Duff McKagan on Velvet Revolver, Scott Weiland & Guns 'N' Roses (Part #2)

As Guns 'n' Roses, one of the most iconic outlaw rock and roll bands of all time criss-crosses the globe for the Not in this Lifetime tour, we flashback to the second uncut part of my flashback Duff McKagan conversation, filmed in 2013. In this chat we cover the search for the perfect song, bohemian life in the Velvet era, making magic music with two of rock's most intense and soulful singers - Scott Weiland and Axl Rose (plus a pretty epic closing joke). Watch Part #1: Making the ultimate perfect rock record Appetite for Destruction, growing up in Seattle, playing with Black Flag and falling in love: • Duff McKagan on Axl Ro...

[@thejohnson9204]

This guy has done life right. Party and fun to the max while you are young, then as you age, gain wisdom and an appreciation for how good life is and what really matters in life. Duff is a boss.

[@philphillips240]

Well, he practically killed himself when he was young, partying, but he got his act together and is alive and able to talk about it. Thankfully….

[@thesummerland6165]

Duff's a good guy..miss Scotty so much

[@marcogarofalo6343]

Definitely the coolest member of gnr. So glad he didn't die.

[@guyfaux900]

I'm always glad when people don't die but try not to get too hung up on that because he IS in rock and roll and some point the Reaper comes a-callin for his royalties.

[@guyfaux900]

it is pretty amazing that with AR is such a cartoon character and Scott was so into the theatrical Duff is SO down to earth still.

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[@iqsta]

I love the way how he explains Axl, how he was, specialy the way he says "he didn't give fuck" sound like he is still impress after all this years of how Axl was real and dangerous, a badass

[@TheVoidwithChristina]

Totally!

[@thebordenasylum7726]

Say what you want about Axl...yes, he was a dick, and didn't exactly do a lot of things the way they should have been done, but the dude was a complete badass- great singer, extraordinary songwriter- an aura like no other.

[@Rahoorkhuitable]

From drug addict to Jedi-master...we´re talking about Duff McKagan here...

[@TheVoidwithChristina]

Pretty epic evolution!

[@___David___Savian]

I knew I had seen him in one of the Star Wars movies. Thanks for confirming it !!

[@margaretreynolds2545]

So what he did/does drug's that shouldn't be held against him or anyone who uses/used.

[@guyfaux900]

The only other option is fade away.

[@guyfaux900]

@@margaretreynolds2545 I know it's like everyone who listens to Duff is a complete straight-laced churchgoer😆

[@bridgetgomez3246]

I’ve loved Duff since I was 12!! One of my 1st crushes!! I’m 42 now... still super cute!!

[@TheVoidwithChristina]

Dude is ageless as fuck. Good taste.

[@namellessendless2282]

1978 Hes coll with Velvet Revolver Yeep no This Voice Axl!! But HE look for Kurts H.

[@RyanCrase1]

That was one of the hardest interviews I’ve ever watched. Poor Duff getting walked all over before he could even explain things.

[@TheVoidwithChristina]

He explained plenty of things ... this was an interview scheduled for twenty minutes that went for forty minutes because it was fun and he was up for it. He also let me interview him two more times the next year, and it was even more chill: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6Gbp5avZpJ9ntU I know you're used to a different style of interview, but these guys get asked the same questions over and over again so a different style is appreciated, even if I spoke too much. Also, why watch the whole thing if you hated it?

[@RyanCrase1]

The Void with Christina that’s good you had more Duff time. Easy to get caught up in the moment and try to lead a little. He’s a good pal, and a sweet guy.

[@beyondbeleef1013]

@@TheVoidwithChristina Your fooling yourself. She cut him off after almost every question and you can tell you have a little attitude about people pointing it out. That's on you. Learn your craft and learn that sometimes the best thing you can say is nothing

[@dlvox7415]

Wow. So humble. He’s written a ton of perfect stuff.

[@ouroborus91]

Dude, Duff is such a cool guy

[@AnthonyColomboAppliedMath]

the first rule of interviewing your idol is to RELAX. BREATHE AND RELAX. man....

[@patricknunez8884]

Let Him talk. Geeeeezzzz!

[@guylaforce4266]

Duff is a master and a cool human being as well. Good to see it. ✨

[@mikn67]

The interviewer should stop leading the questions to receive specific answers.

[@queerthings.]

I love this interview. Really cool to see an interviewer who’s genuinely passionate about the interview :) love ur energy

[@johnnyrocker4240]

She, like I would be is very excited and would over talk, but I agree, please let him talk and let him convey what he wants to say. Love your channel by the way and think you are doing well. Looking forward to more :)

[@johnnyrocker4240]

Very Cute btw

[@robbbdog2294]

She's obviously stoked to be chatting with Duff! Stop criticising her enthusiasm. Great interview.

[@TheVoidwithChristina]

Thank you! I know I was a bit too animated, everyone had been on the tour for six days and I'd been shooting all day and editing all night so had about a million coffees. But he seemed chilled and the whole interview went for 40 minutes, so if he hated the style of conversation it definitely would have ended earlier. Thanks for watching! :)

[@BetoAzamar]

Duff seems to be having a good time and I like your interview style.

[@elflaco6654]

Your a beautiful lady, intelligent with positive vibes. Cheers!!!

[@ptcrusa]

Yeah I could tell too much coffee, the way you interjected "Well, you almost died, didn't you?". Not the most graceful phrasing. Good job nonetheless!!

[@tonymanfredi6844]

@@ptcrusa yeah yeah yeah

[@leenelson7318]

Rock N Roll just for the Rock N Rollness of it!! I LOVE IT!!

[@steveb5938]

Great that he mentions Adam Ant, great live act.

[@philteegee583]

Thanks, great stuff that i could not find anywhere. Well Done.

[@TheVoidwithChristina]

Thanks for watching! It was a dream chat. Dude was just as humble and funny and rad as I had hoped. :)

[@OneLove-ij2ss]

Let him talk woman. Stop interrupting!

[@SOUPRUN01]

Oh shut up!

[@whistleblowerer6527]

SOUPRUN01 Haha, fucking brilliant

[@mackin26]

She's just excited man, I've met Duff and you just want to ask him everything. All good.

[@TheVoidwithChristina]

Exactly, shit was exciting! And I was super exhausted from being up all night editing for a week, whilst on the tour. Really appreciate you coming to my defense dude!

[@mackin26]

Lots of brave keyboard warriors about, eh?

[@timscott4435]

Yeah so I am sure someone has already said it .The girl already STFU. Duff would just start to answer and Yappy would step all over him and start answering the question for him. Almost seems like she is on a stimulant. So damn frustrating.

[@anaaroki9011]

Thank you so much for uploading it! I love it!

[@TheVoidwithChristina]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rswpt]

Duff is a very clever man, he got clean at the right time, and he is even a martial artist nowadays

[@andrewsallee3060]

He is the most down to earth nice dude

[@beefcake1973aus]

Duff is an impressive human being. Read his book "It's So Easy (and other lies)".

[@shannonnunya2973]

This guy's a legend!

[@nicosimioni7363]

Amazing! Thanks for sharing this, Christina!

[@TheVoidwithChristina]

Thanks for watching!

[@nineteen8122]

Who’s interviewing who here? 🤔

[@Mollys-lips]

Duff wearing a Claddagh ring instead of the boring plain wedding band, if you're Irish (even if ur not) you should wear it ,the hands represent forever friendship , the hands hold the heart which represent everlasting love &the crown sitting on top represents unwavering loyalty to your partner. They're given (traditionally)as a "I'm in a relationship"promise ring, then as your engagement ring then ur wedding ring, to me they're the most symbolic piece of jewellery u can give someone or receive .I hv a 22ct yellow gold one with a diamond set in the centre of the heart ,so beautiful so thoughtful. U don't hv to be in a relationship to wear 1 ,they're timeless. I don't think there's a more beautiful piece of jewellery out there (I mean of known styles not one off pieces obviously)thank you to my honey fr mine, bought in Claddagh in Galway brought bck to Dublin fr me, go get ur selves 1 fr that special someone or just fr u. They've been given in Ireland fr centuries. Love Celtic design ,love my Ireland ,love my man💘💍🍀🔐

[@TheVoidwithChristina]

Awesome, so cool to learn the epic story behind something I know nothing about. Sending mad love to you and yours. Also, always happy to meet people like Duff who are so clearly still in love with their partner. Nice that he's expressing it in this cool creative way also. :)

[@Mollys-lips]

+The Void with Christina aw thanks love, yeah they're pretty special&that description was very short there's apt more to it ,I know u can get them in the U.S &almost anywhere go check them out. nice to meet u too. love from Dublin🍀✌

[@Lastkingof33]

never thought duff end up being the cool one.

[@marieporzio4870]

He was always the cool guy keeping the back of the band together!!! And you blonde hair was always looking just right. The were so lucky to have you as that band mate friend . You're a amazing guitarist.

[@MsJilsephonie]

stop bashing her she seems really knoledgeable and Duffs really seems to enjoys himself

[@TheVoidwithChristina]

Thank you! We had a great time. :) Dude was so chill he let me interview him and Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains on the festival the next year, its over here if you're into that sort of thing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6Gbp5avZpJ9ntU

[@Britton_Thompson]

Waitaminnit.... You mean there's 2 Duff McKagan interviews with Ghost music playing in the background? Double jackpot!

[@TheVoidwithChristina]

They were playing at the nearby stage! This was in one of the band trailers at the festival :)

[@Britton_Thompson]

@@TheVoidwithChristina Awesome! You ever interviewed or talked to Tobias before? He seems like a really sharp, on-top-of-his-game-at-all-times type of guy that rock needs more of nowadays

[@jessicablackmore8467]

I wish this lady would just let him talk! 🥴

[@TheVoidwithChristina]

I did

[@reagansmith9845]

this is a great interview. more like likea conversation really.

[@craighorton9398]

I enjoyed this interview.

[@MrDeadhead83]

As a bass player I think Duff is underrated. His bass lines aren't the generic bass lines you hear in rock music. And his sound is different than most rock bass players

[@zaccarroll1429]

What do you think he does different I agree he sounds different I just don’t know why

[@MrDeadhead83]

@@zaccarroll1429 He uses a stereo chours effect

[@cainthesharkdrumcovers8156]

2018 and just seeing this Amazing interview,thank yiu Christina for your awesome interview done soo good that both of you were just real people,that was awesome!!!

[@TheVoidwithChristina]

Thank you so much! Honestly one of my favourites of all time. I was heaps tired and buzzed from travelling on the festival tour all week, and he was all excited and psyched from playing amazing shows all week ... such a mad vibe. So sick when people you have admired for a long time are as humble and funny and clever and open as this dude. Thanks for watching :)

[@ludaheracles7201]

Fkin losers

[@ryansharp4691]

I love Duff. Kinda like James Hetfied, i just have more & more respect for them... how, as they've aged, they've matured & become wiser in a very rock & roll way. They, remarkably, seem fairly humble and self-aware. And they seem grateful & appreciative of life, in general, and specifically of the lives they've gotten to live. Also, as a recovering junkie myself, getting to look at Duff's life arc, its inspiring to see how he was able to courageously weather the storm, come out the other side, and live a new type of life that's still full of excitement & passion, just without the substances. It's inspiring. Thanks for being somewhat of a role model, Duff, for someone that wants to stay clean & sober but doesn't want to be a lame-ass living a boring, dull life.

[@badalicemusic]

Who’s being interviewed here? Christina of Duff? Cuz I’d really prefer to hear Duff answering the questions rather than Christina cutting him off or weirdly finishing his sentences...

[@ronwell2976]

Class Act.

[@workplease123]

I think she should just answer for him

[@meyou9176]

Great guy and very smart

[@lukefender2394]

Is it just me? Or s she interrupting too much

[@nighthawkin__]

He seems so nice and down to earth.

[@TheVoidwithChristina]

Totally man. I was so stoked that someone I admired was this fucking chill in person.

[@nighthawkin__]

The Void with Christina so cool!! Did you get to interview Mike Patton per chance?

[@lickerlipslipbalm5873]

Don’t know how I came across this channel, but it’s great. Love the way she interviews. Artists feel very chill with her. Rock on

[@foloyndersson5487]

Are all her interviews like this? I feel tired after 5 minutes. My god

[@TheVoidwithChristina]

No, this is from seven years ago. I was fucking tired after a week on tour and had had 12 coffees. There's literally a billion hours of other shit you can watch. You just basically texted me to tell me that, so cheers.

[@himoong]

This girl is awesome

[@ode1394]

duff is a pro

[@LinkRocks]

Duff is cool.

[@willmartins168]

Ya ya ya

[@getredytagetredy]

Duff cant get a word in...with chatterface

[@turqoiselove1]

So annoying

[@stro382]

Don't you hate it when people talk straight through the answer to questions.😡

[@Wargasm644]

Yeah, blame drugs for everything. Without it we wouldn’t have half the kickass music we’ve had. Sad but true. Very few bands peak creatively without plunging the depths of despair through excessive lifestyle choices. It’s the old “double edged sword” thingy. There’s a handful of bands that have made it big totally sober. Rush is one of those bands. Not too many though. It is was it is. Scott’s not the first, nor will he be the last. It’s just Rock n Roll. You can say “that’s stupid” all you want. Denial is easy. The “Truth”, well..... that’s a whole lotta hard. RIP Scott

[@summermalik9931]

Lovely interview

[@jadedcynical7739]

Ghost in the background!

[@the3vilsix]

I like the way she answers her own questions

[@TheVoidwithChristina]

thanks! Over the last six years I've learned how to shut up way more, but cheers for the feedback :)

[@neboknenim9429]

Evry1's an expert heres an answer 2 ur question go & watch wat hapns wen 2 boys tuch their pee pees & wee wees......KNOB JOCKEY

[@southwestbleach]

Christina Super-sun Diamond, drink less coffee before .. interviewing - we love you, // Duff is doing a decent job!! explaining things - less fiction and more reality for people to understand , decent

[@profile1251]

Everything is good and bad. Awareness doesnt care so much its all just experiences taken in. It's all here for learning and growing =0

[@TheVoidwithChristina]

Indeed!

[@lucianoribeiro9527]

Let him talk...

[@mikec1554]

Ghost playing in the background.

[@diljithayre9379]

Listen up all you drug addicts and drunks listen to this guy you can get over your addiction you can get help out there you can get off your drugs you can throw that bottle of way you can sort it out this man had lots of money he gonna drank himself into the grave but he saw the other side and he didn't like it one Gerrard to another world answer total respect live long and prosper and spread a little happiness and wisdom

[@markdodson5866]

I feel so badly for her that she can’t calm down

[@niniomigrania_]

The last rock and roll star

[@SXI96]

The interviewer is very cute, good interview :)

[@TheVoidwithChristina]

Thank you!

[@luckyrocket1903]

she gorgeous, and so personable

[@jestermindcrime1773]

stop talking for them an let them answer the questions

[@respectpleasethankyou]

Sucks when the journalist cannot shutup

[@beyondbeleef1013]

If she could shut up for a second maybe he could answer her questions

[@garthedwards3089]

She clearly knows about music but I’m just not sure what happened here.

[@Deadleg]

This lady interrupts a lot.

[@1SunScope]

🤣I’m not Willy Nelson.

[@TheVoidwithChristina]

Oh MAN what a fucking joke, haha. :)

[@rocknjbindad3707]

Shush, let him finish a thought

[@Hanger18inotoomuch]

Crazy is that interviewr. Where did she go to school? Rockstars are not crazy ....they artistic, or unique, not crazy.

[@mcgarvier]

i mean its obvious but ill point it out anyway. shes on gear

[@TheVoidwithChristina]

I am really getting sick of this ridiculous assertion. I'd slept about ten hours in a week on a giant festival tour with 70 bands and an expectation to produce an immense amount of video content where I was in every shoot and every edit. I'd had about a billion cups of coffee and was pretty wired on that at this point ... but I don't do drugs and just being pretty animated isn't actually an indication of being some degenerate wasted at work.

[@Heyemeyohsts]

I love the homeless look!

[@itistime467]

Better hairline than you son.

[@ButterCookie00]

Does anyone know what's the band playing in the background?

[@TheVoidwithChristina]

Ghost! They were on the stage not that far away from his trailer :)

[@Britton_Thompson]

Ghost! The songs playing in the background are off of Opus Eponymous; their first album. "Death Knell" and "Ritual"

[@WiLLiW_oficial]

Aaaand then... the interrupty lady

[@microbus99]

Se your Mother die from Parkinson's over about 4 years. from person to death is shocking. 4 years. Its hard to see a and watch death happen in front of your eyes in front of you. Only 4 years after she admitted it, and she defied it till the end. She was so active. My wife cant get over it like me an my Father 10 years ago. We are not dealing with this well. Not to mention my wife has not recovered from an aneurysm and 2 strokes since then. This the end. She knew she sufferd until the end. just me experience. Now my Wife is suffering. I'm ready to die with my Diabetes and my problems.I dont know what to do anymore but just die.

[@arthurbucar]

not way

[@ucfkid67]

Yes..yea....yes, yea...yea yes!!! Jeez...she is horrible at interviewing. Asks the question and then interupts him and answers it for him, then goes to the next question. She's a disgrace

[@cartmanknowsbetterbutisope2520]

This is one of the worst interviewers I have ever seen…. She doesn’t even some time let the guy finish a sentence or what he is trying to say…. Al the time saying “yeah, yeah, yeah”… and many things that really shows that duff is such a great human being for trying to just go thru a very force and uncomfortable interview.

[@desr6991]

Jesus you just wish she would shut up a second and let him get a full sentence out ….

[@namellessendless2282]

AXL ROSE vs Scott Weiland. Thats no challenge iam a Singer.ONLY Money Zzzz

[@adelam.francis4319]

Seriously _ she’s has no respect. Interruption central.

[@neboknenim9429]

Xactly wat ur doin here SHITBAG

[@anthonyjames5474]

David spade looks burned out

[@fishboy6143]

🤤 Think i just died a little, soooooo boring seriously 👎

[@latafairam]

I feel like clearing my throat listening to this guy, annoying. 🤣

[@jakezahradnik7394]

Interviewer is coked out, watch her mouth.

[@TheVoidwithChristina]

No, I don't even do drugs. I'd been on tour for a week, shooting for 12 hours a day and editing for 10 hours a night. I was also talking to one of my musical heroes, who was even cooler than I thought he'd be. Maybe you can be deadpan as fuck when in the same situation ... I can't. Thanks.

[@nathansmith4529]

You did excellent and your beautiful love your accent.

[@beyondbeleef1013]

You need to let the star talk. You cut him off way too much