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. And there seems to be, now in the modern world of the future, I think there's an epidemic of loneliness, especially among men disenfranchisement. Um, and, and my dad, my dad, my, it's really kind of, my dad was older. Screaming, freaking out. 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. And there's times where I want to pack it in and just be like, I'm done. Because you have to trust your instincts as well as accepting advice. 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. 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? Mike Sarraille: Yeah. This is ridiculous. They were soon picked up by a small record label, Celluloid. And, um, I don't know, it was like, it was shock really. Um, you know, just like everybody, uh, there's times we really don't agree. That's why I enlisted in the Marine Corps. It's not, it's not a indication that you're not capable of achieving whatever goal you've set out. I'm not always gonna be here. And, and that's why I've been very wary of where I go in my sobriety to, to get help, to find my community, to help find my tribe of drunks that I can, that we can help each other through this and stay sober. And, um, we are being tested on so many levels as individuals, as, as, as Americans, as as human beings. Some 21 years since Iris topped the Australian singles chart and parent album Dizzy Up The Girl went platinum, the Goo Goo Dolls new album Miracle Pill is an expertly executed wolf in sheeps clothing. And yes, when we use that word, it's not cultural, uh, appropriation. Would probably. Help me to help me get through this period. Was it the environment? 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. There's music that's candy, and there's music that's poison. 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. 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.. Or is that mental toughness or what, You know. And I think it's a control issue, I think, cuz I'm not a pilot. Yeah. 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. Mike Sarraille: Mike Sarraille: Um, yeah, it's broken sleep on a bus, um, you know, inconsistent food, uh, you know, just things like that. I agree with you. I found these candles burning and this weird little altar and a box of strange objects. Yeah. 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. Mike Sarraille: If it's not right, oh my God, I'm gonna lose my fame, I'm gonna lose my status. What, what did, what, what conclusions did you come to? As well as walking away from an Italian plane crash in 1999, the Buffalo, New York group also survived a number of perilous van smashes in the bands early days. Than than later, earlier. [6][7] Both of Rzeznik's parents were musicians, playing the clarinet and flute. Or if not, misery loves company and they just wanna keep you down with themselves. And I think, I think, and that's why I always played in bands like playing music. And these are, these are challenges that the universe is putting in front of me to, to overcome, to get to the next place. John Rzeznik: Mike Sarraille: 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. Mike Sarraille: and device data and in accordance with the. And, uh, your song probably came on more times, uh, and I was joking with one of my old recon buddies, is we, we had a little, uh, you know, radio receiver with a little speaker and, uh, he's like, Dude, I remember that song coming on, uh, way too often. 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. So I'd better do it right.". It turned out to be one of the strongest rainstorms of the year in Buffalo, but the Goo Goo Dolls did not stop playing. [13], On March 24, 2014, Cash Cash released their new single "Lightning". Um, and when you, and then you, and then you put Covid on top of it and you're trapped in the house and you have a lot of time to think and introspection and that, and, and this, this album is sort of a, uh, it's kind of a reflection on like, just being a human being during this insane time in history, you know? And that's why I think it's, it's the, you know, people who really are suffering with PTSD and things like that, they really need to be cared for by people that can be trusted. That was the, the, the, the hopefully the, the, the thing we could avoid it was to, let's say, give a presence of strength that nobody would want to go to war with us. He also used Guild acoustic guitars on the "Dizzy Up the Girl" and "Gutterflower" tours. Mike Sarraille: And some of 'em didn't like me. Get up, get up, You get knocked down 10 times. We gotta write more. Wait. Rzeznik identifies the September 11 terrorist attacks as the point when the United States descended into a bleak phase of history. Even my grandfather who was third day of Normandy and he was the, in the black forest turning outta the battle of the bulge, never spoke about it. 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. John Rzeznik: Cause I, I, I know you've been married, divorced, you're married, now you have a little girl, but it seems like Robbie is the most consistent staple of your life. You, you have to look at the upside of risk. 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. Everyone has the regrets. Hey, whatever platform you utilize to listen to our podcast, please, please leave a review. And you're, you know, where, where you were, you brought up an interesting point. I was a shy young man. 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. Guitar History with John Rzeznik & Brad Fernquist from the Goo Goo Dolls 46,747 views Jan 16, 2018 676 Dislike Share Save Normans Rare Guitars 539K subscribers Norm talking guitar history with. They're like teaching me survival skills, you know? This is a bad relationship. It's, and it's stalling me out. I agree with you. Yeah. John Rzeznik: Like, people are down welcome dose. And, um, you gotta be careful of it. Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that Happy Wednesday, everyone! I've gotta go to the gym every day. Now when I say the word risk, and, and let me know if you think this is accurate, most people think fear and you have to, to again. He, he called it Don't fuck anyone or Don't try to fuck anyone. 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. This guy was working in the rice patties. I think we can, but, but what is going on inside my mind doesn't even qualify when you, when you've seen someone who has been through battles and who, who who has really been their life has been at risk and, and, and. You hit some dark times in terms of substance abuse. And then, and you know it, and then you see their faces. And I just kept putting more and more blankets on me. The concert that he has with his band also proven to be always successful with hundreds of people comes to every concert they had. And I was terrified after that because I almost drowned, you know? I think my dad did though. It's like we all have potential. Okay. And um, and then I did, and then I went to rehab and it didn't work. I was like, we were in a plane crash, uh, in Sicily. 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? But was crazy was the guy had to keep, I'll, I'll do this really quick cuz there's more important things the guy had to circle around till he was pretty much outta gas, you know, out of fuel. Rzeznik noted in a 2003 interview that "No matter what guitar I have, it seems that anything with strings makes music to my ears. I highly recommend it to anybody. Warner Records. But I've seen people who have real PTSD and my little annoyances and neurosis don't stack up to what that really is. While the catchy melodies and pop production give the songs a joyous spirit, Rzezniks lyrics are a dark assessment of modern times. Weve had a few run-ins with mentally unstable fans and its a little bit scary, Rzeznik explains. You know, because you. Rzeznik founded the group alongside Robby Takac and has recorded 12 studio albums so far. Rzeznik has said that he would "basically sit there at night and just start tuning my guitar strings up and down until something sounded really cool." In comparison to our war. Like he figured it outing great. Yeah. I feel that way about Westerberg. John Rzeznik: Be the best place. John Rzeznik: And I think that was, it taught me a really important lesson in retrospect, you 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. And so they just stay in the victim right. John Rzeznik: Johnny Rzeznik and the Goo Goo Dolls survived a plane crash in 1999, as recounted in this episode of the Howard Stern Show, from 2000. I like, well, I think we, we, we hit on, on this before. Mike Sarraille: I'm gonna teach you how to cook. You need to balance it all out. That guy has the, uh, the secret sauce to, uh, to life. What's the biggest crowd you've played? You've gotta reframe the way you look at failure, it's part of the process. Behind the big choruses lurk communiques on prescription medication, the emptiness of the social media sphere and the vicious political climate. Again. And I, and I let him get in my head. It was a moderately successful pop hit. The twin-engine turboprop plane was en route . It, it's like, Why are you even ask him, you know, the answer. Who Is John Rzeznik? " I'm Still Here (Jim's Theme) ". Hey dude, I've always wondered this. They mean nothing. Rainier Capital Management co-founder John Kenneth Dunn was among 6 people killed when a plane crashed near Lake Tahoe. Was it the stress of the job? What was it about the, that drew you in that that, that, you know, sparked that passion dude behind, uh, music? You know? You are there because people have enabled and supported and coached and mentored you. 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. That was amazing to me. You know, Mike Sarraille: God for, thank God for women. And of course the diagnosis of mental health is subjective. You know, anybody who was a generation or two generations behind me, I wanted, I wanted to learn from them because these people were very successful. The band received early success with the single "Name" as well as being featured in Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare with the song "I'm Awake Now". And, and you said it, is that person moving you towards a solution? It just, their lives revolved around the bar. You know, um, this tour, this leg of the tour goes until the 24th of September. And what out the airplane? John Rzeznik: John Rzeznik has a new appreciation for the Goo Goo Dolls' success Between two postponements and two injuries, Rzeznik found himself with plenty of time to reflect on his full-time job as a. And, um, so, uh, it was like, I remember going to bed that night really, really late. We still meet up every day in the morning for coffee, and we discuss what's going on. We didn't have any money. Yeah. And I definitely put that in the bucket of moral courage. Yeah. And you had a sense of purpose. He has used many variations such as the Stratocaster, Telecaster, Jaguar and a "Halfcaster" (a Stratocaster cut in half). He, he was in so much pain, he could not work in the, the rice patty. I dont know if shes a fan as I cant speak for her, but I know she loves Iris. You know, I do remember, and, and I know it's your most iconic song, uh, Iris, but we were sitting on a h site in the Marines. 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. So I'm like, okay, it's the fire, not the crash that kills most people. I, I found like 10,000 ways not to, uh, to, to do it, or, Yeah. Introducing Rzeznik in front of her sold-out Madison Square Garden audience in 2011, Swift stated, In my opinion one of the greatest songs ever written is a song called Iris. They will find a way back. Mike Sarraille: They say, Hey, I, I've suffered this and I'm a victim. We pay our respect to Elders past and present and to all We were doing, um, we were doing, um, uh, like a USO tour and we went to Bahrain and all these crazy places and uh, and we got to play rock music on an aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf. It's like, I wanna know, it's like, why am I, why am I sad all the time? My dad was a mailman, my mom was a school teacher. I don't think you're mutually exclusive in, in, in my opinion. And for all those thank you for listening. Yeah, that was, that was rough. Mike Sarraille: Okay. And, and I, when I'm talking to another alcoholic, I go, you know, dude, I know you're trying, but this is not gonna work unless it's for you. It's like people in Buffalo are, are naturally a hard workers B, honest and, and, uh, c they, they have the ability to adapt and, and, and reinvent themselves. My wife and I. John Rzeznik: data and in accordance with the. I'm, uh, I'm convinced. Um, but I think there has to be a solution focused, you have to aim towards, towards a solution. (2002) " I'm Still Here ( Jim 's Theme) " is a song written by the Goo Goo Dolls frontman John Rzeznik for the Disney film Treasure Planet. "I had to get a restraining order after someone broke into my house. In our lives where we're, we're, uh, you know, I, I got to admit, I mean, because, you know, I'm an addict and a recovering addict and, and alcoholic and, and sometimes the poison people are the most fun, you know, especially when you're in that state of mind, you don't understand how toxic they are. Mike Sarraille: 16 Rock Ballads From The 90s You'll Never For, Watch Ozzy Osbourne Star as an Office Worker in Up, Remembering Eddie Van Halens Mind Blowing Erupti, 6 Songs You Didnt Know Dolly Parton Wrote, RIP Renee Geyer, Legendary Australian Singer has D. And I do want discuss another, another thing with that, that I've, I've come, cuz I've, I've had a lot of time to reflect on my military experience. And it, and it really was. So I had to, Now it took a while because I am an addict and I, you know, and I always will be, but when it finally got to a point, we were all out at dinner one night and one of the guys in the band was texting one of the other guys in the band, Where are we gonna go after John leaves? Yeah. John-John, his wife and sister-in-law died the moment the plane ripped into the surface of the Atlantic. We have to release the kinetic energy inside ourselves. You need, you need your tribe. Um, I was afraid of everything. And I know I have this five year old little girl, and I go and I tell her all the time, because I wish somebody would've said this to me. Mike Sarraille: Like, all right man, come here, third arm. It's kind of like a selfish process in a way. And this is 35 years later. Love the Red Rocks Band. Um, I, I, I do agree with people being more vulnerable, uh, discussing their problems, cuz that's the best way to get through them. That, that's insane. That that must have been another innate skill you have. 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 . John Rzeznik: I mean, you, you, what you do is much was what you were doing was much more serious. John, you were correct when you said you with regards to me, That's everyone, dude, in my opinion. Now I have to make sure I also call them when I'm doing well. And, and, um, and I hope that my daughter respects me. [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. I felt we were about to head into a very crazy time that wed never experienced. You know, And it was like, and my mother was very much so like, come here, I'm gonna show you how to sew a button on your shirt so you don't need a woman to do this for you. We, we sort of, my heart broke over and over and over again for, uh, you know, for my town, you know, because cuz the bills are like everything, you know, and the city, you know, I love my city and it's always gonna be my home and my whole family still lives there. Wait, John, let me put it to you this way. John Rzeznik: We dont appreciate the similarities we have, so maybe thats the place to start.. John Rzeznik has taken part in a great number of music projects, one of which is in his popular band Goo Goo Dolls. And, and luckily someone saved me and I was a little kid. And we had, wherever there was a swimming pool, I would, I would throw myself into the deep end of the pool, but I would always have my hand against the wall. 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. Now this is someone's opinion who, if they didn't like the record, it wasn't coming out. 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? He is best known as an American singer, producer, and song writer. Taylor Swift is one of the Goo Goo Dolls many fans who have been inspired by the bands music. You know, like, like I'm dealing with, with, you know, entertainment. Mike Sarraille: Yeah, Yeah. But if your wife's bitching at you or, or your family's bitching at you or you're in trouble at work, consequences mean nothing to an addict. But, um, he got, he was, he was a dark individual. Yeah, Yeah. Does the draw of alcohol. But, but it is, it is fun, you know? Listen to Miracle Pill on Spotify Listen to Miracle Pill on Apple Music. And it wasn't to go war and kill people. An exclusive HITS dialogue with the Goo Goo Dolls' Johnny Rzeznik and Robby Takac by Lesley Zimmerman As the Goo Goo Dolls ' founding members Johnny Rzeznik and Robby Takac embark on their 16th year together as a unit, they've finally achievedand sustainedcommercial success and mainstream acceptance. Are supporting you. Or Both? John Rzeznik: And we all love to feel sorry for ourselves on occasion. Probably ending my first marriage. So, um, let's, let's jump into the music though, because you, you went through serious obstacles. He has created ten studio albums with the band, which earned him lots of public notice and acclaim. 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: It's, so, again, man, it's, it's, I love this because you haven't read this book and you're basically walking through the entire book. Care about me. It's very, very small and a lot of people would consider it trivial. Mike Sarraille: And, you know, and, and just, just plagued with self doubt and worry. That there's, there's music is definitely, it Marks time in our lives. They just internalized. You gotta do what's best for the song anyway. John Rzeznik: So what do they do the next week? John Rzeznik: Iron sharpens iron, so is one man sharpens another. Now without an amplifier, Rzeznik borrowed a near-identical Marshall JCM800 from a mutual friend of the band, Charles Root. 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. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. [24] On December 22, 2016, he and Gallo had their first child, a daughter, Liliana. And, um, and then we're picking up in the fall, we're gonna do, uh, a theater run in smaller cities across America. Uh, again, like I said, go to google dolls.com, check out the dates, go to a show. And you talk about legacy, you know, there's, there's a time when John re you know, Resnik will no longer be here, but your music will remain. John Rzeznik: Failure is the most beautiful thing in life, I think. 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. And he, he was able, he was able to get us. For a 15, 16 year old, my, my biggest drama in life was, uh, probably a girl breaking up with me. I sucked at public speaking early on, and now, now it's become more natural. And like, you know, before I could get it together, it was really, it was really difficult. You know? You know, this is not what women are for. Mike Sarraille: Keith Richards got to do his thing with Chuck Berry, and I got to do it with Westerberg. Those, those keys for success for you that you, you've tried to live your life by? But, uh, when did you, you decide, hey, college for me or these other things ain't for me. Everyone walked away. So I, I couldn't agree with you more. Just like people. Category. Rzeznik declared, "We're going to keep going until this shit stops". So how can I support you? I tell you what, I made a deal just to get 'em outta my house just to get everybody that loved me outta my house. [25] Rzeznik and his family reside in Westfield, New Jersey. I think there was an unhealthy aspect as we, we, we start to talk about mental health is they compartmentalize that though. The Goo Goo Dolls also performed the song "Name" at a live concert with LeAnn Rimes. Um, there are a lot of people trying to make a buck off, off of my disease or my, my illness or whatever you wanna call it. And my aunts, his sisters told me, you know, they told me all the stories about when they were growing up kids. We were determined that we were gonna do something great, you know? 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. So, you know, one thing people rarely know about me is I come from San Francisco, which is, I, it was a great place, eighties, nineties. And No, I'm not saying that I love my brother more than I love my sister. And, um, you know, and I think that, that, you know, Robbie is one of the guys, he won't give up. Your, your older siblings are all girls your sisters? Mike Sarraille: Frontman Johnny Rzeznik admits jack-knifed wrecks arent the only perils facing your average rock star: unhinged fans practising witchcraft are just as dangerous. Because it comes from yourself. Mike Sarraille: Podcast's a lot. We just finished the manuscript called The Everyday Warrior, A No Hack, Practical Approach to Life. Yeah. Um, and he's like, Come on man, let's just, let's just ride it out. Oh, my wife says the, uh, the same thing, man, I am taking notes. I'm gonna teach you how to take care of yourself. It's like, you know, I think so. That song is still really, really special. But I, and I just finally, I got to a point where I was just, I had to, for my own survival, go put the record out or drop me cuz I can't live like this anymore. 1 person dead. And hopefully we, we've achieved that. I love Sam Hager. [citation needed], In 1985, Rzeznik formed the band that became the Goo Goo Dolls with Robby Takac. Oh hell yeah. Welcome, John. Mike Sarraille: Cool. That's what that song Yeah, I Like You is about, because it's like, this is, this is what celebrity is now. Um, but we just weren't good for each other anymore. 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? 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. He looks amazing, and he's still drinks tequila. And it, it does help when somebody says, Hey man, what you do is good. We gotta move forward. Yeah. JOAN SANCHEZ April 5, 1991. This is my problem. It's like public speaking. So I, I need somebody who's gonna be good for me and. I was like, I was like, I was sitting on my sofa in my underwear just laughing. Because they all wanted to go out to the bar and drink. 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? And what does everyone do? "And when something good . Know? John Rzeznik: 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. It was, it was chaos and it was nuts. I apologize. To always pick yourself up by the bootstraps? That's why I love the military so much. I don't think all shrinks in, uh, psychologists, uh, do that. But, um, it's, it's, it's exhausting. I wish I could have spent six, but, but I spent three. I'm not gonna be cool and important anymore. That's what I up, Mike Sarraille: I think my dad did though, because he was, he was very, he was, he was a hardcore alcoholic. Mike Sarraille: That's a pretty mature outlook. I Like Your Old Stuff is for fans of classic albums & icons of music. We've got your six. The flight was headed to California when it left the gate in . We knew why we existed. Um, it was really a freaky situation. The whole time I was growing up, it was like, it was like going to boy scout camp. That's stepping in front of 150,000 people than stepping onto the battlefield. Why is this happening? Thursday night, Friday night, Saturday night and Sunday night to where it was just after two years of that. 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. 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! I truly felt that. Yeah. Mike Sarraille: Is that like fuel for you? That was rough In the nineties. John Rzeznik: So there was, there was a brief period of time where I was like, hopping around to friends' homes and things like that. I, yeah. So I'm gonna teach you how to do the laundry. The day quickly became a city triumph when rain came pouring down during their performance. I was a recon Marine in, in my initial days in the military, and we were stuck on a desert hill for two weeks overlooking the vastness of the desert. Uh, you know what I mean, man. And I, you know, and I look at the guy who's hanging the steel above my head every night and I thank that guy because if that, if, if I don't support him and say thank you and express my appreciation, you know, it's like, you know, what he does is very important cuz that shit could fall on my head and kill me.
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