Duff McKagan: Why Guns N' Roses Was NOT a Band to Trifle With | The Rich Eisen Show | 3/28/19

[@rayanthonyrobles5162]

One of the GREATEST guys in Rock and Roll... Phenomenal bassist, great family man, seriously one of the best people out there in this industry.

[@rene78]

Haven't laughed so much for a long time while I read his biography. Highly recommended!

[@tomasfordelsen2090]

He seems like a decent stand-up guy.

[@jimbojones3124]

@warrenrose68 ahh no kids ? And if you do your a prick

[@StellaForteStellaForte]

RayAnthony Robles He was weak. A drug addict. An alcoholic. He put his wheelchair Parkinson’s sufferer mother through years of worry torture. Balance in all things my friend. Stay safe 😷

[@davidcook2513]

@warrenrose68 anybody who chooses to can care if a rock musician is also a good family man. Duff himself certainly seems to care. So you dont care? Good for you. Others do. If its all about the "rock", then why did Duff write a book about his entire life?

[@punkisinthedetails1470]

Duff is always cool and humble.

[@joeymorvant161]

He and Slash are the coolest.

[@punkisinthedetails1470]

@@joeymorvant161 Yeah they are. Humble genius just like Hendrix.

[@Jmb93-w1w]

@@punkisinthedetails1470 You think Slash is humble ahahhahahahaha not a gunns fan are u guys

[@marinadiamondz]

@@Jmb93-w1w slash is really kind and humble, he's just so introvert to show it all the time

[@snicolle76]

I agree with Duff, when you listen to Appetite, you knew these guys weren’t playin around, the album will stand the test of time.

[@grandwazoo1696]

So raw and punk like in a way.

[@manhalen7046]

Yeah man that album had so much balls, pure testosterone

[@ClintonSiegel]

His autobiography is insanely awesome! Such a great musician, bandmate and human!

[@MarcinDancewicz]

Duff is THE BEST!!!!!! I will never forget his performance on the last GnR gig in London - he was posing for pictures on stage so people could get good shots with their cameras - all for fans joy. He's my favourite GnRer, such a great guy!!! :D :D :D Thanks Duff!! :D

[@neilr769]

Duff is such a mellow, chilled out guy

[@shaolinnomad]

Duff is such a cool guy. Met him and Gilby prior to the Hard Rock casino opening in Vegas back in the 90s. He is one of the most underrated bass players. In my opinion, he's one of the best bass players in the world. Just break down GNR songs and listen to his bass parts...totally insane!!!

[@SEKreiver]

Plus, there's just a certain 'flavor' he brings to the songwriting. You can hear it by listening to solo Slash and then listening to Duff's solo LP.

[@AnthonyBurrito1313]

I've known Duff since we met at The Who show in Seattle in 82 he's a genuine cool cat.

[@waxlthegreat]

whooahw

[@hell-sol5240]

Yeah I'm his Irish Uncle

[@matevzdraksler4576]

​@@hell-sol5240I am your sardinian father

[@dammitbobbi_]

Did not expect this interview, but I am extremely happy for it.

[@larjkok1184]

juanccibrian Didn’t expect it? You clicked on it. The subject matter is in the title. What did you expect to pop up? Bizarre.

[@dammitbobbi_]

Don’t think about this too hard..

[@creeper2054]

I love how he talks about their determination. You hear it when you listen to Appetite.

[@brylner]

Great!! Local bands should help each other, not the opposite. We really need that kind of solidarity cause it's a tough business. Many years since I realized that!!!

[@Beamboy555]

It rains a lot means the city has more talent? Looks at england... makes sense

[@punkisinthedetails1470]

Just ask Danny Brown

[@punkisinthedetails1470]

Ain't it funny how it happens when it rains.

[@martymcfly6637]

It rains in vancouver around 3x more (mm) than london but has near 300 more hours of sunlight a year. Don't know what my point is, I don't live anywhere near vancouver...

[@nicholaschavira1743]

currently living in Seattle, moved from CA. it makes total sense to me. ive never played my guitar more than i have in the last year of living here. Awesome city.

[@BobMarley-oq5yq]

I grew up with gnr. Loved it so much. Miss them. Wish they hadn't sat out for all those years.

[@alexanders4911]

how old are you?

[@brandonjohnson191]

Yea, it sucked when everyone split, but they made some great music while together. Still have never seen them, got fucked out of 600 bucks at Rockville, trying to see them last year, was so excited about it... Axl's voice just isn't the same though and I'm really not feelin that new song they released.

[@bretth4988]

Axl was a bit of a control freak that drove people away. For me Appetite was their best. I liked LIES as well. But wasn't fussed on Illusions. That's the angle AXL wanted to take the band. But one thing Axl maybe innocent of is being late or holding up the show being 2 hours late. He maybe suffering from high iron causing fatigue. I didn't know I had it or what was wrong with me for decades. So I wondered that about Axl

[@ToddieBender]

Learn Duffs intro lines to the beginning of sweet child. Such tasteful, relaxing riffs underneath slash’s audio carnival. And then that bump and grind feel throughout is so groovy. I love his and Adlers playing on Rocket Queen as well!

[@MrEvergreenLayne]

Duff's SCOM intro is the best part of the song! Slash's riff is tattooed into everyone's brain but Duff's emotional yearning bassline is the real star.

[@John6-40]

@@MrEvergreenLayne Well said. That bassline low-key carried the song. Slash had a memorable riff, but that riff required the bass to really carry the melody.

[@joepermenter7228]

Those are two of my favorite bass lines ever.

[@ToddieBender]

Joe Permenter Him and Adler had soul and were a groovy combo that really was one thing that separated guns sonically from a lot of their peers.

[@lsbangersbear4346]

fukkin a

[@Jamestele1]

I never thought Duff would be educated and together. I really didn't think he would be alive! Cool interview.

[@dmarkj22]

It’s great to see that Duff got clean and sober.

[@bwaters735]

Jeff Watson more like go to bed . Old farts

[@jimmorrison1124]

Hands down best debut album ever

[@GyroLamb]

He sounds just like Dave Grohl which is bizarre because Grohl grew up in DC

[@OneLove-ij2ss]

i was just thinking that they both look and sound like they are brothers.

[@joepermenter7228]

No they don't whatsoever@@OneLove-ij2ss

[@damotheman4196]

You're actually right man i was tryina place who he sounded like when i was listenin,just a pure laid back drawwwl!

[@kazz1896]

1st thing i thought then checked the comments and was not disappointed!

[@danielvelkovski3156]

Not just the voice is similar but also speech pattern and storytelling

Duff had been through a lot and come out shining. Good on him!

[@bradg.5253]

Appetite for Destruction showed the band was not playing around. Axl “being afraid of no man” added a layer to that seriousness. Love the new song Perhaps. Saw GNR in KC in 2017, and in 2 weeks I am taking my son to the St. Louis show. 🤘🏻

[@Fnberg744]

Postponed. Have they said why or when they would be back??

[@bradg.5253]

@@Fnberg744 postponed due to illness, no reschedule date set

[@MrSpecialone0848]

NEVER thought I’d see the day where Duff McKagan was interviewed by Rich Eisen. Super cool to see and a great listen.

[@landmarkcreations1183]

I’m born and raised in Seattle and he’s right about the rain. So many talented ppl who play music that few know about locally. In the winter it’s either go to the mall or stay inside and play music

[@lightningmobiledetail6012]

Same

[@Fakename70]

Nivek Mind if I ask what decade you grew up in? My hunch is that you’re parroting the ridiculously cliche Seattle-musicians-stayed-inside-and-practiced-because-of-the-rain theory. So, by contrast, L.A. musicians practice outdoors because it’s sunny?

[@landmarkcreations1183]

Fakename70 It may be Cliché so to speak but it’s very true. Grew up in the 80’s and there were so many bands from here that went unnoticed. A lot of bands went to LA for the scene there in the 80’s and not all of those bands were from LA they were from all over the country to get noticed, Hence the saying “ If I’m gonna be a big star, I better go to LA/Hollywood”

[@Fakename70]

Nivek Ok, but, I’m from there as well, and also played in no-name bands that stayed inside to practice, but not because of the fucking weather. Good grief! The music coming out of the 206 was unique from everywhere else because it was always raining? Such a false narrative. I highly doubt any of the players slogging it out in countless rehearsal spaces around the city - then or now - did so because it was raining.

[@lightningmobiledetail6012]

@@Fakename70 No. He actually lives here as well and it rains a lot so we play inside sometimes it's something fun to do. So it's actually the truth. I'm not sure wtf your saying how it could be a cliche. Actually dont care what you think. Guessing you don't live in our area. If you do your an idiot

[@hardbody2072]

A new gnr record? How the hell did i not know about that. Its great to hear that. Ill definitely check it out

[@mtadams2009]

I have wondered the same thing about the UK, it's the weather.

[@bobbymayo4797]

It's the rain homie! I was in the Air Force for 4 years up there and it was beautiful but it rains 9 months out of the year

[@johnh7464]

Bobby Mayo not 9 months but I get what you’re getting at.

[@christopheralton-moonn2097]

Not 9, 8 months😆

[@dynaztycrashdiet]

And we are still waiting for this album. Give them 10 years & we might get this album

[@jahiddle]

Released at the same time as Star Citizen!

[@judithmagill1449]

Almost didn't recognize Duff with a baseball cap. Such a cool dude !!

[@johnkollman3900]

God I hope we get a new album......

[@cherobinson6371]

I was at the show May1988 Vancouver when Iton Maiden Fired GNR. Dickinson came out and challenged Axl 2 a fist fight. I think Iron Maiden was just jealous and knew they were gonna have a hard time impress us after GNR opened. A month later GNR was all over the Radio etc. I was blessed too catch the last GNR show before they had any money or food. They were so Raw and Broke . Ha . it was truly Magical

[@anumanuva2431]

Watched Duff live in a line up called 'kings of chaos'.... Phenomenal

[@spread7]

I remember seeing a picture of Duff in a Raiders shirt as a kid, hence I became a Raiders fan. Gee, thanks Duff! 😒

[@nerigarcia7116]

That's the theory I had about musicians from the UK and Ireland. They pump out good music because they have tons of time to work on it because of the weather.

[@Spawn-wt6ul]

I NEED that new GnR record.... can’t wait for it.

[@vegasmobydick]

Who is here in late March 2020, still waiting for that new GNR record?

[@joshburns4611]

@@vegasmobydick Slash needs to put up or shut up. We're all waiting for that record. Chinese Democracy anyone?

[@bwaters735]

It aint happening

[@spoondaddy80]

Was in line getting beer at a 1993 Sonic playoff game. Duff and Kim were in line right in front of us. Duff could hardly speak he was so fucked up. I'm not exaggerating. I'm not sure how he got served. They did indulge us asking stupid questions, though.

[@cobrakaiX]

This guy is really into martial arts and staying clean. He helped Weiland get clean for at least a little bit. Seems like a good guy.

[@MarshalG1110]

Duff is so awesome! True success story!

[@cherylb2008]

I do like Duff’s interviews

[@euroyen420]

I set up equipment for concerts in scranton, and when walking papers was with rockstar energy tour, I was setting up duffs gear for about an hour, he was hanging around, still to this day, I wish I got a picture of it. 😑

[@SharkMinnow]

Love Duff! Is it a real G n R album or another Axl vanity project?

[@Alexander-gj9ms]

If it's not an Axl vanity project with Duff and Slash to support that project then it's not GNR!... think about it!

[@michaeldurrant8446]

LOL when I saw the video title, I said "Cuz the weather sucks!" half-jokingly and it was funny to hear Duff echo that.

[@PittheadX]

I really hope Axl would instead do a surprise talk like this soon. Even though it was nice, I don't particularly like the press conference he did after the return. Wish "The General, Going Down and Crash Diet" comes along with the new album's track list.

[@colerieger7300]

It's worth remembering the reason Guns had trouble getting signed wasn't that everyone who saw them agreed they'd be the biggest band in the world, it's just that they thought they'd never live to actually accomplish that.

[@smokeystarr]

Not a huge fan of GnR but always a huge fan of Duff

[@jackcroatan]

Despite the fact that Axl was a jerk and that he looks like a grandma today Appetite for Destruction is one of the best rock albums of all time. Up there with White Album, Nevermind, Led zeppelin etc

[@Medes06]

axl was no jerk.

[@Chrissurfs]

Theyve grown up and are all alive to tell us about it. Polite and discreet. We fans since late 80s appreciate that. I am praying your new music is not old un released stuff.

[@joeblough261]

Did you like the new single Perhaps? Also, have you listened to Duff's solo stuff? How about SMKC? Just curious.

[@Chrissurfs]

​@@joeblough261yes but im more of a slash and izzy fan when it comes to solo material.

[@joeblough261]

@@ChrissurfsYeah, I'm not a big fan of Duff's solo stuff but some of it is interesting. The Slash R&F'nR solo album and the first two SMKC albums IMO are absolute masterpieces. The Izzy Ju Ju stuff I didn't care for much, but I've heard some others stuff like My Baby ran to Vietnam and such I really dig.

[@thomasgary1219]

I have been seriously considering replacing my toilet

[@ninamc6116]

I love Duff! The Seattle scene was one of a kind. Awesome time in music

[@louisepeacock3953]

Did a EP ever stop?

[@womblestacker7993]

When are guns n roses on tour again I went London and Barcelona you were amazing

[@talknewz7617]

Good question!

[@jessekauffman3336]

Rich you are the greatest! Sports and music

[@ericmengel]

Duff is a class act- just a wonderful human being.

[@brianw6595]

The thing that gets me is how these guys with so amazing levels of talent got together and jelled so well. It had to be a higher power.

[@andyshores9391]

Axl be thy name.

[@brandonjohnson191]

No higher power, just a bunch of dudes that ended up playing together and made great music. There were half a dozen or so other dudes and a different band name before the "original" lineup came together. That's how most of the Sunset Strip bands came to be, different members of different bands splitting and joining others to form the bands that we know

[@Jackson_Hts_Mr_Randy_Watson]

3:28 is all you care about.

[@tonymctony4551]

Thats my mama

[@kellymulderino7156]

I met him once. so cool laid back and humble. no ego

[@fallofthewild2040]

Whoa... Duff is slowly changing into an old Asian man! Had to watch this a few times to make sure my eye's were not playing games with me.

[@Psyclonus7]

3:29 Well, here we are...over 5 years later...

[@dudevicious]

One of the best bass players ever!!!

[@johndoe-ep7qk]

not to take anything away from seattle, or duff, but seattle ain't that special in terms of bands generated, or contributions to music history, any more than detroit, or philly, or chicago, or memphis, or st louis, or new york, or austin, or any other city across the country.

[@thureintun1687]

2:43 one word, Axel

[@TheClownfight]

His mention of the weather in Seattle reminds me of possibly why Detroit (Motown) became a hub of talent... Shitty weather... so everyone is pinned down inside.

[@ekaadjak5025]

Duff is a great bassist. 👍

[@_Only_Zuul]

is it easy to form a band in seattle these days? or anywhere in america?

[@gonaoverhead2384]

I didn't know Timothy Hutton was from Seattle and in a band.

[@jessecastro8453]

Lol

[@RJIVHALO]

Why does he sound like Dave grohl?

[@Chuffin_ell]

RJIVHalo we all sound alike, especially when old....

[@lorrimiller7010]

Why does Dave sound like Duff?

[@MikeGilroyMusic]

RJIVHalo Maybe they go to the same sauna.

[@MrPlowboy66]

No one did it better than GnR,circa 1987.

[@Fakename70]

Ray Williams They sounded better in 1986

[@MrPlowboy66]

@@Fakename70 I'll go for that.86 it is!

[@steelerspittsburgh875]

Stevie Ray Vaughn RIP Way better imho

[@chalkbunt81]

I got the name, " I lost my youth waiting for it".

[@jessekauffman3336]

Great interview

[@kingaxlrosesspiceandeveryt1719]

So then Axl was the one responsible for the record-breaking NITL TOUR. Axl encouraging the GNR guys to continue on, even though poor Axl's foot was badly Broken and hurting, with him performing in wheelchair.

[@justsomenerd8925]

GNR is one of the most over hyped bands in rock history. It's pure buttrock, with ego maniacs behind the interments.

[@jakedunn8007]

@@justsomenerd8925 Thats why they just finished up playing the second highest grossing concert tour OF ALL TIME.

[@justsomenerd8925]

@@jakedunn8007 never under estimate the power of thirsty idiots, in dire need of seeing their shitlord band.

[@ngrp27]

@@justsomenerd8925 just because you don't like a band, doesn't mean they are bad. And why were you watching this video if you don't like them?

[@KingPhoey]

The guy from Seattle is from Wenatchee lol

[@MemoryLaneCinema]

use ur illusion 1 and 2. One of the best albums ever

[@fugelkusch3722]

Yeah back in the day when an album was a piece of art. Those were the days.

[@robertnunn497]

Thats 2 albums

[@MemoryLaneCinema]

@@fugelkusch3722 spot on

[@williamberry8200]

Appetite and Lies were better.

[@manhalen7046]

@@williamberry8200 Waaaaay effing better. Appetite is an all-timer.

[@d.wilson1402]

Go Mariners!!

[@schandmaske]

He's supposedly been sober for HOW long at the time of this interview!!?! I love Duff w all my heart, but I can also recognize a drink or two.. Other than that....what a solid guy. Hope he's doing well, for real..

[@summerrose1545]

Same old response every time they'd been asked about new music. I doubt anyone has actually sat down WITH AXL to actually WORK on new music yet.

[@petersmith9254]

Summer Rose true

[@kerrypapadopoulos8937]

Duff is talented and down to earth.

[@DVDVAMPIRE01]

Damn... he looks great!

[@mrsx7944]

He's adorable.

[@MegaGreatpretender]

At the GNR - 22/11/22 - Brisbane - Legend and he looks the same at back in the day !! All Legends

[@rabbruce8232]

A top Seahawks fan DM just like me 🤩

[@jnixa1010]

I knew he was gonna say the rain... I always assumed that

[@Fakename70]

jnixa1010 I get tired of hearing that, too. It’s not like musicians in Seattle are the only ones who practiced indoors.

[@emtman91]

i am liking the crooked bill on the hat! as a Mariner fan i ALSO have a crooked bill. nice

[@darryllleask9260]

The new gnr album is gonna be legendary 🍻🍻🍻

[@BigElectricBull1981]

I frickin can't wait for it to come out!!!!

[@TommyGun1979]

Duff McKagan is, imo, as underrated as a Hard Rock bassist, just as much as Geezer Butler is underrated as a Heavy Metal bassist

[@lefthandtrip3082]

Is Geezer underrated, really?

[@billdowney6891]

Bring back Steven Adler!!!

[@russellapplegate5661]

Duff is a stud

[@franthevan65]

Guns will definitely release a new album in time

[@MikaelLewisify]

Dear gawd, I hope not.

[@rjjrdq]

Appetite for Destruction was awesome. Never cared for anything from them after that. It was like Michael Jackson and Thriller. He couldn't top it.

[@backstabbath2690]

Use Your Illusion 1 and 2 are amazing albeit not completely raw hard rock albums like Appetite was.

[@John6-40]

They had some good singles after Appetite, but no album came close.

[@backstabbath2690]

Deric Gregory I’m a little biased towards my love for the illusion records though as I find the back catalogue fantastic , songs like the garden, you ain’t the first, don’t damn me, locomotive and those type of songs while they don’t have the hard rock feel of appetite they are amazing songs

[@jasonx4008]

I prefer UYI 1 over appetite as a whole.

[@Tnenamrep2]

You're totally right.

[@tedlogan5628]

I know it’s a long shot but if Izzy could rejoin the band I think GNR has that one last great album in them. Here’s hoping..

[@Fakename70]

Ted Logan That ship has sailed. Can’t turn back the clock, Ted. Many have tried.

[@tedlogan5628]

Maybe i should loan them my time machine?!...lol@@Fakename70

[@Fakename70]

Ted Logan Personally, I wish they’d give it a rest.

[@scottschroeder4920]

Never really heard Duff talk that much. If there was no video, I would swear it was Dave Grohl… kooky ✌️❤️🤘

[@MrGenedancingmachine]

Didn't Motley Crue nick the dr.feelgood riff from GnR?

[@MrEvergreenLayne]

Never heard that rumour.

[@MrGenedancingmachine]

Evergreen Layne Well you just learned something new, yay!

[@MrEvergreenLayne]

Sure did. Only thing is I don't think its true :(

[@MrGenedancingmachine]

Evergreen Layne swww because you never heard...the arrogance

[@caseyplooy1696]

MrGenedancingmachine Was GnR even around yet?

[@6bt_str86]

Can you imagine what the Pantera crew were like if you didn't "mess with" gnr .. That's like comparing an AK 47 to an Abraham's Tank ⚔️☠️

[@Anonymous-vg4zm]

Wdym?

[@Fakename70]

He ain’t lying about that Sonics-Lakers thing.

[@petersmith9254]

Fakename70 true even i.moved from Seattle in 2015 is true gary payton , kemp tec

[@tommygunn1901]

Good times back then , 😂 I remember all that and hanging with axle across from the Whiskey a go go ,, the Arco gas station 😂

[@thevirus7368]

He looks better now than when he first finished in GN'R.

[@mrsx7944]

Agree. He's so darn adorable.

[@canyonproductions7683]

“We didnt move to LA to mess around” dang, I wish there were bands like this nowadays

[@johnneely2035]

Dear God, Please let there be another Guns N’ Roses album!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@chazyg6254]

No band desperately needs new music as much as Guns N Roses. Surely there’s only so long you can tour the same old 30 year old songs

[@valueinvestor77]

Chazy G disagree. That’s what bands do their whole lives. Billy Joel has to get up and sing Piano Man........every tucking night!

[@warrenjensen4670]

They could tour forever playing Appetite top to bottom and chuck in a couple of staples from Lies and the Illusions, and I'd happily part with clams every time.

[@chazyg6254]

Coralcut D I know but that means they have been a past time nostalgia act... They should be relevant and create new music like the Chili Peppers always do...

[@jessicacarnahan6924]

Chris Cornell was friends with my friends parents…. You can imagine is laugh when I handed him my soundgarden cd and told him he’d really like it not knowing🤣🤣🤔

[@hawaiianfilter]

saw them in hawaii. how awesome!

[@WilliamGonzalez-w6s]

Seattle Rocks !!!

[@JValek]

True legend

[@judithmagill1449]

And one of the best bass players ever too.

[@adwentureman]

I love Duff