Garrett Erskine- The Truth

This morning, my friend Garrett passed away. He stayed over a few years ago, we drank a case of beer while showing each other our favorite "throw the toaster in the bath tub" jams, started drinking whiskey around 3 am.... have never jammed together ever... and this is the first thing that happened.. I just set up my camera... I never intended to show anyone this... and i always thought we'd get to work on a project someday... and i'd been meaning to call over the last few weeks... just... never did... but yea... to anyone that isn't sure if they really knew the real Garrett... in his own words... completely uncut.. no editing whatsoever... i'll let my good friend tell you who he is, how he feels... and what really happened in there... im so fucking sorry everybody... i love you... Ty

[@grimreeper-xe9zy]

Almost 2 years ago my son was born. Before I found out I was going to be a dad I was taking 6 sleeping pills a night and still staying awake I was close to dying but Geno's music kept me alive ive watched this video so much I know it by heart. My son saved me from suicide just like Geno did so I named my son Garrett Mark Huddleston. Out of respect for Geno and the love I have for his music and miss him I named my first and only son/child after him

[@MrJoshua12746]

Who else relates to geno just by the tone of his voice honestly it's like a pain I've been feeling my whole life

[@joshuastickley2796]

Actually I relate cuz it seems we both lived lives full of pain

[@corymeyers172]

Most definitely brother, same. RIP Geno man, shit still hurts my soul, miss him fam

[@travisbickle1951]

I just had to beg my local indian liquor store for something to drink because on the first they know I'm good for the money with my check but didn't have anything to eat for Christmas man. I get it. And I love those fucking indians, they're real Americans. I will pay em back and buy more when I go back on the first.

[@NicholasCraig-rg6hy]

I've related to his tone since dark half..

[@biteityouscum176]

It is painful to see that much hurt in another human being. RIP Geno.

[@seanisthekingofpie]

Absolutely brother

[@kittencollection3271]

It's more common than you might think.. he's the only person that's ever made me not feel alone...

[@travisbickle1951]

It helps me feel like I can feel it, even if only at home alone though, and I love it, because I don't ever cry. I know others got more reason than me to cry and they never do ever. Sometimes we all need it though. My people, the scotsirish in my blood, we are starcrossed, we are up and down, melancholy one moment and joyful the next. I need sometimes to let my guard down if only by myself and feel this shit. I hate it, I get mad and want to fight it, but when it hits, I need it. Too many dead, too many gone, too much, and sometimes you need to just take a moment, if only a song, and let your tears run and feel it.

[@amandaloveless4369]

@@kittencollection3271same

[@HungryLights]

so much passion in this man's body and soul. it is bleeding out of him. i am tearing up. this is a true gem. rest in peace, man.

[@passivejon8173]

Amen.

[@jamesjoseph6106]

Hungry Lights same here dude I teared up when I heard he died, so much talent and he was 27 a lot of famous people in the music industry have passed at 27 jimi hendrix kurt cobain but geno culthshits a fuckin legend man

[@rellik7819]

Dude was a very nice guy! Everytime we talked or chopped up buisness. He was a genuine dude.

[@TheCnicus]

"You can't expect to break barriers if you got lines"

[@Angell7Arch]

Garrett Erskine,Is what Main Stream fear'd but hes own demons killed him,....To much Of "HER"..But he Is Still One Of The Best Mc's And No one can Dis Credit that!!

[@cherirock5859]

I concur☝💯

[@amandaloveless4369]

Pretty sure it was a relapse, that's the most common reason why people overdose ... their tolerance isn't the same and their body can't handle it. Lost alot of people to it. I only just recently realized that's how Bradley Nowell from Sublime died too, relapsed and overdosed. Thankful I never took that route cause I was addicted to pain pills for a real long time and then oxycotin but I knew if I ever tried heroin that would be it for me. Also almost killed myself with alcohol by 24, a doctor told me I was the worst case he had ever seen of someone as young as me and if I didn't quit right then I'd likely be dead within a year. I had to take librium just to get off the alcohol cause I'd likely have had a seizure if I just stopped on my own. I'm 35 now though so that was quite a long time ago. Anyway. Glad I found Dark Half and Garrett before he passed. But I'll always remember where I was when I heard about his overdose, hoping he might pull through, then finding out he didn't make it. Besides his amazing talent, he was such a funny and unique dude. Still miss him. RIP.

[@Deester302]

His voice. Super powerful. You can hear and feel the pain.

[@wolfmanbando7792]

yes you can

[@MrBoogerx]

Michael Lashbrook do u see the pain on a homeless persons face as you walk /drive by? Or do u ignore him and listen to the emos, curious

[@Deester302]

David F You have no clue who I am or how I connect with the people around me. But if you were to ask, did I buy 75 pizzas and walk around Wilmington Delaware to give homeless and less fortunate people food? Then I would have answered "yes sir, sure did...on my dime just me and a couple of friends trying to not have people around me starve to death." That would have been a great question.

[@MrBoogerx]

NOW SEE if you made KZbin videos about that, those would be great videos, I salute your positive, heroic nature , taking a step forward tweeds a better life for other not your self sir(as long as it's truthful ) but then again only you know if u did ,if so you are a good man👍👍👍👍👌👌👌✊✊✊✊✊✊👊👊👊👊👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Deester302]

David F I just don't understand coming on here commenting about some other shit. I like dude. I like his voice. Sucks what happened. I can relate.

[@wastelandwitch]

I haven't worked up courage to watch this yet. I hope it's still up when I do. RIP Geno.

[@GuitarGear1]

+anna_x ... this will never be taken down... i promise ... Ty

[@Respect2theFallen]

Have u watched it yet??

[@RedHeadedHo]

And I'm fuckin' crying.

[@GuitarGear1]

Yep- I can't watch this anymore ;)

[@TheCrimsonCrow13]

+GuitarGear1 you are one lucky person to be a friend to geno

[@matt2dope778]

he will be truly miss rip geno u will always be in our hearts homie rip geno i miss u homie mmwfcl

[@kylebourbeau4851]

This man is the legend of Underground music in my opinion no one can compare and he was totally unique. R.I.P.

[@ianstone1280]

Kyle Bourbeau definitely agree with you man. rip geno

[@cemmy666]

I try to watch this video at least once a day. The power and emotion in his voice is a heartbreaking. His talent was so amzing.

[@jaysonwatts7853]

Damnn. I just discovered his music from Spotify. Right away i knew he had a special talent. I went to look for more music and found out he passed :( This depression shit needs to be taken more seriously. Too many people dying young. Rest In Peace bro.

[@RobbinBanks04200]

It’s not just depression it’s more addiction that took him but we need to take mental illness in general more seriously

[@Respect2theFallen]

Especially for men. The world stays not giving a shit about men and making us to be the villains when's there's a good amount of genuine ass dudes out there

[@amandaloveless4369]

Mental health and addiction go hand in hand.

[@jakeyboy589]

geno really had no limit to talent this was the tip of the ice berg to a new style for him wish he was still here he never stopped evolving.

[@GuitarGear1]

Jake Hobbel these are his roots... wish we could have gotten to see them grow...

[@jakeyboy589]

This is really wicked to have bro, free styling from is mind, and his voice box had no limit, his imagination really was the limit, that's why he was unrivaled. If only these roots got to grow, the guitar really got power from its amazing to.watch

[@jennifertice2250]

+Jake Hobbel i got kicked off of you tube. For threatening some pussy. I want to this but I don't trust some people here in Milwaukee you should pont me that way

[@jennifertice2250]

+Jake Hobbel point james Forrest on fb the way I want this in my life I need to hang out with musical people

[@suicide19915]

+jennifer tice LOL!

[@Joomluh12]

Holy shit, he has a great scream. What a well of talent to lose. It feels like losing a close friend. Just like with losing Jeff (Stitchez), we may have never known each other personally but these guys (and other horrorcore artists) have served as more inspiration to me than anybody else because they're the epitome of talent born from nothing, and I don't even care about being a rapper. It's the emotion and soul put into the work that inspires me. These amateur videos coupled with vocal and lyrical prowess help me aspire to become a better singer and musician. These guys are so much better than these privileged fucks that throw a couple hundred bucks at a studio and a producer to churn out autotuned garbage. It goes to show that raw musical talent is one of the purest forms of art. This is why it's such a shame to lose people like this because they prove that music still has worth within the sea of bullshit shovel fed to the masses.

[@RobbinBanks04200]

Check out some of my music bro!

[@lspskr2001]

So much pain in his voice such amazing talent wish I could have met him he's helped me so much through the years RIP GENO you will be missed

[@sselluoss5935]

Everytime I get depressed I come to this and a few other old Garret songs. I really miss him. He died and I'm still alive at 31 dealing with the same shit that got him. I don't understand why we lose such a talent yet Im here. I miss you man. I miss dark half, the lsp days.....good times in the good ol days. Nobody should have to hold onto that much pain. Idk what happens when you die but I hope all that pain and suffering is finally gone and you're at peace. ❤️

[@trstrk]

R.I.P Garrett. Thank you for helping me realize I was better than my addiction and having the faith in me to stay sober. I'm gunna miss you man.. why on my birthday man? You broke my heart when you passed away. I'll always remember you. And dude, you had one helluva friend there. He was an amazing person and such a great person. Addiction isn't easy, but he talked to me about my sobriety and told me that I can stay sober and that he knew I could make it past it. Hes always with you though, everyday in your heart. Hold the memories close. Thank you for sharing this with us all.

[@D12Disease]

Geno was the reason I started singing. He was an unknown but not forgotten legend of talent.

[@rayriccardi785]

D12Disease he was not unknown there is a lot of ppl that know him

[@mikeydavis9267]

Yeah bro Genos a legend.. rest in paradise

[@seanisthekingofpie]

Ray Riccardi he means in the grand scheme of things bro cmon think

[@marchurgranny12]

sorry I live in the UK and I even miss this bloke! Geno is and forever will be a legend! So sad life always takes the best of us! Rest easy bro!!

[@Calebpro79]

This was a angel with demons

[@soul61296]

Geno helped me get through alot with his songs.

[@grimreeper-xe9zy]

Paul Michael his music and lo keys music are helping me threw everything rn

[@lspskr2001]

You will be missed Geno you have helped so many people who are going through things rest in paradise we miss you

[@jamesforrest2061]

when i feel low music helps and this raw video is a peep hole into genos world. and i thank you #cultshit

[@MrsSheylaDawn]

Geno was tortured. But he loved his fans so much. He would stay up all night Facebook chatting anyone that needed to talk amdwhoever he could help. And was just so amazed he had so many fans supporting him all over the world.

[@Gh0sTGaming420]

bro u 2 would have done big things together love the guitar and geno tho, awesome

[@BuddhaTripleSix]

I miss him :( i break down every time I see a video of him. He was my brother. I have his hat he was wearing in this and I always wear it

[@lipgloss_glory5319]

Geno always rememberd not forgotten❤❤ MFCL whoop WHOOP

[@jasongierkeful]

4 real i love you bro keep it safe

[@CollinKriljip]

Nice he gave me his Celtics hat with the snake skin bill

[@bradmturner]

Rip Geno a beautiful curse is truly amazing piece of work

[@deannahence3544]

thank you for posting this. I'm still crying and this shit was just so real and amazing. he will truly be missed by so many. another amazing soul lost too soon.

[@WeekendWarriorBeats]

Every time I fall apart. I find myself listening to dark half and bringing myself back together. Suffer alone and been dead inside for years. Now I understand.

[@christopherbrothers244]

I spoke with Geno just a few days before he passed away. He asked me if I thought he should upload a sample track for all of us to hear and I told him yes. He was supposed to come and do a show for us in Indiana for a little get together I was going to throw. Next thing I knew I got the call saying he had passed. RIP Geno you will truly be missed brother. You may be gone but NEVER forgotten. You will live in all our hearts and memories.

[@minnesotamanson2646]

Pours his heart.. his soul.. his everything into this.. I wish I could've met this man... another soul lost in the darkness but never forgotten... pulls me through some of my darkest days... #RIP

[@odins_asylum4221]

Though you dine with Angels you walk beside us everyday. Thank you Geno, god saw his angel hurting and took him home to rest. I never got to see you in concert but I know I'll meet you some day.

[@RobbinBanks04200]

Geno had the voice of an angel! There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t miss this man!!! ❤️

[@mosthated132]

I watch this because he helped me through going through it. Told me he wanted to stay clean & get back into skating. I sent him a complete board. Till this day, Thank you Garrett. Hard to hold back tears, I'll speak to you again. Much love Brother.

[@jamesmanning6524]

rip geno cultshit #darkhalf forever

[@Sunshine-N-Piggys]

and this just broke me more i'm holding back tears right now :'( R.I.P. Geno

[@emilydavidson1600]

I wish there was a master's track version on CD or a pro recorderd version, this song is one of his master prices and I I listen to this so much, rest in piece Geno, I wish I could have met you

[@swampalienz]

this is incredible

[@daleonov]

That's really sad...

[@Darklotus066]

No matter what Geno put out it was always beyond amazing, this honestly makes me wanna be like him so cold in the ground. Rip Geno

[@TheStarSpawn]

I'm really sorry for your loss Ty. Garret was an amazing soul taken far too soon. Thoughts are with you. Fam is fam.

[@kruentuz5481]

You can really hear the pain, we Miss you Geno you’ll never be forgotten 🖤

[@idfergott2960]

Awesome song. Good Job; the lyrics were awesome.

[@Respect2theFallen]

Dope nice strumming and thanks for sharing. I will always remember him for his talent, his lyrics really spoke out to me.

[@sacredxgeometry]

This is FUCKING AWESOME. Honestly. I was afraid it'd be something totally unbecoming of the life Geno had lived...but this really shows him at the precipice of his talent.

[@thaluck9]

Rest In Peace Geno! Great job on Guitar too brother

[@rosaliebluestein1228]

RIP Geno I look in your face and I feel your pain.

[@mushhead93]

this is so real and so deep im so glad this was uploaded to youtube i can really feel his pain somewhere deep down in my soul i swear i can relate to almost anything hes made i had a shit child hood and adult life hasnt exactly been the greatest i am disabled with ptsd severe anxiety and add adhd and learning difficulties harrd time understanding things but i understand this completely i miss you garett we all do rip homie much love for your music you gave us wish you were here brotha

[@sabrinakatrina5365]

i cry so much just re-watching this..

[@SolidSnakeMirageXIII]

I just got chills...RIP Geno

[@kylebourbeau4851]

I always come back too this video. Since he’s passed he’s been greatly missed. Truly a legend in my eyes. His music helped me through some of the toughest times in life. Thankful too have heard his music. R.I.P my friend, you are greatly missed.

[@setharph1113]

Would it be possible to get the lyrics of this some way or another??

[@therealskrubby712]

RIP Geno. Love you brother. Rest easy, much love man...

[@poolnoodlepoodle5074]

i wanna die just so i could meet him in person.. r.i.p geno ..

[@kevin92178]

still hard to look at him on video. love you brother it was a blessing to have you as a friend. truly a unique individual. I miss your goofy ass. :-(

[@Pine_Hill_Prophit]

haunting stuff man! he will be so missed its ridiculous!

[@phixiate]

Ive listened to this improv like six times you are youre hero

[@drubeardslee89]

Three years as of today, this popped up in my recommendation again.. Dark Half has helped me immensely and it's still hard to believe Garrett aint here no more... At least he is pain free now

[@kayciekrunk8987]

I'm crying watching this. :(

[@jamesmckay47]

I first saw this video years ago, and even to this day I still feel the pain geno was in, even now I cry to the pain he felt

[@mushi_marauder8038]

His voice gives me goosebumps everytime. Geno had one of the best singing voices. RIP to the one that helped so many but couldn't get help..

[@Jx83xB]

Miss you bro :(

[@RocksmithJuggalo1986]

I would love to learn to play this RIP Geno

[@knuckleheadstreet4000]

Everybody talk bout it but few knew the real see you when I get there my boy

[@dilloncurry2578]

R.I.P Geno Xc i hope in death you've found peace ;'(

[@JuggaloJesus-o8w]

I got to see Dark Halfs last show at the Gathering right before Geno left us... Im grateful for that, at least. RIP brother man. May we meet again in Shangri-La.

[@therealsaintlucifer777]

I miss Geno so much i wish he stayed a little longer

[@CoolKittyCat562]

This is so heartbreaking 😢

[@nicolesampson4720]

Wish this song was on a cd rip geno this song hits so hard

[@flippyflop496]

I maybe a Cartoon Whale, but I try for him... so young... such s tragedy.

[@luhyama7486]

the 33 people that disliked this, had tears in their eyes and thought it was the like button :(( RIP GENO MF CULTSHIT

[@313blunted]

Shit made me feel some type of way. I seen him years ago in mich and didnt fully appreciate what i saw which kills me. Hes realy fucking amazing and as i recall he gave me a lsp bong. Damn man shits super sad. And damien if your reading this we love u to homie! -Your michigan dab bro carl

[@ethanfreier6625]

dam sad miss him lost two grate people that year

[@Crustapher]

I miss you geno . More than anything you were a beautiful human being. Truly you are missed. Love you homie

[@ethanfreier6625]

R.i.P Lsp dark half forever man

[@xmartin1088]

I would like to surely meet him and thank him after life's over

[@betsygirl19]

amazing

[@mazetheclown1834]

Miss him😭💔

[@xmartin1088]

This song saved my life a couple days ago I dont even know how I iust listened to it I took 50 mg of flexeril 30mg is od and I was numb and dead feeling this song made me break and cry and I threw up what I could idk why

[@joshnastasia2508]

i cannot believe Geno is gone. like most of the greats his talent went unrecognized until it was to late :( where ever you may be you will be missed.

[@dannyvirus8196]

I honestly wish this had been recorded. I'd love to have a studio version. Your guitars are amazing as are Geno's vocals. may he RIP.

[@dannyvirus8196]

recorded on more than just a cam***

[@srellikjuggalo]

At 5:53. That scream

[@HeavenAbove727]

@srellikjuggalo: Well at least, he got to let that one out. Amazing.

[@bigdaddyzthadoughboy7573]

This gives me chills god damn

[@smithy.n.7153]

LOVE YOU GENO! REST EASY 💔💔

[@CrabRackune]

I just subd. I've lo9ved this vid ever since it came out and always wondered who was on guitar. My drunk ass never thoughe to look who posted it. Cheers man. I love this video

[@GuitarGear1]

Thank you so much for saying that. I think of Garrett every day and talk about him all the time. Im so glad he and I were able to do this, I just wish we could have done a lot more of it

[@CrabRackune]

@@GuitarGear1 Well at least we all have this gem ov a video to look back on thanks to you mayn. Never stop jammin brother! 🍻

[@Alhamdillilah1991]

Run along was the song that for me into y’all sadly you passed a year later man I wish I could have know you man rip brother. And if possible the guy that posted this video

[@amandagrisham9760]

this is so painful to watch.

[@outlawevil5650]

Biggest inspiration Iv ever got to listen to

[@RobertMccrickard]

RIP Garrett Erskine AKA Geno Cult Shit Of Dark Half Rest Easy My Friend For We Feel Your Pain While In Life , So In The After Life Your Kind Spirit Is In Bliss , See You Then My Friend ... REPLY

[@chriscollins9640]

I come to this video often...it blows my mind everytime. Geno was such a REAL human being. Nobody can replace a soul like his.

[@thest0n3rgam3r5]

R.I.P Geno Cultshit your the reason i stay strong and keep going. Thank you for everything...

[@CrabRackune]

Happy 4th weekend everyone in this little space on YT!! Cheers! \m/ \m/

[@peterdegrouw8036]

Rip Geno gone but never forgotten!!!thanks for your awesome music L’s up.

[@chriscollins9640]

Who els misses some geno? Fucking love you brother!

[@Gh0sTGaming420]

I miss hearing new music from you geno r.i.p.😢💔

[@trueking3305]

i love this guy and i wish i where he was still here and i love his music and never did at first but i gain too get too know this and his talent for what is and that is uniqueness... and thanks geno for getting me through a lot of bs of the day from others who gave no fucks and i knew my luck is getting better with time... for every thing i hear from thanks garret and lsp for making this a awsome song too hear ....

[@i-AMsorrow]

So painfull to watch! What a true poet!!

[@poopynevets2000]

Rest In Peace GENO we all love you #CULTSHIT

[@shylsp]

[@misfits8664]

Why did you stop uploading?

[@shylsp]

+Xɢᴇɴ well all my cds got stolen along with my laptop. :( but I'll be back on my game soon homie. I gotchu.

[@AceTheFallen]

😟 We miss you...

[@JcrowSOLess]

I miss him greatly..