Daniel Johns Opens Up About His Struggles, Rehab And What The Future Holds

[@leokimvideo]

Daniel is easily one of Australian greatest musicians. A gifted songwriter who's always searching out new grounds and never static.

[@jake.e.wanabee5333]

Overrated overpaid, over glorified underperforming musician IMO. Can't solo, commercial garbage. Fame led to his drug abuse, can't blame anyone else. But each to their own.

[@tracyhooks3631]

Musicians and artists see and feel things alot different from the typical humans. I think they OVERTHINK and try to be Perfectionist and actually critique and question over and over is this good enough. I love Daniel's music and also loved Silverchair as a band.

[@igorferrer949]

On Silverchair Era I agree 100%

[@phoenixzappa7366]

​@@tracyhooks3631 Hahaa silverchair are appallingly bad and this guy is an embarrassment.

[@vicvega3614]

​@@phoenixzappa7366 well thats ur opinion, millions of other people love the band so 🤷

[@sk857117]

Bro, you have made a mark on so many of us. As a teenager with terrible depression silver chair was my escape and I’ll be forever grateful. 🙏

[@amberrae8494]

Same...saved my life..attempted suicide at 15 in the mid 90s..luckily I survived

[@sherlainmiranda76]

Love this , Chris Cornell saved continues to save my life, I totally get that with Daniel and Silverchair as well

[@lotusshakespeare3389]

💯💯💯

[@julieperez1879]

I don’t know why he can’t see that when in silverchair his songs were loved by so many people.. neon ballroom for example is a master piece! He does not even need to create new songs he just needs to tour

[@sk857117]

@@julieperez1879I’ve been lucky enough to see them live. I cried most of the show.

[@chrissayeranderson5710]

Dude has always worn his heart on his sleeve , everything he has created he is always honest. True fearless genius, musically and artistically.

[@godsinbox]

interesting observation, I see a man who wears a jacket with no shirt or singlet with no sleeves...

[@Tunainthebrine79]

This may sound selfish, but I'm happy that we still have this guy around to continue making music. Most rock stars this tortured don't last past their 30's. So he is a fighter. I'm sure him and the rest of the Chair boys will put this behind them and be friends in their later years.

[@astra6712]

The talented kind souls can’t deal with living here. But they come back into the same torturous planet. We aren’t supposed to be here.

[@slavexcalledxshiver]

@@astra6712 This comment just hit me incredibly hard.

[@raeleneward5401]

Let’s hope so.

[@wespaul9345]

He does seem tortured.

[@user-wq3qu7pt8p]

As a musician who has been around "tortured" musicians for years, if you call them that. It really comes down to, this is why they play music and write the songs they do. They socially don't fit into the everyday crowds and norms of society. They come off weird and awkward because their minds don't observe and take the world in like other non-musical people. It's actually very normal, why you see addiction along with that lifestyle, which becomes worse with fame. Because suddenly everyone adores and wants you, yet in your head you think about your life before that, when you were the outcast. Trust me, I understand these guys. I lost 3 good friends who were as talented as him.There will always be those tortured artists. Even ones yet to be born yet. Think about that. It gets sad, but these are the people who make the soundtracks to your life.

[@Trolltastically]

I wish every interviewer was as empathetic and human as you❤ this was incredible. Thank you

[@VIDKID666]

She’s lovely hey

[@gkling33]

Absolutely. And her focus is on his message, not her trying to gain attention for her part of interview

[@briancannon3987]

Ur using empathetic wrong

[@leylalima2084]

Thank you, Daniel. I've listened to you since I was 15 years old. I'm now 37. I think neon ballroom, diorama, talk, future never... are real masterpieces! I'm sorry they've costed you so much! I relate to your pain in so many ways. Thank you so much for expressing it through your music, cos you gave us all something to get us through ours. I really hope you can get out of this place and find all the peace you deserve. So much beauty can only come from a really great soul. You're a genious as an artist and an incredible human being.

[@beatrizpereira7158]

Such beautiful words! Totally agree 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤

[@heatherhartman6474]

@@beatrizpereira7158 I believe the same 🤩❤❤❤

[@roseakarosiehweinstein3216]

Wow that's intense Daniel you're absolutely gorgeous 😊

[@rachaelpainter5342]

I hate seeing the pain on his face and the tremble in his voice. WE LOVE YOU DANIEL!!!

[@iphoneography]

Nice to see all this love for him. Long live Dan!!!

[@StylesLee]

They are simply called DEMONS. Daniel Johns Plays with them or anyone Plays with them 7X more will Seek To Destroy You (Mathew 12 : 43 - 45) 𝑇ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝑔𝑜𝑒𝑡ℎ ℎ𝑒, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡𝑎𝑘𝑒𝑡ℎ 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ ℎ𝑖𝑚𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑓 𝑠𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛 𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑠𝑝𝑖𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑠 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑐𝑘𝑒𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑛 ℎ𝑖𝑚𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑓, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑦 𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑖𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑑𝑤𝑒𝑙𝑙 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒: 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑙𝑎𝑠𝑡 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑚𝑎𝑛 𝑖𝑠 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑠𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑖𝑟𝑠𝑡.

[@ivonawelsh2040]

@@StylesLee Amen, if he only knew that healing and hope is but a simple step.

[@hossharton7017]

You have made it in every way No more pressure for you Daniel! Just be free your awesome!

[@c.alejo8846]

that trembling Is heavy anxiety. I've been there. Comes sometimes unexpectedly and there you are, not in control of your own voice.

[@SuperRapha14]

Daniel is an excellent musician, from the age of 15 to my 40s today, I will continue listening. Nostalgia for a lifetime, they grew with me. Keep going

[@Pateam-rg7en]

I have so much respect for Daniel. I'm a Veteran with PTSD and also suffer crippling anxiety. I love listening to him speak about his struggles , he is so honest. I would love to chat with him one day. Well done Dan. Keep being kind to yourself.

[@iphoneography]

And you look after yourself too!

[@joejackson9986]

thanks, man!

[@fullnoyz]

Thank you

[@alexmunro6074]

I have a hell of alot of respect for you too sir. I suffer PTSD too but at the same time i cant imagine what u are going through. Though we've never met i want u to know you are cared about. Like you i feel comforted by interviews like this and less lonely i guess. Thankyou for your bravery and honesty mate

[@werdup9105]

@@alexmunro6074 Beautifully written. ✌️

[@Geo_Babe]

Silverchair and NEON BALLROOM changed my life, and saved me when it first came out… I was struggling so much (we were all the same age) and hearing what he was going through, and realizing I wasn’t alone. Bless your most incredible soul, Dan. We are all so lucky to have you. ❤️❤️❤️

[@Texantomhorn]

Do you know at the beginning of the anthem of 2000 when the megaphone comes on and says something before the beat kicks in says? I had a friend that passed away and we always thought the megaphone sound said “James Ray maybe?”, and he just passed a couple of years back. Just checking if anyone knows what he says through the radio

[@ElevenLightsMedia]

Carrie, your sensitivity towards Daniel was executed with perfection 💜

[@NpgSymboL]

Yeah she’s a good actor.

[@felroberto]

Since she lost her first husband she developed that kind of sensitiveness with others

[@tche2844]

@johnnykidmann1523 No, you're dad's good actress

[@Chilli6025]

@@NpgSymboLI can remember her saying she doesn’t care about cage eggs as long as they are cheaper. Such a compassionate soul.

[@generalemail1964]

@@Chilli6025 LOL, yeah because chickens are the same as a human being. Pulease.

[@19indecisive19]

I'm from New Zealand. I'm 37, and I've known Silver Chair basically my whole life. I can physically feel his struggle in this interview. I've got so much respect for Daniel Johns.

[@garydesousa9784]

Silverchair not Silver Chair

[@marymilo9916]

Notice how every interview w DJ is like a therapy session? The guy is a genuinely creative open soul. I wish him well and am grateful for him x

[@georgeharrison5725]

Hello Mary How are you doing?

[@kittervision]

I'm so glad we haven't lost him. I was in love with this dude in the 90s. His music meant a lot to me.

[@imapineapple15]

Omg same. Like he said that music is like God to him, I really would feel immersed in his music and felt it permeate my soul. There is no one else like him.

[@paulvalenzuela3625]

I’m 47 years old , and I will never let go of my youth , however it’s been a real pleasure to see the growth of Daniel and by far he is my favorite artist.

[@iphoneography]

I'm 51, and still in my prime 😎

[@felroberto]

I am ten 10 years your senior

[@MrZZsharka]

I’m a year younger than Daniel but was in the same grade at school (not the same school) and had posters of silverchair on my bedroom wall when I was 15.

[@markl1930]

I disagree. I don't think he's grown at all. He's telling his version of things and it's clear that he's super egotistical. I get why those guys don't want to work with him, especially since he constantly slags on Silverchair. His recent "career" has been about trying to be different from Silverchair and he's pissed that he hasn't had as much success as he did while in that band. His ego just won't let him accept it. He says he had to leave because he didn't want to end up like "other people." What about playing in Silverchair would cause him to end up a certain way? That's on him to choose. If he's making bad decisions he'll make them whether he's in Silverchair or solo. And that whole "Silverchair is like childhood trauma" thing, please. Give me a break.

[@righthand7965]

Rock is demonic

[@cody.dw8]

man, i started tearing up watching this . daniel johns is just so "human" in every aspect . he feels everything so so deeply and expresses himself so honestly and humbly that everyone can feel it just by watching him . i think daniel is the personification of what it means to be a real artist . he's not just a face on tv or a voice in a song , he's full of life and emotion and he puts it out there in the best way possible . i wish him so much luck and peace and i also hope that he finds peace with ben and chris 😿🖤

[@thegreatfallingaway]

You just said exactly what I was thinking.

[@peterrhines1516]

Well put!

[@Spector06111]

Its a tv appearance/interview. They ask people to be over dramatic.

[@biglebowski3486]

Ill admit I was shocked to see his drastic change but the more I listen to him I get him, stay safe Daniel and thank you for making my childhood great with your music.

[@jandoe2576]

Like in Silverchair he always looked like he was searching for himself and now he seems like he found himself.

[@TeddyShark3]

Silverchair made a positive impact on my life from my teens. I'm now 42 and my daughters, 17 & 21, enjoy their masterpieces. I hope Johns finds peace and continues his creative journey. He's such a talented, soulful individual. ❤ from Melbourne.

[@pedrosalome7748]

I felt emotionally touched in the end, especially because we can see that he IS a good person that suffers like anyone Else ... He was so human through this Interview.

[@iphoneography]

Not many 'celebrities' are as open and honest as Dan was in this interview. This is what makes a great human being.

[@LM-xz1rc]

Such an incredibly vulnerable interview. Amazingly talented man. He has contributed so much joy to so many.

[@jdub4015]

People will not appreciate how hard it is to be in therapy and let alone also be in therapy publicly with interviews like this. Dan is so courageous for doing this and hope he does find a way to be calm and write music again. Much love from USA.

[@sererainbow8143]

@@danmurphy9958 He would have been abused in many TRAUMA, PTSD etc causing ways.

[@wupewakwalesa8014]

he probably can't stop himself from writing music

[@righthand7965]

Needs 🙌🙏☦️

[@Looking-great]

@@sererainbow8143 So that excuses you from getting drunk and crashing his car? What world do you live in? Your life must be full of excuses too.

[@sererainbow8143]

@@Looking-great Just saying it ALWAYS stems from TRAUMA. GOD IS THE ONLY JUDGE but people still pay the consequences and only really stop when they heal from the TRAUMA. 🕊️🙏🙏🙏

[@cLaudSy]

I love how Daniel is so real,sensitive, raw and human. every celebrity is human but I feel like a lot of them don't really share how they actually feel and a lot of them are putting on an act. this interview was so good

[@mazistar492]

Such a sensitive and talented soul. He is so creative in all he does… I see his vulnerability and pain and hope he finds the peace he so deserves to find. Thank you for your work. You are so courageous in coming forward to speak so honestly from the heart. Know you are SO meant to be here. X

[@tubester4567]

Looks like hes still struggling with drugs and/or alcohol. Hes under the influence of something.

[@trajectory_unknown3766]

@@tubester4567 I don't think so.

[@truelovewontwait]

@@tubester4567 decades of substances abuse can make you look like that. Doesnt mean you on something. Slurred speech and whatnot

[@tubester4567]

@@truelovewontwait Maybe but I think he is. Either way I hope he can beat it.

[@youtubeman78937]

He's a pretentious snowflake narcissist with way too much attention focused on him. People should just tune out, maybe he'll figure out how little him and his petty little dramas matter. He has added nothing of value in 20 years.

[@antartistube]

I feel so heartbroken by his sadness. I just wish an angel would appear to him and tell him how loved he is.

[@youtubeman78937]

Oh no, the poor millionaire celebrity can't stop being a melt over nothing, my heart is broken 😭😭😭

[@Sintichaje]

​@@youtubeman78937 that's what he is for you.. to himself he is his closest person and that went through hell on earth...... and for us he is an angel that defoliated the deepest of his soul in front of us and was able to led us through our darkest and weakest moments with his art. I can hardly explane what his music does to us but i can tell you, that through that he is very close to us. Closer that some people you see and talk to every day. If you don't understand this, you have no empathy and no deeper love for music or art at all. Which means to me thst you have a cold or closed heart. Open it up. It hurts sometimes.. but that's part of truely beeing alive!

[@oliverwoodham6685]

He's too pissed to realise!!

[@KoreySeeba]

He can fix that sadness if he wanted too

[@cookielover1984]

@@youtubeman78937 some struggles go beyond wealth. No amount of money can ease true suffering.

[@PianoHits]

i wasn't very familiar of Daniel but i binge watched all silverchair interviews on youtube last year, really got to see he has naturally anxious restless mind, i can relate to it. It takes so much lifestyle changes to help calm a restless mind every day. There's a lot of creative good he has added to this world, also in many ways he is representing so many people just by showing not all people are one shade of blue

[@lisakasenaa3955]

Absolutely loved Daniel back I the days when I was ignorent. But knowing wat I know about the world.... Just check his neck... look for symbols!!! You will know wat I mean. I would be messed up too knowing wat I have done. Made a deal with the Devil!!

[@kathrynagoodwin24]

Great view. 👍 thanks, loved reading it.

[@kristyhawes]

So true to have anxiety like that is debilitating if you haven't been through it you dont know

[@MrZZsharka]

@@lisakasenaa3955No Dreams was another band/group he was in. silverchair didn’t play ball with the record company like those groups/artists do hence the breaks, limited their interviews, didn’t want to stay heavy, side projects etc. Ironically they probably punished them for not making that deal. E.g. they released Abuse Me instead of Freak as the first single off the second album, in the U S. Which hurt their reputation. Imagine if Nirvana had released Polly instead of Smells Like Teen Spirit first off their second album. Nirvana wouldn’t have blown up the way they did.

[@angelcardona8271]

This guy is amazingly gifted and i wish he could feel how much people are touched by his art/music.

[@NB0301]

I entered therapy from childhood trauma at 40 and the complex trauma that follows. It's a hard journey and I have been suicidal many times. Abuse leads to trauma and it ruins your life but thankfully there is treatment for it. I fully empathise with you Daniel..I pray you find your inner light.

[@yannisstath]

after everything Daniel has gone through its incredibly brave of him to sit in front of cameras to speak about his experiences. that takes a tonne of strength. hope he finds peace and happiness.

[@amandaheart1111]

I think that's his best Interview yet. Very vulnerable. Damn! Wish Daniel the best

[@Silvia-jy8zc]

What a beautiful and HONEST person that comes through in this interview. I wish Daniel all the best and hope he continues to share his amazing gift as a musician and songwriter 🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️

[@iphoneography]

He's such a soft soul. Blessed to be living in a time when this guy lives - he's a musical genius. Dan, we all love you mate. Take care.

[@alexhydell3608]

He reached so many people, including myself in his early career. All my friends growing up idolized him. Such a talent seems to always come with a cost. I'm so glad he is still here with us and is willing to reflect. He is a personal hero of mine.

[@girlatarockshowofficial]

Watched this in the floods of tears it felt like he was holding back. Beautifully handled interview, Carrie!

[@ashgates2872]

Daniel has always seemed like one of those souls that is beyond this world, the torment he carries just seeps through yet the fight burns so bright. ❤

[@ruleofnines9331]

Brave. Simply brave. I admire his openness and self reflection. We all can do better, and I hope he can do what he loves, without all that noise in his mind. Love you Daniel. I’m rooting for you always.

[@eastcoastexplorers4x415]

Even though Daniel and I are the same age, he was my I guess teenage hero, I still to this day love listening to Silverchair and the reason I love grunge rock. Life is hard and I'm glad he is still with us, getting help and still producing music. Nothing but respect for the great man. great real to live interview. Like they say it's ok not to be ok.

[@livliv]

He’s so honest. Incredibly brave and such perseverance.

[@adambradley2605]

That was a magnificent interview! Thank you for giving us long-time fans a wonderful update on one of our musical heroes.

[@adamkane9340]

He is an Australian treasure. Incredible talent. We love you, Dan.

[@oliverwoodham6685]

So was Rolf Harris and look how he ended up!!

[@MsBob314]

Being famous as a kid is a massive curse that few make it out of. They usually spend the rest of their lives trying to recover. He seems so broken.

[@amberrae8415]

My favorite singer since I was a young teenager in the 90s…great interview 🤘❤️…nothing but love and admiration for you Daniel! Even after all of these years!

[@michaeldavidryandanielpaul1990]

I see what you did there! Very sweet 💙

[@amberrae8494]

​@@michaeldavidryandanielpaul1990 i absolutely adore him..I had his pictures plastered all over my room..I was lucky to see silverchair 1x in my life

[@breelockhart4546]

Amazing interview. What an epic human being Daniel is, so open, raw & real here, incredibly commendable to allow us these insights into his very complex world. Blew me away!

[@monstrositygallery]

Thanks Dan, for sharing what you’ve learned. You’re genuine and kind and artistic no matter what kind of music is coming through you. You have given so much insight and wisdom to so many people.

[@lefthandedpress]

So heartbreaking. He's such an unbelievably talented human. So hard to hear how much he struggled to create music I've resonated with so much. Such a rare talent.

[@shirinmarshall6642]

There has always been something so special and majestic about you and your music Dan.

[@zeelowsguys]

I love how he’s reached a point where he’s prepared to confront himself and things in his life and is vulnerable and just a real down to earth human. Insanely gifted songwriter. Good on ya Dan

[@Ugo2sleep]

Hes not been down to earth for many years, I think that's the cause of his problems. Gifted? Certainly, but disappeared up his own backside long ago.

[@alicewtrs]

What a great interview! So moving! Glad he’s speaking his truth, he has all the right to it. Hope it helps him find some peace of mind.

[@nikkib317]

As someone that has been sober for 1 year and 3 months, the part where Daniel is talking about the crash and noone being hurt and it being a sign, I'm bawling. It's so true.

[@mikewoods8565]

Hi, it's Mike from Canada. I really hope your sobriety has continued. It's something I work really hard for. Hope you're doing well and take care

[@nikkib317]

@mikewoods8565 I am now 2 yrs and 2.5 months sober. I hope you stay strong and be proud of yourself. It takes a strong person to stay sober. We've got this!!! 🩷

[@mynnri]

​@@nikkib317I'm proud of you

[@nikkib317]

@mynnri Thank you so much!!! I had a rough day and that really cheered me up. 🥲

[@kylohepburn]

He's such a courageous and open guy. Takes guts to talk about trauma so effortlessly!

[@dukesanddaggers]

Daniel is one of Australia's greatest artists. His music will live on through the names of Silverchair and Daniel Johns. I mean, it's taken me 27 years to finally appreciate the masterpieces he's created. I hope he continues to create music under his name.

[@Beaut_Beau]

This made me cry a lot, what a brilliant and troubled man, i wish him the best, his music means a lot to me.

[@SinfulScents]

He seems so sweet of a man and I wish him the best! His voice is one of the very best I ever heard!

[@djr_drums]

Silverchair is one of the first bands I heard. One of the reasons I play music and that I am who I am. Thank you Dan, Ben and Chris.

[@ezrarileynehemiah9601]

Prayers for Daniel Johns. Sincerely. Wish him all the best. Much love.

[@melissabrown8316]

The most honest interview I have ever seen.. True icon.

[@georgeharrison5725]

Hello Melissa How are you doing?

[@drumsralwaysbest9234]

Watching this interview absolutely broke my heart, I never knew he was going through so many things and fighting so many demons, I pray to God he can find his happiness and leave the past behind him along with the demons that chase him, God bless you Daniel

[@imlilycierra]

It seems like he still need time to heal. He is on his healing path. Doing his best and it is inspiring. Thank you Daniel Johns.

[@tigermotive2378]

Meanwhile, everyone else just had to go to work every day and get on with their life. He’s got to much time on his hands and no purpose to his life.

[@musicroolsman994]

I wholly agree with your post "imlilycierra." Peace.

[@itsajahoo]

@@tigermotive2378yikes.

[@Martin944turbo]

So happy I found this interview after recently listening to Frogstomp that brought back childhood memories. Always wondered what happened to the band and Googled Silverchair 2023. I'm sad to hear about the updates and also happy that he's also found peace or his version of peace. Life is short and teen years are even shorter and shape us for the rest of our lives. Daniel, thank you for making wonderful music and lyrics that resonated with many of us.

[@sofiagiovanella4937]

Daniel, Silverchair songs saved my life. It helped me so so much to process and feel so many feelings that I didn't even knew existed inside me, coming from a very unstable household and seeing a lot of domestic violence at a very young age. I will always love Silverchair's music and I hope that one day you can truly feel at peace.

[@naamahsartistry]

Daniel, you are a beautiful soul. I love your raw honesty and I have the utmost respect for you, both as a fallible human being and a magnificent artist. ♥️♥️

[@dogsensetrainingandbehavio903]

He seems so fragile & raw. What a terrible shame that he’s still struggling. What a talented & beautiful human being ❤

[@furbymetal83]

I m from Argentina-- Frogstomp was part of the soundtrack to my teenage years. When I covered Israel's son with my little high school band, it was the first time Ive felt I was rocking, that I was on to something. And that was happening in the early 90s, on the other side of the globe, back when there was no social media, just a very primitive internet. This guy's work means a lot to me. if you mess with Daniel Johns I will fight you

[@musicroolsman994]

I'll watch your back man! Cheers.😜😝 Peace.

[@quilmesdave]

Loco!! Tuve la dicha, de verlos en el 97. Vivo en Los Angeles. Fui con mi mejor amigo, que estaba justo visitando. Tremendo show!! Abrazo!!

[@tracygrey8781]

I was a massive fan @ 13 of Silverchair when they came out, I LOVED Daniel Johns... I don't know what to make of this interview... To keep it positive, good on him for doing this interview, exposing himself & being vulnerable... Just a note... I never understand people who look down on what made them successful...

[@kristyjohnson2820]

A truly gifted artist. It’s not easy to walk the path. Always teetering between pushing on or checking out. The world is grateful for their endurance, the ones that stay. Life would be pretty meaningless without their gifts of great creativity. Thank you Daniel. ❤

[@nicolelewonkenobi]

He has one of the most beautiful voices. It's so sad to hear of his struggles. There is so much pain in his music that is expressed by the beauty of his voice!

[@georgeharrison5725]

Hello Nicole How are you doing?

[@musicroolsman994]

Just watched this 12/5/23. As a father and grandfather I must say what an open brave person Daniel Johns is. The strength needed to speak out as Daniel did proves what a strong courageous man he is. He's a very good person.😀 Daniel almost had me in tears such the emotion felt but then felt proud for, and of him for the courage shown to speak up. Even these days many men will not speak out or get help when needed. From my experience it's extremely difficult to take that step due to societies way of thinking.He touched my heart deeply and wish only the best for this brilliant man. Peace.

[@-Kailinn-]

It was good of Carrie to be so kind to him here, and so genuine. My heart breaks to see someone so hurt by life, I wish him all the best.

[@undamaged-destiny]

I miss Daniel, he was and is everything for me. His music was and is everything to me, I miss silverchair so much. They will forever be my favorite band. He was and is a genius. So glad he can look back at it a little differently than just negative. I understand the trauma. I went though lot of trauma back then when I was listening to them. Worst and best times of my life. I feel so much better about looking at my past. It made me. I can’t believe Ben is so negative towards Daniel being in rehab and moving on, yes I miss him in Silverchair too but as long as he’s happy, I’m happy. Love you forever Daniel. ❤️

[@holleytankersley6011]

A person with trauma, anxiety, depression and alot of the same ups and downs, to be able to express yourself in a beautiful and creative way all these years, is your real self. What else could you add to an interview. Your experiences are from the soul. Thus is your life. Thank you so much for all of the years sharing yourself with us all. Much Love

[@s0m3rand0mb01]

it may be corny to say, but as a teen dealing with anxiety and depression, alongside some eating disorder habits, Daniel has saved my life with his music. Neon Ballroom and Diorama, among other works, has gotten me through the darkest time of my life and is still getting me through these times currently. I hope i get the chance to say this to him in person, but thank you Daniel for saving my life 💜

[@Angelique-zs6nk]

I just want to hug him. He is so deep, a sensitive and wise soul.

[@sherlainmiranda76]

What a beautiful soul, thank you for Tomorrow , I know I know sounds cliche but I still listen to it 30 years later and LOVE IT ❤ you are AMAZING then and now

[@1Kaileegirl]

Daniel is so brave We all carry our scars, some scars are bigger than others. He is so talented and I wish him the very best I'm very dissapointed with his old band mates not accepting the offer to collaborate on a song certainly shows the difference between Daniels growth and that they're left stunted in the past. Keep moving forward Daniel Your growth is truly inspiring. Sending love and strength from someone that's been deep to the bottom after an accident but now sitting on top of the world grateful to be here in all the simple beauty that surrounds us every day My inside scars now mostly healed my outside scars I carry with pride. Be kind to yourself

[@georgeharrison5725]

Hello Cathy How are you doing?

[@theshapeexists]

This man was the soundtrack of my teenage years. So much talent coming out of a kid my age is what made me become a musician. I will play til the day I die and this dude influenced me to begin my journey

[@jonathanfisher6959]

Me too mate, along with a number of other musos DJ is the reason I started to play and sing. ❤

[@gregoryjohn6187]

Great interview. I find it so easy to admire DJ yet dont look at him as a roll model... His beautiful empathy for music and humanity makes him a target for self destruction. Just stay in the calm moment brother. 👊

[@midnightcharlieman6669]

Wow.. That was some interview. Had not seen an interview with Daniel Johns in as many years. I have experienced anxiety and depression for about 30 years now. So I relate to him. But just for Daniel Johns to be so open in this chat. That's a vulnerable place. Kudos to him. Loved what he said.. And I largely understood/related to his pain and the beauty of things. He has a lot of style.

[@jennydixon5836]

Daniel has such a beautiful heart and soul. He leaves a very big impact on those who love him. I can relate to having a chaotic brain and living in anxiety. It's hard and it can be very lonely. I hope he finds peace and calm.

[@naomichisholm7709]

Me too it’s a hard time but it’s good he’s trying to help himself xx

[@nin6246]

Daniel Johns is one of my favorite vocalists of all time. I can't thank him enough for his contribution and enrichment to my life as I grew up listening to Silverchair. I also really liked his work with The Dissociatives. He has made profoundly beautiful music over the course of his life and I just hope he's doing well.

[@QueenofWonderlandz]

I felt like I held my breath the entire time. If this is your last album Daniel, it’s a brilliant finish mate & I hope you find the peace you are looking for 💗

[@Nicolai-3d]

Weeks before their big breakthrough I worked as a stagehand on lowlands in Holland. A young boy stood shivering from the cold backstage waiting to perform. I offered him my crew sweater and he thanked me almost shy. 10 minutes later he jumped on the small stage and they played really well. Shocked, the boy could make so much noise. Young girls in front passing out. Strange life. A lot happened since then I see.

[@taycraig95]

Such a great interview - goosebumps the whole time. Can’t wait to see this exhibition

[@nkj777able]

Wow! What a great interviewer and it’s amazing how open Daniel was with her. I hope he finds that happy medium between chaos and calm so that he can create in peace.

[@SJaine-nb8fd]

What a smile he has, his innocence and honesty blows me away .. always loved him and silverchair

[@meggy0]

So so glad and so grateful you're still here Daniel. You're an inspiration to so many of us and I will take as much or as little art from you as you want to produce.

[@nothingbutbrina]

Sehr bewegende Biographie, immer weiter gewachsen. much love, viel Gesundheit

[@John_Doe657]

You already created a masterpiece in Diorama. That album takes you on a journey, one of few if not the only album i like to listen to from start to end.

[@jeramypeeples6659]

My dear friend. I met you in 1994 in Dallas Texas. I’ve been a friend and advocate since Frogstop and Neon Ballroom. Please keep making music.

[@DanielAbrantes20]

I have been a fan os Silverchair since 1999 and all my life I have seen that Daniel Johns. However, I really really really appreciate the opportunity to see this Daniel Johns right here. The human being, like anyone else, with strengths and weaknesses, not afraid of speaking out and showing his true-self. I have come to admire the person of Daniel Johns a lot in the past few years.

[@joytotheworld7372]

Daniel, you are such a sweet soul, thank you for your testimony 🙏 ❤️

[@LineupLegend]

Thank you for your music ❤️ I go to your songs when I'm feeling down and they always bring me back.

[@T.S.T2014]

I feel for you Daniel, I can relate as the white noise as I call it in my head at times is beyond unbearable. You need to spend more time on what you have given us with your music and talent and be happy that you made us happy. I wish you peace and happiness.

[@CourtneyCornell-pd4py]

Thanks for opening up as much as you could Daniel, you can really see there's a lot of hurt and loneliness going on in his mind, and trying to find his real identity and if he even really enjoys playing music anymore. I wish him all the best in his life and really hope he can reconcile his differences with Chris and Ben.

[@discardmyfriends]

Someone please help this man. All the signs are there. I wouldn't like to see him go the same way as Cornell, Cobain, Weiland. Help him before it's too late

[@motherearth7820]

😢❤❤❤ My heart and soul has been drawn to this man for decades. I feel his torment. Amazing talent, gifted, tender, raw and honest to the core. They broke the mould when they made you, Daniel!

[@MusicMasterTasmania]

'I need to figure who I am without music'. Probably the biggest struggle for all creatives. As a musician and songwriter myself, music is an all encompassing thing. Its intoxicating, but it is also so restricting when it comes to trying to live a normal life outside of it. Its a blessing, but it can be a curse at the same time. The trick is knowing how to walk that line and balance a creative life and a normal life.

[@latentsea]

As a musical genius myself sometimes I feel like it’s a curse

[@autumnleaves4206]

This just made me want to give him a hug and say that so many of us are so thankful he's still with us. Many of us are happy you've made it, Dan. I hope he knows that. I wish nothing but the best for him for the future, and i hope he can find ballance, but most of all, peace and happiness within himself.

[@gavins9946]

The struggle is real. Thanks Daniel, your music has kept me going through the darkest of times.

[@philc4520]

Great interview. Honest & vulnerable of Daniel to bare his soul in this way.

[@brickjonesgamer1664]

Thank you, Daniel!! I hear you since i was 14 years old. I´m now 40 and i support everything you do. Be happy man!! Don´t waste your time with sadness!! You´re great!! Just put that in your mind!! I love you!! Cheers!!

[@peteremmanuel3772]

He seems like a nice guy, but the fame has got to much in his head, some can handle it, some can't. It's a shame he won't mature enough to either form a new band with the members because they sounded good together or move on inlife and do something completely different, sometimes going solo doesn't work out as expected. Hope he meets a girl and Start a New.

[@SolitaireG]

What an amazing man. Been on the verge of tears throughout this, wow