The Question I Asked Blackie Lawless of W.A.S.P. I Made Him Cringe.

[@mercuropheliac]

If you play this back on significantly-reduced speed, you can actually catch the precise moment Blackie’s soul left and returned to his body.

[@Leon.16]

I really like how he has changed from the wild, reckless and electric young rocker, to this calm, interesting and great storyteller!

[@LightThePrince]

He is 70 haha

[@Leon.16]

@@LightThePrince Whaat?? No way! Isn't he like 65 or something?

[@LightThePrince]

@@Leon.16 Yes, but still)

[@Leon.16]

@@LightThePrince Well. Old or not he can still put on a kick-ass show!

[@LightThePrince]

@@Leon.16 no arguments here! He is one of the best. And definitely one of the best and unique voices

[@toma.4808]

I think there's abit of a misconception about Blackie. Some people think hes a jerk and doesnt like his fans. Not true.. He's a very bright man and loves baseball. Big Yankees fan. I met him back in 96' and he wasn't very engaging with fans and with good reason- if they weren't obnoxiously shoving stuff in his face to sign they kept asking the same wasp questions he's answered a million times. I bring up the Yankees? He talked my ear off . Even signed my Yankee hat. Blackie is an awesome guy

[@Idollisimo]

I understand what you mean but it's not a reson to ignore your fans. You're a rock'n'roll legend so answering the same questions is a part of you freaking job. Don't wanna do it anymore? Write an autobiography! That would be awesome and it will give your fans a lot more new questions to ask.

[@hellchild6668]

@@Idollisimo It doesn't matter who or what you are. everyone tires of doing the same thing over and over. So jimmys question was a breath of fresh air for him

[@chrishill7797]

I agree, I bumped into him, Chris and Johnny Rod in (I think) 1989 outside a hotel in Manchester. He, and the other guys, were really cool and chatty and had no problem signing our jackets…this was pre-mobile phones unfortunately so didn’t get a pic

[@lifeandliberty0172]

Anyone who made their career being a godless rock roll animal who is also a weak assed baseball "fan" is a pathetic fake loser. Fuck baseball and fuck this "born again Christian" asshole. He made his fame being a sinner, now he wants to "go to heaven" , fuck him.

[@hellchild6668]

He always wear Raiders jerseys tho?

[@godknows8141]

That telephone cord didn't stand a chance @ 00:12. Gotta love Blackie Lawless movie cameo's. If only there were more.

[@michaelyatsco1958]

Super smart extremely well cultured guy having played so much overseas and having a huge fan base overseas He talks about a lot of things he likes intelligent questions which props to VIP greet people who have been asking great questions not childish stuff. Also people grow up over time we all do. He isn't the same 21 year old rocker with anarchy attitude and Ego and all that comes with being young and fuck the system attitude if he was he would be faking it. He seems like a happy dude now more appreciative of life long fans. Also sometimes people confuse being a good business man in a ruthless cold industry with ego brash etc. In the music industry to get ahead you gotta have a little Gene Simmons in you unfortunately or fortunately your pick lol

[@kennethwilliams7731]

Blackie seems like a real down to earth and cool guy!

[@monty4336]

I was around back then and I'm just now finding out that the village people made a movie. 😆

[@THECLARENCES]

“Can’t Stop The Music” is a masterpiece!!! xoxo The Clarences

[@bj4505]

Great question and a fascinating answer. Best wishes to you and all us other Schmackamegobbers!

[@kathymason9730]

At least he didn't bitch about anyone like Chris does. Can't wait for him to release his auto-biography he is releasing once he finishes it. Also Blackie is an introvert and very shy, some people don't relaise that about him so may come off aloof at times.

[@DragonboltBlastter]

Calling blackie introvert is calling Bill Gates (IT nerd) a jock! Doesn't make sense

[@kathymason9730]

@@DragonboltBlastter he has said it himself in interviews

[@VaraLaFey]

@@DragonboltBlastter Introverts aren't necessarily shy or incapable of social interactions. We are _inwardly focused._ Meaning we spend most of our time thinking and/or observing, maybe writing things in our head, whatever. We like to be alone because other people interrupt our thoughts, even without meaning to. You ever been thinking about something and get interrupted? That's what we go through most of the time. But still, many of us can own a room when we need to.

[@ErWo75]

Blackie seems like a decent guy in these recent videos. Over the years he has gotten a lot of flack from others for being a jerk. Maybe it’s his return to his faith in God that changed him.

[@JeffGeorgalas]

It has NOTHING to do with his "faith". It's all about his arrogance, and not acknowledging his supporting cast. Why do you think he's gone through 30 band members over the years???? Think about it....

[@ErWo75]

@@JeffGeorgalas I said he appears to be a decent person recently (from the interviews I’ve seen). I’m not talking about his old reputation.

[@mangussdc4254]

@@JeffGeorgalas you are most likely right at least to a point . on the other hand you hear interviews to for example Chris Holmes and Johnny Rod these days and you wonder what he needed to do to keep those two within decency.

[@jamessutherland3683]

I'm glad I got to see Blackie on this tour.

[@HeavensDemon966]

Blackie Lawless can do no wrong! (Most of the time)

[@stevemundy9886]

That was a good question I went to see that movie when I was a kid only because it was the village people and I appreciate the fact that you gave me some knowledge I saw this once I never new blackie was in this

[@bigduffone]

I was definitely a fan of W.A.S.P and loved the music and their videos. I thought Blackie was way out there but I realize he was just being a great entertainer and after watching many interviews, I realize how great, not just a performer, but a person. Thank you Blackie for all these years.

[@WASPwarrior1982]

Awesome! TY for sharing! 💖 🤘

[@MysterD.]

LOL! Press him, Doc! Great vid!

[@necroheavymetal7285]

This is why Ralph is my favorite content creator😂

[@psychedelicprawncrumpets9479]

Imagine what else he did for 250 bucks 🙄

[@BadWolf762]

Your Mom 50 times.

[@kevinbrown1893]

Yeah...Dr. Fukk asking the hard questions!

[@nuge1717]

he had a good sense of humor about it...i like his cliff burton spinal tap moment story the most

[@jasonwilliams819]

I wonder if anyone asked him about being turned down for the terminator 2 movie Arnold complained blackie was to tall for the position so the liquid metal man was originally gonna be blackie but was to tall

[@almosthuman56]

Yes they did. In California I believe.

[@ShiftaelV2]

At least he let you film this time, lol!!

[@daffneyvelen4256]

Saw W.A.S.P on 12/10/2024. Blackies voice sounds as powerful as 1984. Cut through the crowd like a sword. Then I thought, man, wtf happened with Vince Neil? Its night & day with these 2 singers.

[@OhGawdHesGotAGun]

Blackie's my favorite singer. I appreciate vocals from gods like Geoff Tate, Rob Halford, Ronnie Dio, Sebastian Bach, Mark Boals, Dave Coverdale, Axl of course, but Blackie's vocals are by far my favorite. My all time favorite song is still "Kill your pretty face" from the KFD release. That track, and "The Horror" are beautiful.

[@UnleashedBeastMJL]

I was at this Q&A/M&G in Orlando, this was one of the best times there

[@drummingwithjeff]

Great question Doc!

[@rjc7289]

If this was 1979, was he even known as Blackie Lawless then or did he still go by Blackie Goozeman? Also, that Village People movie would've likely been between Sister breaking up and Circus Circus forming, so at about 3 years before he formed WASP.

[@SISTER76]

no

[@SISTER76]

1982 SISTER AGAIN JOE PALERMO RANDY PIPER BLACKIE LAWLESS

[@ronbroadfoot279]

Did he recognize you? This was the same Blackie who went ballistic on you because you were filming him from the audience.

[@1ssjesus]

Was fixing to ask that.

[@jerseyjoe1677]

Ralph didn’t reply. I’m guessing will get our answer in part 2 . I’m thinking he told him exactly what happened all those years ago? 🤷🏻‍♂️ will see .

[@davidl570]

Was wondering the same thing! Maybe he didn't recognize him because his hair was a lot longer then, and I don't think he normally wore glasses either (you can correct me on the latter, Doc, if you want!).

[@shaunclifton5281]

You didn't tell Blackie, " Shmackemegob ! "

[@tonemarieantonsen1597]

A good revenge question after he got banned 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@AlbertMoyerJr]

Pretty funny story about L.A. and how the movie came to be.

[@DrewLove777]

I love Blackie. He always seems more real to me. I never took him as a fake rockstar, he’s the real deal musician.

[@michaelseay9783]

Did anyone ask Blackie on a possible tentative release for a new W.A.S.P. album? Thanks.

[@trolltroll9744]

I Love Blackie!!

[@TheChadTI]

Oh man! Great story.

[@jimjim7008]

The moodiest person I've ever encountered... I came early one day to the venue where WASP were about to play and here comes Blackie from a car walked right passed me without looking at me at the eye or say Hi back. I was carrying a record hoping he'd sign it. Never the less big fan

[@tonemarieantonsen1597]

I love Blackie Lawless and W.a.s.p, but i agree he is a moody one .

[@thevengefulangel]

Eh dudes human we all have our good and bad moments, perhaps you caught him at a bad one?

[@wetwhistlinwillyjohnson5743]

Like he knows you and owes you something?

[@ChilledWhite]

how early did you come? just wondering : )

[@sirfizz6518]

Oh man WASP and Armored Saint...

[@badomen4955]

Awesome

[@jasonnean2795]

CTFU! Well played, sir.

[@patrickmcbrewhouse]

I suppose that he should have probably got some exercise in his later years. The Gatorade, he might as well drink water from east palinstine. Gatorade is banned in Europe because of the chemicals in its Google it. 😮

[@JimFreeman-h6g]

Blackie is from Houston and was scouted to play pro baseball!

[@tonykc2186]

Where's my black Sabbath Sunday ?

[@almosthuman56]

You try to come up with Sabbath content every week for years.

[@BaronVonSavage]

Even rockers gotta eat 😂...

[@bloodymary3008]

That's so cool 😎

[@KhayJayArt]

Why u embarrass him like that 💀

[@hellchild6668]

He likes odd questions

[@32ghostworld]

What what's the question?

[@JEmusicboxLA]

Great

[@BrettPalmer-t1p]

Love it .

[@davidgerowmusicchannel]

fantastic! you da man...

[@jameslovell8104]

Great story.

[@carlrobson5745]

I wonder if Barbra Streisand went away thing that guy looks just like Blackie Lawless.

[@icantintyou]

incredible

[@pubcrawlchannel3619]

Good stuff

[@sgt.thundercok4704]

I like this guy.

[@JohnnyButtons]

That was pretty good lol

[@SISTER76]

SISTER AGAIN 1982 FILMS JOE PALERMO RANDY PIPER BLACKIE LAWLESS

[@Marshall_EL34]

Notice he said BRUCE Jenner.

[@VaraLaFey]

Maybe because he WAS Bruce back in '80 when the story took place. Caitlyn was later.

[@RonPaul-x1v]

I like wasp but I love the songs that are not hits

[@_Yohalmo]

At least he didnt take your camera this time

[@sarcastanaut]

🤘😂🤘

[@mckjewel]

He lies.

[@diljithayre9379]

F****** me and the horse I rode in on now I'll tell you a f****** funny story wasp are my favourite band and funny enough when I was a kid I was in to glam rock in the UK and soul music and I freaking loved YMCA I cannot believe that the big man was in it I've got to download another copy of that and watch it that is just priceless I'm fantastic that big daddy is having so much fun

[@kevinsmith7-7-7]

😂

[@MdlAgedHeadbanger]

You asked him about Can't Stop The Music and he has to give an answer about running into Barbara Streisand. The guy's brain is fried.

[@wyldchyld2383]

Oh come on as a life long wasp fan we appreciate these side bits its a side you rarely see. And believe me this man is very articulate and intelligent much more than you'll ever be

[@liberalslayer9831]

MdlAgedHeadbanger is a Justin Bieber fan.

[@MdlAgedHeadbanger]

@@liberalslayer9831 what's a Justice Beaver?

[@JacksonHerod]

He answered the question.

[@liberalslayer9831]

@@MdlAgedHeadbanger he's your gay lover.

[@Black_Patriot-Veteran-1970]

I really like Blackie. He's upfront but bruh keeps it real.

[@michaelmichaels138]

I’m sure glad his name isn’t *Whitey Lawabider*

[@TheLordGoat]

Great ambush.

[@vinniepeters1936]

😂😂😂