Johnny Rod (King Kobra / ex. W.A.S.P.) Interview - Saint-Louis 2017 - Duke TV [FR-DE-ES-IT-RU Subs]

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    Johnny Rod (King Kobra / ex. W.A.S.P.) Interview
    2017 - Saint-Louis, MO
    0:19 - Songs and technique
    1:45 - Concerts in the 1970s
    2:38 - Playing with musical idols
    3:40 - Joining W.A.S.P
    5:30 - Possible W.A.S.P. reunion
    6:48 - Appice - “Sinister”
    7:43 - Johnny Rod’s stage name
    Journalist, Camera, Editing, Mixing: Antoine de Montremy
    Coloring, Motion Design: Laurent Hart
    Thanks: Chris & Sarah Holmes
    www.kingkobrarocks.com
    www.duke.tv
    © 2017 Duke TV

КОМЕНТАРІ • 506

  • @vonkalason
    @vonkalason 6 років тому +133

    Such a likeable character.

  • @williew705
    @williew705 6 років тому +120

    Johnny has "crazy ass uncle" written all over him. I bet he's a blast to hang out with and talk about rock stories.

    • @Brian-lm3lw
      @Brian-lm3lw 5 років тому +5

      dude hes kool as hell watched him sing at a bar we got drunk

    • @lowmoon9025
      @lowmoon9025 5 років тому

      More like a "crazy ass auntie"

    • @pookieb1612
      @pookieb1612 5 років тому +4

      He is good guy. Funny funny. Hung out w him long time ago w family.

    • @benjilee329
      @benjilee329 3 роки тому +2

      He's a very likeable person.

    • @bradford_shaun_murray
      @bradford_shaun_murray Рік тому

      1:35
      3:34
      6:12

  • @jessvolina6007
    @jessvolina6007 6 років тому +198

    He should be in a bigger band. He’s still got a ton of energy, he’s a very underrated bass player and he’s got great backing vocals.

    • @rosswilson8548
      @rosswilson8548 4 роки тому +8

      He was a paramedic for years and years

    • @kikiki4592
      @kikiki4592 4 роки тому +22

      I ran into him years ago, after W.A.S.P. I walked into a Clarke gas station to pay, and there he was, the cashier, I asked him, what the fuck happened, he said "I took too many pills , Blackie took the mills and left to the hills and I have to pay my bills"

    • @michaelpennington4398
      @michaelpennington4398 3 роки тому +4

      I totally agree. He is a DAMNED GREAT BASS PLAYER! Very underrated!

    • @jamie.777
      @jamie.777 3 роки тому

      I 👍..

    • @kikiki4592
      @kikiki4592 3 роки тому +1

      @Volk Revel Hell no, Blackie has no heart at all.

  • @tayron27
    @tayron27 6 років тому +48

    This guy is a legend. A real, genuine nice guy who loves his music.

  • @Darkwolfe73
    @Darkwolfe73 5 років тому +71

    "It's not W.A.S.P. any more. It's the Blackie Lawless show."
    Ya know, I have to agree with him. They're playing the same "music" but it's not the same sound or the same soul. Gotta love his character, "We're old, let it go, let bygone's be bygones." ie: make the most of the time you have in this life, and don't take yourself so seriously. Love it.

  • @romans323ful
    @romans323ful 6 років тому +52

    I cannot see any band, with this guy in it, failing, period! He's that "dude" who loses track of time, wakes up "after a long tour" and it's 30 yrs. later! He's everything an 80's era rock star should be 30 years later...... He's so positive, I say give em a reality show, driving an ice cream truck, and playing gigs at night! I would love to go fishing with him, or just hang out for a day. IDK how I wound up watching this, but I'm happy I did!

    • @jrod291
      @jrod291 5 років тому

      Jim Loeffert amen brother

  • @AllanJonesband
    @AllanJonesband 5 років тому +34

    The world needs more bass players like Johny Rod. He is a great guy too

    • @voleraabriganov550
      @voleraabriganov550 2 роки тому +1

      and like Cliff from ac/dc)

    • @Leon.16
      @Leon.16 6 місяців тому

      ​@@voleraabriganov550Cliff was my biggest inspiration for starting to play bass! Very humble man and a helluva bassist! Johnny Rod is awesome too!

  • @brandocollazo4005
    @brandocollazo4005 5 років тому +32

    How not to love this guy???? He's still real after an eternity!!!! Respect john Rod!!!

  • @silversteel2611
    @silversteel2611 3 роки тому +37

    He still got that killer Johhny Rod look in his eyes. This man is a legend, should be hailed as Nikki Sixx or Rudy Sarzo. Johnny was part of the 80's bass attack along with Sarzo, Juan Croucier.

    • @jamesha175
      @jamesha175 2 роки тому

      yes he is right up there with Nikki Sixx isn't he

    • @theking0fstrings907
      @theking0fstrings907 Рік тому

      Rudy Sarzo is a beast! Johnny Rod was up there with Sarzo, Sheehan, Hill, Burton. For sure.

  • @rjc7289
    @rjc7289 6 років тому +31

    I always thought he was very underrated as a bass player, and that canary yellow B.C. Rich Ironbird bass he played back in the day was one very cool instrument.

  • @scottpolasek3770
    @scottpolasek3770 6 років тому +33

    How can you not like this guy! lol

  • @aminostruth3494
    @aminostruth3494 3 роки тому +26

    Don't make em like they use to. Sincere dude who personifies the energy and character of the eighties rock scene.

  • @tonemarieantonsen1597
    @tonemarieantonsen1597 6 років тому +39

    You just have to love this crazy old boy . I love this interview so much. He have still his youthful spirit 😀

  • @MultiKnick
    @MultiKnick 3 роки тому +5

    He's forever young, and that keeps him alive.

  • @blind_channel_fp
    @blind_channel_fp 4 роки тому +12

    It would be great to have Johnny back in W.A.S.P.

  • @harveyterry6418
    @harveyterry6418 3 роки тому +8

    That's a real musician

  • @abolishwelfare
    @abolishwelfare 3 роки тому +5

    Johnny is hyped up. Could you imagine being in a cross country road trip with Johnny and CC DeVille? 😳

    • @fruitjoosh9555
      @fruitjoosh9555 Місяць тому

      this made me smile. and very scared at that idea. 😊

  • @charltonmcmillen7422
    @charltonmcmillen7422 6 років тому +10

    Hes fucking brilliant!! WASP was at another level with this Wildman.

  • @mcbillygoat
    @mcbillygoat 3 роки тому +8

    Johnny Rod is true heavy metal. He has an amazing voice as well. Glad to see him using it.

  • @jefflotley1248
    @jefflotley1248 6 років тому +26

    This dude is so eccentric and fuckin high on life. I love it

    • @icblueyez
      @icblueyez 6 років тому

      Jeff Lotley he's such an awesome performer and makes time for his fans. I met him in 2011. Awesome guy!! And actually talks to his fans. way cool ✌

  • @aleyva44
    @aleyva44 6 років тому +22

    Johnny Rod is still nuts!! Haha! RockStar 🤘🏻🤘🏻

  • @luiseduardo_ear
    @luiseduardo_ear 6 років тому +15

    This dude is a legend! Old but, still having much fun!

    • @daveg4236
      @daveg4236 5 років тому

      Gravidade Estudio a legend? That's a stretch. A big stretch.

  • @docnasty74
    @docnasty74 6 років тому +13

    You're awesome, Johnny. Your singing is great too.

  • @docdave1994
    @docdave1994 6 років тому +21

    This guy is awesomely nuts!

  • @ajwasp
    @ajwasp 5 років тому +14

    I love Johnny Rod. He is straight up and honest. I met this guy at The Marquee Club in London at a ‘secret’ W.A.S.P. show two nights before their 1992 Donnington Monsters of Rock show, and he was the best famous guy ever, where most famous people can be douchebags when you meet them, but Johnny Rod stayed with my friend and I and we sat on the stage together and talked and got photo’s too, and he was so super cool and so friendly and naturally funny too, it was the best experience of our lives, and we left the show happier even than after the Donnington show.

    • @andrewfurniss8944
      @andrewfurniss8944 3 роки тому +1

      Donington not Donnington

    • @ajwasp
      @ajwasp 3 роки тому +1

      Andrew Furniss alright smarty pants 👖.

    • @hoppersdoppers
      @hoppersdoppers 3 роки тому +2

      Great story! Was there in 92 also. Maiden awesome. Monsters of rock sorely missed. Download lost the magic...in my opinion of course. 1 day 1 show.

  • @kathrynjordan8782
    @kathrynjordan8782 4 роки тому +4

    Johnny Rod is correct to say that it's not WASP anymore. It's the Blackie Lawless show. I'm glad he has a positive attitude

  • @tayron27
    @tayron27 4 роки тому +8

    Back again in 2019 :) I friggin love this guy. A real, original rocker.

  • @havardsolberg590
    @havardsolberg590 6 років тому +7

    Some peopel just make you happy. Johnny Rod make me happy. Energic,funny,happy and really care abaut the fans👍

  • @keithgordon620
    @keithgordon620 5 років тому +5

    Excellent interview, honest and real, a true rock star, talks straight with plenty of energy and passion, and a bloody great bass player....W.A.S.P are my fav band ever, and he was one of the originals...I once messaged him on Twitter, and he replied immediately....Love the guy.

  • @seagullpoet
    @seagullpoet 4 роки тому +21

    Energy. Intensity. Blackie handed over the bass to the right guy 🍺

  • @mishelly911
    @mishelly911 4 роки тому +1

    Johnny you are awesome! Keep the momentum. I miss seeing you guys!

  • @Gear_rack
    @Gear_rack 6 років тому +13

    Coo to see Johnny rod still rocking, reunion be badass.....

  • @garettsuperloser804
    @garettsuperloser804 3 роки тому +2

    Songwriters best friend, understands to play for the song, perfection!

  • @heman691
    @heman691 6 років тому +51

    It Would be amazing to see a reunion sometime johnny rods bass rocks.

    • @erikblazen9512
      @erikblazen9512 6 років тому

      Dude, be honest, he is a sloppy bass player.

    • @TheTrooperMB
      @TheTrooperMB 5 років тому +3

      @@erikblazen9512 sloppy or not , everyone going crazy on stage is sloppy , but he has a thing called "the groove" that is better than robotic perfection of the shit on the radio today

    • @tonemarieantonsen1597
      @tonemarieantonsen1597 5 років тому

      @@erikblazen9512 Sloppy ore not. He have his own style and i think that count alot.

  • @wozgetley5722
    @wozgetley5722 4 роки тому +2

    W.A.S.P need you back man Awesome 🤘🤘🤘

  • @billvenner25
    @billvenner25 3 роки тому +1

    Love this guy. Cheers!!

  • @MrReplica77
    @MrReplica77 3 роки тому +1

    The 86 KISS/King Kobra tour was my first concert April fools day Bethelhem Pennsylvania Stabler Arena, I was 8 years old.

  • @blumipower3400
    @blumipower3400 3 роки тому +1

    What a fucking great guy. Saw him first time in the eighties in Zürich, great show cool guy live long and keep on rockin'

  • @scoopaway1925
    @scoopaway1925 3 роки тому +2

    How cool would it be to have Johnny, Holmes and Riley back in Wasp. Epic, just epic. Life is too short.

  • @Fueldump
    @Fueldump 6 років тому +24

    Johnny you are my best Wasp member ever!

  • @YogaArmy
    @YogaArmy 4 роки тому +7

    Love Johnny Rod. Great energy! Would love to see him play with Chris now. YES WASP should do a reunion.

  • @cycoaxe
    @cycoaxe 3 роки тому +2

    Johnny is fucking great, loved King Kobra when Ready to Strike came out I was cranking it up around the clock for months. So glad I got to see him live with WASP in Germany opening for Iron Maiden. Got to live the greatest days of music and not deal with the garbage we have to hear today.

  • @King_Of_Dreams
    @King_Of_Dreams 3 роки тому +2

    Cool man! I would like to attend a concert with his participation and listen to his stories from the 80s.

  • @ernestinewhite907
    @ernestinewhite907 4 роки тому +1

    Johnny you are awesome dude you wood be a blast to hing out with. I miss you being with W.AS.P.

  • @zachary_attackery
    @zachary_attackery 6 років тому +131

    When did Johnny Rod turn into Mikkey Dee?

  • @duggydee5314
    @duggydee5314 6 років тому +71

    Yea would love to that W.A.S.P re union.

    • @razorroberts8893
      @razorroberts8893 6 років тому

      wouldnot be with him he not original bassiest

    • @duggydee5314
      @duggydee5314 6 років тому +5

      Razor Roberts, well he ain't from the day1 line up but he was in W.A.S.P from the circus till crimson so in my opinion an integral member of the blackie n Chris homes W.A.S.P

    • @iaincowell9747
      @iaincowell9747 6 років тому +3

      Duggy Dee 86-89 and 92-93. I've heard Blackie's a bit of a dick that's why w.a.s.p. Go through so many members

    • @harrisonrelf6096
      @harrisonrelf6096 6 років тому +5

      Razor Roberts the original bass player was blackie and id assume blackie would want to play guitar if he went through with the concept of a reunion tour so in theory Johnny would play bass.

    • @JM-kq4le
      @JM-kq4le 5 років тому

      Wasp is alive and well. They work in Europe and South America rather exclusively. Rock and Metal in the US is dead.. No way to make a living here anymore unfortunately.

  • @MENFUSSMIKE
    @MENFUSSMIKE 3 роки тому +4

    That was great. Always loved ELECTRIC CIRCUS. Seems like a fun nice fella

  • @jeffcordova9633
    @jeffcordova9633 6 років тому +11

    If you notice, he got the WASP logo on shoulder. Johnny rod for me was a big part of the show Up until his departure sometime after the Crimson Idol tour ended, I hope before WASP calls it quits,Chris, Blackie & Jonny play a show together

  • @levinolan636
    @levinolan636 3 роки тому +3

    Johnny seems really nice. Great attitude. I was a wasp fan. Still am

  • @crushingalldeceivers
    @crushingalldeceivers 4 роки тому +4

    What a character, love to have a beer with this guy.

  • @jamie.777
    @jamie.777 3 роки тому +1

    I love this guy!!!!! He is doing it right

  • @moksja667
    @moksja667 3 роки тому +5

    I genuinely like this dude💪

  • @deanarupe73
    @deanarupe73 3 роки тому +3

    I love his energy.
    He has been on so.e great albums. I love King Kobra and WASP.

  • @jayp6421
    @jayp6421 3 роки тому +3

    The “reunion” sounds like a splendid idea!!

  • @stevenwelsh98
    @stevenwelsh98 6 років тому +14

    A wasp reunion with Jonny and Chris in the line up would be massive.. they would fill every arena around. This needs to become a reality.

    • @erikblazen9512
      @erikblazen9512 6 років тому +3

      They have a cult following, but they are not that popular to fill an Arena in NA as a headliner.

  • @michaelredondo5491
    @michaelredondo5491 4 роки тому +4

    One of the best bass players through all the years. And hear what he says: It is the truth. What a cool guy you are, Johnny ! Genuine funny and energetic ... only intelligent beings have that !

  • @wyattblackwood3927
    @wyattblackwood3927 4 роки тому +4

    I love his attitude, Johnny Rod is the bomb !!

  • @johnlee1297
    @johnlee1297 3 роки тому +3

    Saw him with King Kobra opening for Queensryche at the Hollywood Palladium in 1985. One of the best shows I ever went to. King Kobra was awesome. So was Queensryche, they played the entire Warning album as well as the EP.

  • @BangkokShock
    @BangkokShock 3 роки тому +7

    Johnny is a great bass player and Chris Holmes is a talented guitarist I would love to see W.A.S.P with them and Steve Riley on drums it would be the best band live. I know because I seen the Electric Circus tour and it was rockin'

  • @crackedbrainOG
    @crackedbrainOG 3 роки тому +2

    Cool interview. Johnny Rod is a trip so much energy and genuine love of music likable guy for sure. I would also love to see a W.A.S.P. show again with Johnny and Chris.

  • @jamiesehdev2663
    @jamiesehdev2663 5 років тому +3

    Wow what a legend!!! loved the energy n grit n stage presence he bought to w.a.s.p. ! This guy is the reason I started playing bass guitar in the first place ... 🎸saw em live in 2011 just wish I’d seen em back when lawless,holmes,rod n Riley was the line up 😔.....

  • @qazzell
    @qazzell 2 роки тому +3

    He's got great enthusiasm and is a real rocker.👌

  • @RHH109
    @RHH109 3 роки тому +1

    Always knew this guy was awesome!

  • @Hamburgler6.9
    @Hamburgler6.9 4 роки тому +41

    He suggested to blackie that they reunite, then tries to convince him by playing a song that Blackie will no longer play. Lmao

    • @davidsmythe7645
      @davidsmythe7645 3 роки тому +1

      That must’ve been Fuck like a beast

    • @bellmeisterful
      @bellmeisterful 3 роки тому +2

      @@davidsmythe7645 yeah theres like 4 songs he wont do amymore. And he wont play in the US ever again. He makes way more money and gets much bigger venues in Europe.

    • @alexvalas8347
      @alexvalas8347 3 роки тому

      Last time I saw W.A.S.P was in 2008... never came back to LA after that, but i would really love to see a reunion.

    • @MichaelMaxwell747
      @MichaelMaxwell747 3 роки тому +1

      He did it in purpose too

    • @ericjohnson2543
      @ericjohnson2543 3 роки тому

      The original four from the first album should do a final WASP tour and send it off in proper form. We all know that'll never happen.

  • @BarbChiavelli
    @BarbChiavelli 3 роки тому +4

    He seems like a cool guy

  • @wayneshelby735
    @wayneshelby735 6 років тому +10

    Johnny still the man

  • @tonyd7300
    @tonyd7300 6 років тому +12

    Mega cool guy !

  • @kaosmonger73
    @kaosmonger73 6 років тому +4

    Man,I love Johnny Rod.

  • @robbie2794
    @robbie2794 6 років тому +15

    Johnny's backing vocals on #HEADLESS still sounds awesome in 2017 #WTG \m/

    • @tonemarieantonsen1597
      @tonemarieantonsen1597 5 років тому +2

      Johnnys voice compliments Blackies voice. Their voices fitted so well together. ☺

  • @maxxxmodelz4061
    @maxxxmodelz4061 5 років тому +2

    Love the attitude and energy this guy brings. Seems like the kinda guy you could hang with, have a few beers, and have a great time.

  • @alci720
    @alci720 5 років тому +6

    He played on WASP's 'Headless Children"..one of my top 20 all time fav metal albums.

  • @christopherbell4543
    @christopherbell4543 6 років тому +6

    What a great interview I always wondered what happened to him

  • @arnyarny77
    @arnyarny77 6 років тому +2

    such an enthusiasm for life! what else is there? that's great

  • @mightymadzak
    @mightymadzak 3 роки тому

    I LOVE IT! I got to meet Johny Rod back stage at a concert when he was in King Kobra years ago in Columbus, OH. He was a rock star back then and still today!

  • @darkChristian
    @darkChristian 5 років тому +3

    W.A.S.P. will always be no. 1 band of all time, LOVE johnny rod. God BLESS THEM.

  • @4deuce31
    @4deuce31 2 роки тому +3

    Johnny was one of the wildest bass players I ever saw live. Monster bass player.

  • @chrispillsshop8824
    @chrispillsshop8824 3 роки тому +1

    What a cool guy :)
    Someone I would totally enjoy hanging out with. Appreciate you Johnny :)
    Chris Pelletier in Philly .

  • @aneesall
    @aneesall 6 років тому +2

    Great interview I'm glad to see he's doing great and a reunion would be awesome I posted this on my Blackie Lawless Facebook fanpage 116,000 followers

  • @chriswilkinson7636
    @chriswilkinson7636 2 роки тому +1

    Love this guy, his enthusiasm is infectious.

  • @Cjzdrums
    @Cjzdrums 4 роки тому +1

    That’s awesome!

  • @MB-oc1nw
    @MB-oc1nw 3 роки тому +11

    He's wearing a Chris Holmes shirt.

  • @crushedinfamy
    @crushedinfamy 3 роки тому +3

    This dude rules.

  • @VirtuaFighterRPG
    @VirtuaFighterRPG 3 роки тому +1

    I love these kind of musicians. They are so real. They are like blue collar types. These guys had a real work ethic. Had a blast making this music.

  • @TiernanSongs
    @TiernanSongs 3 роки тому +1

    OMG! It just hit me that he's wearing a Chris Holmes t-shirt! What a great guy!

  • @ollieoliver1233
    @ollieoliver1233 6 років тому +8

    Johnny is so enthusiastic & totally bonkers at the same time... a wasp reunion would be great but seems unlikely to happen as Chris Holmes already said he wouldn't ever go back...

  • @2AChef-n-BBQ
    @2AChef-n-BBQ 6 років тому +2

    This guy nails it in the 1st minute.....Awesome

  • @williamshepley3923
    @williamshepley3923 5 років тому +1

    That was great! Luv the Energy....\m/

  • @ArisAlamanos
    @ArisAlamanos 3 роки тому

    best interview of anybody ever ! this guy's energy is contageous!

  • @gallaxy70
    @gallaxy70 3 роки тому

    Hey Johnny Rod... Saw you Live in Hays ks in 85 when u were in King Kobra... Holy Cow I loved Ready to Strike and still do.. In my CD player right now..you all opened for Autograph.. What a great concert..CHEERS..

  • @BrianMcGilvray01
    @BrianMcGilvray01 5 років тому +3

    I'd love to sit and listen to Johnny and Ace Frehley joke around. Their laughs are contagious!

  •  6 років тому +3

    Man you are great! Rock on Johnny Rod!!

  • @apsent
    @apsent 3 роки тому +1

    One amazing musician full of energy

  • @forom6391
    @forom6391 6 років тому +6

    Great picks of KISS i hadnt seen!!!!

  • @thesollylama130
    @thesollylama130 3 роки тому +2

    One of my favorite bassists. Dude still has the passion for music after all the years, the ups and downs. He's like a kid excited he just learned his first lick and it's a contagious energy. I was glad Blackie moved to lead because it left the bass position open to doing more without having to carry vocals as well. Enter Johnny Rod.
    It's funny that he mentions KISS as such a big influence. Blackie seemed to be more about 'business' and theatrics like Gene was, than about the music. Hyper aware of 'the brand' of the band. The party guys clash with people like that- Ace and Peter in KISS, Johnny and Chris in WASP.

    • @Howdy699
      @Howdy699 Рік тому

      I agree with you but Blackie never moved to lead guitar. He played rhythm guitar.

  • @daiburt1833
    @daiburt1833 6 років тому +4

    Mad as a balloon 😂 fantastic

  • @matthanchuck7577
    @matthanchuck7577 6 років тому +2

    Super cool dude

  • @tonycruse3648
    @tonycruse3648 6 років тому +4

    Blackie needs you back! :)

  • @user-ss8kc5mq6c
    @user-ss8kc5mq6c 6 років тому +3

    Still the same, a great musician and a good storyteller as well.))

  • @oxouk
    @oxouk 3 роки тому

    As soon as he said "you play for the song", I knew I liked him. I've said that for decades. Love this guys energy.

  • @creepshowcrate
    @creepshowcrate 5 років тому +2

    Cool KISS stories, gotta love Johnny's energy. He hasn't changed at all, he's a real one.