Mike Sarraille: Yeah. My dad's an alcoholic and life at home was pretty crazy sometimes. 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. And I'm say, this dude guy for his age, he looks freaking good. And, um, so, uh, it was like, I remember going to bed that night really, really late. So, um, let's, let's jump into the music though, because you, you went through serious obstacles. Help me to help me get through this period. What's the biggest crowd you've played? 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. Now they were trying to hide me away from the temptations, sober companions, a sober tour manager, you know, blah, blah, blah, all this nonsense, you know, and I, some people need that. I, right now, they, they have their problems. What, what does Robbie mean to you? And for all those thank you for listening. First, head over and give a listen to this new Grant Buchanan interview with John Rzeznik,. So I, I need somebody who's gonna be good for me and. And he, he was able, he was able to get us. I'm not always gonna be here. Rzeznik noted in a 2003 interview that "No matter what guitar I have, it seems that anything with strings makes music to my ears. "The good part about being a pessimist is, when something bad happens, you're never really devastated by it," he continues. Cool. [19], Rzeznik believes writing is not just an inspirational act but that writing music is "ninety nine percent perspiration." Like it says here in your thing, it's like you have to take, you have to take at some point in time, I, this is how I learned how to swim. "[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. And some of 'em didn't like me. I can't take care of you. Rzeznik also performed Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here" with Fred Durst from Limp Bizkit for the victims of September 11 as a tribute to the heroes. I equate doing tours for you guys to like, tours in the military. But John, before we get to our, our final questions, and one, I can't thank you enough for your time, um, let's talk a little bit about this album. You know, Samma Hagar said something very similar to, to, to us in his interview. And I occasionally, for every 10 things I get wrong, I get one thing, right. And you are, I don't know how you mean, you know, we're very into self-reliance, but we are, But the interdependence between you and your fellow soldiers warriors, that's something that's, that's a bond that's so important. 150,000 people. He has used many variations such as the Stratocaster, Telecaster, Jaguar and a "Halfcaster" (a Stratocaster cut in half). Rzeznik grew up in Buffalo, N.Y., with a father who was an abusive alcoholic and a mother who was, as he once told the Buffalo News, a "German disciplinarian." He had a tough childhood, but. John Rzeznik singles chronology. Um, you know, just like everybody, uh, there's times we really don't agree. [22][23] He started dating Melina Gallo in 2005 and married her in Malibu, California, on July 26, 2013. Mike Sarraille: 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]. Im grateful that song came into my life.. We've got a lot of Goo Goo Dolls news for you today, so we're jumping right in. Like I can't. This performance was captured on DVD and CD for the public in the Goo Goo Dolls release Live in Buffalo: July 4, 2004. So I had, I had a reason to talk to every pretty girl in the bar. Get outta my house, I'm gonna get loaded. And um, and then I did, and then I went to rehab and it didn't work. Get official Goo Goo Dolls merch and vinyl here. John Rzeznik: 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. Rzeznik founded the group alongside Robby Takac and has recorded 12 studio albums so far. Like, like I think Thatt, uh, PTSD in, you know, the civilian population, it's a little bit overdiagnosed I think because I'm like, I'm like, well, maybe I do have p PTSD because, you know, I don't know. Mike Sarraille: Does that just, do you walk away from that and you're like, Okay, we gotta keep on going. And it's, it's, uh, he has been probably the most stable person in my life. And usually if you follow them with discipline, uh, you know, usually lead to good outcomes. That's easy, dude. But, uh, um, but there are people in my life who are, are medicine and there are people in my life who are like candy and I, and I hang with them and talk to them when I just wanna have a good time. We gotta move forward. Yeah. I can only imagine how hard that is to ditch something that becomes everything to you. Mike Sarraille: 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. Oh, something else happened to me and this is a shame and I'm a victim. 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. I need to up in that boat. We were determined that we were gonna do something great, you know? It's like, this is not healthy. [citation needed]. I got you. 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. 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. It doesn't mean you need to, like ev it's like your family. Mike Sarraille: Every, everyone walk away. Um, but, uh, what I, what I did realize, I've come to realize this is, uh, you know, I always talk about how we, I, I led through love in the military and, and a lot of guys led the same way. You know, I had, I was having a bad time in high school and, and, uh, or whatever. You know, like, like I'm dealing with, with, you know, entertainment. You, you know, you love all your family members. Mike Sarraille: And what does everyone do? Dec 11, 2019. That's how you win. Likewise respect likewise and, uh, much respect. Mike Sarraille: Whitney Newell It's pretty well-known that the Goo Goo Dolls are from Buffalo, New York, but lead singer John Rzeznik now lives in Westfield, New Jersey -- and he's using his musical talents to help support the local businesses in the town that are in financial straits due to COVID-19.. On Friday, Johnny performed a 15-minute Facebook Live "porch performance" to raise money for Westfield's We . And, um, I don't know, it was like, it was shock really. John Rzeznik has taken part in a great number of music projects, one of which is in his popular band Goo Goo Dolls. John Rzeznik: I, I just hope that I left my little corner of the world just a little bit better than I found it, you know? And I had, you know, and I, I, I didn't have a lot of resources. This guy was working in the rice patties. I'm, uh, I'm convinced. Why do I feel like, like, you know, my wife doesn't understand whatever, you know, it could be, I'm just making stuff up. Um, cuz I'll tell you, I loved my men and women a lot more than I hated the enemy on, on the other side of the battlefield. Well, I think, I think in general, yeah, I think in general now that, that is kind of the thing. The whole time I was growing up, it was like, it was like going to boy scout camp. I was born with it because I never took any music lessons really, except for accordion. Uh, biggest or hardest decision you've ever had to make? Mike Sarraille: We have the potential to be so great, yet we shit all over each other.. Yeah. And it wasn't to go war and kill people. Would probably. And my point where I'm going with that is just make sure that your tribe is putting good into the world. I dont know if shes a fan as I cant speak for her, but I know she loves Iris. You need, you need your tribe. 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! It's my life. And that's to present that kind of strength. That guy has the, uh, the secret sauce to, uh, to life. I'm not gonna hold your hand. [16] Rzeznik also cites Paul Westerberg as an "obvious influence" on his music. Um, but anyway, on that aside, but, um, it caused me a lot, a lot of fear that I couldn't control. So, you know, there, you know, and to, and the thing is, when, when you're in a vulnerable position, there's no shortage of people who are gonna try to take advantage of that. 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. Uh, again, like I said, go to google dolls.com, check out the dates, go to a show. So I, I couldn't agree with you more. Yeah. The Goo Goo Dolls also performed the song "Name" at a live concert with LeAnn Rimes. Everyone walked away. You take small little incremental steps of exposing yourself to more risk until you don't need to keep your hands on the wall anymore. Talk is good, but that has to transform into action at some point. Johnny Rzeznik: Goo Goo Looks Like Doo Doo Email Or Call (888) 847-9869 News Sports Hip Hop Photos Tours Hip Hop Tour Shows Download The App Contact Do Not Sell My Info Bella Hadid Walks Runway. And um, you know, and I had, I had a, I had a therapist I was smoking pot with and, and like going over to his house and I'm just like, well, what is the end game here? But, but, uh, because you're so toxic yourself. That was a hard generation. The Howard Stern Show published this video item,. At the 2004 Fashion Rocks! It's be, I mean, you know what? Was it the environment? John Rzeznik: JOAN SANCHEZ April 5, 1991. And I definitely put that in the bucket of moral courage. I think my dad did though. I went mine. So you've had impact and uh, I can, I'm gonna go look@googledolls.com and, and find the dates, man. That was amazing to me. So how can I support you? Or is that mental toughness or what, You know. [21] The famous rock star is known as a very charismatic and handsome person, and he has a lot of fans.
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