I hope my daughter loves me and respects me in my, Mike Sarraille: John Rzeznik: 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. That's stepping in front of 150,000 people than stepping onto the battlefield. He is best known as an American singer, producer, and song writer. And my dad, my dad was very kind of a dark guy. What, what did, what, what conclusions did you come to? I think that there's a certain element of that that, I mean, it's like a survival skill in a way, don't you think? But it was one of the most accepting places to grow up, you know, eighties, nineties, if you said you were gay, nobody cared. And I'm say, this dude guy for his age, he looks freaking good. The Associated Press John Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls performs at the Rock in Rio . (News file photo) By BN The Goo Goo Dolls named one of their first. Um, you know, we got days where we don't like each other, but we love each other. It's, that's bullshit. Help me to help me get through this period. The Democrats are as bad off as the Republicans. John Rzeznik: 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. It was a moderately successful pop hit. I've met, uh, well I lived in Los Angeles for a long time, so there's no shortage of bizarre characters. So I, I'm a tandem master. So, so I was like, okay, a very tough disciplinarian. It, it was a, it was a brotherhoodhood and a sisterhood. Um, so the one thing with this book is I wanted to make it very inclusive of, it doesn't matter who you are, sex, gender, sexual orientation, uh, it applies to everyone. I, I found like 10,000 ways not to, uh, to, to do it, or, Yeah. I felt we were about to head into a very crazy time that wed never experienced. You did say it earlier, man. I, I just find it so fascinating to talk to you because it's like, and I can't wait to read your book. 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. And there's times where I want to pack it in and just be like, I'm done. You're, you're, you're, you're out. 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. You know, because, and I found that too in the, in the, in the uh, recovery community. And he would tell me, it was like he was preparing me. And so basically his job was to beat up drunk soldiers, you know? And when this came through, they said, Hey, do you want to interview John Resnick? My wife and I. John Rzeznik: Yeah. I i I left my job every night with a, with a pretty girl and a pocket full of cash. Cuz like I, I've been very lucky and, and, and women have always been, uh, a big source of strength and, and, and, and, uh, trouble . John Rzeznik: 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. And, um, we are being tested on so many levels as individuals, as, as, as Americans, as as human beings. It's just an indication that you may be doing it the wrong way and you've gotta make these, these, these, these changes. And I truly believe that the universe helped me and some people that, that. And hopefully we, we've achieved that. That that must have been another innate skill you have. 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. And, um, and, um, so, you know, and they would say things like, Look, if you're gonna create art or you're gonna make music or do whatever you're doing, uh, or you're gonna go out and you're gonna make a billion dollars in the stock market, try to leave the world a little bit better than you found it. 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. And that, that was really became a motivating factor in my life. 10,000 people like me. For Goo Goo Dolls ' John Rzeznik, he never intended to make a Christmas album, but he needed a challenge. They just internalized. The story of John Denver's plane crash begins on October 12, 1997, when he took off from Monterey Peninsula Airport, a small regional airport serving the Monterey, California area. And how do I get to a better place? John Rzeznik: It's like, you know, I think so. You are there because people have enabled and supported and coached and mentored you. Everyone walked away. Did your parents raise you that way? It's like we all have potential. I agree with you. That's the only thing I can do. In America now, discussing your political opinion can actually be really dangerous, which is bizarre. And we, we did send you to prep. Yeah, Yeah. It's like, we need to find solutions. Mike Sarraille: "I think we were all looking for some sort of solace and comfort during [COVID], and I. 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. Um, but yeah, people have to reframe the way they, they look at failure and it is the, it is life's greatest manner. John Rzeznik: Does that just, do you walk away from that and you're like, Okay, we gotta keep on going. It's different for different people. Mike Sarraille: Mike Sarraille: And, and then once again, it was just, it felt so good to just go, I'm done. He said, Try, try to follow your word. Yeah. They were soon picked up by a small record label, Celluloid. Mike Sarraille: I, I'm not afraid of strong women. I mean, bro, walk me through that. Being a bartender is the greatest job. 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. John Rzeznik: Um, it was really a freaky situation. All right, last question, man. 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. Okay. It's kind of strange, you know, because you, you do, you need your tribe. Okay, Well, I think, I think in general, yeah, I think in general now that, that is kind of the thing. Yeah. data and in accordance with the. And I've got this, so this is how I, I painted when people ask. Hope so. And I started going back and just listening to all the songs and I'm like, it reminds me of this time in high school or this time in my early days in the military, uh, pretty wicked how we tie a, uh, a memory to a specific sort of song in our life. Mike Sarraille: You know, the end game is, is to have a better life. exclusives, interviews, competitions & more. And I didn't No, no. Physical courage. They broke in through the gate and did some crazy ritualistic shit in my backyard. Joahn Rzeznik is the founding member. And, um, you know, and I think that, that, you know, Robbie is one of the guys, he won't give up. Um, and he's like, Come on man, let's just, let's just ride it out. To sitting in, uh, desert, uh, uh, God, I'm forgetting. 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 . 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. Um, I think that covid and, and all the civil unrest and, and, and the struggles for, you know, whatever we're struggling towards, where we're, what are we creeping towards? You know, like, like I'm dealing with, with, you know, entertainment. My dad was a mailman, my mom was a school teacher. And, and, but as dark as he was, he, he took care of his family. It's kind of like a selfish process in a way. Um, you know, just like everybody, uh, there's times we really don't agree. And I mean, and it does take discipline and it's like, I gotta get up. Is that called grit? 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. The Goo Goo Dolls also performed the song "Name" at a live concert with LeAnn Rimes. I think there was an unhealthy aspect as we, we, we start to talk about mental health is they compartmentalize that though. Whatever, you know, whatever the circumstance. 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? I love Sam Hager. [10], In the early days of the Goo Goo Dolls, the band performed at gigs relentlessly, with Takac as the frontman (Rzeznik gradually becoming the frontman over the next few albums, as each new album contained more songs sung by Rzeznik than the last). Mike Sarraille: 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'm Still Here (Jim's Theme) ". And then, um, I don't know, then I think we're gonna go to South America. There are a lot of sick people in the world and a few of them happen to gravitate towards me. We were determined that we were gonna do something great, you know? I went mine. You know? John Rzeznik: And lastly, again, thank you to our sponsor, Pendleton Whiskey. 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. We didn't have any money. And, and, and that song really spoke to me. Iron sharpens iron, so is one man sharpens another. 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. I can only speak for myself. You, you have to look at the upside of risk. Yeah. 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, but I think there has to be a solution focused, you have to aim towards, towards a solution. I was saying to myself, nothing is ever going to be the same. Or if not, misery loves company and they just wanna keep you down with themselves. After all, the heir apparent to the family . So how can I support you? You gotta do what's best for the song anyway. Was that innate or was it because you worked your freaking ass off? 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. Yeah. You start to recognize faces in the crowd and, and they become an extension of your tribe. airplane, interview | 71K views, 921 likes, 37 loves, 39 comments, 69 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from The Howard Stern Show: The Goo Goo Dolls told Howard about the time their plane crashed on the. Uh, dude, that is my biggest fear of plane crash. 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. (Photo by Gabriele Holtermann/Sipa USA) RM Image ID: 2J8PTYP Preview Image details Contributor: Sipa US / Alamy Stock Photo File size: John Rzeznik: Know? It's like you were saying, which is really brilliant. [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. And No, I'm not saying that I love my brother more than I love my sister. 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. We gotta move forward. While the catchy melodies and pop production give the songs a joyous spirit, Rzezniks lyrics are a dark assessment of modern times. 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