43-Year-Old Determined To Be A Rock Star: “I’m Addicted To Wanting To Be Somebody”

[@CyclonicTuna023]

Record breaking albums have been written on a fraction of the cost of that studio. If he can't do it like this, he never will.

[@dumbasses_R_us]

Can you imagine what he could have done if he'd just paid some good session musicians and recorded an album? Still not a definite thing, but more of a plan than he's got

[@blaskoxx4954]

I knew a guy that bought a whole brand new studio in LA, it went under-it's not the studio it's the musician's and producer.

[@believethelighthouse8349]

Great comment 🙂

[@AC-mp7cx]

exactly like Motown

[@Shadowx011]

There is too much hate…this guy sucks. I wish him the best. What a waste of money…I am in the same position as him…what a loser. 😅

[@guitarforall]

i mean he’s not a bad guy for real, he has the heart and stage presence. instead of wasting millions on gear.. he could’ve auditioned people to play with and record music. he could’ve gotten really far with only a fraction of the stuff he has right now.

[@jasonthomas5793]

This comment nails it.

[@anonymoususer3888]

Yeah. Like dude, ten drum sets? 100 guitars? You only need one of each of those. Instruments aren’t cheap either

[@1927su]

That would mean being responsible and reliable

[@AC-mp7cx]

some people are just obsessed with fame

[@patrickhanson4083]

@@AC-mp7cx yea , I've been writing songs for 40 years now, and just record and do it for the adventure of creating music

[@alexrader5822]

He’s worried more about success than the art and that’s very unattractive to anyone who would actually give him a chance at his career. Also he had no real concrete plan of how to make it happen, so yeah of course he’s unsuccessful

[@georgio9149]

I’ve never seen someone who probably relates more with “Rockstar” by nickelback

[@DrePaz]

lmao same

[@thebandit7623]

You don't need to spend money looking like a rockstar. All you need is a guitar and a song that can break you into 1. This guy did it backwards. It goes to show money can't buy anything.

[@solomonstello]

That's a good pearl of wisdom!

[@anonymoususer3888]

Exactly! He literally needs one guitar, and the talent which he’s already got. He could get together some band members and then get themselves out there

[@patrickhanson4083]

The record ndustry isn't signing 80s type bands rock music just ain't the same, I don't even bother with what's happening today, well ya got Gretta van fleet , all the music I need has already been recorded ...... End of story 🎼🏜️

[@AC-mp7cx]

@@patrickhanson4083 its over for rock bands

[@AC-mp7cx]

it can if you make a good effort and have talent

[@JungleBeats-Holla-At-Me]

Im so happy they opened up the comments section!

[@elenapashaeva1]

Yes! Finally 🔥❤️❤️

[@spookyguavamusic]

Man im 17 years old rn chasing my dream……i really hope I don’t end up like this

[@AC-mp7cx]

your dream should be to love what you do not be famous

[@bekit7131]

Make your KZbin Channel

[@dasmeshbhangu7452]

Son, if you don't want to end up like him then you won't

[@funnyusername8635]

Get creative. Make yourself vulnerable. The right people will get it.

[@idfk-g6w]

nice cope

[@cloveerika]

He’s not bad. But what he SHOULD have spent that money on was prouder recording software and methods to best be discovered.

[@AC-mp7cx]

you only get discovered if you're good, the magic sauce

[@c95w13]

He’s trying to sell 80’s butt rock, unless its done ironically like steel panther, no one’s buying it

[@Shadowx011]

@@c95w13exactly. I saw the first video where Gene Simmons was telling him to get a job and I thought he was mean…but after seeing this video I have to agree with Gene Simmons. …and I hate Gene Simmons. This guy wants fame more than writing good music.

[@LordHustle]

Then he would have been super rich instead of just marketing. He actually has music I still listen to. So it’s sad he had to go this way because he did have potential with ALL THE ROCKER TOOLS IN HIS POSSESSION. Such a sad waste.

[@Deardarkvalentine]

HE REMINDS ME SOOOOOO MUCH OF PRINCE CHARMING FROM SHREK - I can’t 💀💀😂

[@coc0nutnut777]

SAME PLSSSJAHAHHAHSS

[@ChillinVinillin]

Bruuuuuh

[@robsmusic1]

I thought he was going to be terrible ........ hes not

[@brotothewilliams4054]

Welcome to life

[@AC-mp7cx]

maybe his attitude is

[@russiantroubleyakutsk1612]

I think he is really just a super fan. He seems to only talk about being successful and famous but not about actually creating good music.

[@chanelbag2886]

I don't actually think this man knows what the "rockstar" lifestyle is

[@AC-mp7cx]

its a sad lifesyle

[@Scfcscfc1]

👃 ❄️

[@Excremental_Discharge]

This episode would have been so much better if he idolized GG Allin

[@Shadowx011]

@@Excremental_Discharge**it yeah!!! Pun intended.

[@bobbobers5322]

He could have been famous if it was 1987.

[@bobbobers5322]

@Gamer Dude I can't argue with that.

[@AC-mp7cx]

bro literally that was the most competitive year for music probably

[@patrickhanson4083]

@@AC-mp7cx not 1987 , more like 1980 he could have been signed to label, but in 2022 , his music is dated, and rock music died about ten years ago, looks like he's having fun though!

[@AC-mp7cx]

@@patrickhanson4083 rock started to die in the 90s but yeah

[@teejay5157]

Unquestionably

[@lilvza3307]

This guys stuck in the 1980s lmao

[@mivvy3182]

Can’t blame him. 75% of modern music sucks%.

[@tambomitch]

@@mivvy3182 only music I like is mostly 1980-90s and hip hop. You mean 95% of music

[@mivvy3182]

@@tambomitch There are a few hidden gems. And when I mean modern I see modern as 2005-present. In those years we had MCR, Green Day, Linkin Park, Ozzy Osborne, etc

[@lilvza3307]

@@mivvy3182 I meann to this extent?

[@Enraged-vu2vb]

best decade ever, and im 15

[@thatmatt41]

Hope this guy realizes that quite a few famous guitarists don't own upwards of 100 guitars that they regularly play

[@ReeseChown]

Every guy I looked up to had his main guitar, possibly a second in another tuning, and then 2-3 stock backups. This guy has a spending addiction

[@SilverSting420]

"You have to have the rockstar lifestyle. I mean, you have to have that, otherwise, what's the point?" How dare you. Rock is not about money or cars or women or hanging out. Rock is a sacred art.

[@dannyxkai]

For real!!! I mean think about it, most famous rock musicians are very humble about their fame and glad people even liked their music haha

[@davidrobertson5894]

Triggered

[@AC-mp7cx]

yeah nah its not

[@allrequiredfields]

I was fighting the urge to vomit at that as well, but as sad as it is, the desire for fame and women, etc, has absolutely driven some people to actual success.

[@teejay5157]

80s dorks

[@palette_1563]

He even sounds like a decent musician. There is no career more difficult to make a living in than a musician, rock or classical.

[@badmonkey2222]

His attitude probably turned most of the people off in the business he's dealt with.

[@kfratz6]

Sounds like a poser to me?

[@triquepersonalwork6369]

I know musicians that have carved out careers doing many things. Licensing music, playing shows and teaching. Diversifying their income streams. Fame as a musician is what you are talking about and that is difficult

[@fakemint934]

“I want my own pinball machine!”

[@baklavabelle]

This guy is so out of touch and full of himself it's not even funny. Actually quite cringe-inducing.

[@badmonkey2222]

You got that right, he's not actually a half bad musician has a good voice but that attitude is just flat-out cringe, he's probably turned off majorly anybody he's ever dealt with in the music business, that's why he's gotten nowhere. I've been playing in bands for 30 years and have gotten further than he has on about 1/100 of the money he has spent, and I have only six guitars 😆.. You don't need fancy cars to make it in the music business, you need to be talented and have a good attitude and be a good at marketing yourself especially in the internet age.

[@baklavabelle]

Exactly. I have friends that are in bands that have done either local or nationwide tours, and don't have even half of what he has. It doesn't take material goods, numerous instruments, etc etc (which btw, completley funded by his ma and pop, and his girlfriend 🤦🏻‍♀️)- just talent, passion, and dedication.

[@HomewaveA]

" I am playing at the local gas station where people fill up but it still looks cool" FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS BUD GOOD JOB

[@Naturally3m0]

If after 30 years you haven't got anywhere.... maybe you should give up and as Gene said, get a job..

[@j.porlando5091]

I would’ve gave up on year 7..lol

[@ladysparkle6784]

He acts like he’s still 15.

[@brotothewilliams4054]

Its hard to stop dreaming am I right?

[@Potatoenfuego]

"whats the point?" he asks... the point of being a musician is to create art and express yourself. Too many people who have all these superficial motives and saturate the arts.

[@rileye4143]

He’s actually seems like a really sweet/smart guy, he just has this dream he wants to pursue and it’s taking over

[@akanick3l471]

A steady job builds a solid company dude, ambition gets you only so far

[@badmonkey2222]

Like Phil said, if you can't make something happen with 1.7 million dollars then it's never going to happen, I've been playing for about 30 years myself and have gotten further in the music business than he has on about 1/100 of what he spent, I have six guitars that's it.

[@bigscore1]

Parachute store. Wonder how many times he tells people that! 😂😂😂

[@mynamesjeffhardly]

He's so delusional and self-absorbed. Thank you sir for helping me grow up. You're the type of people that I don't want to be. I'm changing my goals in life lol. The more I Iearn about God the more I don't want to be this guy or a Rockstar.

[@ConnieWoods]

well said

[@Losttracks2]

You can still make rock music and have a band without being anything like this guy.

[@AC-mp7cx]

God is one

[@triquepersonalwork6369]

He needs to seriously update his sound and look, he is stuck in the 80’s. Music and styles are in constant change in our world

[@01DaBoss]

That's the same attitude as someone who wants to be a rapper, "oh I gotta rob someone,"I have to have hella bitches", and " I can't be a punk". It's all fake and not from the heart, which never leads you to true happiness.

[@JonathanLopez-bf4nb]

He would be a good model

[@goma3]

What people need to realize is that there are a LOT of really talented people that never really make it big. This happens in every field from music to science and engineering. Being really good at what you do and being successful can sometimes be just do to timing, luck or 1-2 major events. So many people start companies that fail for not getting a life-saving loan or some other detail. If Elon's Space X had failed the 4th falcon launch and not get the $1.6B Nasa contract both Space X and Tesla would have never made it anywhere.

[@c.fontana7524]

He's clearly addicted to god awful clothing as well.

[@glenndanzigsmanycats2045]

His boots are nice tho ngl

[@robsmusic1]

500k then he got more money from his g/f ...........wtf

[@woopman9937]

Has he ever heard of trading

[@WorldattPlay]

You will do it.Stop trying to be like someone else.....you are the BEST asset youll have in life......start listening to your heart....do your own thing

[@7Leora]

This guy will stay unhappy for the rest of his life

[@619awesomeo]

I looked him up he’s a helicopter pilot apparently according to his Facebook and Twitter so... he got a job

[@badmonkey2222]

His attitude says it all and he's probably majorly turned off anybody's ever dealt with in the music business.

[@VixxyMcN]

When you buy Bon Jovi off of Wish

[@anotherbigfootwithinternet2147]

He needs to realise that Kurt Cobain recorded nevermind on a sorry excuse of a guitar, I too have a sorry excuse, this man is talented no doubt, he sings and plays guitar very well, he just needs to understand that buying a fender custom shop guitar or a £5000 Les Paul doesn't correlate to fame, find the tone, learn some theory move chord shapes around try to break octaves and he'll make it. He also has to stop sleeping around with thots and start booking cheap studio sessions, build contacts and find other people, they don't have to be great at the instrument.

[@leviathandiabolo6296]

Exactly. It's his attitude. He doesn't care about the art, he cares about what lifestyle the art can provide him.

[@marinvidovic763]

Even if he tries, ... possibly, he would be very HARD To work with, ... , because ...often, this kind of people, have TOTALLY Opposite persona, from, this public Persona, ... nice- smiling charming (acting), persona/ facade. Tellm them "NO !" in a hardworking environment or real family situation, draw firm boundaries, stipulate fair conditions, or impose Reciprical feir relationship rules, ... - and you will see totally different persona. (* One that is not for cameras.) A screaming, aggressive ( or passively aggressive= rejecting, ) tantruming toddler in disguise. (*Just guessing... as he resembles in many facets my ex. Wife. Legends in their own mind$$$$ ,... , ready to take You to the cleaners with , NO Remorse or Empathy, (!!!at ALL, !!!), to achieve PUBLIC Attention , attraction and "fame" ... based on LOOKS , fashion and GLITTER ,, (* and ON money : *charmed Out, * or Extorted by tantrums, ... from closest and "dearest"). He is in many characteristic , impersonation of *modern western woman*, ....(*. only difference is that he learned to play instruments, to some extent, ...) but they didn't learn nothing or some basic laughing and charming Skills, cosmetic products and Brand names, ... and Off They go ... Fly Into the Stardom of the Clubing Night. ...not surprising .... , when REALITY Starts to set in, sooner then later, ... they suddeny point a loaded gun of Guerrilla pregnancy into someone's head. What follows is feminiSS sponsored delusional Decisional Abuse of a Narcissistic brat.... supported by media indoctrination, and Later on, crazy System that rewards Court Rape is a last stage of that TITANIC Epic self-discovery journey for a stupid BluePill moron.

[@AC-mp7cx]

the problem is hes trying to "make it"

[@ReeseChown]

Not just that, but Nirvana killed his style of music. KISS was devistated during the early 90s

[@blackflag5148]

"Addicted to rock but now at rock bottom" ABSOLUTELY KILLED ME LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

[@Genny-Zee]

Julian Casablancas has this saved onto his playlist

[@eatass5627]

Lmao what

[@eatass5627]

What’s his KZbin account called?

[@VJFranzK]

Unfortunately he became obsessed with the superficial excesses of the music business instead of the central experience.

[@nomandad2000]

This guy did it for the wrong reasons….He did it for the benefits, the lifestyle, and the money. A MUSICIAN wants to make the best music they can, and will play anytime and anywhere whether is 5 people or 50000

[@danielmoore8226]

He's got talent, but like every rock star, he needs to pay his dues...he needs to get heard by playing everywhere and anywhere, which he's obviously not doing. Instead of buying guitars and such, record a decent CD. Being a successful artist doesn't always mean fame and fortune...success is being able to make a living doing what you love...but that takes talent and a shitload of work.

[@annaarviso1520]

If he actually put the money and time into recording and auditioning that he put into his image he could’ve gone pretty far. He has talent. He’s just focused on the wrong things.

[@AC-mp7cx]

hes focused on fame.

[@Adrastia]

All he seems to care about is the image. You gotta put the work in as well. He was probably hoping some exec would see how cool he looks and just snap him up based on that.

[@rojachi7847]

I think it's gotta be about your craft. It has to be worth it on its own. The public is fickle so popularity is fleeting. Even if one gets popular, it may not last long. The priority should be to be self-sufficient. You can always play at gas stations and bars on your days or nights off work.

[@roninaround6450]

Playing at the Gas Station isn't cool!

[@glenndanzigsmanycats2045]

Depends on what genre you're playing imo lol

[@tambert3897]

This guy has a functioning studio. He can charge artists for studio time. Why isn't he doing that?

[@theslizzlemeister5862]

I really like 43 year-old Kris he seems like a nice guy; obviously 15 year-old Kris I hate but there’s a good guy in there somewhere underneath all of “the persona”.

[@SOMEONE-cd9wf]

He's just misguided. He wanted to be like his hero and follow his dreams but he never really had to work, never learnt about it and what he needs to do beyond playing and he never grew up. He was so set on this dream and he can't believe he won't achieve it. He put his money in the wrong things and thought that he was going to get there by just his talent and playing at a gas station, record producers don't pay attention to people drumming at the gas station!

[@AC-mp7cx]

everyone has talent after a certain level, after that its about more

[@Dierkenzee]

Legend In His Own Mind...

[@AudiophileTubes]

ROCK was ORIGINAL, fresh, and new, and really meant something back in the 70's or 80's. Now, it's increasingly hard to be truly original, and sound great. Even 'soccer moms' now give the 'devil horn' sign and tell their kindergartners "you rock". The whole rock genre has been 'watered down' bigtime now. Why would Kris Hadley even want to be a performer and recording artist out of a 'has been' era and style?!

[@marknewton3765]

As a successful music producer, you have to pick your drummers, guitarists, backing singers, keyboardist, vocalists really well. Why should this " wanting to be somebody" get to steal off his parents, girlfriend, brothers, other kind people etc, IF THAT WERE ME, I'D PROBABLY GET MY FINGERS BROKEN!!!

[@777zippy777]

I bought $50,000 worth of the very best golf clubs, golf balls, golf tees, golf pants, golf shirts, golf hats, golf shoes... and I own hundreds of each. But yet for some reason, I'm not a PGA Tour pro. I don't understand how that hasn't happened for me... 🙄

[@peter12246]

😂😂😂

[@beachbum1523]

"Christine has LOANED me money......"? REALITY CHECK: Christine has poured her money into a bottomless pit. She'll never see a dime of her money back. Hands full of want, a mouth full of "Giveme"....... And he's going nowhere. He may have a promising future as a defendant on Judge Judy or The People's Court! 😂

[@marinvidovic763]

😂😂😂😂 yes !!! It looks exactly like this ! Spot on prediction ! 👏👏👏

[@flyeaglesfly76ers81]

The Walmart version Ned scneeebly (Dewey Finn)

[@doodlebob3758]

He lacks discipline. Any other 20 year old musicians here fearful this will be what they become?

[@bbailey3055]

Yes 😢😢😢😢 nah tho actually cause I don’t have that money he has 😂

[@ChillinVinillin]

Dr. Phil makes me realize money is not everything. There’s so many spoiled kids who end up on this show

[@nathansutherland9085]

Wowowoowowow sick axe collection bro!!!!

[@swampz959]

If this guy had a brain he would rent out that insane studio by the hour...

[@BubbaHubba-zy2kf]

Dude this guy is arena ready!! I would be OK if my parents built me a million dollar studio and played rock star all day

[@Kimmy6519]

Buy this guy for what he’s worth, then sell him for what he thinks he’s worth and then you might have something.

[@zendajacks8695]

Reminds me of Sebastian Bach and other 80s hard Rock like Whitesnake he’s t Talented

[@thoughtfuldevil6069]

His music is too dated to appeal. This is a guy who refused to adapt to a changing culture. You have to stand out, you can't sound 1) like everyone else, 2) like everyone else from 30-40 years ago. 4:14 this is absolutely a lie.

[@nicholasgenovese2295]

Like G Simmons told him pay back everybody and get a job. I support him too as well. I hope he makes it but he needs to get a job and pay people back.

[@therealnodeezeee5487]

this man is making music that would have slapped in the 80s

[@Shadowx011]

There is too much hate…this guy sucks. I wish him the best. What a waste of money…I am in the same position as him…what a loser. 😅

[@razzle2112]

"I wanna be somebody" perhaps a wasp reference? he's really into rock man

[@stevemalibu99]

He sold me a couple bags of sod at Menards recently

[@susansams1027]

Just like others. They all come and go. One day they are up, next day, washing cars

[@shatteredstiks7392]

The money and additional things such as cars, houses, clothing, women, and instruments come from your success not the other way around looking good first to start with.

[@denisewood1528]

That's the problem his parents enabled him way beyond what parents should do. Sell the cars,kick him out,and let him deal with his dream. He sounds pretty good,but he hadn't made it yet,time to grow up and out of his parents house

[@dorianedwards8522]

This guy is an actor, hired by Dr Phil. The parents are actors, the whole thing is a big scam.

[@Losttracks2]

Nah, his band is real. They’re called Hadlock.

[@timsears951]

can anybody say delusional ? if you are 43 and still havent gotten anywhere , your not going anywhere...I had this dream too but gave it probably 30 years ago ..I understand but hes 43 years old

[@roccoz2231]

Song at the beginning literally sounds Love Fist.

[@Jbsutt]

it aint ever time to give up the dream. just time to get a job bro.

[@DragonboltBlastter]

How can oneb e a rockstar and work 40-hours a week? He should hone his craft

[@fz7091]

​@@DragonboltBlastter Tom Araya had a job during the early days of Slayer

[@ghostface7107]

He’s more worried about his image than the music

[@Adrastia]

He looks just like Kevin from Resident Evil Outbreak. XD Dude, you have all that gear so there's no reason to not be able to afford a place to stay.

[@rachelnicholeee]

I find it hard to believe he’s been with 400+ women

[@mamonpret]

This year I will be 40. But I'm still wanna be a rocker. My plan is move to USA, started to school music, and get a music career

[@q1w2e3r4t5y6i8]

He reminds me of those wannabe rock star losers in "The Decline of Western Civilization Part II".

[@aceisking]

You have to have a marketing plan and strategy in place ffs

[@JakeStaffin]

The way he speaks, it sounds like he's more focused on the image and the lifestyle of 80s rock stars than the actual art. I'm a musician so I understand wanting to have a few nice guitars and a big drum set but you don't need hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of music gear or snakeskin shoes to be a pro.

[@sandys.6768]

I hope he grew up.

[@CaptainRagnarok15]

Tbh Id rather be in an underground band than being a mainstream artist

[@nostalgiajumper0233]

Wasn’t he already famous?! I’ve seen his music videos

[@BicyclePanda2900]

AJ Is On The Highway what’s his channel

[@nostalgiajumper0233]

@@BicyclePanda2900 just search Hadlock

[@MegaWumba]

He’s at least self aware

[@logan77777771]

This guy could be a trailer park boys character

[@Earthstarsky]

every open. mic musician ever lol

[@Theshoeguy613]

“400 or 500” lmao 🧢

[@osbaldohernandez9174]

Dude it’s not easy becoming a rockstar

[@NearGuttersPath]

Dude took the WASP song a little too seriously.

[@rustybucket7451]

This man doesn’t want to be a rockstar I promise. Has nothing to do with music for him, nor the money. All this man wants is to be worshipped.

[@ambersummer2685]

Look I’m an all or nothing person myself but there has to be a balance. Do what you love but get a job for the sake of having an income and paying for those things yourself. I want to start my own business but I need money to start. And as an artist myself, I love to paint and draw, I love fashion and have always wanted to design costumes and do makeup but I care more about doing what I love regardless of how much attention I gain from it. It would be nice making money from it but I’m still enjoying my passion.

[@littlered5035]

Lol guys this dude looks like that Prince charming villain dude from Shrek

[@antoniobarrera1983]

Man I never thought of that lol

[@williamwong4040]

I was just like him until I was hit by a reality check of life.

[@beaumather2144]

What's wrong with just being a musician and writing and recording albums, don't stress about being a ," Rockstar", just be content with making good music, it's not about the money dude

[@vaidotasdarulis]

He's like a character from South Park

[@carpenoctem775]

The problem is the style of music he plays went outta style over 3 decades ago. What a tool. smh….

[@HCor1525]

4 years and no comments? Woah

[@the_razors_edge2827]

I know right!

[@theanalogkid3763]

Comments were disabled until recently.

[@q-perspective8989]

so what exactly was the point of this show?

[@Dell2Shiesty44]

30 years that’s a long time