Sum 41's Deryck Whibley on writing music post-alcoholism

Candy talks to Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley about the pop-punk outfit's latest album, 13 Voices -- the first since the Canadian-born Whibley nearly died from alcoholism.
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[@AltFreak25]

This man will forever have my respect. I went to see them in concert. While they were playing their set, I got sick. He stopped playing and made sure that I was taken care of. That shows true genuine care and empathy towards your fans. I will never forget that. Please continue to feel better and create the fantastic music that you do.

[@Sultyboy]

What a nice guy

[@jellyboy123]

wow !!! what a nice guy.

[@milesgomez8253]

Deryck is a legend.

[@paulflint6254]

wow, thats nice

[@carterpewterschmidt2906]

So what

[@Hello-ir8jt]

The Woman did a great Job in this Interview. So sympathetic

[@SideEffectsmusic]

Maybe empathetic

[@michaelvallance8994]

Just said that to myself was like the woman is a good deep intervier understanding

[@SylwekGrega]

Empathy

[@timtim-hf3ut]

We spend the first half of our lives killing ourselves and the second half trying to save ourselves

[@Treesandwater0711]

Wow

[@jaybee5478]

@@Treesandwater0711 We spend the first half of our lives fighting with our parents and the second half fighting with our children. - G.K. Chesterton

[@jonathanandrew2909]

We spend the first half of our lives continent. And the second half of our lives incontinent.

[@lucidkate]

This woman is boss! She asks great questions and doesn't just sit there and ass kiss. 👌You rock girl!

[@QwithTomPower]

That's Candy Palmater - and she does indeed rock.

[@carterpewterschmidt2906]

You're a sheep

[@bryanfrombuffalo7685]

Her questiom asking is a bit bs

[@Paul-dw2cl]

I agree, she really stands oot as an exceptional interviewer

[@heloxiii8894]

@@QwithTomPower i agree, that was an interesting interview, far from the ones i've seen until then ... good job !

[@johnmathers3064]

Thanks for all your music Deryck, you are blessed. Sum 41 still rocking!

[@Minifigcreator97]

So proud of deryck. Been a fan since chuck, only 19, and followed the band ever since. And I'm so glad he and sum 41 is back!!!!

[@iamyourgreatgreatgreatgrea6291]

Nice you're also a A7X fan, your taste in music is indeed awesome :D

[@justanotherhumanbeing7119]

I was 11 when I first heard Fat Lip from a Flipagram and I guess I fell in love with the song. Joined the Skumfuks ever since. That was just about a year or something after all that alcohol stuff happened, and to this day I'm still surprised that Deryck was addicted to alcohol especially now that he's a lot more healthier than he ever was before.

[@joshuasmith6346]

Sum-41 is the worst band ever

[@krisoliver6202]

Joshua Smith Yet of the millions of videos available to you on KZbin, you find yourself watching this one.

[@francescogs8482]

I’m

[@michaelr.5676]

Candy is exactly what an interviewer should be- interested, compassionate, asking thoughtful questions that remain sensitive. Truly impressed.

[@sungyultaylor1354]

And props to the interviewer! She asked GREAT questions, was patient, and never interrupted him. She's got talent!

[@bloojkl4520]

So sad to find out his closest friends split when things for bad for him. That sucks

[@sungyultaylor1354]

Never knew anything about Deryck Whibley. I have HUGE respect after hearing this interview. He gone through hell and still standing. God bless you bro

[@GianlucaBaccino]

I heard the whole album it has leaked, I already preorder the album and a shirt, but i just couldn´t wait to hear it and i have only one thing to say: THANK YOU VERY MUCH SUM 41

[@zachwilsonmusic1986]

Comeback of the century

[@lucasmedia1]

don't call it a sum back XDD

[@battmarn]

Deryck always comes across as very grounded, calm and collected. I wish him all the best, I love Sum 41

[@rbm1572]

I went through the exact same thing as Deryck in 2013 at 30. I've got mad respect for him and wish him the best. Coming from the same background as a musician but obviously not as big as Sum 41 it's hard to stay clean in that scene. It's been two years no booze and life is good. Keep hanging in there man it's a hard road but takes balls to walk.

[@kirkjones7135]

Rob M Hope you’re still going strong, man!

[@DavidHudson]

She's really good as an interviewer and Deryck is so inspiring man.

[@andressac.5690]

The best interview with Deryck that I've ever seen! Amazing hoster and interviewer. Great questions! I loved that he opened up to her and said so many interesting things and I can say that I like him even more now!

[@katywebb2129]

First time listening to Candy. Love her interview skills!

[@pekerhed101]

Well take as much in as you can now...because it looks like she'll have a heart attack any f'n minute now.

[@b.c.7741]

@@pekerhed101 Yeah she should interview a nutritionist or a weight loss specialist.

[@matcraizy]

Deryck we need you! Sum 41 is my #1 favorite Rock Band!

[@knoxtex08]

As an icu nurse, this is crushing to hear. I couldn’t imagine what I’d do to see an idol in the hospital, and what I’d do to push them to make it better for not only themselves, but for everyone else who loves and adores what they’ve done for the people that have touched their lives.

[@jasperaddey5428]

this woman is sound as fuck, great interview!

[@kadenbohm775]

Eric Cartman why you gotta be a jerk

[@markmcnary2085]

she plays 'candy' in the trailer park boys. her real name is also candy.

[@xxdazziexx]

Eric Cartman That's the problem you think people care but no they daint!!

[@TheCandyShow]

Jasper Addey That is the best compliment I ever received!

[@Blur3737]

Deryck, your fans, we love you and are so happy you made it through what you went through and it's not cheesy, don't be embarrassed to be who you are and we all love who you are, we got your back

[@kendrai.304]

i too quit drinking at 28 and thought my life was over, and then i learned it was actually really just beginning. and i now have 12 years sober and 8 off of drugs and self harm. i am so grateful to have music like his to help me stay alive and sober another day. thank you Derek and Sum 41

[@windycitytoast]

Great interview.. alcoholism is no joke.. the withdrawals are so bad they can literally kill you! 13 voices is such a great comeback album too.. better then Blink and Green Day this year.

[@chillingguy8386]

Kid Comanche sum 41 later work is underrated

[@NC-cf7kl]

I havent heard any of those except the blink and I agree

[@MalwareCube]

Rest in peace Candy. What a fantastic interviewer that the world lost way too soon.

[@kendrai.304]

so sad, she was soooo amazing on how she used to interview

[@Qc_Explorer]

What happened? If true that’s actually very sad

[@EddieMitchels]

Gotta say she’s a brilliant interviewer, seems very caring and really wants to hear his answers! so many interviewers nowadays just wait for their chance to speak, so I love this lady. Nice to hear this honesty from Deryck too.

[@tonyzee7162]

I saw Deryck fall. A long lost sum41 fan. But I saw Deryck rise. Which makes him my hero. Not much of a drinker, but i'm 7 years clean from heroin. And its because of Deryck.

[@traumachild1737]

This sounds cliche but this band really helped me through a hard time and that's something I can never pay back.

[@janeknevermind]

It's not cliche. Like Marilyn Manson said "music is the strongest form of magic."

[@ryangrabowski2665]

What an outstanding interview. Great questions and enlightening answers from Deryck !

[@robhasenwinkle]

I am glad that I watched this! As another musician, now at 4 years and 2 months clean, I can relate to his experiences and feelings very well! Thank you, Derek! 🙏👏🙌

[@pamwilson9485]

That chick did an awesome job interviewing Deryck! I enjoyed every minute of it. Deryck looks tired, but adorable as ever!

[@bandslive]

This is very inspiring. Thanks for sharing these impressions and not giving up :)

[@ArthurBugorski]

Who is the interviewer? She is really good.

[@Dirty_Dan205]

Arthur Bugorski candy

[@QwithTomPower]

That's Candy Palmater who hosts a show called, appropriately enough, the Candy Show on APTN.

[@SideEffectsmusic]

She's cool

[@CarbajalQZ]

Arthur Bugorski I agree.

[@goregore6259]

Arthur Bugorski 🍭

[@gothic_angel]

such respect to deryck for being so open and honest about what he's been through such an inspiration to others who struggle or struggled with addiction or just people going through tough times. Have always loved sum 41. Deryck is why I love punk rock and maybe rock/metal in general. wish I could see them live stay strong deryck true fans will stand by you always. loving the music 💜

[@christianperez7846]

He’s a hero to me. Before I understood his life. I was a kid with Sum 41 in my ears, and I always remember that being everything to me. Some kids play sports, they play video games. I did that, too. But I had bands in my ears at all times. I’ll always be in debt to Deryck and the band for easing the suffering of just being a kid. My life wouldn’t be the same without him. He knows that. That’s amazing. I started playing music because of this man. The fever in my heart could not stop. I had to make music and remember all my favorite bands. Sum 41 is forever one of my inspirations. His strength later in his life just confirms that we can still be kids and never grow up. We’re just taking better care of ourselves now

[@CrewsOfficial]

Great to see Deryck doing well. The new Sum 41 album is fantastic.

[@Treaxvour]

That was the best interview on addiction recovery with a musician I have ever seen.

[@XxAdamC1992xX]

A fantastic interviewer and a fantastic interview. It's great to see how far Deryck has progressed in the near 3 years since this was released. Mad respect to the guy and to the rest of the band for sticking at it and creating some amazing material for their latest 2019 release.

[@TheLovee4musicc]

He continues to inspire me with his music.Im really glad he opened up and shared all this!great interview!

[@Matt-lu6so]

Great interview! I appreciated the thoughtful questions asked, and the genuine interest.

[@gingegingerton]

Great job Candy! Wonderful interview with a great guest and a favorite childhood singer glad to see him making better decisions

[@nickcaveownsmysoul9333]

Just came back from his concert. Tour Of The Setting Sum - Malaysia on March 5 2024 and he was magnificent. The way he moved his body. His stamina, his focus, his determination, his charisma. This guy is a hero. He will be forever immortalized. If Mick Jagger can survive, he will survive. What a rockstar. Amazing performer.

[@mothmanschosen619]

I been following Sum 41 since all killer no filler album and I have mad love for these guys. Deryck you’re the man keep on keeping on and do what you do brotha. You guys are my favorite band of all time. Glad you’re feeling better brotha. SUM 41 ROCKS

[@hedsy]

This video inspired me to keep fighting and pushing forward for the better in life. Everyone goes through tough times, but you can't give up.

[@devilsoffspring5519]

It's interesting how Deryck is so talkative, and dare I say, articulate, about... being hammered all the time :)

[@akwb2000]

What a great interview.. I wish Deryck Whibley all the luck in the world and a continue healthy life...Oddly enough I just heard We're all to Blame earlier this week from my 12 yr old Nephew for the 1st time lol.. I'm in my late 40s and I love that song , and so many others of Sum 41.. Better late then never.. Best of luck to him and the band..The interviewer was great, she kept it real nice...Good luck to them all.. Angie

[@zacharyjones4945]

I've been battling alcoholism for years it's probably the hardest thing I've ever done in my life and I still don't have a grip on it I really don't like AA meetings but listening to this gives me hope

[@Metalllians86]

this is a good interview with a musician that i've seen in a long time...well done

[@ttotheatothek1174]

Good interview. Interviewer did a good job. Deryck seems like a chill guy!

[@johnr2630]

Thanks a lot man you guys were a big part of mine and a lot of kids childhood. Of the 90s kids. Glad your doin better dude. Stay good my man

[@layneyconway8549]

About a year ago now, I went to a meet and greet and met the whole band. Yes it made me nervous walking around that corner and seeing my favorite band, but they are all very kind, and they were just like how I imagined they would be. Thank you Derek for not stopping your fight for the sickness because now we got the new album coming out called Order In Decline. I am so exited!😆

[@devilsoffspring5519]

Deryck is surprisingly articulate for a guy who's been hard at work trying to kill half his neurons. If he'd kept drinking he could have gone into politics :) Glad he's well though, Sum 41 kicked ass--Chuck has to have been one of the best fucking albums ever.

[@ficknoti]

Alot if not most of the crazed musicians and rock stars seem to be this way... Many actors are NOT

[@UhOhBlahh]

Great interview!

[@ax3312]

Great interview overall, good both parts. I’m so happy to see Deryck being honest about his addiction

[@lucasc5461]

2 yrs later and Sum's back with a new record. Out for blood SLAPS

[@MrBelmontcain]

Amazing interviewer. great questions, actually leaves room to answer, and adds a touch when appropriate. Many could learn a lot from her.

[@NoxiousRex]

This might be the best interview I've ever seen

[@MMMedia]

ETERNAL FREAKING LOVE TO THIS MAN

[@jmcconn19]

This is an amazing interview. Also mad respect to Deryck in this interview. Some of these questions are very tough deep and he’s being a complete open door. He could’ve said to some of them no don’t want to talk about that but no he answered genuinely and true. I’m glad he’s well and look forward to seeing him live this summer.

[@jacksonsilverman5790]

Great interview and a great interviewer! Love getting a deeper look into Derycks process

[@nbctheoffice]

Candid interview between a humble artist and an excellent interviewer. Respect.

[@Ana.Banana.77]

awesome interview. good luck with your continued recovery

[@jordancarpenter676]

Such great interviewing here. Never saw this before.

[@davidpage968]

damn that interviewer asked the best questions lol

[@CC-8891]

I'm happy D was able to pull himself together and stay with us. Ive always admired his guitar riffs and his band.

[@jakeledrew5524]

I can't get over how good this interview is

[@ChrisRobinson1169]

awesome interview.

[@skat3rdude160]

Sum 41 is the best! AND that was the best interview I have ever watched!

[@GoFapOnACoconut]

really touching interview

[@jameswsnr]

Amazing interview. Really really informative and brilliant questions. Good luck to Deryck in the future and I guess I’m gunna have to catch up with what Sum 41 is doing!

[@EatGameSleepRepeat]

He's way more talkative and shameless like the old deryck which shows a lot of progress.

[@peterdr.piukovics3826]

Amazing questions! Really good job! :)

[@tizzlekizzle]

Met you in 2013 in LA at a bowling alley. You were nice enough to take picture with me. You're looking way better now. Glad to see that. Love the new album.

[@th3gr81]

Great interview questions!

[@andrewloya400]

amazing interview

[@voteZDLR]

When I saw that picture of him, not in the hospital bed but the one where he was like at some party with his girlfriend and he had that classic alcoholic "face" where your face just gets really puffy for some reason, I legitimately thought he was gonna be one I like turned on the news one day to find out he died. Him being alive is kind of a miracle in other ways, too. He also should be representative of the fact that if you have a problem no matter how bad it is, you can get better.

[@stormintheshell5130]

Been I fan since I was 12 now I'm almost 19 love SUM 41!!

[@JordanLeMere]

great interview

[@DownUnderPunk]

Candy is a really good interviewer. She seems to have a real knack for asking the right/relevant questions. And watching this interview makes me respect Deryck even more. It was so interesting to hear the story/stories.

[@nickolasashleyannawilliams7635]

He is an Inspiration love this guy and his perfection in music 🎶 he's a icon to so many based off his story and what he's been through 💯🎸

[@Lzak]

Awesome interview, Candy did a fantastic job with asking the right questions and being sensitive at the same time.

[@QwithTomPower]

Cheers! She's a pro alright.

[@anneboostrom2810]

Yup this woman is a great interviewer. Most people could learn from her. To get such a great conversation out of a sensitive topic takes talent. Good on her. Hope she is excelling in her career!

[@robgrossi2368]

Her name is Candy Palmater. Unfortunately she passed away on Dec 25, 2021. 🙁

[@anneboostrom2810]

@robgrossi2368 Aww. Well, that's awful!

[@robgrossi2368]

@@anneboostrom2810 yes, absolutely!

[@ryanm.7147]

LOVE the new album, doesn't really sound like any other album from them, but that seems to be the case with every album

[@TheAfterShowbutLater]

Great interview

[@DeadbeatGodfather]

Great interview, great interviewer

[@Casper-fl1wy]

Agree with these comments. That interviewer was awesome. Great, poignant questions. Well done!

[@SummonersBand]

Cracking interview

[@SRMitchell91]

Saw Sum41 in San Fran when I was like 13, back during the “Does this Look Infected?” tour. (Maybe 2003?) First Big Rock show and they killed it. Glad he is doing well again.

[@12345667887]

im from russia, and sum 41 is my favourite band in the world!

[@jamesvasquez3872]

Right on Saddy!

[@elijahpaul4829]

Bill Fuckyourmom really bro? He likes Sum 41, why do you have to do that? Imma pick on your fast for a little bit, ALL THE MUSIC YOU LOVE SUCKS AND YOUR OPINION DOESNT MATTER!!! That’s basically what you said, besides the very rude gesture of stereotyping all Russians as Communists. Grow up

[@ZetsubouZolo]

Sum41 was my first favorite punkrock band and got me into harder metal music, I will never forget them. they helped me see the world differnetly and stand up to life standards I don't agree with. Glad Deryck is better now

[@pineapplejack476]

she did a great interview. great questions.

[@gerydblackmore5484]

Mush respect for this guy,, so much respect. xx All the best keep well. xxxxxx

[@kevinofvideos]

He looks 1000 times better now!

[@rsohlich1]

Glad he's doing better. Battling Alcohol and other addictive substances is a beast. Keep on the up!

[@segageeknavarre9649]

this interviewer is amazing and amazing segment

[@jesmondaquilina8936]

Wishing you good health my friend. From my heart.

[@pyrokatie]

he's lovely

[@NSalonen]

Everybody's got their problems.

[@SideEffectsmusic]

Lol

[@zanecoversthedrums4963]

everybody says the same things to you

[@evanpaluch6190]

@@zanecoversthedrums4963 it's just a matter how you solve them

[@zanecoversthedrums4963]

@@evanpaluch6190 and knowing how to change the things you've been through

[@1Waldo12345]

@@zanecoversthedrums4963 i feell i´ve come to realize

[@shubhamdasgupta8605]

Hope his singing gets back to normal. I hope I get to meet him someday and talk to him

[@SideEffectsmusic]

Damn dude. I had no idea things had gotten so bad

[@sandmanfu7875]

Holy shit,He had to re-learn how to play a guitar? that's the worst could happen to a musician.

[@krisn8820]

Avril left him for chad kroeger... WTF

[@pabloescobargarlic2974]

lol

[@X1xone]

In her defense, it is probably not a lot of fun being married to someone who was literally drinking himself to death.

[@ronankearns9734]

Kris N i dont think she wanted to the 2011 album she made was about the end of her marriage with him and there are songs on that album about her missing him most importantly Wish You Were Here

[@FatadayKorngor]

@@X1xone Eh, that's not entirely true. Avril actually kept him sober since she wouldn't date anyone who did drugs. It wasn't until the divorce where things took a real turn for the worst.

[@conors4430]

Avril dated Brody from the hills for two years before she ever got with Chad