only briefly released ever before. 16-page booklet with original artwork, memorabilia and notes by Nina Antonia.

Live at Max's Kansas City Volumes 1 and 2

Music GB