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. Previously Rzeznik had been in a band with Takac's cousin, called The Beaumonts. You know, and that, that may not work for other people. And I know it's heavy for a five year old, but I just want to keep instilling that in her mind, that she's got to do the work. That's what I up, Mike Sarraille: It amazes me, the fact that it has lasted so long. And I think, I think, and that's why I always played in bands like playing music. Kicking off with the line, And Id give up forever to touch you, Iris feels like listeners are joining the song partway through a dialogue between lovers. 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. It's, it's an indulgence that can become very addictive, you know? John Rzeznik: Mike Sarraille: But I, I, I think there, I think we have, uh, some darker days ahead of us than than son of your days. I, I think emotional strength is very much a part of, uh, of grit. Had I known you guys were playing there, we would've come out. Flight 255 is the seventh deadliest plane crash in United States history, and is the deadliest aviation disaster to have a sole survivor. Oh, I, I went to Colorado for school. Cheers. I've gotta go to the gym every day. And the problem with therapy now, as I think people just use it as a crutch. You're, you're, you're, you're out. And I'm like, Oh, no, no, no, not at all. [15], Most of the music Rzeznik listened to while growing up was influenced by his sisters, and consisted of classic rock such as The Rolling Stones and The Kinks. Cause I know you probably just, that's, I mean, that's impact at its finest. Customize your notifications for tour dates near your hometown, birthday wishes, or special Johnny Rzeznik and the Goo Goo Dolls share the harrowing story of surviving a 1999 plane crash. Um, but with the right help, they can absolutely turn that into, uh, to growth. And I tell her, Look at me, look at me, Lilly, you have greatness inside you, but you gotta do the work. You need to balance it all out. This is my problem. Because there's people who wanna exploit you. It made me want to drink more. But we've all hung with poison from time to time, probably earlier in our lives Yeah. Um, you know, and you just kind of, you, you yet adapt and, and, and make it work. And you've gotta have the balls to walk away from any situation. And the only, and I'll tell you why people use alcohol and drugs cuz they work until they don't. And it's like, I love that man. Awesome. John Rzeznik: In episode 28 of the Everyday Warrior Podcast Episode, we spoke to John Rzeznik, guitarist and frontman of the Goo Goo Dolls. Um, you know, women who have their own identity. At the 2004 Fashion Rocks! Mike Sarraille: discounts in our online store! Mike Sarraille: If you're gonna do your job, you've gotta fly. And if I hadn't taken that risk, I wouldn't have gotten that wide perspective. That's a pretty mature outlook. I had to desensitize myself, you know, because because someone traumatized me. John Rzeznik: [citation needed], For the next few years, the band toured and worked on new material. I'm not always gonna be here. [17] Westerberg co-wrote the 1993 Goo Goo Dolls song "We Are the Normal" with Rzeznik, who reflected on the experience by stating "To some people, Keith Richards is their hero. There werent any other lyrics before that line, I just have a bad habit of putting and at the front of sentences! Rzeznik explains. 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. He said, Try, try to follow your word. In a 2018 interview, he reported that he had been sober for nearly four years. "[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. It breaks my heart, because since 9/11 Americans have been sort of traumatised. Mike Sarraille: We went to war for close to 20 years, but that generation faced a level of combat that far exceeds what we saw in the battlefield. And this guy, this is about mental health. I truly felt that. Even though, even though I would get up and face it every day, I was terrified of everything, you know? And, and luckily someone saved me and I was a little kid. Um, so you were the youngest, did I get this right? Hey dude, I've always wondered this. But, uh, when did you, you decide, hey, college for me or these other things ain't for me. 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. Yeah. You know, like in my, in my, in my situation, it's like if my ego gets involved in the process of writing a song, then it's gonna turn out to be crap. Uh, I'm looking forward to hearing this, uh, this new album. All four of Rzeznik's grandparents were born in Poland. It featured a tuning that consisted of the high E string raised to F# and the B string raised to a C and with a capo at the second fret. Mike Sarraille: Rzeznik was born in Buffalo, New York, the youngest of five children and only son of Edith (ne Pomeroy) and Joe Rzeznik,[5] a bar proprietor and postal clerk. I flunked out. 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. It was pretty crazy. And how do I get to a better place? Yeah. I just had a break free. You know? Born John Joseph Theodore Rzeznik, Johnny Rzeznik rose from a humble working-class background to become the frontman for one of the world's most popular rock and roll bands, the Goo Goo Dolls. 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. Um, yeah, it's broken sleep on a bus, um, you know, inconsistent food, uh, you know, just things like that. [8] The original pronunciation of his last name Rzenik is "Zhezh-neek" (zh as in beige) [ik], Polish for "butcher". This guy was theoretically in that circumstance, my boss. It's amazing now that you look back, it's, they were preparing you. Um mm-hmm. So it's like I'm putting a leather jacket over my head and like, okay, so the leather jacket's gonna protect my face from the fire and I'm gonna like get outta the, And it was just, it was chaos. It's just an indication that you may be doing it the wrong way and you've gotta make these, these, these, these changes. exclusives, interviews, competitions & more. Like, I love them, but, uh, I didn't like all of them. We didn't have any money. Yeah, that was, that was rough. We were determined that we were gonna do something great, you know? And especially for somebody who is maybe single in New York, living in a, uh, 400 square foot apartment, if they're lucky. Cause they don't wanna put the work in but you Exactly. But they just came home. In episode 28, we spoke to John Rzeznik, guitarist and frontman of the American rock band Goo Goo Dolls. He briefly attended Buffalo State College, dropping out after his first year. 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. Now, Robbie grew up in a house where his dad, who's an awesome guy, he was a, a a, he was an mp. Why You, you are, I mean, four decades of impact on the world through your music. Rzeznik noted in a 2003 interview that "No matter what guitar I have, it seems that anything with strings makes music to my ears. Hey, whatever platform you utilize to listen to our podcast, please, please leave a review. I, I don't want, I don't wanna get a phone call after this. Yes. And, and I mean, we remain professional and tactful, but, uh, there is a difference between love and liking. When, when, when, uh, when does the tour go till. It was during this period and while attending McKinley Vocational High School that Rzeznik began playing the guitar. 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. And we talk heavily about victimhood and we talk heavily about failure, uh, because my life is one, and we said it right before this, we were like, what is the the biggest failure in your life? 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 . I can only imagine how hard that is to ditch something that becomes everything to you. Goo Goo Dolls John Rzeznik Seems a little quiet over here Be the first to comment on this track View all View all View all Go mobile But, but, uh, because you're so toxic yourself. He is recognized by many for being both talented and handsome. And then come Friday, that person went their direction with their circle of friends. That, that, that was Well, what was, I mean, that was, that's the way that generation was though. 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. I had to go to rehab five times, you know, before I committed to it, you know, And, and then I had to spend three months there. Like, okay, we're going down and we had time to think about it. Um, and then, and then we were flying back and we had to go through Sicily and the plane crashed, like legit crashed. And hold your head high moral courage is, uh, there's a deficit in this world. Mm-hmm. We need to create a aven diagram in this society where we can all look at that little space where the two circles join, let's work within here and work, then we'll work our way out because we need to, we need to love each other and be respectful of our differences. John Rzeznik: They're like, the man takes the drink, the drink takes the drink, the drink takes the man. Would probably. Yeah. But, um, that is the weirdest thing, man, is I'm more comfortable Scott diving than I am. And I know we were talking before we, uh, recorded here, but this is like a trip down memory of the lane cuz I grew up on, uh, on your music. And usually if you follow them with discipline, uh, you know, usually lead to good outcomes. It's ruining my life thinking about what this person's opinion of me is. Mike Sarraille: 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. Walk away. Mike Sarraille: John, you were correct when you said you with regards to me, That's everyone, dude, in my opinion. Mike Sarraille: [9], Rzeznik's father died at the age of 53 on February 2, 1981, from a diabetic coma when Rzeznik was 15 years old. this website may contain images, voices and names of deceased persons. You may not like your, your sister as much as you like your brother, but, uh, I mean, it's still your sister and brother. John Rzeznik: But we, I mean, we have seen, but it's also, you know, so I've got a good clinical psychologist friend who says, you know, mental health issues have increased exponentially since World War ii. Rzeznik is known for his use of alternate guitar tunings in his songs. Yeah. It, it's like, Why are you even ask him, you know, the answer. There is, and I think covid accelerated it, in my opinion, is everyone was isolated. Yeah. And I mean, and it does take discipline and it's like, I gotta get up. Mike Sarraille: And what out the airplane? Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that Uh, you really are putting your hands into to, to somebody else's life. Do you think timing was a factor in that just timing in life where you guys were at could have been a factor? Mike Sarraille: Okay. I was saying to myself, nothing is ever going to be the same. Yeah. 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 they bought him a cow and that, and then he became a dairy farmer and his purpose was restored. John Rzeznik: 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. They say, Hey, I, I've suffered this and I'm a victim. Those, those keys for success for you that you, you've tried to live your life by? I'm like, I love you guys, but this is bullshit and I'm not doing it. Google dolls.com. Likewise respect likewise and, uh, much respect. Like I am not the identified, I became the identified patient, which leads to victimhood in a way. And that's to present that kind of strength. There is a whole psychological level that goes into that. I let some, I let myself spiral down because of someone else's opinion of me. SUBSCRIBE for more videos: http://bit.ly/2qswmZU Want to know what's going on with Howard Stern. And, and you know, I mean, there's a little satire on the album because the, I I, I'm always amazed by the absurdity of celebrity in the year 2022, you know, and probably cuz of my age, but, but, uh, some of it I'm just like, what? Yeah. Mike Sarraille: John Rzeznik: And you're, you know, where, where you were, you brought up an interesting point. Like, people are down welcome dose. I think everyone in our country is just fatigued and slightly shocked, Rzeznik laughs wearily. 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. They will find a way back. 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 tell you what, I made a deal just to get 'em outta my house just to get everybody that loved me outta my house. 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. Just a little bit. 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. Mike Sarraille: Category. Yeah. Well, hopefully we can join you for one of your shows. Mike Sarraille: Again. No. Yeah. I'm full in on the music. Sometimes he would be like, Get in the car, we're getting outta here cause it's all women. And it, and it really was. I think if my father was able to talk about his experiences, because, you know, he lost his father when he was very, very young. The flight was headed to California when it left the gate in . But I've seen people who have real PTSD and my little annoyances and neurosis don't stack up to what that really is. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. That, that's insane. I agree with you. It's an indulgence. And, and, and that song really spoke to me. It's like, no, I'm not the baby. You know, um, this tour, this leg of the tour goes until the 24th of September. But, um, it's, it's, it's exhausting. I'm not in control. Iris hitmakers the Goo Goo Dolls are survivors quite literally. Woo gives me the creeps thinking about it. Wait. "And when something good . But what I had to do, because I'm like, Well, wait a minute. 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. 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. So how can I support you? But you have to believe as human being, we are moving towards, uh, like you said, a beautiful outcome. 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. All right, last question, man. It's the desert of California, man. Again for a 15 or 16 year old? Johnny Rzeznik and the Goo Goo Dolls share the harrowing story of surviving a 1999 plane crash.SUBSCRIBE for more videos: http://bit.ly/2qswmZUWant to know what's going on with Howard Stern in the future?Follow us on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1RzxGPDOn Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1JELtz3On Instagram: https://goo.gl/VsWTNDFor more great content from the Howard Stern Show visit our official website: http://www.HowardStern.comHear more Howard Stern by signing up for a free SiriusXM trial: https://goo.gl/uNL0Du#HowardStern #SternShow I, I lost my train of thought for a second. So first one is, biggest regret of your life in here. But you also bring up something that I think is the, and it's not a pandemic cuz it's not global, but I think within the United States, there's this epidemic of victimhood that, so you talk like people just want to talk for five years about their problems. Know? The Goo Goo Dolls also performed the song "Name" at a live concert with LeAnn Rimes. Care about me. I'm not gonna hold your hand. Um, you know, just like everybody, uh, there's times we really don't agree. I think there was an unhealthy aspect as we, we, we start to talk about mental health is they compartmentalize that though. 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. Is that like fuel for you? Mike Sarraille: And we all love to feel sorry for ourselves on occasion. Yeah. He has used many variations such as the Stratocaster, Telecaster, Jaguar and a "Halfcaster" (a Stratocaster cut in half). Well, I mean, I'm a real addict because when they tried to do the intervention thing on me, I laughed. Podcast's a lot. Because all success is built on failure after failure, after failure after failure. I agree, I agree with you. Yeah. And yeah, when it was like, you know, all my friend's dads, they were like, you know, Korea, Vietnam, those kind of things. Uh, Google, John Rzeznik: I dont know if shes a fan as I cant speak for her, but I know she loves Iris. John Joseph Theodore Rzeznik ( born December 5, 1965), also known as Johnny Rzeznik, is an American guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and producer. You know? John Rzeznik: Um, and, and I, in retrospect again, you know, it's like, Oh, I understand why my father was so dark, You know, because he grew up in a screwed up situation. Joahn Rzeznik is the founding member. You know, the end game is, is to have a better life. That was, that was probably the hardest decision I had ever had to make. 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. Than than later, earlier. John Rzeznik: Cool. Um, I believe it was innate, but that being said, you gotta work, you gotta do the work. BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) _ A commuter plane carrying former U.S. Sen. John Tower, his daughter and 21 others crashed and burned Friday, killing all on board, authorities said. Or not. Mike Sarraille: That we're. 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. [19], Rzeznik believes writing is not just an inspirational act but that writing music is "ninety nine percent perspiration." John Rzeznik: Let me deal with it. And, and I couldn't deal with it. And, and you know, you, you gotta have, you gotta have some, some ego to get up on stage in front of people or you, you know, you, and you gotta have, I'm not gonna call it ego, I'm gonna call it what it is, balls to do what you did. No risk, no reward. Thank, John Rzeznik: Oh, something else happened to me and this is a shame and I'm a victim. I know tons of people who are considered geniuses and they can't get off their ass and get anything done. No, because they're entitled to them because their life experiences are different than yours. messages about ILikeYourOldStuff based on my information, Yeah, yeah, yeah. Thanks for joining us on another episode of the Men's Journal Everyday Warrior podcast. It's like, I wanna know, it's like, why am I, why am I sad all the time? I guess that's part of being everyday warrior. 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. He is best known as an American singer, producer, and song writer. And he, he was able, he was able to get us. 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 has written books. And it wasn't to go war and kill people. So what do you do. Politics in America is just shit, Rzeznik sighs. I think that our, as, as human beings, we need purpose. And I, and I let him get in my head. Yeah. Mike Sarraille: I have no regrets in my life. I swear to God cuz because I was shy. He was in the Navy. Yeah. 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. Are supporting you. I don't know what, Why do you think that generation was wired that way? Okay. Um, but yeah, where is the solution? On October 26, 1982, his mother died at the age of 51 from a sudden heart attack in the family's living room. Mike Sarraille: Not that they knew what was coming, but, uh, you've gotta be appreciative that. You know, And that was, that was always one of the things that when we were coming up in music, the people, the older people, I always listened to the, the old school music guys. 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