But we all need a sense of homecoming and belonging. Get back after it? I'm not gonna be cool and important anymore. And I think, I think, and that's why I always played in bands like playing music. Talk is good, but that has to transform into action at some point. And what out the airplane? Like we would, we would be, cuz we were the only two males in the house, so we had to get the hell out of there. Well, like some music, you know, it's like, there are people in my life who are medicine to me. I let him get in my head and it caused me to spiral down. Very few of them never talked about it. It's someone who was, you know, sexually or emotionally abused as as a child. So, you know, I'm wildly proud of my generation. Google dolls.com. Fast forward to their album Dizzy Up The Girl, the single "Iris" became a critical success due in large part to the release of the film City of Angels and it being a featured music video for the film. It was, it was chaos and it was nuts. I, I just find it so fascinating to talk to you because it's like, and I can't wait to read your book. Why is this happening? I, I just hope that I left my little corner of the world just a little bit better than I found it, you know? Um, you know, and, and, and when you are going to fails, but you just keep going. But you gotta learn to swallow it and accept it as a stepping stone to success or acceptance. I got you. [citation needed], In 1985, Rzeznik formed the band that became the Goo Goo Dolls with Robby Takac. Rzeznik identifies the September 11 terrorist attacks as the point when the United States descended into a bleak phase of history. Why You, you are, I mean, four decades of impact on the world through your music. Yeah. Yeah. And it, and it really was. John Joseph Theodore Rzeznik ( born December 5, 1965), also known as Johnny Rzeznik, is an American guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and producer. What is it about this album that you and, uh, you know, Robbie are so passionate about and so excited to, to release into the world? Mike Sarraille: I'm, uh, I'm convinced. People leave their differences at the door and we need to find common ground, something as stupid as a few songs, This guy, that girl, these, all these people from every walk of life. Is that called grit? No risk, no reward. I dont know if shes a fan as I cant speak for her, but I know she loves Iris. Know, So when you talk about it, it's funny. What can I do about it? What, what does Robbie mean to you? I need to up in that boat. Theres an epidemic of gun violence and its sad. No, thank God for women. John Rzeznik: The song was released by Rzeznik as a solo track. And so they just stay in the victim right. But I, I, I think there, I think we have, uh, some darker days ahead of us than than son of your days. Um, yeah, it's broken sleep on a bus, um, you know, inconsistent food, uh, you know, just things like that. Mike Sarraille: Oh, I just felt this whole empty feeling, he says. That that must have been another innate skill you have. You know? He has written books. My biggest regret is that I, I wrote an album and an executive at the record company refused to accept it, but he couldn't tell me why, you know? What, what did, what, what conclusions did you come to? It's like, this is not healthy. And my dad, my dad was very kind of a dark guy. Towards the end, um, when you were 15 and 16, you, you lost your mom or your father and your, your mother, uh, respectively back to back. [6][7] Both of Rzeznik's parents were musicians, playing the clarinet and flute. Mike Sarraille: Men's Journal 's Everyday Warrior With Mike Sarraille is a podcast that inspires individuals to live more fulfilling lives by having conversations with disrupters and high performers in all walks. You know, Samma Hagar said something very similar to, to, to us in his interview. And, and I mean, we remain professional and tactful, but, uh, there is a difference between love and liking. That, that, that was Well, what was, I mean, that was, that's the way that generation was though. You gotta learn to take care of yourself. Even though, even though I would get up and face it every day, I was terrified of everything, you know? Uh, yes, you probably have innate talent, but everywhere I've been, all my success, the product who I am has always been coaches and mens. You need to balance it all out. It depends on the person. Um, you know, we got days where we don't like each other, but we love each other. Mike Sarraille: Yeah, Yeah. I had to get a restraining order after someone broke into my house. Woo gives me the creeps thinking about it. Are you guys freaking more out by the end of the door? Oh, something else happened to me and this is a shame and I'm a victim. You know, so not really, but, you know, he wanted, you know, you know, he wanted to, you know, punch my head in. Mike Sarraille: Frontman Johnny Rzeznik admits jack-knifed wrecks aren't the only perils facing your average rock star: unhinged fans practising witchcraft are just as dangerous. [citation needed], After the Goo Goo Dolls' equipment was stolen from a van in New York City (including Rzeznik's Marshall JCM800 amplifier and his only guitar at the time), following the recording of their 1989 album, Jed, a custom, yellow Stratocaster-style guitar (later nicknamed "Boing") was made for Rzeznik by ESP. The whole audience was singing a song with me and I thought, theoretically, in a vacuum, half this audience voted for [Donald] Trump and half voted for [Hillary] Clinton, but everyone in the room is singing in a room together. Last and brother, I have no doubt that she will, if you continue to give her advice like that is have your dream, but you gotta work for it. You got to do the things you got to do. You, you have to look at the upside of risk. Watch John Rzeznik's interview with Tom Power on the Goo Goo Dolls' new Christmas album and how he really feels about their hit song Iris: https://youtu.be/N. So I felt as though I needed to, I felt the only path for me to get over this fear was to move through it and get to the other side of it. So I'm gonna teach you how to do the laundry. And I was terrified after that because I almost drowned, you know? That's good to hear. And, and, uh, I, I had to, I was like, I'm never getting on an airplane again. My wife and I will go take a look at that and hopefully we will find a way to make one of the, uh, the shows. Like, I've never met someone who's got so much joy. Happy Wednesday, everyone! Yeah. (News file photo) By BN The Goo Goo Dolls named one of their first. Like, all right man, come here, third arm. I was like, I'll go to rehab, but I'm gonna stay drunk for the next three days. I'm like, I love you guys, but this is bullshit and I'm not doing it. Flight 255 is the seventh deadliest plane crash in United States history, and is the deadliest aviation disaster to have a sole survivor. Those are powerful, man. If anyone's slightly surprised to spot Goo Goo Dolls frontman John Rzeznik chasing his 3-year-old daughter Lili down the street in a pink jeep while the band's Christmas music . And there's times where I want to pack it in and just be like, I'm done. AboutPressCopyrightContact. They applaud them. Covering 1950's, 1960's, 1970's, 1980's music till now. But, um, he got, he was, he was a dark individual. Uh, again, like I said, go to google dolls.com, check out the dates, go to a show. No matter how distorted and crazy it is, it's just like, it's my life and I'll kill myself if I want to now get out, you know? And I didn't No, no. Mike Sarraille: Those, those keys for success for you that you, you've tried to live your life by? You need, you need your tribe. Um, you know, I know you spoke about your wife prior to, uh, to us hit and record here, but you know, I've, I found a woman who was very strong-willed, but will break down and cry when she knows I'm, uh, I'm in pain. "[20][dead link], Rzeznik met former model Laurie Farinacci in 1990, married her in 1993 but divorced in 2003; they did not have any children. By the time I came around, my parents were so burnt , you know, it was like my sisters had to take care of me most of the time. Google dolls.com Okay. Yeah, no, I, I, I agree with that wholeheartedly. And it was like, in a strange way, the way you phrased that, it just sparked this memory of, of, of just, yeah. So I, I need somebody who's gonna be good for me and. Mike Sarraille: Mike Sarraille: He was in the Navy. And they just, so they're getting that i, I call it negative, uh, you know, affirmation. But, uh, people are like, Oh, then you must have just liked every single guy in your team. Um, you know, women who have their own identity. We were determined that we were gonna do something great, you know? [16] Rzeznik also cites Paul Westerberg as an "obvious influence" on his music. And again, that's my opinion of regardless if you have mental health issues, and first off, lemme tell you that somebody said it, great mental health issues does not mean mental weakness. And, and, but as dark as he was, he, he took care of his family. The twin-engine plane crashed and burst into flames shortly after takeoff near the Little Rock airport, the National Transportation Safety Board told CNN in an emailed statement. Was it, was it you that came to the conclusion that you needed help or was it those close to you that say, Hey John, we've, we've, this, this has gotta stop? John, I wish you a safe travel on the rest of the tour, man, and thank you for your time. That was rough In the nineties. Um, so you were the youngest, did I get this right? Listen to the full episode above (scroll down for the transcript) and see more from this series below. I just have annoying, I'm just annoying and neurotic at times, you know? To always pick yourself up by the bootstraps? And then, um, and then I was terrified of swimming. [citation needed], On July 4, 2004, Rzeznik and his bandmates returned home to Buffalo and played a free show to give back to their loyal fans, over 60,000 of whom attended. Where, what are, what are some of the highlights of the, uh, the tour which you guys have already started, correct? And some of 'em didn't like me. And that, that's what I look for in a woman is someone who's, who's strong, compassionate, and can be a partner, you know? I think my dad did though. Mike Sarraille: That was the real push for the surveillance state. (Photo by Gabriele Holtermann/Sipa USA) RM Image ID: 2J8PTYP Preview Image details Contributor: Sipa US / Alamy Stock Photo File size: The Goo Goo Dolls also performed the song "Name" at a live concert with LeAnn Rimes. We read all of 'em, That's how we get better. Now this is someone's opinion who, if they didn't like the record, it wasn't coming out. I feel that way about Westerberg. That, that right there, interesting times are not always good times that I think you just named this podcast, man, that, uh, or this, this episode that that is so true. And they bought him a cow and that, and then he became a dairy farmer and his purpose was restored. You hit some dark times in terms of substance abuse. From October to December 2007, Rzeznik was a judge alongside Sheila E. and Australian Idol judge and marketing manager Ian "Dicko" Dickson on the Fox network's The Next Great American Band. I think, Yeah. When all said and done, and your time has come, how are you gonna know you lived a life of impact? I mean, it doesn't matter what you're doing, if you have a collective group around you that all have the same sense of purpose. Um, you know, but one of the, one of the most amazing, brilliant things about being that young and, and being, being caught up in, in, in this pretty crazy situation is that, that I was, I was able to go, Okay, this is bad and this sucks and my heart is broken, but I have to keep going. We've got your six. And so basically his job was to beat up drunk soldiers, you know? Uh, yeah. I let some, I let myself spiral down because of someone else's opinion of me. While the catchy melodies and pop production give the songs a joyous spirit, Rzezniks lyrics are a dark assessment of modern times. , you went to college for a, a short stint. Yeah. And yeah, it was like the saddest time in my life, the saddest time in my life was wanting, was being drunk as hell and, and on drugs and just wanting so desperately to be clean and not being able to do it. So what do you do. Your opinion of me is none of my business. Um, but everyone, you know, even Isis, Al-Qaeda, Hell's Angels also offers a form of homecoming and belonging to, to a young impoverished kid who, who's never been part of a group to, to them that's, that's like a drug. And I know that I can talk to these people, you know, and I'm, and I am part of something and I am not alone, you. Under Celluloid, they released their first eponymous album on a $750 budget (later the re-prints would be referred to as "First Release"). Frontman Johnny Rzeznik admits jack-knifed wrecks arent the only perils facing your average rock star: unhinged fans practising witchcraft are just as dangerous. The Democrats are as bad off as the Republicans. . And there's times, you know, there are , there are times, you know, I've said I pushed the right button and, you know, he jumped across a coffee table and try to kill me. Um, you know, um, that old, that old message of shut up and just persevere, you know, it, there's a component of that that's necessary, but you also need to have people to talk to. This guy was working in the rice patties. And that, that's, that's what growing up in a place like Buffalo is like, you take care of your family no matter what, you know? Customize your notifications for tour dates near your hometown, birthday wishes, or special They're like, the man takes the drink, the drink takes the drink, the drink takes the man. Did your parents raise you that way? To me, those are the most gratifying moments of, of what I'm doing or trying to do is when I'll meet somebody at a meet and greeted or at a show or, or, or just on the street and they'll be like, Man, that song really helped me. I'm not gonna hold your hand. But, you know, interesting times are not always good times. That's why I love the military so much. I found these candles burning and this weird little altar and a box of strange objects. My wife and I. John Rzeznik: Its just some stupid quirk in my writing and I have been reprimanded for it many times, but fuck you, Im writing it how I want to write it! But once again, that guy was an everyday warrior because I don't know how you get up every morning at four 30 in the morning, go to work, carry mail, work at the post office, and then drink a quarter whiskey and then get up and do it every day for 20 something years. I, I think, yeah, I think I, I think our, our lives were just, just going in different directions, but we were getting further and further apart and there was always a great still the love, there was a lot of love and we stayed friends for a long time, um, after that. John. John Rzeznik: And yes, when we use that word, it's not cultural, uh, appropriation. Mike Sarraille: It turned out to be one of the strongest rainstorms of the year in Buffalo, but the Goo Goo Dolls did not stop playing. John Rzeznik, born in 1965, is an American vocalist. That, that's insane. And I just kept putting more and more blankets on me. We gotta write more. And, and the fact that I had grown up in really in, in, in a pretty crazy environment, it was pretty nuts. He is best known as the guitarist, vocalist, frontman, and primary songwriter of the rock band the Goo Goo Dolls, of which he is a founding member and with whom he has recorded ten studio albums. All right, last question, man. So I had, I had a reason to talk to every pretty girl in the bar. And then, but I had to, I got really drunk, got on an airplane, came back to the States, and I was like, That's it, I'm done flying. I truly felt that. Again. John, you were correct when you said you with regards to me, That's everyone, dude, in my opinion. I would be more nervous stepping in front of a crowd. You know? Yeah. But they just came home. Hey dude, I've always wondered this. The lead singer of the Goo Goo Dolls talks about surviving a plane crash, being a Buffalo Bills fan and making a sad song sound happy. John Rzeznik: And, um, and so, and he would tell me things like, Listen, I'm not always gonna be here. I had to desensitize myself, you know, because because someone traumatized me. Mike Sarraille: Now, Robbie grew up in a house where his dad, who's an awesome guy, he was a, a a, he was an mp. Just like people. And if I hadn't taken that risk, I wouldn't have gotten that wide perspective. It culminates in the last election and people are going, What the fuck is going on?. And I think that was, it taught me a really important lesson in retrospect, you know? And first off, I would rather jump out of an airplane than fly flying scares the hell outta me, but I jump out of, uh, you know, so I don't know if you knew this. concert in New York, Rzeznik performed a duet version of the song Iris with Canadian pop-punk singer Avril Lavigne. I, yeah. Um, and then there's people that are poison and those are the, those are the telephone numbers that you lose, you know, delete. I would be more nervous. And that's to present that kind of strength. Mike Sarraille: It was a moderately successful pop hit. So I knew that I could get out, but I had to keep exposing myself to that fear and that anxiety until it didn't affect me. More than 30 years since the Goo Goo Dolls released their debut album, Rzeznik holds hope music has the power to bring people together, no matter how dark the times. Joahn Rzeznik is the founding member. So what do they do the next week? Uh, I'm looking forward to hearing this, uh, this new album. However, Rzeznik was approached for writing the soundtrack of the movie City of Angels, and after watching the movie, Rzeznik penned down the song, which changed the band's career.[20]. Like, I love them, but, uh, I didn't like all of them. With Rzeznik taking over the principal lead vocalist role, his self-styled tunings also made their first appearance on a Goo Goo Dolls recording via the album's closing track, Two Days in February.
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