Mike Sarraille: Covering 1950's, 1960's, 1970's, 1980's music till now. I agree. You know, I, I, I couldn't give you a good answer and I could say the way you just framed it, there's probably both good and bad with that. I'm not always gonna be here. But John, we, we end this with a series of what we call the hard questions, man. And, um, and so, and he would tell me things like, Listen, I'm not always gonna be here. When John F. Kennedy Jr. died in a plane crash in 1999, the media came to a quick conclusion the so-called " Kennedy curse " was alive and well. Cause I know you probably just, that's, I mean, that's impact at its finest. I felt we were about to head into a very crazy time that wed never experienced. In my opinion. It, it's like, Why are you even ask him, you know, the answer. There were tribes in, in the, in Europe, Asia, all well beyond, uh, you know, North America. John Rzeznik: We gotta write more. Okay. And try to still find that commonality with people. I agree with you. But, uh, you know, that's, you know, that happens with brothers all the time, you know, and he is very much my brother in, in, in a lot of ways. And that's what it is. Yeah. Mike Sarraille: He says that when writing a song, he often "runs tape and screws around with stuff," and his songs are often both biographical and autobiographical. They broke in through the gate and did some crazy ritualistic shit in my backyard. No, thank God for women. Rzeznik founded the group alongside Robby Takac and has recorded 12 studio albums so far. So you better get over this fear. And that to me that's like, wow, something that came out of my brain connected with this person and, and I was actually able to be there for somebody in a weird way, like a tiny little way. That's a deal. But I, I, I think there, I think we have, uh, some darker days ahead of us than than son of your days. That's what I up, Mike Sarraille: My dad was a mailman, my mom was a school teacher. Because there's people who wanna exploit you. We knew why we existed. Like there are these, uh, fans of our band who they get together, they meet from all over the country, and they get together and they come to a few shows together and they've, they've had these friendships that developed and, and, and I'm like, that's so cool that they bonded over something. Yeah, yeah, yeah. In America now, discussing your political opinion can actually be really dangerous, which is bizarre.
PAGE ONE -- Singer's Last Moments -- No Warning / John Denver - SFGATE John Joseph Theodore Rzeznik ( / rznk /; born December 5, 1965) is an American singer-songwriter, best known as the founder, guitarist and frontman of the American rock band Goo Goo Dolls, with whom he has recorded 14 studio albums. Try to keep your word. The day quickly became a city triumph when rain came pouring down during their performance. Everyone has the regrets. But, um, it's also a very regulated in industry. But, uh, we, I attached that memory as I said earlier, Wow. To sitting in, uh, desert, uh, uh, God, I'm forgetting. I love making drinks. Mens Journals 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 of life. I just have annoying, I'm just annoying and neurotic at times, you know?
34 years ago: Northwest Flight 255 crashes after takeoff from - WDIV I mean, cuz we didn't really have anything when we were growing up, you know? So how can I support you? On October 24, 2004, a Beechcraft Super King Air aircraft, registered N501RH and owned by NASCAR team Hendrick Motorsports, crashed into mountainous terrain in Stuart, Virginia, during a missed approach to Blue Ridge Airport in Martinsville, Virginia.The aircraft was transporting eight passengers and two flight crew to Martinsville so they could attend the NASCAR event at Martinsville Speedway . 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. Yeah, Yeah. And they just, so they're getting that i, I call it negative, uh, you know, affirmation. John Rzeznik: What, tell me about the tour man.
I agree, I agree with you. Those are powerful, man. Yeah. Um, I was afraid of everything.
Goo Goo Dolls' John Rzeznik - Slide - YouTube I can take people, uh, skydiving and, and strap into the front of me. John Rzeznik: And it was like, in a strange way, the way you phrased that, it just sparked this memory of, of, of just, yeah. 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. But that doesn't mean you go and throw yourself into the deep end of the pool, like what you just said. That hasnt changed about me, but if you mention, Gee, wouldnt it be nice if everyone could go and see a doctor? suddenly youre branded a socialist whos ruining the country. On August 16, 1987, Northwest Flight 255 crashed shortly after taking off from Detroit Metropolitan Airport, killing 156 people. That's stepping in front of 150,000 people than stepping onto the battlefield. God for, thank God for women. In comparison to our war. I let him get in my head and it caused me to spiral down. John Rzeznik (singing): "Just give me thrills, so the truth don't creep in, and it's wrong." It's the first one he's ever produced for the band, and it was quite an experience. Yeah. The twin-engine turboprop plane was en route . Um, yeah, it's broken sleep on a bus, um, you know, inconsistent food, uh, you know, just things like that. 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. And so basically his job was to beat up drunk soldiers, you know? What's the biggest crowd you've played? I know tons of people who are considered geniuses and they can't get off their ass and get anything done. It's like, this is not healthy. And what out the airplane? Um, you know, and it was, it was, uh, yeah, we weren't like starving, but, you know, I mean, we didn't have anything. But, but, um,
Yeah. And, and there, there are different elements across the, uh, the nation, different environments that, that are not as accepting. Screaming, freaking out. It was pretty crazy. . John Rzeznik: I hope my daughter loves me and respects me in my, Mike Sarraille: But, um, it's, it's, it's exhausting. It is. You did say it earlier, man. The youngest of his four older sisters moved towards punk music and Rzeznik became interested in bands such as Ramones and The Clash. And it became a metaphor in my life to, to keep going, you know? But you gotta learn to swallow it and accept it as a stepping stone to success or acceptance. Um, sometimes it's hard to swallow because of our ego, you know, it's like you need ego to do things, but there's healthy ego and there's, and there's, there's destructive ego. 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. Know. I mean, how does a 15, 16 year old, I mean, you lose your father and you probably, you know, not that you're getting over that, but a year later you lose your mom as well. You know, because you. Goo Goo Dolls frontman John Rzeznik discusses producing his 1st - WSVN It's like public speaking. If you're gonna do your job, you've gotta fly. And nothing, nothing's, the only way I fail is if I quit. Yeah. They're like, I've never had this and now I belong to this, this group, regardless if they're a criminal organization or, or, or, or nonprofit. Um, but anyway, on that aside, but, um, it caused me a lot, a lot of fear that I couldn't control. He was, he was actually, he was at the end of World War ii. Mike Sarraille: But, but, uh, because you're so toxic yourself. They're like, the man takes the drink, the drink takes the drink, the drink takes the man. I can't take care of you. That's why I love the military so much. What was it about the, that drew you in that that, that, you know, sparked that passion dude behind, uh, music? John Rzeznik: Well. I think this is something that I, I'm just gonna say that I think, like I have, I've been to a few therapists in my life and over the past few years, you know, you have to tell your story to the therapist. You know? 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. Yeah. You start to recognize faces in the crowd and, and they become an extension of your tribe. And there's a lot I can learn from you, man. Yeah. It's like we all have potential. Be the best place. You know, and that, that may not work for other people. Mike Sarraille: Okay, Is that a deal? Cool. Yeah. Oh, I just felt this whole empty feeling, he says. Boom. Physical courage. Like, I always think of what we've done, the path that we've taken is you gotta look for your little victories and you gotta hang onto those and use those to propel you to the next little victory. You're, you're, you're, you're out. But we've all hung with poison from time to time, probably earlier in our lives Yeah. John Rzeznik: And this guy, this is about mental health. Mike Sarraille: It made me more defiant. First off, that's insane. This is a Saturday, Oct. 11, 1997 photo of a Long Ez plane in Salisbury, Md., similar to the plane that crashed in California's Monterey Bay on Sunday, Oct. 12, 1997, killing singer John Denver. Its better to just lay back and do what Im good at, which is play music and be part of peoples lives, if only in a small way.. Empathy means you listen to people's perspectives and their experiences. John Tower, Daughter, Astronaut, 20 Others Killed in Plane Crash Mike Sarraille: Yeah. Talk is good, but that has to transform into action at some point. That, that's really easy. Yeah. 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. John Rzeznik Plastic Surgery - Remedy Istanbul Mike Sarraille: But, but, but, uh, like most beautiful things in life, I mean, the women in my life have always been strong and, and compassionate. But, uh, people are like, Oh, then you must have just liked every single guy in your team. Until they don't. Thankfully it all worked out.. I was like, Okay, this is not going to happen and I had to get lawyers involved., No, I didnt have to move but I did! Rzeznik laughs. SUBSCRIBE for more videos: http://bit.ly/2qswmZU Want to know what's going on with Howard Stern. Um, it was really a freaky situation. You hit some dark times in terms of substance abuse. I mean, you know. I don't always, I, I, you can't always keep your word, but you do your best to keep your promises and keep your word, um, you know, and honor your commitments. Yeah. Do you think timing was a factor in that just timing in life where you guys were at could have been a factor? Well I dont know if she was inspired by it, but all I know is that I got to play with her at Madison Square Garden and she was very smart and very nice to me, Rzeznik humbly notes. Oh, my wife says the, uh, the same thing, man, I am taking notes. John Rzeznik: The single featured Rzeznik on vocals and was written by Cash Cash and Rzeznik together. But, but we'll eventually, uh, get there. I got defiant toward the people who loved me and were trying to help me. And, um, so, uh, it was like, I remember going to bed that night really, really late. Um, you know, we got days where we don't like each other, but we love each other. [22][23] He started dating Melina Gallo in 2005 and married her in Malibu, California, on July 26, 2013. That's good to hear. Everything. Politics in America is just shit, Rzeznik sighs. That was amazing to me. I was like, I'll go to rehab, but I'm gonna stay drunk for the next three days. You know, because, because of circumstances surrounding our relationship, it, it, the, the situation just became untenable and, and it was like, we were not, we were growing apart and we were doing, we weren't doing good for each other anymore. John Rzeznik: "The good part about being a pessimist is, when something bad happens, you're never really devastated by it," he continues. Wow. I apologize. You know. That song is still really, really special. It's amazing now that you look back, it's, they were preparing you. Yeah. 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]. 5 killed in Arkansas plane crash while en route to scene of a fatal Um, and, and my dad, my dad, my, it's really kind of, my dad was older. For example, "Iris" is played with the guitar tuned to BDDDDD. I don't think all shrinks in, uh, psychologists, uh, do that. We, we, we love to, to put buzz words out there, but yet we don't follow them through behavior or action. The famous rock star is known as a very charismatic and handsome person, and he has a lot of fans. 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. And it gave me writer's block and all this. So I, I'm a tandem master. Category. Not that they knew what was coming, but, uh, you've gotta be appreciative that. Mike Sarraille: Mike Sarraille: Wait, John, let me put it to you this way. 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. Welcome, John. John Rzeznik: Why John Kennedy crashed | John F Kennedy Jr | The Guardian They applaud them. "[18], Rzeznik has stated that his dream collaboration would be with singer/songwriter Grace VanderWaal. I had to desensitize myself, you know, because because someone traumatized me. Goo Goo Dolls' John Rzeznik On His Daughter's Cute Request For Santa Customize your notifications for tour dates near your hometown, birthday wishes, or special I think there was an unhealthy aspect as we, we, we start to talk about mental health is they compartmentalize that though. There's music that's candy, and there's music that's poison. Eighteen years ago this week, the Goo Goo Dolls frontman joined Limp Bizkit on stage for a cover of Pink Floyds Wish You Were Here at the America: A Tribute To Heroes charity event in the wake of the Pentagon and World Trade Center attacks. Very few of them never talked about it. And my aunts, his sisters told me, you know, they told me all the stories about when they were growing up kids. And, um, and so I had a lot of time to think about what I was gonna do. All, Yeah, yeah. Following the album Gutterflower, Rzeznik wrote "Always Know Where You Are" and "I'm Still Here" for the Disney film Treasure Planet,[11] which were also released as a single independently from the band. It joins Talking Heads Once In A Lifetime, Frank Sinatras My Way and Simon & Garfunkels Mrs Robinson as hit songs with And as the unlikely opening word.