The Jesus Lizard: Live 16 years old

One of the best live indie bands of the '90s performing at the Venus De Milo in Boston circa '94

While the studio recordings of Chicago's Jesus Lizard are part of the canon of 90s indie rock, anyone who saw them knows their reputation as the live band of that era is completely accurate. This film captures the original quartet in 1994 playing to a packed and frenzied crowd at the Venus de Milo in Boston. The band's workman like approach to their taunt, pummeling sound is contrasted by front man David Yow's Dionysian revelry as he whips himself and the crowd into an ecstatic mess. This 2-camera shoot catches all the blood, spit and sweat of a truly killer live band at their peak.

Credits

The Jesus Lizard: Live Cast

Name Character
David Wm. Sims He was 43, now 60 years old as Himself
Duane Denison He was 48, now 65 years old as Himself
Mac McNeilly He was 47, now 64 years old as Himself
David Yow He was 46, now 63 years old as Himself

The Jesus Lizard: Live Crew

Name Department
The Jesus Lizard: Live (16 years)

One of the best live indie bands of the '90s performing at the Venus De Milo in Boston circa '94

  • Release day: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
  • Runtime: 65 minutes
  • Budget: 15000.00