08 Sep 1983 - San Francisco
?? San Francisco - 11 Oct 1983
Friday, 07 October
1983
On Broadway
San Francisco, CA, USA
with Helios Creed, If Then Why, Fade To Black
Intro
The Jungle
Why Do You Bother?
Poop's Principles
Spirit
The Jungle
Why Do You Bother?
Poop's Principles
Spirit
2
1
1
1
Confirmation:
Various flyers for gig "Friday, 7th October", billed as "Faith. No More."
The 1983 FNM demo tape indicates that the 11th October 1983 was Faith No More's first gig. Either the demo tape is incorrect, or Faith No More were billed for this 7th October gig and didn't play.
Given this date has a flyer and the 11th doesn't, the 7th is a Friday (while 11th is a Tuesday), we believe the 7th is the more likely date for the "first gig" demo recording. Perhaps the "11th" is the date of the recording of the studio demo side of that tape?
In an ad for On Broadway from San Francisco Examiner, Faith No More are not mentioned, but all 3 other bands are.
FNM Followers blog of first shows (inc flyer)
FaithNoMan.com
Pop-O-Pie
Jake Smith interview about show (Razorcake 89)
The 1983 FNM demo tape indicates that the 11th October 1983 was Faith No More's first gig. Either the demo tape is incorrect, or Faith No More were billed for this 7th October gig and didn't play.
Given this date has a flyer and the 11th doesn't, the 7th is a Friday (while 11th is a Tuesday), we believe the 7th is the more likely date for the "first gig" demo recording. Perhaps the "11th" is the date of the recording of the studio demo side of that tape?
In an ad for On Broadway from San Francisco Examiner, Faith No More are not mentioned, but all 3 other bands are.
FNM Followers blog of first shows (inc flyer)
FaithNoMan.com
Pop-O-Pie
Jake Smith interview about show (Razorcake 89)
Recordings:
Audio: Soundboard recording as released on FNM's first demo tape
Note:
Faith No More's first gig.
Gig details from Faith No More's first demo tape.
Jake Smith's only gig with the band.
Gig details from Faith No More's first demo tape.
Jake Smith's only gig with the band.
Description:
Joe Pop-O-Pie (vocals)
Jake Smith (guitar)
Bill Gould (bass)
Mike Bordin (drums)
Roddy Bottum (keyboards)
The Jungle is instrumental.
Why Do You Bother? includes different lyrics, but does include the words "Why Do You Bother?".
Spirit has the same music, but Joe sings the chorus of Pop-O-Pie song "The Words Of Jamal" (ie. "Spirit. Excellent. Good stuff. Further on down the road.").
Jake Smith (guitar)
Bill Gould (bass)
Mike Bordin (drums)
Roddy Bottum (keyboards)
The Jungle is instrumental.
Why Do You Bother? includes different lyrics, but does include the words "Why Do You Bother?".
Spirit has the same music, but Joe sings the chorus of Pop-O-Pie song "The Words Of Jamal" (ie. "Spirit. Excellent. Good stuff. Further on down the road.").
On This Day:
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| 1990 | Starwood Amphitheatre, Nashville | TN, USA | |
| 1992 | CANCELLED Memorial Fairgrounds, York | PA, USA | |
| 1992 | City Gardens, Trenton | NJ, USA |
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