Like he figured it outing great. Would probably. Warner Records. 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. But I, I, I think there, I think we have, uh, some darker days ahead of us than than son of your days. He said, Try, try to follow your word. Mike Sarraille: Happy Wednesday, everyone! It's like if you are living your life in service, not only to your country, but to the people who surround you and support you, you know? I, I, I think but he, you, you carry on. Until they don't. I, I found like 10,000 ways not to, uh, to, to do it, or, Yeah. So I, I'm a tandem master. You, you know, you love all your family members. John Rzeznik, born in 1965, is an American vocalist. - eNotes.com", "John Rzeznik: "I am still looking for that perfect song. They just, they just spark that defiance in you. But, but we'll eventually, uh, get there. What, tell me about the tour man. And, um, I don't know, it was like, it was shock really. But, but, um, Yeah. 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. All, Yeah, yeah. 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. I'm not gonna hold your hand. 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. Every, everyone walk away. By submitting my information, I agree to receive personalized updates and marketing Isn't. And the disease got him. John Rzeznik: He, he called it Don't fuck anyone or Don't try to fuck anyone. 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. That's a deal. [24] On December 22, 2016, he and Gallo had their first child, a daughter, Liliana. We always seem to figure it out. Um, so it in the, in the vein of, of failure, let, let me ask two questions. An obituary in the Dallas Morning News said Dunn was "traveling with . You got to do the things you got to do. What happens when 2000 people like me? Listen to the full episode above (scroll down for the transcript) and see more from this series below. Mike Sarraille: 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. 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. Wait, John, let me put it to you this way. 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. Okay, Is that a deal? Um, you know, we got days where we don't like each other, but we love each other. Did your parents raise you that way? 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. 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 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. It was during this period and while attending McKinley Vocational High School that Rzeznik began playing the guitar. What, what does Robbie mean to you? Everyone walked away. In comparison to our war. I, I just find it so fascinating to talk to you because it's like, and I can't wait to read your book. By Thom Jennings [email protected]. Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that The day quickly became a city triumph when rain came pouring down during their performance. It's not, you cannot get caught up in other people's opinions of you. Um, and he's like, Come on man, let's just, let's just ride it out. Why You, you are, I mean, four decades of impact on the world through your music. (2002) "Always Know Where You Are". John Rzeznik: Not, not, not evil. Whatever, you know, whatever the circumstance. 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. 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. I would be more nervous stepping in front of a crowd. Fast forward to their album Dizzy Up The Girl, the single "Iris" became a critical success due in large part to the release of the film City of Angels and it being a featured music video for the film. 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. Okay. It just, their lives revolved around the bar. Johnny Rzeznik and the Goo Goo Dolls share the harrowing story of surviving a 1999 plane crash. 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. There is, and I think covid accelerated it, in my opinion, is everyone was isolated. Yeah, yeah, yeah. We gotta move forward. It's kind of strange, you know, because you, you do, you need your tribe. I'm the last kid. On October 26, 1982, his mother died at the age of 51 from a sudden heart attack in the family's living room. Was it the environment? 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: 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. He paid for his own apartment using Social Security Survivor Benefit checks. Yeah. Does the draw of alcohol. That's a pretty mature outlook. We learn from each other. I am always the bartender. [26], Rzeznik performing on September 2, 2013, in Norfolk, Nebraska, The song was written and performed by Rzeznik in the movie, but it was performed by, Learn how and when to remove these template messages, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Beach Slang offers up the summer anthem of a bygone era", "Goo Goo Dolls vs. Mike Sarraille: And I definitely put that in the bucket of moral courage. And I was terrified after that because I almost drowned, you know? So get up and go. Um, you know, I think you do need to open up and you need to be help, but you, but I, I think that the problem, because like, I went to therapy for like, and I still go to therapy in little blocks of time. This ma major reinvention of the whole place. He has written books. But, uh, people are like, Oh, then you must have just liked every single guy in your team. John Rzeznik: There are a lot of sick people in the world and a few of them happen to gravitate towards me. The Associated Press John Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls performs at the Rock in Rio . It's like, you don't have a choice, man. I sucked at public speaking early on, and now, now it's become more natural. [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. You know? All four of Rzeznik's grandparents were born in Poland. 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. John Rzeznik: You know, I had, I was having a bad time in high school and, and, uh, or whatever. Category. John Rzeznik: Probably ending my first marriage. Mike Sarraille: Um, but yeah, people have to reframe the way they, they look at failure and it is the, it is life's greatest manner. So in that moment what I did was I ordered wine for the whole table and I'm like, This is not your problem. And you're, you know, where, where you were, you brought up an interesting point. Being a bartender is the greatest job. And then, and you know it, and then you see their faces. Rzeznik declared, "We're going to keep going until this shit stops". Yeah. It's, that's bullshit. Um, it in, we just, well, I, you know, George Silva who helped coordinate this and that guy's like my right hand man, a guy named Jason Belay and a guy named Brian, uh, Gordon, uh, we just finished up a book. Are you guys freaking more out by the end of the door? I got defiant toward the people who loved me and were trying to help me. And I didn't No, no. John Rzeznik: Iron sharpens iron, so is one man sharpens another. Yes. Yeah, yeah. But I think with social media today, people can just sort of stay a victim. Politics in America is just shit, Rzeznik sighs. And, and, and that song really spoke to me. And then, um, and then I was terrified of swimming. Hey, whatever platform you utilize to listen to our podcast, please, please leave a review. Rzeznik founded the group alongside Robby Takac and has recorded 12 studio albums so far. And that, that right there, I know means the world to me. It's like, no, I'm not the baby. John Rzeznik: Well. Um, yeah, it's broken sleep on a bus, um, you know, inconsistent food, uh, you know, just things like that. We're gonna keep going. Mike Sarraille: 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? AboutPressCopyrightContact. And some of 'em didn't like me. 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. So they're not like, Jesus Christ, the only time you ever call me is when you're having a problem. So, you know, I'm wildly proud of my generation. Rzeznik noted in a 2003 interview that "No matter what guitar I have, it seems that anything with strings makes music to my ears. You start to recognize faces in the crowd and, and they become an extension of your tribe. Oh, well, you know, you are always welcome when we come back, you know, you know, um, yeah. You're, you're, you're, you're out. And then, um, I don't know, then I think we're gonna go to South America. Because it comes from yourself. I think I, I try to be careful of it. 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. He also used Guild acoustic guitars on the "Dizzy Up the Girl" and "Gutterflower" tours. [6][7] Both of Rzeznik's parents were musicians, playing the clarinet and flute. Why is this happening? 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. It is so damn good to have you on here. John Rzeznik: I had to get a restraining order after someone broke into my house. And, um, we are being tested on so many levels as individuals, as, as, as Americans, as as human beings. There has to be a point. Okay, wait, wait, break that down for me. No matter how distorted and crazy it is, it's just like, it's my life and I'll kill myself if I want to now get out, you know? John Rzeznik: I believe that there is, um, a positive end to this story. You know? Just a little bit. And, and the fact that I had grown up in really in, in, in a pretty crazy environment, it was pretty nuts. You, you, it's, it's amazing. For Goo Goo Dolls ' John Rzeznik, he never intended to make a Christmas album, but he needed a challenge. And yeah, when it was like, you know, all my friend's dads, they were like, you know, Korea, Vietnam, those kind of things. John Rzeznik: 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. 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. Yeah. Um, so you were the youngest, did I get this right? Okay, But I, cause I, I couldn't get warm, you know? We have to release the kinetic energy inside ourselves. I felt so closed off from the rest of the world. And this guy, this is about mental health. And, and, um, and I hope that my daughter respects me. Yeah. 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. Was it the stress of the job? 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. Google dolls.com Okay. This guy was working in the rice patties. John Rzeznik: They will find a way back. John Rzeznik: 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 my aunts, his sisters told me, you know, they told me all the stories about when they were growing up kids. I don't know what, Why do you think that generation was wired that way? We do not accept. I mean, I, I walk away from that and it's like, you hope you, you're able to retain a, a, a little bit of that empathy, you know? That's my tribe, you know? And lastly, again, thank you to our sponsor, Pendleton Whiskey. John, you were correct when you said you with regards to me, That's everyone, dude, in my opinion. Wow. Walk away. He was, he was actually, he was at the end of World War ii. If, if, if, if you don't see it, okay, I gotta walk away that my biggest regret was stalling my creativity out.