Buzz Osbourne of Melvins - Soft Focus

[@Dylanquinn666]

Very often I hear people claiming that Buzz is an asshole, but I think it's just that people aren't used to hearing famous people that are this blunt and honest. He doesn't take himself seriously at all and It's really refreshing. We need more people like him in my opinion... Great interview

[@marcoabreo6506]

Dylan Quinn Duh

[@soysaucefool]

Is buzz "famous"?

[@emmaduncan2991]

he obviously doesn't take himself too seriously, which is pretty rare in the music business.

[@emmaduncan2991]

the Gene Simmons story is priceless!

[@triciabrown3035]

I think some people mistake Buzz's anger over losing his friend to heroin, as some kind of jealousy. Buzz is refreshingly honest, with a sense of humor, I could listen to him shoot the shit all dy!

[@jonathandufern7421]

Buzz jokes about EVERYTHING. I find it refreshing. He doesnt take things serious except his music. Hes extremely intelligent but plays a goof on interviews

[@SeegerG]

There's an underlying straight answer in that "technique'. I find it pleasantly enlightening. What a solid dude.

[@stubkar]

Once I got to the portion of the interview that involved Buzzo's musings on KISS, I just found myself staring at the computer with a big smile on my face. Never laughing out loud, just staring at the computer with a big grin, never wanting this interview to end. Buzzo needs to run for president.

[@Ninja_Gaijin]

I had the pleasure of interviewing Buzz, Dale and their at-the-time bassist Mark D in 1997, Dale and Buzz are both absolutely hilarious, Dale being dead-pan and sarcastic and Buzz happy and taking the piss out of everything (in a lovely and pleasant way).

[@rrippp]

Buzz could have been a comedian if he wasn't in music

[@krisfrederick5001]

It isn't an either or

[@barclayv8282]

He'd heckle himself and leave the stage.

[@BrandonFreeman]

I was just about to make this comment. He really needs to do both. Fn cracks me up!

[@lewisbarrah8804]

I love how Buzz plays down his music. Like saying how they played slow because they were drunk! There is actually so much thought in those songs but he's not arrogant about it. I love the guy. So talented but he's never taken himself seriously. Go on buzz,you are a legend.

[@MENFUSSMIKE]

I once saw Buzz put his guitar down in front of his Amp, walk off the stage into the parking lot, get in a compact car and drive off while his band was still playing.

[@borizzle1]

Pretty sure that's what happened on the tour I went and saw them. In fact, everyone left, except for Jared from Big Business still on stage fucking around with his iPhone somehow making weird drone noises on the amp for about 10 minutes. Then he left too.

[@Floresnegras68]

I really wish they would bring soft focus back. We need it more than ever now.

[@lillithslair9904]

Buzz is so hilarious in this. I seriously laughed so hard I was in tears. And the interviewer looks so ridiculous! Oh man, too much. Wish I had seen them with Big Business...

[@fullahel453]

love that he hasnt changed... keeps it so real and says f-it to p.c. we need more of the 3 dimensions

[@violetbrown2372]

Buzz needs his own show!

[@TheLordGoat]

Buzz laugh is a narcotic.

[@shermsmoke]

Buzzo off dat orange goblin

[@SaintMartins]

"Grunge" was not meant to be a genre or category of music. It was simply a word used in a biography press release to describe the sound of Mudhoney's debut 1988 ep "SuperFuzz BigMuff" (Johnathan Poneman of Sub Pop Records 1993)

[@beckola666]

One of the most entertaining interviews I've seen in a while.

[@VCCassidy]

The Interviewer was the leas singer of Nation Of Ulysses, one of the coolest DC hardcore bands EVER. He probably toured with or opened for all of the people he's interviewing.

[@TheTheAwkward]

Buzz is a Disney nerd! I seen him at Disneyland a couple of times. I went up to him and talked to him, and he is a totally cool dude! The Haunted Mansion shirt says it all. Buzz and the Melvins rule!!!!!!! :)

[@Goatchild90]

The interviewer looks a cross between Nick Cave and Phil Dumphy

[@lugubriousez]

HAHA i thought John Mayer and Nick Cave

[@Noisey]

Thank YOU!

[@jvladcliff4083]

Buzz Osbourne , The Melvins, the Greatest!

[@henrykmusolf607]

He's a fast-mouthed, funny, great dude with a sense of fucking good rock music taste'n'beat shit'n'stuff.

[@robbiemacmillan32]

I actually like the host, fun interview

[@mercyfulfoot]

I always quote Buzz in this interview out of habit. He's fucking hilarious.

[@MetaCitizen]

Lol Buzz kissed his own wrist when shaking hands at the end.

[@gasmaskestore8018]

I relly like how escessively realistic he is, most people think he is a downer, a pessimist, he just says things how they are.

[@skinnypuppy3007]

11:53 dale crover in background, love it

[@VinneyCavallo]

pretty hilarious

[@bnlang898]

why wasn't he nterviewed 2?

[@armandoarrojo9841]

Brian Lang maybe buzz was promoting his solo album the time

[@emmaduncan2991]

good spotting!

[@elektriccobra]

Jared Warren is in the background too

[@leavinghope1970]

This is an awesome interview with Buzz.

[@creyflan]

Absolute best Buzz interview. It's amazing how "I don't give a fuck" he is about saying what he wants. Pure. Legend.

[@coryfusting9294]

You have two geniuses in one room having some epically fun talk here. NUFF SAID.

[@VVVHHHSSS]

Listen to Nation of Ulysses if you're curious about putting "the interviewer" (Ian Svenonius) into context. He's awesome. Look up Chain and the Gang while you're at it. All hail King Buzzo!

[@TomDavidMcCauley]

Buzz is fascinating, and a testament to how people’s perceptions of us often defy logic. He’s just so immediately likable, despite the bluntness and seeming negativity. If you were to read a transcript of things he says in interviews, you might be liable to think, “This guy’s kind of a dick.” But when you see the interview, he’s just so damn charming despite it all

[@peteagassi]

This guy is epic! I hope he interviews more artists.

[@MarsHottentot]

Ian and Buzz - two of my heroes back in the day and two I'd never have thought would meet - certainly not like this! Life is strange!

[@DingusBobingus5555]

His delivery is somewhat dry, but he grabs you with his infectious laugh. King Buzzo is the man, hahaha.

[@madonnasponytail]

I'm obsessed with the Soft Focus theme song.

[@vrod2144]

One of the best performances of Buzz with or without a band

[@caliblue2]

I get to see them in four days can’t wait❤

[@margaritavillemomma]

Awesome interview! love the Melvins, he is hilarious!

[@EffinSlayerized]

The interviewer looks like some weird combo of Christian Bale & Anthony kedis playing a gay vampire.

[@keith-kessinger]

I love this interview. Very interesting interviewer as well.

[@DontPieceMe221]

"Trust and understanding. I don't trust him, he doesn't understand me."

[@Wattookee]

That interviewer is something else, man. Can't help but think the suit and the hair was all a joke... I mean, it had to be... Right?

[@elektriccobra]

He's from Nation of Ulysses and The Make-Up. Besides Melvins, he's got more respect than anyone else in that room

[@elektriccobra]

@Josh Weaver Sorry but *too not to (i'm sorry for that, but it's hard to take the rest of what people say seriously when they don't seem to know basic words like that, it makes people question their intelligence and if they should even bother to pay attention to the rest of what they say. I'm sorry to be like that!!) Anyway, who's "most"? Like you talked everyone ever and that's what everyone thinks? Where's your information from on this popular opinion? no offense. Also, i'm just saying where he comes from is pretty influential, so it seems like people dissing it might not know that he was in those bands, and not just some dipshit reporter they got to do this for no other reason than his hair and tooth

[@slimjimmyification]

This interview is located somewhere in the Hipster multiverse which is 99.999999% empty space. It appears to be the one destination in that shithole worth the opportunity cost of the aether it occupies which makes it, marginally, worth a visit.

[@hb-fc3jj]

@@slimjimmyification He made some of the greatest punk/post hardcore records on Dischord Records, produced by Ian MacKaye and had people like Bikini Kill on backing vocals. Ian Svenonius is as much a part of US underground punk history as Buzz.

[@slimjimmyification]

@@hb-fc3jj Thank you for correcting me.

[@zekependergrass1463]

ya know,Buzz really is a cool guy.

[@ZeroFortyFive]

The Melvins are bigger than Jesus! Buzz Osbourne is Sideshow Bob's long lost twin brother.

[@sydIRISH]

KING BUZZO IS MY SPIRIT ANIMAL....

[@Smith686plus]

The best interview ever, haha...

[@Flipper1974nz]

Hahaha great interview , Buzz is very real , what ya see is what ya great - punk attitude

[@MUSCOVIES]

Great show, great guest.

[@painsettomusic]

Can we please get a full video of Ian eating that popsicle? Thank you.

[@RobertDeBateman]

Once again. So good! Thanks!

[@Metal-Possum]

Rumour has it that Buzz Osbourne was the first Buzz to actually make it into space.

[@attaxwrongnes]

King Buzzo is the man! what an interview!

[@tristanmackinnon4099]

" Doing blow with Hendrix...SURE!!

[@lolno5001]

This interview is so damn perfect

[@Huegelmann]

Say what you want. Ian Svenonius seems to be a nice guy to hang out with and he does a great job here! And King Buzzo is funny as hell!

[@nedargiordano7018]

The Seattle area has very grounded, intelligent and interesting people

[@5150zombie]

Lemmys dead. I'm glad this dudes still rolling.

[@Lafiambrenomurio]

This guy is way more a person than lemmy

[@wintergreen777]

"I'll go outside and chew through trees like a beaver." He is hilarious.

[@robertwilson246]

The interviewer is Ian Svenonius. For all these fuckheads below, look up Nation of Ulysses. This guy was old school DC punk. Fucking badass.

[@triplesevensix291]

Sideshow Buzz. That hair is fuckin' boss! ;) Funny guy!

[@Teddybearpunch]

Every interview Buzz does, he says something controversial or rude then laughs really weird to play it off lol

[@cycheng9577]

Buzz is the wiseman his laugh is music

[@icychill105]

As someone who has been through montesano many times he is totally right. its got like a gas station off the highway and some restaurants but not much to do.

[@paulpunzo9560]

That Big Business tour was epic

[@TheSonsofHorusx]

buzz is brutally honest! love it

[@bandsoftheunderground1383]

The Interviewer reminds me of the dad from modern Family. Even the voice, dang

[@libertarianjury]

Shane Smith Exec Produced this?! WOW. The man is on everything cool on youtube.

[@anonymous-dk3um]

Is this satire or is this intro really that full of itself?

[@blviking56]

Anon ymous its satire c'mon

[@movimentodoscacos]

both and i love it

[@evanabbott2737]

I think he’s fucking around😁

[@lewisbarrah8804]

He has to be fucking about! Its pretty funny imo!

[@VVVHHHSSS]

It's satirical. Dude was in the punk band Nation of Ulysses and wrote a companion zine that was full of jokey pseudo-pop-politics. His lyrics were always over the top. Cool dude, imo.

[@moriendiiii]

Agree! And not only in this interview

[@scaldwell1982]

Buzz is fuck**g hilarious man!

[@benenglander]

This fucking interviewer makes Buzz look like a genius. "[KISS] were really nice to us." "So what constitutes being nice?" "Uhhh...they treated us well?"

[@VinneyCavallo]

it helps that Buzz *is* a genius as well.

[@benenglander]

Agreed

[@Ukraineaissance2014]

Isnt that Dale sat on the stairs at 12 minutes?

[@MrYaksosk]

I just saw a clip (rig rundown) with Buzz filmed recently - and now I see this -- and dude has lost a lot of weight and isn't wasted like he is here.

[@robotpizza]

what do you mean wasted? Buzz doesn't do drugs, drink or smoke

[@dallasdelaney1840]

Is this Ian's first time talking to a human being?

[@ssmb06]

I love Buzz lol he's hilarious!

[@ThuggaManeLaFlare]

totally over my head that this is the singer for nation of ulysses... very sick interview, band, interviewer and show.... thanks for video

[@johnszwarc1985]

my name is John Szwarc i went to jr high and high school with buzz in montesano washington he hasnt changed a bit hes awsome everybody liked him back then also, just a cool dude--hes right,- the place was a real downer glad he made it out and is doing well-- Buzz keep on staying cool will be in contact -John Szwarc

[@tickedoffnow]

The energizer Buzzy lol

[@toffa1000]

"singer, composer, guitar player for the melvins." like there's an entity "the melvins" and they hired this guy

[@TheLarryburns84]

Buzzo's right about high school. I listen to the MELVINS so I don't burn the place down.

[@AngryBirds51]

8:17 "We all love Judy"

[@MrNoloxs]

1:43 Buzz almost cracking up from looking and listening to the dude across him...

[@matthewcorlett6925]

i love your fearlessness Buzz.

[@HematomaFalafalPatrol]

I haven't a fucking clue what either of them are talking about most of the time but Buzz is just so gotdamn cool.

[@streetwalkingcheeto]

The interviewer is Ian Sevonious. He played in 90s DC soul/post hardcore group Nation of Ulysses. He also was in The Make up and most recently Chain and the Gang. Check out Nation of Ulysses' 13 Point Plan to Destroy America

[@420dopethrone]

lol the first thing Buzz says after he sits down... awesome

[@goodleshoes]

Great interview!

[@markgariepy1]

Never realized Buzz was so funny and sarcastic. It's good to see a rock star act like a regular bloke.

[@bangbang07]

Buzz speaks a lot of sense. :).. I didn't expect that from him..

[@Kragnorak]

Watching the interview do a cartoonish *GULP* when Buzz says "I invented the term Grunge" is hilarious!

[@jonboshears7767]

I feel like the intro is making fun of hamilton from hamiltons pharmacopea

[@sad_is_fiction]

💀

[@Powers3848]

This guy is prob the coolest guy in rock!

[@cassandralyris4918]

"WOW, IT SOUNDS LIKE SHIT! WE WON, WE WON!" Yes.

[@blakecalliso8104]

King Buzzo is a Great Man. He really cares but has been through a lot of shit and he still seems strong and unphased by the bullshit of the world.

[@AudiophileLaws]

"What would Captain Beefheart do?"

[@zargmatt]

It is always nice when the obscure but influentual artist you enjoy enjoys another obscure but influential artist you enjoy.

[@lukexuereved4133]

I love buzz !

[@EnterprisingWisemen]

i'm surprised people attracted to an interview w/ buzz osbourne don't evern know who ian svenonius is...

[@hayzeephantayzee]

I've loved the Melvins for 23 years but didn't know Ian till I've seen this. Now I do and I like him. I don't think I'm in a minority with this.

[@EnterprisingWisemen]

hayzeephantayzee like I said, I'm surprised by that. Ians been involved with some rockin stuff too

[@andycollins1244]

It's incredible how stupid you are.

[@Druffmaul]

I haven't been surprised by poseurs in 30 years or so.

[@emmaduncan2991]

"how chic!" holy shit, Gene Simmons said something clever.

[@Jacksmusicshack]

Great interview really~ Buzz is such a card 😂

[@NielsOleNorgaard1983]

11:49 was that a fart?

[@hellionshaunt8788]

It sounded more like a shart, due to the textural ambience. Excellent observation!

[@Moore11B]

That is the nicest suit I've ever seen