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- An interview with a legendary voice actor who is also a Rockstar. In fact he’s so great at mimicking voices, he was once sued by a famous singer for sounding too much like him. The lead singer of Rock Sugar and the voice of Wacko Warner from Animaniacs, Crash Bandicoot and Roger Rabbit., a man of 1000 voices on his story…
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As I’ve said before, every now and again I do an interview with an artist where it takes me completely off guard and exceeds my expectations. Well this is definitely one of those times...Coming up a legendary voice actor, who’s also a rockstar, He’s done something incredibly unique in rock and roll where he combines some of the biggest rock songs ever in a fresh and exciting way and he’s so great at it, that one of rock’s all time greatest frontmen actually sued him for sounding too much like him. Coming up the voice of Wako Warner from Animaniacs, Crash Bandicoot and Roger Rabbit on Professor of Rock I’ve done a lot of interviews over the last decade. and on the rare occasion I get sideswiped by an interview where I’m blown alway by their charisma, talent and character as a human being. This interview was an absolute blast! , His name is Jess Harnell, a man who Variety has ranked as one of the top 10 voice actors on the planet. He’s the voice of Wakko Warner from the Animaniacs, Crash Bandicoot and so many others.
He started out as a singer doing jingles, then became a voice actor and he was so amazing at mimicking voices, he started a band called Rock Sugar back in the day where he does something so fresh that you’ll hear your favorite rock songs in a whole new way… check this out: Coming up, Jess tells us some hilarious stories about being so great at mimicking Ozzie that he fooled his daughter Kelly, How he did a Christopher Walken impression to Christoper Walken as well as reimagining rock greatest songs… Again this guy is so good he got sued for sounding exactly like one rock’s greatest singers… a hilarious interview is up next. - Розваги
Poll: Who's rock voice do think is the most difficult to impersonate or sing along too?
Joey Tempest
Stevie Nicks
Freddie Mercury
Steve Perry
Steve Perry. Agree with 5jr. And Roy Orbison
It was Steve Perry who sued him. When Perry found out it wasn't him actually singing, he should have immediately asked the judge to drop it!
My understanding is that it was Steve Perry's label who sued, because they thought the imitation of Steve would harm his brand. In all things, follow the money. I mean, Coolio publicly threatened to beat up Weird Al Yankovic for "Amish Paradise," in spite of Coolio's label giving Weird Al permission to proceed, because the label knew the parody would drum up more interest in the original.
@@dhunter1133 I don't listen to Coolio (Who?!), but I like Weird Al and loved Amish Paradise! Especially the part near the end, where Al had to sing the lyrics BACKWARDS because the scene was played in reverse but his vocals match the lyrics, played forward!
The guy has a bit of an ego, and has even sued his former band-so there’s no way he would’ve backed down from that one. Even though there’s no way to copyright or trademark the timbre and/or vocal inflection of a person’s voice, I bet he pressed the issue because he felt like they owed him money. I know the concept of likeness rights are a thing, so maybe he and his lawyers thought they could get a win with that, but it’s still shitty the way they ruled on that one. They absolutely should’ve appealed because a ruling like that one, which is apparently sealed, would clearly pose a massive issue for fair use, parody, satire and the first amendment.
!Thanks
That was kinda bogus.
Jess, at the end of this video, looked right into the camera at US and THANKED us! That has to be a first. I'm buying all his stuff. He's incredible all the way around. Thank you Professor for introducing us.
So welcome! He's awesome eh?
@@ProfessorofRock Incredible.
@@ProfessorofRock
So are you!
Me too - can’’t wait to listen to this record
Completely agree. I’m getting a Rock Sugar album just because Jess is so genuine, humble and by all appearances, wardrobe withstanding, a cool regular dude with a gift he truly enjoys sharing with the world.
Jess, like Mr. Fedora stated, you looked right at the camera and THANKED us! I say THANK you sir.
He's a very likeable guy and quick to shine the light on others. Says a lot about his character
About a half an hour ago, I had no idea who he was. Now I wanna buy his album and see a two hour interview with him.
I get the feeling that if anyone had even the slightest thing in common with him, they'd end up as lifelong friends after hanging out for an hour.
Excellent interview. You gotta bring him back for more
Good post that exactly captured the way I felt!
I agree with you 100% because I fee the same way
I smiled the whole way through the episode, the dude seems like a genuinely good guy. Thanks for the introduction!
"You gotta share your Ozzy story!"
"Which one?" Most badass answer you could've given.
I only have one Ozzy story... *le sigh* but at least I have one!
@@gidge13 One more than Ozzy...
@@balucious looool
I know right? Now I wanna hear the rest of 'em. Ahh to be a fly on the wall in the Osbourne house when Kelly pops by, and Ozzy is like, "I didn't call you." 🤣🤣🤣
I like this dude. When he talks about people he worked with, he always talks about them with respect.
I have NEVER heard of this man…I sure will NOT forget him now. !!
I loved that part about Christopher Walken telling him that he could do the whole movie dialog and he'd just lip sync to it. What a great interview.
Ha ha ha
I think that was Chris Walken acknowledging how much work the soundalikes usually have to do and that they have a real talent for voices. In other words, he was being a genuine class act who was respecting someone else's craft.
Of all the Walken impressions I’ve heard, his is the best because it isn’t as much of an exaggeration, and you can see why he gets gigs ADR looping for the sanitized versions of films.
I SO wanted to hear Jess say: "I've got a fevah-- and the only cuwah, is mowah cowbell!"
This guy has charisma! With no ego. Throw in confidence and talent. Great interview.
Yeah! He is the master of his realm with NOTHING to prove.... my kind of guy!
No ego? Do you know the ego you got to have to sit there, dressed like that, and talk about yourself and all the cool shit you've done?! I'm not knocking him at all for its literally an occupational requirement for his chosen profession. You might want to look up the word ego ...but you'd probably see this guy's face as the definition. Maybe you meant he's not an asshole, which is where you'd see my face by the definition. Cheers mate! 🍻
@@steve_anderson :-D 👍
@@steve_anderson Exactly right and anyone thinking its possible to have no ego, has no idea of how nature works. You NEED a balance of ego (the thinking mind) and intuition (the spiritual) etc.
@@EgoShredder He definitely has an ego, but he's definitely no show-off when it comes to his talent. He's the dude who is like 'I'll let my work speak for itself.'
Is it me or did anyone else smile at the end when Jes looked at the camera and thanked us for watching? I love this guy!
This guy is just so relatable. I would listen to his stories for days.
Bring him back... we need a part 2 - I'm sure he has plenty of other stories to tell!
YES!!! I second the vote for more Jess stories!!!
Agreed!!!!
Yes, bring him back!
I agreed.
Absolutely
Literally never heard of Jess Harnell until now-- what a tremendous person and storyteller. Thanks for this interview-- I'm going to get that Rock Sugar album now so I can play it for my brother over the Thanksgiving break. He was a big Animaniacs fan and will definitely get a kick out of this.
BWAHAHAHAHAHA
Try looking up Twisted Toonz for some great Jess Harnell associated content along with his other famous or infamous voice over pals. Trust me you won't regret it. 😉
You think he'll get a kick out of this? Wait until you show him the Star Wars script reading from Emerald City Comic-Con 2013. Yakko and Wakko Warner team up with Bender, The Brain, Raven (Teen Titans), Futurama's Philip J. Fry, and Batman to read the first third of the script to A New Hope.
My ears are still not functioning correctly.
@@LukeLynch12T19 oh yes, if anyone likes animated shows they'll likely enjoy the moment where all our favorite animated characters get drunk and decide to read aloud a popular movie script!
I've seen almost every single one that I could find posted on UA-cam and always find I'm wishing there are more. 😁 If I could get to one of their presentations I would. Sadly, my present disability and circumstances prevent me from doing just that. But, if I could encourage people to watch the Twisted Toonz crew, than the world just might seem a better and sweeter place for them then I'm happy. 😉
Plus, you can't beat Winnie the Pooh as Darth Vader!
All are astounding stars, but no one ever includes the women of the English Folk Rock Period for lead vocals and the men for the radical lead guitar and other string and percussive instruments, which came behind the British Invasion about 8 years in my distracted life of getting my education, my 3rd class Radio Broadcast Licenses in 64 at age 16, high school graduation living away from home at age 18 until graduation and marriage at age 20+ {now 52 years and growing older together someday}, going to the University that was beyond my family class, getting my first stereo with AR speakers thanks to a friend from a wealthier family who had learned about personal audio gear early in life and took my money and purchased a Scott 357 (? I thought that I would always remember those numbers because this was the same Integrated Amplifier that John Lennon used with his Tannoy Speakers in his home/apartment in New York when he was murdered, and around 1968 or 1969 when I got married and it was literally a hell of a lot of a shock to me to instantly be won over to make time and room for a style, that if discussed first, I would have probably been reluctant to consider. But once hearing Sandy Denny’s Power, Purity, Range, Instant movement , color, and Emotion that reaches today heights and lows of the rawness that only experience can convey in which I was struck by a a work of poetry and more frighteningly prophetically in such a beautifully written and performed manner that can only be explained/communicated to another as an understatement, But when one hears Sandy Denny perform “WHO KNOWS WHERE THE TIME GOES” at age 20, I could see myself at age 75+/-!
What I am trying to say is that a lot of people are running their mouths about how everything is tied to frequencies and they “think that ALIENS” helped us build the pyramids by showing us how to use frequencies to levitate the large blocks, and now the evil elite (this part is right) is a group of blue blooded descendants of ancient lizard people who are trying to prevent the human race from reaching our highest vibration level of power and peace by keeping us enslaved and using us as cattle and only one of the types of people on the planet to be prevented from verifying each other’s existence, thus the greatest struggle and planetary act of mass murder and indiscriminate harvesting of weak minds and souls over the death ☠️ Non vaccine which is unnecessarily becoming the unconscious membership digital signal of submission to the guy on the street and the cops watching from the eyes on the buildings and in the toilets, and the now being introduced digital solar powered nuclear seeking fragment power chips to stockpile for power replacement so that eventually all insects, then digital printing replacements for all phylums will be completed until the earth becomes a solar powered digital planet that is totally carbon free from their own footprint thus becoming the first totally successful MARXIST WORLD with air so pure that the oxygen levels and methane levels soon reach such levels that even after the digital collective realized the danger and de vegetated the terrestrial and aquatic plants in an all out attempt to stabilize their atmosphere and stop extreme weather to minimize their fate from ignition from fires and localized fires were a thing of the past since there were no more organic pest growing and then dying and drying out and becoming tender for a fire. No the last ground fire had been thousands of years ago, but as the digital Marxist took over from the hybrid humans elite, the atmosphere took control and the end was set. And during a day of a year that was undated, the actions started by the likes of Dr Death ☠️ Falchi, Corrupt Both Politically and Morally Beijing joe biden and his abused children and his underground family, Psychotic Billionaire Billy Gates (Who sought council from a know Child Moister Jeffery Epstein), and of course the she bitch of she bitches…the queen of England, the last of the daylight vampires, and the bankers who won all of the buildings and money from when they played Monopoly with everyone on earth, The rothschilds…….the absolute scum of the earth…. And that along with the idiots who believed that they were actually special as tech magnets in social media and would actually receive special attention from their Marxist ccp rulers. They were wrong. They and their Chinese wives were processed for the collective and their organs were solid. Most were used for transplants, but some of the the Party Elite This Month had a few taken to the kitchen and used in a variety of ways from pickling of tongue to soft boiled eye balls and cream of cum sauce that they dipped finger food in. Nothing went to waste. Although from this point on down to the lesser culturally acceptable parts for consumption went to the hard labor workers who themselves knew in their hearts that upon their deaths, they too would be rendered into oil/a little fat and protein and become a bottom element of the life cycle again….
This is the fate of the vax culture! Get yours once a month!
The old professor
Live free or die die!
Death ☠️ to all tyrants!
The truth will stand when the world falls!
No Shit…….
What a talented AND humble guy! Really enjoyed this interview.
He has to be one of the coolest people in the industry. So grounded yet reaches for the stars. Great interview.
Unknown to me, aside from his work, which I know very well, but yet, the single greatest guest you've ever had. Thank you. I enjoyed Jess from the moment he started talking,
Was going to say the exact same thing!
I whole heartedly agree
Agreed!
Same !
Way cool! Just sayin 😎✌❤
Had the pleasure of singing Karaoke one night with Jess probably 10 years ago in Florida. His cousin Todd Wilson was the head football coach I worked for in Melbourne Florida. Todd was emphatic about my coming out to meet Jess as he said, you will be blow away at how talented and down to earth Jess is. He was all that and more. His Steve Perry that night had the room in awe! A truly amazing vocalist and voice actor. Awesome to see The Professor of Rock interview this truly talented individual.
he seems like a guy you would go to a bar with and watch a game
Wow, Jess is such a class act. Clearly he is so appreciative of being able to do what he loves. It’s inspiring and he was a fantastic interview!
I almost passed on this because I didn't recognize him, but this interview is legend. Even my wife was calling out all kinds of stuff while I was watching it and she never reacts to anything I watch. Amazing work.
His Beatle voices are amazing.
He nails every single one.
Part of his success is that he can hear the nuances in people’s speaking voices and then mimic them and analyze them and explain the subtleties. His George into Ringo was absolutely mind blowing! I agree with others, please do some more interviews with him. He is awesome. Definitely getting his stuff. Love mashup songs done well!
Occasionally one of these interviews is out of the world. Your standards are high and almost every video is great but ones like this are just compelling interviews. What a great one. Thanks Professor Adam! It's great to see someone after a full career in the biz still talk gratefulness and thanks for the opportunity he's been given ..
Best interview ever!!!!!
That was one of the best guests ever on Professor of Rock. I LOVE this mega and multitalented guy. Wow! Great singer, Great voice actor, (the best Christopher Walken I've ever heard), Great storyteller, Great personality, but, more importantly, he's a kind, caring, and gracious human being. I was blown away by this guy! Thanks for introducing your audience to him. You found an amazing treasure. Plz have more content with him. 👏👏
This must be the best kept secret in rock & roll. This guy Jess is a super talented but humble performer. He sounds grateful for his whole career. Just a kid goofing around in his house with a dream and desire to get out there and perform/show off. Great stories, great interview. Thanks
As a life long fan of Mel Blanc, I wholly endorse this message.
So, had never really heard of Jess outside of reading the occasional credit on screen. What an incredibly cool individual. He would be a blast to hang out with on a weekend.
Agreed...I was saying to my wife after watching the video that this is a guy you would sit in a sleazy, greasy, diner at 3 in the morning, drinking bad beer with, just to hear his stories.
I'd never heard of Jess Harnell before altho obviously I must have heard his voice somewhere at some time. He's proved to be extremely talented & there by prolific. An absolutely charming & sweet man. Thank you Professor of Rock for educating & enlightening me. 👏✌️🙏
i love that guy - creative, humble, confident, talented, and respectful!
Never heard of this singer, but I enjoyed the interview. Like how you give time and space to let your guest share his stories. You're a class act, Prof!
You heard his voice, but never knew his name.
He seems like a fun guy and he did some great impressions. That Walken story was also worth it.
Great interview Adam.
I love his Walken impression! Aces for sure.
That muthah fathuh was spot on!
@@schmidington Agreed. A lot of people can do Walken but this was one of the best I've heard. It wasn't OTT or exaggerated for comedy like some are, it was accurate.
I have listened to thousands of interviews in my life, most I tune out due to boredom of questioning or the response from the person being interviewed. This interview I was entranced by the entire interview as it was filled with story after interesting story. Mr. Jess Harnell, thanks for allowing us to see and hear your story. Now I must find your music and your impressions if you have any out there. Dude, your life is so interesting, I must hear more..... And of course, I now have subscribed to THE Professor of Rock. Thanks for this interview.
This definitely is my favorite interview that you have done, and I had never heard of Jess before.
What an incredibly talented dude and what a hell of a nice guy. His stories were very interesting. Oh, and by the way.... Steve Perry sometimes takes things too seriously.
So are we to infer from your last sentence that Perry was the one who sued?
@@nayrecitsuj7426 correct
Sometimes? It ruined his career.
Don’t stop the sandman or whatever the journey/Metallica mashup is called was the first rock sugar track I ever heard and, as an experienced and trained singer who has tried to sing journey many times with reasonable success, I was amazed how much he sounded like Steve Perry. I loved hearing how Perry inspired him to become a singer, and still enjoyed the story of how his idol shut him down out, because Jess obviously and understandably takes pleasure in the comparison despite the outcome. I would too!
Great stuff
He is literally the modern Mel Blanc. High praise from me.
Well that's probably Billy West. But this guy is cool.
Or Rich Little
@@davepeterschmidt5818 try rob paulson... rich little had reagan and carson, that's it.
Jess is such a stand-up guy. He's always so genuine and sweet with fans. If you ever have a chance to meet him (he does a lot of Comic Conventions), definitely stop and say hi. For such a talented, successful person, he's so down to earth.
I have never heard an American absolutely NAIL a regional English accent like this guy does! Usually they can only just do RP! This man is an utter genius!
Jess Harrell is great. There’s no big head getting in the way of great talent. He’s a really down to earth guy.
This interview really hit home for me.
In my late teen years, I used to do impersonations for friends phone messages. I used to get calls all day from random people wanting to hear the day’s message.
At 58 I started singing. When Jess said I broke the code, that’s exactly what I said once I nailed a song.
His Artful Dodger story about not being right for the part inspired me.
I don’t look the part of the songs I sing but the best compliment I’ve ever got was from a young man that said I was a freak of nature.
Thanks Professor and Jess.
The impossible odds don’t seem as far out of reach as I thought they were.
Much respect for this guy. He’s carved out a niche.
Hi Brad!!! Big fan or your channel
Hello Brad
@@floatpool8307 Great suggestion!
Mel never imitated he created his own voices/characters. Definitely talented guy though..
Direct to camera: "And it was nice meeting all you folks too. Thank you for spending the time."
Class act.
Jess is one of the most popular voice actors on the James Dobson (Focus On The Family) Christian audio drama, ADVENTURES IN ODYSSEY.
He plays a character called Wooten (who's a postman) and Jess has also done many other voices on the series.
He's cool regardless.
I did not expect this interview to be so unbelievably interesting! I almost passed on this , because I have never heard of him .... I am so glad that I watched . He is just an outstanding person ! You can tell he is living right and most likely is ALWAYS kind and respectful to others ! He walks the walk and talks the talk! Thank you professor!
Wow, Jess is one of the most talented, interesting, and entertaining people I've ever seen. I wish I had one ounce of his amazing gifts. His life has already been incredible, but there is so much more that he is capable of as well.
Thanks for introducing me to Jess. He's phenomenal and a very entertaining interview. I don't know how I missed this one but I'm glad I caught it now.
This is my favorite interview ever! I never saw a performer look straight into the camera and thank the audience like this. I could listen to his stories all day! Thank you Professor Adam - you Rock! Peace! ✌🤘💯
As a 90s kid the animaniacs was a huge part of my childhood. I had no idea the guy behind the voice was so multi-talented and interesting. Thanks for this video ❤️
Jess is a fascinating guy. I could listen to his stories for hours.
He genuinely seems like such a great man ... and I'm glad I just met him through your interview, Professor!
Jess has the best William Shatner story where William Shatner mistook Jess for Gene Simmons and Jess just rolled with it
Oh man, i wish he told that story haha
@@Lotek117 he told it to Rob Paulson (he was Yakko Warner and Pinky in Animaniacs) on his Talkin Toons Podcast. I also believe he told it in the documentary “I know that voice.”
I've known of Rock sugar for years and loved their mashups but never heard and interview with Jess. This was very cool.
WOW! This is my favorite interview EVER! Jess Harnell is an amazing talent and seems like a pretty well centered good spirited human being as well. I don’t remember really hearing much of anything about Rock Sugar for a long time, I remember hearing about them when they first came out but it was so long that I didn’t hear anything I sadly forgot about them so thank you so much for bringing them and Jess Harnell back to me and everyone else who only heard them once a long time ago or who’ve never heard of them before this interview! It’s like a re-introduction to a super talented amazing guy that you can’t believe it’s been so long that you forgot! Thank you!
Wow your best episode yet! Loved it, what a great guest and great to hear you guys talking about all the voices and music and groups. I’m 61, grew up with 4 older brothers and we loved doing voices from TV and music, glad to see someone made a great living and a great life out of that.
Yes, besides a concentration of talents Jess has the gift of a winning personality, one that allows him to look straight at a guy like Christopher Walken and instantly connect without offending the big guy (or gal). He looks pretty crazy but comes across as grounded and someone you can work with, a good combo. One of your more interesting videos, thanks.
This is far and away my favorite @ProfessorofRock podcast ever. Thank you so much for this one, Adam.
Like so many other commenters have said, I had never heard of Jess before but am obviously familiar with his work. Both he and his stories are hilarious.
I also had never heard of @RockSugar prior to watching this. Immediately following the podcast, I felt like I needed to go check out Reimaginator. I’ve only made it through the first two songs, but it has made me remember why I fell in love with music in the first place. I’ve literally had tears of joy in my cheeks from the emotions stored inside me that I thought had died.
Thank you Jess for your incredible talent and Professor for bringing his story to me.
AWESOME !!! I like how Jess and his band mates re-interpret, and/or re-create old,classic rock and metal songs and create 'new', exciting versions of the music we enjoyed listening to while growing up.Kind of like Weird Al, but instead of parodying, taking old songs and giving them a new lease on life 🙂
Guys, DON'T STOP !! You sound GREAT !!!!!
A+ Professor! This is my favorite interview so far, which says a lot. Jess is supremely talented yet exceptionally humble. Great stuff - I couldn’t stop watching! 🤘🤘
One of the best pieces you've ever done. Fascinating story, incredible guest. I watch your channel all the time as a child of the 60s and 70s, but this content is beyond your normal insights. Super entertaining knowledge.
His viewpoint is one I love. Not afraid to laugh at himself and others- but not to mock, in a good natured way. He gets that life is really funny, even when it's serious. He sees the fun and humor. Instead of a panic over being sued, he can look back and laugh. A real gift for his own sanity and that of the people around him. He takes joy in coincidence, connections and circumstances. We can all learn from that.
So happy to have seen this as I have now discovered Rock Sugar and it sounds amazing! Jess sounds like such a cool guy to hang out with and seems to have many stories to tell - he even said he has story for another time. Would love to watch some more of him and you on this channel! I love shit like this, you would never discover it any other way!
Jess is just about the coolest and most personable dude I've ever seen/heard. I could listen to him tell these stories all day every day. And, now, I'm off to listen to some Rock Sugar music -- which I had never heard of prior to this episode. :)
Professor,
Just started watching you, you are freakin' amazing! I'm 66 and spent the 70's living in Culver City and hanging out on Friday and Saturday nights on the Sunset Strip. Saw and hung out with bands at so many parties from 1973 to 1978, some became legends(Aerosmith, Van Halen, etc.) Some faded away, some lost members to OD, some blended with other bands. Your research is mind boggling, I and all your followers really appreciate what you do for us. Thank you! 🤘☮️
Thank you for this excellent interview and allowing him space to wax eloquent (which you regularly do!). Gives me some desire to hear and know more about him. I also never heard of Jess Harnell. He sounds like a very interesting, amiable and very talented man. I deeply appreciate his humility in thanking not only you, but the audience for tuning in. I thank him also for sharing so much. I am glad I took the time to listen to this interview.
Damn how have I never heard of this guy.. What a legend. Great interview too. The friendship between you two is so genuine, new sub too dude.
Holy Smoke..!! what a treat listening in to this interview with Jess, an incredible guy with a fantastic outlook on life, love his interaction with us the viewers as well, especially his advice for up and coming youngsters... Thank you very much Prof for putting this together for us... 10/10...
I had a terrific time watching this video. Genuine joy. Jess is off the charts charismatic and down to earth. Thanks for sharing this, Adam. I will eagerly seek out Jess' work. How can you not love this guy?
I never realized Wakko was so incredibly talented! Thank you for this awesome interview with Jess Harnell
I love how the little subtle details make this interview great! The energy in this video is legendary!!!! Awesome interview as always!!!!!
What a great interview! Such a cool guy! He is so sincere, grounded and fun guy. And Jess thanked us - very rare.
Thank you so much for sharing this Adam! . As an Aussie, I had never heard of Jess Harnell or "Rock Sugar" before. I was totally unaware of his prolific career as a voice over artist. I was completely captivated by what an incredibly warm, charming and funny man he is. His story about meeting Christopher Walken had me in stitches!. I was initially incredibly disappointed to find out from this interview, that their first album was literally no longer able to be sold. So I tracked it down, managing to find a second hand, autographed CD of "Reimaginator" , and have bought it and a new digital copy of "Reinventinator" in Australia today. (Perhaps "It's a small world after all" is the next album....!) I have listened and re=listened to "Reimaginator" now end to end. I am now absolutely hooked. What an awesome band. It is such a blast to rock out to this album "Up to 11!". Listening to this interview, then listening to this album has absolutely made my day, put a smile on my face, and made me a "Rock Sugar" fan!
I can honestly say that I learned something today. That was such a cool interview and Jess seems like the guy that you just want to hang out with. Super cool, super laid back, and well deserved of all the success that he has had (although I'm embarrassed to say that I knew none of this). What a great interview. I enjoyed every second of it. Well done my friend!
just amazing. Great interview, and what a dynamic guest. Could listen to his stories all day! Great job!
Jess is such a nice dude!. I've met him a few times throughout my life and he always gave all his time and attention and got completely involved in the conversation. My favorite actor, by far!
Rock Sugar played the Memphis is May music fest years ago and we had really bad rain and many flights were cancelled so some of the evening acts could not get in. Despite having done a full session in the afternoon Jess and the boys stayed over did another set and brought the house down. Real class! Despite the rain, the flooding in parts of town you gave us great performances and helped the city through a rough week.
its not Memphis in May unless it is raining! i heard they are moving it to the fairgrounds. i think that will be a mistake...
They talk about it on the second part of the interview.
This guy seems like a genuine dude who loves rock n roll! No ego, no pretentious attitude. I love it!
Great interview awesome to hear how one thing leads to another I especially liked how you gave him plenty of time to tell his story without interruption this was very special great job
This is one of the most fun interviews! Jess seems like a genuinely good guy who recognizes that he made his way on both talent and luck, and is grateful for all of it.
Adam, this is so great. I love that you're recognizing (voice) actors and Jess Harnell is fantastic! I had the good fortune of meeting Jess with Rob Paulson (Yakko, Pinky) and Maurice LaMarche (The Brain) in 1996 when I was at conference for the Warner Bros. Studio Stores and the guys were really gracious and funny to speak to. Jess is so talented and how cool for you to give some love to the great voices behind the characters we all love.
His energy and enthusiasm just make you smile! What an all around outstanding person!
One of the coolest interviews you've ever done, thumbs up for thinking outside the box. I'll bet the kiddos love this dude.
What a terrific interview, Professor! Jess has got it all: magnetism, confidence, the smoothest anecdotals, downright upbeat dude...apart from all that Talent. Keep on rockin', sugar! :D
What an interview! Jess Harnell is one very nice guy and so incredibly talented. His positive energy has brought him to amazing things. Enjoyed this.
WOW! What an amazing interview. He’s such a fun, happy, grateful and VERY talented man! He’s such a great guy! Loved this interview!
I love Jess! His voice range is incredible. Thanks for introducing his music to me’
We need a series of stories by Jess! What a great guy, Extremely genuine and down to earth.. his interview kept me riveted and wanting more!
I never imagined I would see Jess on this channel but I'm glad I did. What a great interview and what a great interview.
OMGosh... what a cool thing ya got here Professor of Rock!! I absolutely love Jess's voice and how he engages the ones watching... like a new best friend!! I will be finding out more about his voice overs and music for sure...WOW!! 👍🏻
Easily one of the most entertaining and fun interviews I've ever seen... and heard. Thank you for bringing the truly amazing and tremendously talented Jess Harnell to my attention. As a guy who does voice-over work for the occasional client, I've always been fascinated by people who are able to do so many different voices. His impressions are clones of the originals.
The world needs more nice guys like him! And you, Professor! Wonderful interview.
This dude is fascinating! I love how talented he is. Thanks for the interview, Professor!
OH MY GOD , what an amazing guy !!! I could have listened to the two of you talking for hours. These stories were so good ... If he has not written a book yet , he really should. I would buy it in a heartbeat. Great Channel , Long may you Rock.
This was an excellent interview. Thank you for all you do Professor. My favorite aspect of your channel is how you connect the dots behind the scenes.
This was epic! Jess is insanely talented, and seems like a genuinely decent human being. I have been a fan of his for a long, long time, and this interview was just amazing, and ridiculously fun!
This is by far the best interview ever. This guy is amazing and so humble. You never figure this guy to do so many voices including kids shows.
Humble, and Extremely talented.
I loved this interview Jess must be a blast to chop it up with.
I concur with others! This is now my favorite interview! I had no idea who he is, glad to be introduced! Thank you Professor!
I love this guy. This is one of the best interviews you've done. How random is this? In Animaniacs, I love it when he's running around saying he's got a "potty emergency" and nobody will let him go to the bathroom. That has stuck in my mind for YEARS just because I found it so innocently hilarious. I never knew who did that voice until now, and in my mind, it's an absolute classic. What a random bit of awesomeness you've offered up here, Professor. Thanks.
Great interview, love his story and he seems to be a very kind warm person.
Thanks for putting this guy on my radar! A genuine salt of the Earth , knows what he wants and goes out and gets it kind of guy. I'm happy for you Jess that your dad decided to teach you that lesson!
I've never heard of him but I'M BLOWN AWAY!! He's such an awesome genuinely happy guy and these days that's so hard to find. Love it!!