Ex Black Flag Bassist Kira Roessler talks In Depth Black Flag ,Henry Rollins and Greg Ginn
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- Опубліковано 24 лис 2019
- Ex Black Flag Bassist Kira Roessler talks In Depth Black Flag ,Henry Rollins and Greg Ginn
Kira Roessler (born June 12, 1962) is an American musician, singer, and two-time Emmy Award-winning dialogue editor. She is perhaps best known as the second bassist in the influential hardcore punk band Black Flag during the 1980s.
I love Kira. She use to give me free bass lessons. She's wonderful and so smart!
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AWWWWW cool...
She's my bass heroin!
Hundree like here. Are you still playing?
Awesome interview! Kira rocks. Quite an admirable woman and hell of a bassist. Thanks for letting her talk and not interrupting every other minute like some bogus hosts do. Well done Eric. This was a great watch and listen.
Eric has done some great interviews through the years, alwayas chill and there to listen.
She was a pioneer in a typically “male sport” she’s got more heart than most anyone these days. And handled herself with class .
Kira rules! Such intelligence and character, artistry and wisdom.
Long over due... we all finally get to hear Kira's voice from that time! Waited years to hear this. Thanks.
The Black Flag songs for which Kira Roessler wrote the music ("Best One Yet," "I'm the One," "Out of This World") remain among my favorites in the band's discography.
The Long Lost Dog Of It, Southern Rise, and the Jam from Who's Got The 10 1/2
Out of this World is severely underrated. She is a very good musician.
All absolute bangers
Those are some of my favorites to listen to, on The Who’s got the 10 1/2 album.👍
That’s so awesome! I didn’t realize she was responsible for writing those tunes.. Those 3 are at the top of my favorite Black Flag songs. As stated many times, that last line up was the best..
Kira's got the 10 and a half!
That's what I was gonna say!!! Hahah I loved that live cassette back in the 80s
You do realize she’s a transsexual, so it’s not a joke .... illuminati
That's the first thing I thought of too. 10.5 was a phenomenal record. Made me a Rollins fan. Loved Rollins band at the old 9:30.
for those who never heard her... Kira Roessler (Black Flag) - Kira's Tape ua-cam.com/video/ktwyGZ51CtM/v-deo.html
@Ipostle they broke up in 94
“In My Head” was the first Black Flag album I bought (on cassette). 90% certain that this was 1988 and I was 13 years old. I always liked it. It was a favorite and I’m glad to hear that Kira holds it in high regard.
Andrew W. I was a senior in high school by the time it was released. I identified with it from beginning to end. DAMAGED was the Black Flag’s most relevant album but IN MY HEAD is my favorite.
spinning down the drain again!
This is rad, thanks so much! Was just looking for Kira on social media the other day.
Great interview, thanks for posting. Saw her with BF in '84 at the Channel in Boston. Incredible.
este es el mejor canal de youtube!!!gracias por tan buenas entrevistas!!!!! saludos desde Argentina
One a scale of 1-10, this interview gets a 10.5 😉
Been waiting for this
Thank you Kira, for everything you contributed. It means the world to me. Both when I was a teenager in 00s and today. Thank you.
My favorite bass player from black flag
How is it not chuck?
Samuel blinne agreed
I mean listen to how she holds it down on Live 84. And then her work on Process of Weeding Out which is insane- the Your Last Affront bassline alone just crushes it.
Rollins, ginn, kira, bill > any other black flag line up change my mind
you cant even hear the bass on any of their recordings. the bass is the least important instrument in black flag. all they do is play the root note. im not even a bassist and i bet i know more bass technique than the standard punk bassist. i think youre just addicted to worshipping people on the tv screen
Great video thanks for this I saw Henry's first tour as a 5 piece and also the tour with sacharine trust and kira was such a bright spot on those two shows I saw in Cleveland and Kent ohio
I'm really glad that henry basically apologized for the crappy things that he said about kira in ' get in the van '.. i like henry and all, but, kira is the bigger person for not talking shit about rollings.. great interview
Same as teddie says, also it was his diary, he wasnt writing for a book, its just his journal entries through out his black flag days, but im glad he has apologised too, wont get any sorrys from gregg 😂
Henry was in a very bad place during black flag he was literally getting punched at, got cigars put out in his legs, beer bottles thrown at etc he was the guy that everyone challenged just because he was a singer in a band
Henry was a bully. he chose to publish his comments about her so he was still a bully. maybe he changed.
@Teddie Bee Yes he has been a bully. Go watch some of his old interviews and listen to stories of how he treated people. He could be a huge dick.
I don’t recall him apologising. It’s not necessary. He never said anything out of line and they’re cool these days anyway. That journal was written whilst they lived and toured under insane conditions. Of course they got on each other’s nerves, they barely had enough for food sometimes.
Really cool interview. I don't think I've really heard her perspective on those Black Flag years in any detail before, so it's neat to hear her insight into it.
She did what she wanted with her life and holds no regrets. Not all people can say that.
It's so nice to hear from passionate musicians about music. This is legitimately therapeutic.
An excellent interview with so many insights from an intellectual perspective. Thank you for posting and sharing this.
YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH !!! Thanks for posting, & thanks to Kira for sitting down for so long and thank you both for asking/answering all the questions I wanted to ask. I was too intimidated when I saw them on My War & Slip It In in Baltimore. I saw every show that came through DC, Philly, and Baltimore from 82 forward. She was the 1st female punk musician I was lucky enough to see. Much respect to all involved.
(And a big FU to the BCPD/BCFD for shutting down Jules Loft & effectively killing the scene.)
Awesome interview. :)
Fantastic interview as usual. Saw DOS back in the day opening for firehose at Liberty Lunch in ATX ( the original Liberty Lunch )
So awesome to get behind the scenes view. Fills in picture of one of rocks greatest bands... who’s got the 10 1/2 on vinyl... good times
Outstanding. This means alot to me brother. Been a huge fan for thirty years and these stories blew me away. Who would've guessed. Hell of a job man. Tremendous questions. Cheers!
THANKS ESCAPED VIVESECTIONIST !!! YOU ROCK !!!
for those who never heard her... Kira Roessler (Black Flag) - Kira's Tape ua-cam.com/video/ktwyGZ51CtM/v-deo.html
thanks eric and kira! apreciate the chats like this! i would hear graves from the dickies as well!
I give this video a 10 and a half..
A nice interview to sit back and relax to. Both have a nice smooth vibe
Saw Flag at the Wooden Nicke/B'ham ALl in '86 for LooseNut tour and was fortunate to hang out with Kira after the show,very talented bassist and cool lady. I remember it was her birthday. Awesome show and myfav era of Flag!
Gnarly love this thx
Terrific interview. Kira's great. :)
Black Flag as a five piece with Chuck Biscuits on drums was the best band I’ve ever seen.
Man I wish Chuck would get back at it..He's got a FB page I think is legit, he posts lots of old stuff and photos you'd think only he could get his hands on.
B.F. was STUPID for not hiring him full time till Summer 1986.
Chuck did not have the discipline needed.
Vinyl Richie He once talked about being so drunk whilst playing with the Weirdos he pissed on the crowd.
The Weirdos left that city in northern California w/out him.
Totally
WOW. Fantastic, insightful interview. Thanks for this!! IiIi
Love her!!
Interesting interview. Makes you realize these were just regular people with all the regular, every day issues of life to deal with.
The Kira era of Black Flag was my era. Saw the Slip It In and Loose Nut tours. On the latter tour, the bands and crew crashed at our house after their gig in Columbia, SC (June 1985). Kira slept in the van, just like she said, and only guys were lined up for the shower.
Such a great interview, insightful & great to hear Kira's perspective of her time in Black Flag.
Kira also contributed some great song writing to the first fIREHOSE record. I can't wait to hear her solo album...
So much music magic happened in and around 1984 and she helped make it happen. She was part of Black Flag’s best and most creative lineup and her contribution to music is indelible! I bought “My War” because of that crazy album cover when I was 14 flipping through the “import” bins at Record World and it opened a whole new world for me and so many other kids going through the throes of puberty fueled angst! What did I have angst over? Not much. Mom and Dad were cool and home life was good! But I had raging hormones and that was good enough!
She's so young! The way to move, and to think, and to talk. Age is just a word.
Kira bring the hypnotic bass into black flag. Great musician.
a lot of tea in this interview, whoa
Kira plays chunk of my favorite songs!
Awesome
What an great player gotta love her
I was today years old when I learned "SWA" was pronounced as a word and not the individual letters.
Kira's awesome. Best interview Blair's done. Very insightful!
Absolute pillar of Punk rock.
I never knew she worked in film. She seems like a cool lady
Kira rocks! Is there gonna be a part 4 Eric?
Amazing sit down!
Neat to see how people see cool things, do cool things, and then keep perspective that they were part of something awesome rather than thinking they were the something that was awesome.
"The Ghosts" from her recent album is a masterpiece.
She was stunningly gorgeous when she was young. She might have been my first punk rock crush.
Right on Kira! Black flag hit me too! Well said .
Black flag was always a good show.....Rollins was always kinda on the edge....the shows were always
Pretty crazy and fun
Henry is primal
what a strong, intelligent, and resilient woman (or bass player)
amo a esta mujer!
Legend!
she's so iconic
Really interesting to hear that Best One Yet and I’m the One (2 of my favorite Flag tunes) are Kira’s
'I don't like her very much, but I sure as hell respect her' - Henry Rollins (Get in the Van)
Kira is hardcore!
Punk rockers in her highschool they weren't yet she went to school with beatniks
Y’all have to get a compressor gate so that hiss goes away. Just a helpful suggestion.
Thanks AR VK The editor used a Limiter
A limiter or compressor will just make it worse as it will reduce the dynamic range i.e. raising the noise floor. A gate would work.
@@sacredgeometry RX post software by izotope will work even better than a gate, its designed to De Noise, De Hiss, De Crack etc..
Saw Black Flag in Knoxville TN
in 84 Kira on bass.
This is so relatable.
KIRA'S GOT THE TEN AND A HALF!!!!
great interview . rrespect
THANKS RDX81 !!! YOU ROCK !!!
Nice person. Met her in 84 at a BF concert.
Damn its crazy to see these punks i used to listen to are now little grannies and grandpas . oh well time and death has its way with us all.
That´s exactly what I thought. with the difference that I know she´s just two years older than I am , but I do look let me say at least 15 years younger. What I wanted to say is I don´t think it´s crazy it´s quite shoking.
Anyone know which songs from In My Head were originally Sexsick songs?
You should ask follow up questions. When she says she was kicked out of the band you never ask, "What was the reason they gave you?" or even "Why do you think that was?" She then says, "They offered to by me out." and you never ask "Buy you out of what? What did they offer you?" She then goes on to say that Bill Stevenson was kicked out prior and of course you don't ask any questions about that. You have access to these amazing people, you should try to get more out of them.
6AM That entire B.Flag era (85-86) is shrouded in mystery.
I've wanted to know those things for years,and was hoping we'd all find out.
@@etherealcatholic5711 Apparently it will remain a mystery.
Use your imagination. Humans are mostly all the same.
@@CelestialWoodway Wow, that's dumb.
Hes not a good interviewer at all. His questions are the monotonous drone of a first month Rolling Stone reporter and has no clue how to recognize when he should have a follow up
Kira ,Cliff and Kim Deals are my bass god's!
idk perhaps we like to hear about these notable things like playing in black flag cuz we feel the person had fun and we participate in the fun vicariously
and then also interesting cuz flag seems rather male and surprising and fresh to have a girl in it
never saw flag, did see Dos, maybe at Raji's in Hollywood, not sure
I like punk, disco, hippies and arena rock. LOL People who only listen to one type of music are so close minded.
I like food..... I like different kinds of food. I like colors..... Different colours!? Music.....is good.
100%
Yes and No
depends, I like all guitar based music from the 60s all the way to the early 2000's other than that what is being shoved down peoples throats today is absolute rubbish.
who gives a shit wha you like?
Black flag must hit a million people the same way it hit her world wide have to be on the top 5 of the most influential punk band ever Its crazy that none of them got rich except maybe Henry who has be rich by now considering his fame but it's crazy to be in such a influential band the band who inspired nirvana chains and sound garden Melvins and so on yet never make any money 💰
Even Henry isn’t rich (maybe not rich, but he’s definitely not starving anymore) because of Black Flag, he was still slumming it with the Rollins band into the 2000s. It’s pretty funny but also unfortunate that a band this important was less financially successful than modern C or D list bands
whats with the audio
Amazing human.
If you're going to have one tattoo, Black Flag is a good one.
@J. Mtz uh, are you even past puberty?
@J. Mtz no posers get a shitty exploited tattoo. Not a quality one like black flag
@J. Mtz Real punks get whatever the fuck they want
@J. Mtz oh please sir, can you tell me what else is punk, and what isn't? Shut your hole, moron.
I prefer "Flag" myself
Drinking game: take a shot every time she says "y'know". Current record is 6 minutes 42 seconds
She's all class
She's got the 10 1/2!!!
The BEST Black Flag member tbh
Wayyy too much negative comments here....the woman is a legend, so is dukowski; black flag was good from 79-84 so 5 good years 4 albums 2ep's, singles....agree to disagree//
I like Loose Nut and In My Head but definitely prefer My War, Slip it In, Live 84, Family Man and Process of Weeding Out
We were outside the Star theater in Pedro was the only time she interacted with me; i think Minutemen were gonna play...she looked at me and said "Wow, there are a lot of weirdos here tonight."
Now that i found out she was anti-social i can understand and forgive; and she wasn't far off the mark; i AM weird AND i was on acid that night!
Interestingly, Bill Stevenson was also deliberately insulting to me at SST ---but Greg was always kind to me.(He was quite weird himself.) The Tea from Gi.
Kira is a Samurai.
Does she still have the 10 1/2?
I love Kira she was so mysterious back then....and her recollection of the L A Punk Scene is SO on point I feel it just like she does.....Brendan was a real kind fellow even though he was proly 10+ years older than many of us he never talked down to us silly kids....he was really patient and father like.....Brendan could have been like Malcolm Mclaren and used us as a commercial project to make bunch of money but he didn't......
She's a Cool Dude (and a Hot Chick)
Looking good gurl!
I always got the impression that Greg Ginn was so put off by Keith Morris and his wild ways that he sought out bandmates that were the opposite of him.
Annihilate This Week is a good example of Greg's views on 'partying'.
Too bad he ruined his brain with chronic pot use and the stench of cat shit
Greg Ginn was an egomaniac control freak scumbag. There is no way almost everyone of his ex band mates are lying. Most artistic people who create magic rarely are ever nice or sane people though, so not surprised.
Kira looks good for her age
Saw Greg g play last week, it was painful how bad he played.
Black Flag played in Montevideo, Uruguay two weeks ago and his performance was phenomenal
So soft spoken, such a badass. Not many chicks could do what she did. She never flaunted her femaleness. She was the bass player...and damn great at it.
@guymanmen7556 "flaunted her femaleneess . . ."
gawd I wish men like this would just stfu
Kira we would have been best friends had I been alive then haha
Kira and Mo Turcker should start a band with Poision Ivy. Fight me.
I saw Mo Tucker at Maxwell's in Hoboken, NJ in about 1989 or so. Penn Jillette played bass. Good show.
Roland Deschain and kim gordon
Where are we throwing down?
A great interview, but where is Chuck Biscuits?
check out "chester" from sifl & ollie MTV"
i wasnt there but.. im pretty sure chester copied this person.