The Young and Useless

[antboogie]

one of my first post on this MB was concerning this band, and I didn't receive much info on the subject. I'm familiar with the line-up and the brief history, but I'm still very curious about a band who was constantly refered to as very young and unable to play well, seemed to always be spoken highly of. From the few comments on the band that I read, they were very well regarded and loved. Even on the DVD "Horseplay", John Berry said they blew everyone away. I know there are no interviews or articles, but maybe someone who was there like Adam, Mike,Adam, or anyone who was there or has insight could expound on this. I think it's a shame that this history appears to be lost.

[the9thbeastie]

If you're interested in learning more about the Young and the Useless, check out the following links to places on Beastiemania.com:

The Young and the Useless 'Real Men Don't Floss' song spotlights are viewable at this url http://www.beastiemania.com/songspotlight/index.php?r=younguseless&band=y

Band member Adam Trese's Who's Who entry
http://www.beastiemania.com/whois/trese_adam/
Band member Arthur Africano's Who's Who entry http://www.beastiemania.com/whois/africano_arthur/
The Young and the Useless' Who's who entry http://www.beastiemania.com/whois/young_and_useless/
A list of the concerts that the Young and the Useless played (note: many of these listings have images of flyers or ads)
http://www.beastiemania.com/gigog/?bands=u

Also, you might want to check out some of the TYATU related items in the merch section of the site http://www.beastiemania.com/merch
Of particular interest is an old punk zine ad for the Real Men Don't Floss e.p.
http://www.beastiemania.com/merch/zoom.php?pic=misc/hi_res/19830131tyatuadvert_hr.jpg&width=575&height=750

[alexandra]

BeastieMania for life.

[Weezman]

If you're interested in learning more about the Young and the Useless, check out the following links to places on Beastiemania.com:

The Young and the Useless 'Real Men Don't Floss' song spotlights are viewable at this url http://www.beastiemania.com/songspotlight/index.php?r=younguseless&band=y

Band member Adam Trese's Who's Who entry
http://www.beastiemania.com/whois/trese_adam/
Band member Arthur Africano's Who's Who entry http://www.beastiemania.com/whois/africano_arthur/
The Young and the Useless' Who's who entry http://www.beastiemania.com/whois/young_and_useless/
A list of the concerts that the Young and the Useless played (note: many of these listings have images of flyers or ads)
http://www.beastiemania.com/gigog/?bands=u

Also, you might want to check out some of the TYATU related items in the merch section of the site http://www.beastiemania.com/merch
Of particular interest is an old punk zine ad for the Real Men Don't Floss e.p.
http://www.beastiemania.com/merch/zoom.php?pic=misc/hi_res/19830131tyatuadvert_hr.jpg&width=575&height=750

wow i guess you school'd him.... :p

thanks 4 the info

[Sir SkratchaLot]

Ebay, right now. Expect to pay though.

http://cgi.ebay.com/The-Young-and-the-Useless-EP-Real-Men-RARE-KBD_W0QQitemZ4793442530QQcategoryZ306QQssPageNameZ WDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

P.S. Its not my auction, just trying to help out a fan.

[antboogie]

Thanks for the info 9thbeastie. Beastiemania is a great site, and they're definitely on their job trying to fill in the gaps. I'm just wondering where all the promotional and performance photos went. I mean, we have more info of the early formation of the Beasties, photo, film and transcript wise. I'm just saying, that if people were that in impressed with The Young and Useless, it seems there would be more documentation left behind. In the "Looking Down the Barrel..." video, there was footage of them being interviewed over the radio. Where is that and other things like it? Someone had to film or take pictures at the Ratcage Benefit. There has to be more out there. I hoping Yauch or the other Beasties could throw us a tidbit or two. Fuck it... c'mon Adrock, it was your band, I know you got some shit!

[Sir SkratchaLot]

Cool, but don't hold your breath.

[paul jones]

I was bidding on the EP last week

It went for $105

last bid I put in was $45

damn! :(

see,you gotta be there in the final seconds to win on things like this

[steve-onpoint]

When I was young, I thought it useless to please the rain god during a dry season.