Aaron Lewis Shares the Untold Story of Staind & the Dark Side of Fame
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- Опубліковано 15 тра 2024
- Today, we're joined by special guest Aaron Lewis of Staind. Staind is releasing their first new album in twelve years on September 22 called Confessions of the Fallen. Aaron Lewis talks about his amazing career and shares some incredible stories in this discussion.
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Aaron Lewis is back with Staind 0:00
The new album Confessions of the Fallen 1:06
Aaron’s breakout success in country music 4:13
The incredible story of how Staind formed 6:35
When Aaron started singing 9:45
Jelly Roll and coming from nothing 11:11
Embracing the touring life 13:25
Fred Durst thought Staind were devil worshipers 15:14
Aaron wrote Outside moments before performing with Fred Durst 21:20
Fame is extremely lonely 25:37
Losing Chester Bennington 29:22
Aaron’s unique vocal chords 31:35
Best advice you’ve gotten? 33:06
Is the music industry really that bad? 34:13
Covering Traveling Soldier with his daughter 34:53
Playing ‘Wannabe’ on tour 36:22
Aaron’s upcoming acoustic album 37:32
Writing ‘So Far Away’ in ten minutes 40:01
Amazing things happen under pressure 42:40
Staind’s documentary: Mike was ready to quit 44:25
Aaron dropping wisdom on walking through the fire 46:23
Confessions of the Fallen is loaded with bangers 47:23
Will Staind keep going? 48:25 - Розваги
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I'm so excited to have Aaron Lewis on the podcast. Hope you enjoy this conversation and the stories he shares as much as I did!
It's bs that radio won't play this mans music
Lyrics being censored would kill the music industry
One interview I will watch repeatedly. He sensed your lack of agenda, and pure love for the music. You having both a rock AND country channel, he must've really had respect for you. It's so exciting watching you thrive. Much love, always. I'm a forever fan of Rock feed 🤟🤟🤟🖤🖤🖤🖤
good job !
He’s not even metal
@@SmokeWithMeInCT and????
I miss Chester Bennington so much..Aaron. thankyou for showing your love for him..🖤❤️
Don't forget Cornell!!!
😢🙏♥️💔
I saw staind live this year with godsmack and they played all the hits during their set it was awesome
Staind are one of my all time favorite bands
That would be a great show
Lucky dawg!!! I wish Staind was with Godsmack in Charlotte on May 21st but no I got to see I Prevail and Austin Meade instead lol. I Prevail was pretty good and AM was alright.
@@freedomfan4272 bummer
I saw em too, when they were over in Syracuse in August. It was a great show and it felt amazing to be there!
Saw them in Va Beach few months back! Excellent shows!
Not only did I love Aaron back during the 90's, but now I love Aaron's BRAND of Country music. It's like Grunge meets Country! You hear about different genre's mixing- likeTaylor Swift--Pop meets Country-- Grunge Meets Country!! Awesome! Love the voice!
NOPE!
I've seen his country shows twice now, he's great.
This is 110% Aaron to the fullest! One of the realest people and artists the music industry has ever and will ever see! I've had the pleasure of meeting Aaron twice, and I've seen both him and Staind well over 20 times a piece! Aaron has had such a drastic and huge impact on my life, that I have lyrics tattooed from him and Staind on my body!
Finally caught one of his picks from his show. Tattooed both sides on my hands of that pick the next day.
sad so sad
@@jameswestbrook6166 It's so SICK how people worship human beings.....SAD a.f. !!
I can’t go to an Aaron Lewis show without crying. Every single show Aaron gets me.
Same! ❤ The words to " tangled up in you" are on our bedroom wall. Then I rock out in my car.
Same!! 😅
really? it gets that intense??
@@adamjay2ndward I guess it depends on you. But a lot of his songs are real life for me. Take the song “Waiting there for me” for instance. We all have that one girl that just Is always there no matter how hard you try to forget her.
Me too but I keep going back for more ❤and can’t get enough of Aaron singing.
Halloween 1999. I drove from Little Rock AR to Biloxi for the Family Values Tour. Me and 5 friends. That day we went and saw Fight Club at the theater. Then saw the concert that night. Was in the building for that live performance of “Outside”. Surreal experience to see it live and to hear this story. Fight Club has always been one of my favorite movies- Staind is one of my favorite bands. Epic interview thanks for the stories Aaron
Hey you from Arkansas. To fam
Wow. Talk about a awesome day from start to finish!
Aaron lewis is by far one of my biggest influences in vocals from metal and country
He def has post grungy voice too
Same Here... Greetz from germany
Aaron Lewis and Staind are absolute legends! So excited for the new album
Legends is a stretch don’t you think
@@SS-xq4ljAaron Lewis a Music legend? Nope, not a stretch at all. Top shelf song writer and vocalist. No question.
@@pickititllneverheal9016 average at best. Even in his specific genre he is middle of the pack. Nowhere near legend stays. Even he would admit to that
@@SS-xq4lj That's the good thing about opinions. Just like dirt buttons, we all got one.
I hated country as a kid, the older I’m getting, I’m now 32, I’m starting to appreciate country music more and more. Aaron Lewis definitely opened the door to country music for me.
Same here man.
Yeah man. Crazy how Aaron switched it up. Took me a while to accept it lol 🤘 🤠 🤘
Thats the immaturity leaving. Does rap/hiphop sound like junk to you yet?
Same with me..He’s sorta like a mix of country & rock & I love it..
True that I've always been a metal head. No 45. I'm really starting to live real heart feel country. He hits it in the head
I’ve seen Aaron many times solo and his country band live but have yet to see Staind. He was so good live and one of those authentic great voices that is one of a kind
But politically wrong
@@Ottophil where in my comment did I speak about politics?
@@Ottophilopinions are wrong?
@@t-bonewrecks290It can be. If it's your opinion that Aaron sucks has a singer, from an objective perspective, you're wrong even if it's your opinion.
@@sickopathogen Otto said his politics are wrong. That is what I was referring to.
This was truly a gift! Thank you so very much for this! I could listen to Aaron Lewis talking about anything for literally hours on end! One of the true heroes and legends in the music world! 🤘🏼💙🤘🏼
This man has single handedly changed my life. I love everything he's ever put out. He was even the first dance song at my wedding. I've only had the chance to see his stripped down solo show once and honestly, to be able to hear what he's done with his music is awe inspiring. I love every note. I'm sorry to hear that you've had to sacrifice so much of yourself to be in the position you're in. You deserve better, but the outlook you have is just another stone showing your character. Love you brother, keep your head up. Just remember the road to hell is paved with good intentions.... so they say.
Bro. Thank you for this!! One of the all time great rock bands!
Absolutely 🤘🤘🤘
Staind linkin park...best of the 90s 00s and so forth..imo ever
I absolutely love Aaron Lewis, Break the cycle got me through the hardest time of my life. I am truly grateful for him and the rest of the band.
Me too mate.
Likewise
same here. forever grateful for that album
Im still listening to those songs here and there in my playlist
What a GREAT job you did with this interview. Aaron is Iconic. Staind is GREAT, and this interview 100% lives up to all their greatness. The CD cover story and how that cover in a roundabout way kept Fred stage side thru their entire set landing them a record deal is classic. Talking about his vocal cords another classic tidbit. What a GREAT interview!! Thank you
Aaron & Mike are Spgfld Boys and it's so crazy how this band blew tf up over the years.
On that note, I'm gonna go binge the Dysfunction EP for the 1,000th time
1:57 Love hearing Aaron almost say "Mike gave me a cassette". Those were the days
I love that I found this! I love Staind and cant believe how good the new songs are. Brings back memories that's for sure!
My father wasn’t a musician but a tour/sound manager and a lot of what he says resonates so deeply!
I missed them in my home town. I’ll never forgive myself if I don’t get to see them the next time around. I love Aaron, everything he does and everything he speaks on. You can’t get more American than him. So tired of missing my favorite bands because of work. NO MORE!!!
That my friend is what calling in sick and turning of ur phone is for \m/
That my friend is what calling in sick and turning of ur phone is for \m/
That my friend is what calling in sick and turning of ur phone is for \m/
That my friend is what calling in sick and turning of ur phone is for \m/
That my friend is what calling in sick and turning of ur phone is for \m/
Man this makes my heart so happy watching this. Aaron was one of my biggest heroes growing up in the late 90s early 00s. The love, respect and admiration for this guy and all those frontmen of the age, John Davis, Fred Durst and Chester to name a few. Wish I can go back in time and relive that era and hit pause just before it ended
Thank you so much for this interview. As someone who grew up in that same era as you, it was always a dream to be able to sit down and have a conversation with someone like Aaron, and ask these meaningful questions. Everything you guys talked about was the stuff fans want to hear. Hearing Those stories are like the rock gospel! I played a country festival at the Gorge back in like 2016 when I was touring. We played the “Next from Nashville” stage. And I remember seeing Aaron backstage and I was too scared to go up and talk to him even though we were technically sharing that stage. I will always regret that! Well done on a great interview!
It’s so nice to hear the other side of things. You would never know wish someone goes through. And for someone to come from nothing just makes that pie so much sweeter
Great interview, ive followed Staind and Aaron religiously from 99 to probably 2012. Seen him live 13 times in total including solo shows, they are incredible!
This man is on another level. A very raw interview. Aron explains the torments of being an artist who reaches that level of fame. He is so down to earth. I have so much respect for him.
I can appreciate genuine people like aaron lewis. Same person regardless of his position in life.
I'm blessed to have rock feed interview such a great band of my day. Love Staind...thanks rockfeed
Staind have been one of my favorite bands since their album “Dysfunction” released in 1999. I am not a fan of country music at all, but I have nothing against those who are. The music that people listen to is mostly a matter of perspective. Since I am wired differently than most people, I have always been drawn towards unconventional styles of music more than anything.
Listen to Arron’s country stuff. Nothing wrong with it. I’ve been a Staind fan also since 1999 and I listen to Aaron’s country. You won’t be disappointed
Right on man. I'm same way. I love Nirvana, AIC, Saoundgarden etc. That music changed my life and kept it ticking by. If u go back to pre chuck berry, it was ppl like Buddy Holly who took the best of blues, country, sped it up and here we are. I like both. But alot of music that's Popular, played on media constantly, I don't listen to. But if not for those who did music their way in early 50s, Cash, Elvis, Buddy, Carl, Waylon, we'd not have the music we love. I like older music cause ppl had talent all around. no singing auto tune, playing through computer to sound as best as can be. What makes it so gr8 is that it's not the same every time u hear it live, then on radio, etc. The imperfection is what makes us see and hear that it's not about perfection. it's about attitude, and trying hard. Like most newer things, music is suffering too. We need a new Cobain to shake it up like he did in early 90s. That was the last gr8 music revolution. Our John lennon. Our elvis.
Listen to their first album “Tormented”
Epic interview! I love hearing how Staind got started. I’ve met Aaron many times and he’s the nicest most down to earth guy.
What a great interview!!
as a cig smoker who recently quit around 5 months ago I must say this man makes those damn sticks so delicious. I have to be strong towards a potential relapse ✊
love this. Have seen Aaron with Staind and multiple times on his country tours. Hands down my favorite singer of all time and love listening to these stories!
Aaron Lewis and staind have saved me on more than one occasion I discovered them when I was about 7 thanks to my sister who had the dysfunction album and I was hooked and as i got older and noticed how relatable the music was becoming to my life even now I'm at my lowest point ever in life and this new album coming out around the same time is like a sign that is gonna get better the only way to go is up from here and in thankful for staind and the amazing music they have made over the years
This was the most interesting sit down interview I seen in a very long time thank you for this I'd love to meet him sit down and have a real conversation with Aaron he seems like a very humble genuine down to earth guy.
Great interview! I was 18 when Staind hit the airwaves and instantly fell in love with the Band. I'm very grateful for the music of my generation. I am also very grateful for the younger generations who are interested in all of the bands from the '90s and on. Because I get to see my heroes in interviews and learn so many new things about my favorite bands! So thank you so much for this interview and thank you Aaron for doing it! 🤘🏽
Need more of these interviews man! Love hearing from the artists themselves🤘🏽
I've hear Fred Durst tell the story about "Outside" before but it's it great to hear it from Aaron. Thanks for the interview.
So much love and respect for Aaron. I have all their albums and support all his work. A true American patriot. He's one of the best to ever do it.
This was such a great interview! I love that you're a genuine fan of Aaron's, just like I am, so your questions weren't the basic nonsense that some interviewers ask. Aaron Lewis is by far one of the most amazing musicians/vocalists of all time. His music has been part of the soundtrack of my life and I know so many people relate to that. He seems like the most genuine, honest guy and it was awesome to hear him tell stories that I had never heard but am totally excited about knowing.
This interview was a blessing. Thank you. I can feel your genuine excitement ❤
Great interview! So pumped they're playing "Wanna be" on tour. This new record is fire. I cant wait until it is released in a few days.
Very hard watching Aaron talk about the sacrifices he has made and all he has lost, as well as talking about Chester. 💔
Truly a fantastic interview. Thank you for this.
This is hands down the best interview I have ever seen. I too wore out break the cycle back in the day still have and never stopped listening to Staind. Aaron Lewis is such a cool dude.
Him sticking to his style and keeping it Staind original, is absolutely amazing. It’s so nostalgic and I am tuning in for that reason. Always loved Staind
You effortlessly became a professional interviewer. No other rock channel can compete with this. You keep me excited about music through your passion.
thank you so much!!!!
So great to hear from Aaron. He's been one of my favorite singers for 20 years. I really appreciate his honest insights.
You may agree with him on the things he says, but overall, he certainly is not honest. He blatantly lies and regurgitates things that are just not true. Many of those things can be PROVEN to be false. Well, socially and politically anyways.
be silent woke lhibthurd@@OlinKreutzRules
@@OlinKreutzRulesget a life troll. Opinions are like assholes everybody's got them and too each other they all stink. If you don't agree with it oh well
I'll never forget seeing Staind for the first time at the Family Values Tour in 99, i came for KoRn but left totally blown away by Aaron's voice and the bad ass drop tuned baritone guitars. My 14 year old self was forever changed.
We just saw them a couple of months ago and can't wait to see them again!
One of the most gifted and profound artists to ever sing a lyric. Thanks for the music and interview Aaron.
Lol.
I remember seeing staind in the early years at small bars or expresso bars in Massachusetts. With godsmack and other local bands. . So great to see what they have become .
Thanks for doing this interview. This was well thought out and you had all the right questions for us to see who he really is and what he's about. Keep up the great work man.
Thanks Aaron for inspiring me to pick the guitar back up again after many years of not playing. When your country albums started rolling out, ive had plenty of great songs to learn and play.
Great interview... Aaron is self made and real... he deserves everything that he has achieved.
For me, this was your ABSOLUTE BEST interview and video to date. (You have put out a bunch of great material) I could write a novel of why, but I’ll keep it short and say that I’m on the exact same page as you. You made my day dude! 🤘🏼😈🤘🏼 Thank you
I see Staind live next week and I’m prepared to cry my eyes out, out of appreciation of the said sacrifices he has made for us.
Man itis awesome to see this channel grow ! Keep it coming Rockfeed and thank you for the content !
Always had a soft spot for staind glad they're back love your channel bro keep it up ❤
I love Aaron Lewis. Thank you for having him
I love these two even more now! What a lovely interview. Such a great insight into the 'business' so to speak.
First time commenting on your channel but all I can say is wow. Thanks for making this happen. Aaron is one of the realest and you are prime example of not all heroes wear capes. 🙏🏻
Mike Mushok one of my favorite guitarist too 🤙🤘🏼 like his weird tunings like one for mudshovel G# tuning on his baritone guitar
My all time favorite Rock frontman and Country artist. I wish he/they would tour New Zealand
Very delightful watching you tell your amazing story..and I love being able to just look at you for as long as I want🎉
This is a really phenomenal interview. You ask well written questions and are clearly a fan which makes this even better. As a musician and a father to a daughter that part of the interview absolutely gutted me.
A guy I wish I could meet one day. Aron got me through some of the hardest times of my life.
Solid interview. He was very open and chill.
Okay. That was an awesome interview in so many ways! Thank you !
I'm so thankful Staind has a new record. My favorite band of all time. Staind has made music that truly has explained feelings I could never express. Aaron wrote lyrics that made me feel like they were written for me. If I ever wrote music and wanted to fully express who I am as a person it would probably sound just like Staind. The new record sounds great so far and it's almost exactly everything I could hope for in new Staind. Thank you for this interview and soooo stoked to hear the new album. Like literally the thing I'm most excited for right now in my life
I haven't heard any of the new music, but I really loved the self titled album. Aaron is a wordsmith and it truly helps that he can carry a tune very well.
Omg the best Rockfeed guest and interview ever! Thanks to you Brian and Aaron for such an intimate introspective into Staind early days and Aaron's solo country career. Aaron is one of my all time song writers and if you are a Staind fan and have not caught his solo show you owe it to yourself to catch hlm, awesome!
One of best interviews I have ever watched
Was so excited to see Staind at Pine Knob. Saw Aaron Lewis at Sound Board Motor City Casino just before COVID. He has such a powerful voice and presence. He emits so much emotion in his vocals, regardless of the version, country, rock, acapella... You are amazing Aaron.❤
Staind was my favorite band growing up. Still one of my moves loved groups. Thanks a ton for having Aaron on the podcast.
Im loving these interviews with artists who I love so much
Love this interview!!!❤
This was amazing!!! Thank you both!! 👍
Awesome interview. Love Aaron, Love Staind. Hero 🦾
This has been the best Aaron Lewis interview I’ve ever watched. Congrats bro! Great Job!
You are not a throwback. You are finally coming back to your original fans! Us rockers that just enjoy your voice! I am privileged to get to see you on April 19th. You were my twin sister favorite vocal artist on your first album . And every albulm till she passed. "Secret song" my favorite! My sister unfortunately passed away. When I come to see you this week. It's not just for me it's for her as well! Love the country acoustic version. But I will always love your original sound. Regardless to this day no one has a voice like yours!
saw them when thy toured with korn on their issues tour and got to meet them and saw them again with korn in 2021 and they still sound amazing live
Aaron Lewis a true American patriot.
Unfortunately he’s so much of a patriot that he would never be in politics.
I've all heard if you want to help people you volunteer and if you w ant to help yourself you get into politics.
*edit* he wrote a song that my wife and I chose for the most special day in our lives in 10 minutes 🤣 He has no idea how special that song is to me. *edit*
I don't care for his personal beliefs, but Aaron Lewis is my favorite lyricist of all time and Staind has more of my favorite songs of all time than any other band.
So Far Away was the song my wife and I danced to 18 years ago on our wedding day 🥰 Started our marriage off right ;)
Wish I could tell him thank you.
Fantastic interview. This was so well done Bravo sirs Bravo
What a great interview, I feel like this interview Aaron really opened up with you. Right on Brother❤❤❤
Aaron is amazing, this was great
He really has matured a lot, truly shows how real he is, how much he understands circumstances and how appreciative he is of people who have aided him, friends he still has, and when he talked about Chester and Johnathan Davis I shed tears too, can’t wait for the album
Thanks for this, well done man 🤘🏻
Hands down one of the best Aaron Lewis interviews ever. The way you got him to open up is amazing. It's like watching two old friends talking. Great job!
Thank you so much for covering this!! I hope you know just how big a deal this actually is! Its freaking awesome to hear them again. And Aaron may have not wanted to be what they were, but we wanted that! That's who they are! And they still kick ass! It isn't a throwback, Aaron. We wanted that. I've seen you 4 times, and I'll jump to see you in Stained! Love everything about this. ❤
I've seen a lot of AFL interviews in my life and I'd have to say this was my favorite. Awesome interview, thank you!!
Awesome interview! So much respect for Aaron! It’s not easy to hold your ground, not compromise your morals and values for fame and success. Also amazed his voice is so good with the chain smoking 😂
This is a great video on one of my favorite vocalist of all Time
such a down to earth guy no bs just hits you spot on
Happy to hear your back !! ❤❤ Always love your music country rock doesn't matter
I’d love to meet Aron Lewis. I’d hug the man that saved my life.
He's one of the best writers of all time and still killing it thanks Aaron....
Aaron is so authentic, and down to earth.
Was fortunate enough to hang out with him and 05. We got to hear a couple of the tracks for Chapter V before the album came out. He was so humble and awesome. Such a great person! Such a great band!!
I absolutely love Staind, and hearing Aaron Lewis break it all down! Can only imagine the song writing process for writing an album after 12 years
There's no throwback. It's incredible music. In this condition is the greatest track so far. Love that my favorite band is back.
A real gent and genuine guy. Great interview.
Great episode man. Thank you!
Always love staind and love Aaron's country music the music is always great and the songs lyrics are great to
In my opinion, hands down Tormented is the best album they ever wrote. And the cover art is unbelievable.