And you have to look at your, not you, I have to look at my failures as a stepping stone to the next victory, you know? And, and then once again, it was just, it felt so good to just go, I'm done. [14], On November 29, 2020, he participated in a virtual fundraiser to help combat hunger and raise money for the Community Foodbank of New Jersey. I think everyone in our country is just fatigued and slightly shocked, Rzeznik laughs wearily. [9], Rzeznik's father died at the age of 53 on February 2, 1981, from a diabetic coma when Rzeznik was 15 years old. Are supporting you. I'm not always gonna be here. Mike Sarraille: And, and I mean, we remain professional and tactful, but, uh, there is a difference between love and liking. But he's doing a great job. I guess that's part of being everyday warrior. Mike Sarraille: I would be more nervous stepping in front of a crowd. And the problem with therapy now, as I think people just use it as a crutch. It's not, you cannot get caught up in other people's opinions of you. And like, you know, before I could get it together, it was really, it was really difficult. John Rzeznik: So I had, I had a reason to talk to every pretty girl in the bar. But, um, it's also a very regulated in industry. And there's a lot that people will learn from your advice in this, John Rzeznik: Um, and, and my dad, my dad, my, it's really kind of, my dad was older. John Rzeznik: Johnny Rzeznik and the Goo Goo Dolls share the harrowing story of surviving a 1999 plane crash. And he would tell me, it was like he was preparing me. 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. While the catchy melodies and pop production give the songs a joyous spirit, Rzezniks lyrics are a dark assessment of modern times. Um, but we just weren't good for each other anymore. 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. Well, I think, I think in general, yeah, I think in general now that, that is kind of the thing. 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? But that's what worked for me because, and, and when I felt uncomfortable, I got up and left and I went back to my room and I called another alcoholic and said, Dude, I was just at dinner, everybody was drinking wine, got a little crazy and slowly it got better. Mike Sarraille: All, Yeah, yeah. Joahn Rzeznik is the founding member. It's be, I mean, you know what? That's what I want to know. Does the draw of alcohol. Being a bartender is the greatest job. 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. And No, I'm not saying that I love my brother more than I love my sister. And nothing, nothing's, the only way I fail is if I quit. Is that like fuel for you? (Photo by Gabriele Holtermann/Sipa USA) RM Image ID: 2J8PTYP Preview Image details Contributor: Sipa US / Alamy Stock Photo File size: Since the late '90s, Rzeznik has used Fender electric guitars. One of my sister's boyfriends threw me in the deep end of the pool, just threw me in the pool. John Rzeznik: That's my tribe, you know? At the 2004 Fashion Rocks! But, um, it's, it's, it's exhausting. Wow. 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? And hold your head high moral courage is, uh, there's a deficit in this world. 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. All four of Rzeznik's grandparents were born in Poland. There definitely was a, a, a, I would say a higher element of emotional strength, mental strength within that generation. He briefly attended Buffalo State College, dropping out after his first year. 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. 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. That's what that song Yeah, I Like You is about, because it's like, this is, this is what celebrity is now. We've got a lot of Goo Goo Dolls news for you today, so we're jumping right in. And, and you're seeing the arts and, uh, you know, uh, entrepreneurship just growing exponentially in this place. This guy was working in the rice patties. That, that's really easy. I found these candles burning and this weird little altar and a box of strange objects. I will say that post-traumatic stress can lead to growth, though post traumatic growth. I think, Yeah. I was saying to myself, nothing is ever going to be the same. Mike Sarraille: 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? So first one is, biggest regret of your life in here. Mike Sarraille: It's like, that's in the past. That's how you win. 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. It just, their lives revolved around the bar. He has written books. Going back to our initial conversation about desensitizing yourself to things. That's good to hear, man. And, um, and so I had a lot of time to think about what I was gonna do. 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]. Or is that mental toughness or what, You know. "I had to get a restraining order after someone broke into my house. Yeah. Oh, we're so sorry for you. There has to be a point. But, um, that is the weirdest thing, man, is I'm more comfortable Scott diving than I am. That was a hard generation. We always seem to figure it out. Boom. Just like people. In episode 28, we spoke to John Rzeznik, guitarist and frontman of the American rock band Goo Goo Dolls. John Rzeznik: 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. We have to take action to get shit done. Mike Sarraille: Yes. I swear to God cuz because I was shy. And I occasionally, for every 10 things I get wrong, I get one thing, right. I highly recommend it to anybody. Mike Sarraille: Um, but with the right help, they can absolutely turn that into, uh, to growth. I wish I could have spent six, but, but I spent three. And, and, but as dark as he was, he, he took care of his family. You said music was the only thing you were good at. John Rzeznik: You, you know, you love all your family members. 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? information, interests, activities, website visits and device But, uh, people are like, Oh, then you must have just liked every single guy in your team. Taylor Swift is one of the Goo Goo Dolls many fans who have been inspired by the bands music. John Rzeznik has taken part in a great number of music projects, one of which is in his popular band Goo Goo Dolls. I was like, we were in a plane crash, uh, in Sicily. 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 . I believe in the concept of tribe. You know? Uh, you know what I mean, man. It's, and it's stalling me out. John Rzeznik: It's, that's bullshit. You know, Mike Sarraille: But at least it was something that, that helped them hang on. Welcome, John. All three were strapped into their seats. [25] Rzeznik and his family reside in Westfield, New Jersey. 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. I think there was an unhealthy aspect as we, we, we start to talk about mental health is they compartmentalize that though. He, he was in so much pain, he could not work in the, the rice patty. And I mean, and it does take discipline and it's like, I gotta get up. Politicians would contact us to raise money for them, but I got to the point during the last election where I was just like, Nah, its not going to happen, because the entire system is broken on both sides. And it became a metaphor in my life to, to keep going, you know? All right, last question, man. 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. Yeah, Yeah. And it, and it really was. Um, I believe that it was, it, I was born with it. This really is, uh, keep your word. 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. Mike Sarraille: But, but, um, Yeah. Yeah. You said, uh, the word empathy, uh, earlier in the podcast and, and empathy is almost become like the, uh, the new hot buzzword, but people are not displaying empathy. Towards the end, um, when you were 15 and 16, you, you lost your mom or your father and your, your mother, uh, respectively back to back. John Rzeznik: John Rzeznik: John Rzeznik (R), wife Meliana Gallo and daugher Liliana Carella Rzeznik attend the 20th anniversary of "Little Kids Rock" at Terminal 5 in New York, New York, on May 17, 2022. You know, you gotta learn to take care of yourself. [citation needed]. So I'd better do it right.". They broke in through the gate and did some crazy ritualistic shit in my backyard. Walk away. That's the only thing I can do. You know, so not really, but, you know, he wanted, you know, you know, he wanted to, you know, punch my head in. John Rzeznik: 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: Mike Sarraille: And, and you know, it's, it's a bit of trauma, you know, in a way. I am always the bartender. Yeah. What, tell me about the tour man. [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. Um, I was afraid of everything. It was during this period and while attending McKinley Vocational High School that Rzeznik began playing the guitar. And I think it's a control issue, I think, cuz I'm not a pilot. [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: Oh, well, you know, you are always welcome when we come back, you know, you know, um, yeah. So it was. That's good to hear. I felt we were about to head into a very crazy time that wed never experienced. Likewise respect likewise and, uh, much respect. It depends on the person. And it gave me writer's block and all this. So what do they do the next week? John Rzeznik: And I love him. And, um, we are being tested on so many levels as individuals, as, as, as Americans, as as human beings. It's like, my, my favorite alcoholic in the world said this to me. 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. I, and I mean that with all authenticity whatsoever, man, I wish we had three or four hours, uh, sitting down in person cuz we could keep going. Mike Sarraille: John Rzeznik: 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. I'm gonna teach you how to cook. I love making drinks. It's like, this is not healthy. And it was like, in a strange way, the way you phrased that, it just sparked this memory of, of, of just, yeah. And I just kept putting more and more blankets on me. Help me to help me get through this period. I can take people, uh, skydiving and, and strap into the front of me. 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. Cool. Well, it was, I mean, it was really kind of the only thing I was good at, you know, um, compared to, you know, I, you know, I I wasn't really the academic type I guess at that point, you know, I mean, I, I was more interested in, you know, meeting girls and playing music and that, and college was kind of getting in the way of all that. And wherever I get together with musicians there, that's my tribe. John Rzeznik: Mike Sarraille: He stepped on a landmine, lost his leg that got him a prosthetic leg. So I, I need somebody who's gonna be good for me and. Did your parents raise you that way? My dad was a mailman, my mom was a school teacher. And how do I get to a better place? Mike Sarraille: They were soon picked up by a small record label, Celluloid. And hopefully we, we've achieved that. Now I have to make sure I also call them when I'm doing well. I think that our, as, as human beings, we need purpose. Yeah. He has created ten studio albums with the band, which earned him lots of public notice and acclaim. Right on, man. I i I left my job every night with a, with a pretty girl and a pocket full of cash. John Rzeznik: Mike Sarraille: And you've gotta have the balls to walk away from any situation. Yeah. data and in accordance with the. John-John, his wife and sister-in-law died the moment the plane ripped into the surface of the Atlantic. And, and, um, and I hope that my daughter respects me. Cause they don't wanna put the work in but you Exactly. I don't know what, Why do you think that generation was wired that way? And, and, and that song really spoke to me. Yeah. 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? I realise we need to be safe, but weve given up a lot of our rights and civil liberties in the name of security. So I felt as though I needed to, I felt the only path for me to get over this fear was to move through it and get to the other side of it. According to Rzeznik, before penning down the song "Iris", he was on the verge of leaving the band because he had been writing songs for the past nine years and it had been a low. John Joseph Theodore Rzeznik ( born December 5, 1965), also known as Johnny Rzeznik, is an American guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and producer. Rzeznik had a strict Catholic upbringing in Buffalo's working-class East Side Polish neighborhood and attended Corpus Christi Grammar School. Uh, and that's what, what drove me, right? I'm like, I love you guys, but this is bullshit and I'm not doing it. 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. And they found out what can this guy do? They just, they just spark that defiance in you. 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. The Goo Goo Dolls also performed the song "Name" at a live concert with LeAnn Rimes. Because you have to trust your instincts as well as accepting advice. Gi gimme examples there of what you consider Amongs, the three. Even though, even though I would get up and face it every day, I was terrified of everything, you know? We have to release the kinetic energy inside ourselves. 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. Screw that. Care about me. Iris hitmakers the Goo Goo Dolls are survivors quite literally. They will find a way back. 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? We read all of 'em, That's how we get better. And, and you said it, is that person moving you towards a solution? 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. John Rzeznik: That song is still really, really special. There werent any other lyrics before that line, I just have a bad habit of putting and at the front of sentences! Rzeznik explains. You know, and, and quite literally they did. You know, Mike Sarraille: Know? Cuz I was so toxic myself, you know? Yeah. 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. [24] On December 22, 2016, he and Gallo had their first child, a daughter, Liliana. No. No, no. It's kind of strange, you know, because you, you do, you need your tribe. That, that is a great story. Mike Sarraille: And of course the diagnosis of mental health is subjective. 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I just have annoying, I'm just annoying and neurotic at times, you know? And I think that's where a lot of therapy goes wrong, because it's not, it's not solution oriented, you know? And it's like, you, you're a genius, but you're nothing but potential. You know, the end game is, is to have a better life. 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 there seems to be, now in the modern world of the future, I think there's an epidemic of loneliness, especially among men disenfranchisement. Isn't. [16] Rzeznik also cites Paul Westerberg as an "obvious influence" on his music. 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. Did you ever pinpoint through your healing process, this is why I was using this to mask this or this is why I became dependent on it. 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. That's a pretty mature outlook. Collective Soul: 20 Years Later", "Goo Goo Dolls' Johnny Rzeznik on His Punk Past, New Album", "How did the band The Goo Goo Dolls contribute to music? Was that innate or was it because you worked your freaking ass off? Not, not, not evil. He has also received numerous awards for his musical talent. Those, those keys for success for you that you, you've tried to live your life by? So they're not like, Jesus Christ, the only time you ever call me is when you're having a problem. Yeah. . The biggest regret in my life, and I thought about this, I was, I was in the gym yesterday and I was thinking like the biggest regret in my life and I'm just like, Wow, there are a lot, you know, small ones and big ones, you know, but, but, um, you know, wow, I, I regret it can't be something like, Oh, regret, I didn't talk to that really beautiful woman 30 years ago, whatever. I, I think, yeah, I think I, I think our, our lives were just, just going in different directions, but we were getting further and further apart and there was always a great still the love, there was a lot of love and we stayed friends for a long time, um, after that. "And when something good . John Rzeznik: I believe that there is, um, a positive end to this story. And, um, you gotta be careful of it. But, uh, when did you, you decide, hey, college for me or these other things ain't for 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. And my aunts, his sisters told me, you know, they told me all the stories about when they were growing up kids. Okay, wait, wait, break that down for me. But at the same time, it's a collective strength. Yeah. [26], Rzeznik is a recovering alcoholic. I can only speak for myself. Mike Sarraille: We were determined that we were gonna do something great, you know? Again for a 15 or 16 year old? Yeah. 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. Let me deal with it. 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 I remember it was like, I remember they had to take her to the hospital and then, and um, you know, she was obviously already gone. And they bought him a cow and that, and then he became a dairy farmer and his purpose was restored. John Rzeznik: I mean, you, you, what you do is much was what you were doing was much more serious. That's easy, dude. Yeah. Mike Sarraille: And it is. Uh, if I come into a doctor and say, Hey, I have mental health issues, they can't say no, you don't. 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. John Rzeznik: No risk, no reward. Thats part of the deal though: I decided I was going to be a musician out in public and say things, so sometimes you have to deal with unfortunate circumstances. 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. Yeah. Well, I mean, I'm a real addict because when they tried to do the intervention thing on me, I laughed. I felt so closed off from the rest of the world. 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. 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. And they just, so they're getting that i, I call it negative, uh, you know, affirmation. There were tribes in, in the, in Europe, Asia, all well beyond, uh, you know, North America. And, you know, um, and I think people just kind of sit there and, and win and bitch and, and nothing gets done. He is best known as the guitarist, vocalist, frontman, and primary songwriter of the rock band the Goo Goo Dolls, of which he is a founding member and with whom he has recorded ten studio albums. 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. 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. I was like, I was like, I was sitting on my sofa in my underwear just laughing. John Rzeznik: 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. I, right now, they, they have their problems. Mike Sarraille: In episode 28 of the Everyday Warrior Podcast Episode, we spoke to John Rzeznik, guitarist and frontman of the Goo Goo Dolls. Mike Sarraille: Uh, I'm looking forward to hearing this, uh, this new album. They suffered 'multiple traumatic injuries'. Under Celluloid, they released their first eponymous album on a $750 budget (later the re-prints would be referred to as "First Release"). You know, Samma Hagar said something very similar to, to, to us in his interview. Theres an epidemic of gun violence and its sad. You know? John Rzeznik: And, and there, there are different elements across the, uh, the nation, different environments that, that are not as accepting. Know. John Rzeznik: 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. Mike Sarraille: 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.

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