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

Daniel Johns reached the highest of highs with Silverchair, but he tells Carrie about his struggles behind the scenes and the moment he knew he needed help. If this story has raised concerns support is available through Lifeline on 13 11 14.

[@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%

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@antartistube]

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

[@sydbeatle3385]

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

[@Trolltastically]

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

[@chrissayeranderson5710]

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

[@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?

[@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!

[@fullnoyz7670]

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. ✌️

[@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.

[@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.

[@shoshafogel4780]

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.

[@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. 🕊️🙏🙏🙏

[@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 😊

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@HitchcockBrunette]

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. ❤️❤️❤️

[@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

[@saltybastardgaming5603]

Daniel seems like such a cool guy. I feel bad for him feeling so attacked by former bandmates, friends. Truely hope this man finds peace in his music and continues to release amazing tracks

[@natashab3412]

Someone said on a dyfffent video they saw the band in the 90s in California Pier ..they were performing and someone hit him in the face w a bottle. Blood everywhere he walked off but came back said f it and played through. Why so much negativity towards him. He seems like a very sensitive lovely person.

[@RafaelSilva-od4bb]

Can't get over the fact that his Silverchair years have been his most artistically creative period. He could be a bit more appreciative of the brightside his Silverchair years brought him.

[@mordie31]

They were the most commercially successful but to argue more creative is wrong. Most likely they didn’t even write their own music in the early years. We are now finding out even The Beatles.

[@melreed5987]

They wrote all their own music

[@RafaelSilva-od4bb]

I know it's astonishing that 15 yr old boys could write such good music, but it is what it is. 94 was the Grunge music heyday so most kids starting bands in the 90s would sound a bit like Nirvana, Pearl Jam or any of their peers. Imagine being a kid starting a band in 1994, at the peak of your emotions and creativity. Those were probably the best of days to write your own music as you were growing up.

[@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.

[@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!

[@Coltsniper1106]

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

[@UniQueLyEviL]

Daniel if you never write music ever again for your health it is so worth the trade-off. Continue to focus on your peace and state of mind. That is the most beautiful art you can make considering what you create is spawned from within. I wish and send you so much love and warm regards.

[@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.

[@SarahCreelman]

For Ben and Chris, Silverchair was foundational to their identity and it was their creative space too. Dan may have written much of their music, but the sound, shape and expression came from every band member. When Dan made the decision to leave Silverchair, their role as band members no longer existed. That’s a tough transition to make. Tough when Daniel keeps playing, and even now makes an exhibition about the band…but it’s headlined by a massive pic of him. I have loved the band, but I feel for Ben and Chris as their identity within the band seems to be something they’re no longer able to control.

[@leilacabral9597]

Well said. I admire Daniel’s artistic and creative mind, he’s one of those one of a kind type of people, but at the same time I think he’s too much in his own head that he can become egocentric.

[@EarlofBaltimore]

@@leilacabral9597 Totally on point. He makes a point to say they don't respect him. If I were in a band and things had gone south after the break up and harsh words were spoken I think the proper expectation would be that respect would have to re-earned. I'm sure if I were one of them and he just made an offer of collaborating on a musical project some healing would have to take place before pursuing it. I don't blame them for not getting involved.

[@DanHuberTube]

I can relate on a much smaller scale I was in a band for 12 years helped them build their family friendly festival I was the educated one that taught lessons they used me as long as it was convenient and then they fired me and put in failed side project bass player. For over a decade my identity around that band now I'm getting a lot more work but feel a bit lost. Thanks for listening

[@SarahCreelman]

@@DanHuberTube Sending hugs 🤗 It’s tough to have your passions taken away from you like that x

[@JeffBourke]

Daniel John’s : “they’re just jealous of how successful I am. I even offered to let them play on my solo album and they refused”

[@nelliejo23]

Such a gentle heart.

[@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.

[@sydbeatle3385]

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.

[@Sivinho79]

Such a talented person Daniel is.I miss Silverchair so much.Greetings from Poland.

[@adamkane9340]

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

[@mirelaxo]

When he said I don’t know who I am without music made me tear for him.

[@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. 🥲

[@Angelique-zs6nk]

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

[@marky196735]

I get him.. Its a shame he has suffered so much. Anxiety sucks the life out of you. Hopefully one day he will be able to breathe and come back stronger.

[@NinaB1977]

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.

[@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. ❤

[@LM-xz1rc]

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

[@avedic]

Man......I've always so worried about Daniel. :/ He always seems SO mentally fragile and sensitive. It's what gave his music such tremendous cathartic potency, but boy did it wreck his life. It's so sad really. I just want the poor guy to be ok....to feel healthy and free and hopeful. Looking back on it, Paul Mac was the best thing that ever happened to Daniel, both musically and personally. Because it seems the only time Daniel was truly happy as a person was maybe from 2001 to 2007....save for that one, but substantial, lost year from the reactive arthritis. Looking back, it seems like he was truly happy and creatively exuberant during the creation of Diorama, the whole Dissociative era, and the making of Young Modern. Before that was a lot of darkness....from the insane impact of fame, the eating disorder, the depression and antidepressants. And then after 2007, came the self-medicating with alcohol and the constant tabloid drama. I'd love more music from Daniel.....but only if he's in a truly good place personally. I think Paul Mac should be thanked....for genuinely saving Dan's life 2 decades ago....and bringing him out of the fog of anxiety and depression. That resulted in Diorama, the Dissos album, and Young Modern.....3 masterpieces of music that you can tell were made by someone in love with creativity. I just hope Daniel can find that feeling again....some sort of peace and hope. I'm always worried I'm gonna wake up one day to a notification that Daniel overdosed or worse... And needless to say, that would shatter me. He deserves a happy life.....especially given all the joy and inspiration he's brought to me and millions others like me.

[@tdr9341]

Daniel is a musical genius and it´s sad to see his suffering. Paul Mac was very supportive of Daniel, but the reason for Daniel's well-being during those years was Natalie Imbruglia. Since the dissolution of his marriage, Daniel has lost his way. That's why you have noticed that 2007 was Daniel's last good year, after that Paul was still around, but Natalie wasn´t. I hope Daniel finds peace :(

[@Mark-ry3ij]

Great songwriter and so underrated guitar player.

[@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. ♥️♥️

[@markryan8433]

Just a legend,brilliant ,checkout live at Melbourne park 1999,Daniel just killing it.

[@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.

[@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.

[@itsmejahoo]

@@tigermotive2378yikes.

[@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.

[@joshg4022]

The way his eyes lit up when she said the guys were there to see him but then tried to say "they would never come" you could plainly see he would've been thrilled to see them and he wished they were really there. I grew up with Silverchair playing as a teenager and actually had my own suicidal dream listening to them. As a teenager in a band i thought they were the luckiest guys on earth touring the world and being the same age i was. Really hope they can work it out eventually but more importantly i hope Daniel can get healthy and live a happy life.

[@kylohepburn]

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

[@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

[@nad9695]

Without music i dont know who i am Heartbreaking, all the best 🙏🏼

[@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.

[@van_dutch]

13:59 hit home for me, he fears to go back to music, as it could send him down the downward spiral. His music said a lot to me as a kid, and hearing this as an adult is a bit surreal as well at the moment. Can tell he's a good soul and struggling, also this was a great authentic interview. Nicely done.

[@karleehooper3101]

I agree, total clarity arrived - thank you Dan for saying the noise in my head - i need to figure out who i am without my too. X❤o ! Calm - im coming for u too !

[@Tatted-ne7tu]

I hope he is doing well today. He deserves peace and to find a way to his closure.

[@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.

[@dylanrandalldrums]

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.

[@nickandrews2255]

This guy has been through trauma. I hope he finds peace with himself soon I relate to him heavily I hope he’s ok

[@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.

[@The86Blueeyes]

Learn to hate. One of the best songs ever. Thank you. I heard you.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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. ❤️

[@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.

[@edwardl.492]

I've watched his past interview, Daniel does strike me as a person who would crumble at any moment, its anxiety + depression at its worst

[@pauljones8801]

He used to Spit on audience members, jerk

[@kNowFixx]

Yup. Unfortunately I see a lot of myself in him. Luckily for me I think I do not suffer from anxiety & depression to the same extent as he does, though.

[@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

[@nelliejo23]

Such a shining beautiful gentle talented beautiful human.

[@gstar7686]

Frogstomp is an absolute classic. I still have the CD I bought in '95 and listen to it a few times a year. And I always crank it up LOUD!

[@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. ❤

[@aarondowning5791]

This is such a bummer. Glad he's hanging in there. Their 2008 record was a masterpiece and they had nowhere to go but up seemingly.

[@volcano83]

Daniel is the reason I picked up a guitar about 20 years ago. Hope he is doing well these days.

[@julieyoutu]

What a fantastic interview… This lovely girl was not prepared for this! Which is why it’s making this exchange between two people so intense. I really really enjoyed it. I hope that he finds himself and then he gets out of his right so that he can come out of it, shining free and creatively expressive!

[@racheldahliamusic]

She's not a girl. She's been interviewing him for decades mate

[@Steveq10]

God bless you, Dan. may God bring you peace, bro. You are loved ❤️

[@marzigeisha]

He reminds me of that feeling of being inside out, all raw nerves and PTSD buttons. I get it. He articulates himself perfectly.

[@latentsea]

It’s all that weed when he was just a little froggy

[@ladymae393]

What a beautiful soul!!!

[@sentientbean1]

Imagine dealing with the jealousy. It would have been out if this world. Amazing artist who has had more hits than duds.

[@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

[@goodpainlive]

I can't believe that is him. I never would have recognized him. They were an amazing, young band.

[@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.

[@amandamarkham2859]

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

[@MrWadrO]

Daniel, you’ve been a part of my life since Frogstomp. I remember watching you for the first time on Much Music in Canada. I’ve never let go.

[@user-bc4ik5je3w]

All i can see(as a fans pov) is that that boy that was being bullied and wants to get away from, was very talented, shy, genuine, able to collaborate with his bandmates, true rocker and knew what he wanted. The more he experimented, the more detached was becoming. Hope he finds that boy and love him.

[@92Jaghk]

Wish you the best, Daniel. 60 year old me loved your music back then, when I was...40, and it's still moving.

[@alice-ri3wr]

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.

[@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

[@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.

[@mandychapin9411]

He is definitely an old soul. He was already way beyond his years at 15. He looked at more than just old photos of himself. He was looking at a time gone by, and mourned over the one thing he could never really grasp, his youth.

[@hgeiger3376]

Such a beautiful human

[@hgeiger3376]

I love how he references andy Kaufman. Haha.

[@SJaine-nb8fd]

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

[@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.

[@danilaird]

He is awesome. I remember Silverchair from the 90's... bought Frogstomp and would learn to play Tomorrow and the other songs but I didn't see him since and wow! Touching story.

[@livliv]

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

[@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

[@whateverwhatever5715]

I have so many photos of him on my phone from back in the day ...please get Silverchair back together ..

[@vanessapaskins3694]

An amazingly talented intelligent sensitive man,,, Daniel you are truly inspirational & clearly a beautiful soul ❤️🙏🌟 Thank you for the music & for sharing your truth so authentically May love and peace be with you brother ☮️💜

[@ivonawelsh2040]

John 14:27 "I am leaving you with a gift peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give". Please seek God and open your heart up to him. Praying for you Daniel.

[@REttaBAbe80]

Amen. And thanks for the reminder pf that Ivona

[@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. 👊

[@LadyDoom13]

This was such a beautiful interview ❤

[@hollywinchell3412]

I am so happy to see Daniel doing well; I know he still struggles with demons but Silverchair's music guided me through some very tough times in the 90s.

[@nothingbutbrina]

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

[@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 💗

[@mishawilliams3571]

This was great yet sad to watch. Much love to Daniel ❤