Greta van Fleet interview - Danny and Jake (2018)

[@brxwneyedwxman_9564]

jake has a really, really nice voice.

[@parsleyone]

It's very soothing, and puts you at ease.

[@brxwneyedwxman_9564]

parsleyone exactly!

[@avalondreaming1433]

Nice arms too!

[@lpchris]

Jake's voice sounds like Josh....ik there brothers calm down lol...I'm not wrong tho

[@DanielaMure0403]

Not only his voice.. How about his skin and his smile? 😍😉

[@rockisheaven]

This is the first time I’ve ever really gotten to hear Danny speak at length! He’s quite eloquent and self-assured considering he’s only 19 years old.

[@kaybeeraut9389]

I think Danny is 21, isn't Sam the youngest at 19?

[@rockisheaven]

Kaybee Raut nope, Danny and Sam are the same age. They graduated high school together shortly before going on tour last year (and have known each other since kindergarten).

[@parkviewmo]

Yes, Sam and Danny the same age. Smart, articulate guys!

[@oliviaflot9138]

Actually, Danny is 18 going on 19. He’ll be 19 in December.

[@budyjames77]

@@oliviaflot9138 according to his bio (www.famousbirthdays.com/people/daniel-wagner.html) he is 18 but at their concert video from St. Andrews Hall in Detroit on 12/29/2017 (kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWGnZ6qZgLmdrq8) which was on Danny's birthday, at about 1:13:03 Josh says "he's 19" after they all sing happy birthday to Danny. Josh also says Danny only has about 8 years left referencing the "27 Club".

[@jasminez1146]

DANNY!! He needs to speak more in interviews! What a beautiful human being ♥️ wish I heard more from him

[@sknight0391]

"Wind in the sail"

[@liliththevirgo]

danny is stunning

[@HHarry64]

I agree , a pleasure to listen to and look at.

[@suzannemclainmerkin2876]

"Being honest is important. Being honest is rock and roll." Danny

[@lucilianogueira3072]

AND!!! Copying Led Z

[@stevesmith3990]

At last a young band that are intelligent, articulate and can make great music. Long overdue and very inspiring.

[@marieo6109]

I love listening to these young men. They are role models for the new generation. They are very polite and respectful and extremely talented. I wish them the very best always.

[@sarahtonen4873]

i'm hoping their moms will be doing an online parenting course

[@lindsay3995]

“Oh, we’ll make sure you have time.” It’s great to see this mutual respect between interviewer and interviewee. It’s also encouraging to see that they feel comfortable enough with their tour “handlers” to exercise some control (however slight) in this situation even as their popularity and demands on their time grow. I can’t wait for the album, so I’ve been trawling these interviews for hints as to release dates. Feel free to loose it upon the earth any day now, guys.

[@Vanasse1]

I'm 53 and I'm so impressed with these young men.... both for who they are as people and musicians.... and for the music they are kicking out. Finally, someone to get excited about musically. Thank you, GVF..... you put the music spark back into this old broad...

[@sr009]

Very impressed with these lads from Frankenmuth, MI! Keep focused - and enjoy the ride!

[@suewebb8862]

I could watch/listen to Jake play that guitar all night!! And Danny on the drums is phenomenal!!! Last night I found a video of them doing a concert in California. Put my headphones on and watched/listened to it. First time I saw Danny do a drum solo. He is so good!!! Rock on GVF!! ❤

[@PatriotSteve]

btw, Zeppelin stole plenty of songs so don’t hate on GVF. If you can’t appreciate young talent, bringing young people to rock shows, then look at yourself and ask why. Stop living in the past.

[@sarahtonen4873]

EXACTLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!thank you

[@jimbo33]

As a 70 year old from Detroit I can’t tell you how exciting this band is. They are the real deal so get on the band wagon, enjoy and watch as stars are being born!

[@klee8960]

I'm 54 from Detroit, going to see them at the fox, can't wait! Last concert I went to was ccr, at dte, 9 years ago

[@tomthumb4325]

These guys are a breath of fresh air for Rock'n'roll I'm 58 and from Scotland and have been playing in bands since 1979 and everytime I listen to their music it makes me want to rock out on my guitar hopefully these guys will inspire young players to keep it honest and simple the way rock should be

[@ix-mcdermott-xi]

Imgoing to see them at the 02 in Glasgow in November can't wait

[@kallieannabanana]

Wish there were more bands like them who are insanely talented, passionate about their art, have amazing personalities and are so well-spoken! VERY rare these days, which makes them truly special.

[@dianegreen6635]

These guys have rock and roll in their blood..you learn by doing. They are Greta Van Fleet. And they kick ass with an great future. Give them time...they will be in their 60's or older and still rocking!!! Class all the way .

[@brigoesweewee]

they’re both so eloquent, it baffles me in the best way possible every time i watch an interview

[@sherrimcnamara9530]

Beautiful interview..... These guys are going to be around a long time!!!! All hope is not lost.

[@runthejudes]

I love the Greta haters. Absolutely loving the fact that some cancer that calls themselves Zep fans would be infuriated at the notion of me loving this band.

[@tiffanyroseangeles7517]

Very intelligent & mature for their ages,surprisingly from Danny! I am holding a torch for this band,I simply hope They don't waver into the drug world/ groupies which is so easy when your young,good looking. But they have a good head on their shoulders,which will go a long way in the future!! Good luck Greta you own it!

[@budyjames77]

They all graduated from Frankenmuth High School where Danny's dad is a teacher. Frankenmuth is one of if not the top public schools in Michigan.

[@TeamTange2016]

Outstanding young lads.

[@user-bj2lu9qt3o]

Jake is the most interesting guy in the group for an interview. You were lucky to have him with Danny so he had room to speak. He's the most introverted and pensive amongst them. I think he's so intriguing to many not just because of his kindness, but also because you feel like there's something to explore, feel like you've only seen the tip of the iceberg of what's going on inside of him. In this interview you could see he's willing to go deep and personal. Yet he's hardly ever asked to do so. This was a good start. I hope there'll be another interview with him that goes deeper, FaceCulture interviews are amongst the best.

[@sheiladavis7703]

These Guy's are so Positive and energetic...Dying to see Them in Concert.

[@markparsons9602]

Saw them live last night when they kicked off their new world tour I’ve seen over 200 bands live some of the greatest ever such as Clapton the stones Dylan AC/DC with Bon Scott and I could go on and on these guys have been better victims of a bunch of haters sadly but it’s just the reality of the situation I was impressed and people are always saying I’m hard to impress the whole band are very good at their jobs the guitar player was amazing I think and I feel he is by anyone’s standards honestly I throughly enjoyed the experience and thought they were original as anyone I’ve seen and that list is very extensive my first live concert was KISS in 1976 the Destroyer tour that shows how long I’ve been going to concerts I like all kinds of music but for the most part mostly Rock music is my favorite and the world should appreciate this band I can’t remember a up and coming band of their caliber coming out in a long long time keep on doing what you’re doing guys and I’ll catch you again sometime on down the road!peace Greta Van Fleet ! I wouldn’t even acknowledge your haters !

[@LCro958]

It’s been a while since this interview and I’m just watching. It’s nice to get to hear Danny explain his perspective. Thank you GVF.

[@pugster8643]

Jakes “well that’s just bitchin boys” was hilarious.

[@susanyoung6632]

I’m so glad these guys were born with bucketloads of talent and heads full of ideas.

[@dianegreen6635]

Totally gorgeous

[@laurieeno2118]

Agreed.

[@Anabelleandthedesertscrubs]

Fr-

[@chocokat97]

Jake is so pretty I can’t stop staring at him. And he always has such good eye contact

[@sparklydiamondz5464]

Danny is so cool.

[@dmcnabb2226]

Best interview yet. Well done. Such genuine guys. Stay true to yourselves... Peace and love from Bad Axe, Michigan...

[@insipid_rhyme350]

I love how Jake is always fiddling with his hair and touching his face. Dude is so pretty, it hurts to look at. That bone structure, damn. He's perfect. And his voice is quite similar to Josh's. Interesting. I love those twins.

[@Julessteenbergen]

it's the adhd :)

[@judyivie2215]

I did make up with my daughter. We did weddings and this Jake has the prettiest lips ever.

[@andrika1990]

Its nice to see a wonderful group of musicians from my home state.

[@Mari-cl2sl]

omfg they're just so beautiful.

[@caseydohner4824]

Loved hearing them both speak. So eloquent and intelligent. Honesty is rock & roll 🖤🖤

[@RMurrell31]

These guys are so: grounded, articulate and talented. On a superficial level they’re all gorgeous. Kudos to the parents of these guys.

[@douglaszolton8985]

I've been a guitar player since i was 14 , and I am almost 69 yrs old now. Rock and blues rock,jazz rock country rock have always kept me busy .Even a bit of money also.Ha,ha. Greta Van Fleet is keeping rock alive, and I am so happy that guitar oriented rock is so much a part of your music and life. Keep up the original music.

[@evaelizabeth15]

So are we just gonna ignore that Danny is wearing a jacket that my grandma owns or...

[@avalondreaming1433]

Eva Elizabeth Yeah, but Danny looks hot in it! No offense to your grandma

[@futurescrub1517]

Prince wore women’s clothes and he got loads of ass

[@janetcarlson31]

Eva, we're sorry, and we didn't want you to find out this way, but that is, in fact, your grandma's jacket.

[@lewisner]

Your gran is Gretna Van Fleet ?

[@kirstinemajlund352]

Ahahaha that's great,, although Danny is totally pulling it off

[@SweetMarieAnn]

Such smart, handsome, talented young men! Greta Van Fleet forever!

[@RachaelGiglio]

I'm not sure, but I think Danny borrowed his grandmother's ribbon applique cardigan and somehow rocked it.

[@theresaheyer537]

yeeaaaaaa!!!!!still listening and watching....gonna see ya this year i pray...thanks...!

[@danielcook6713]

Not a greater gift can you give your child but to learn them some music and give them good music to listen to! This is proof!

[@js1642]

I first started listening to these guys in December 2017. Very talented young musicians. They also seem very grounded and smart. They must have very good parents and/or community of support. I hope they stay that way if/when they make it big with the new album.

[@sunshinecindy570]

Great interview!

[@jaydenwilkinson834]

Daddy Wagner

[@dstockumich]

Daddy Wagner was actually my track coach in middle school.

[@normamarin273]

dstockumich really

[@g.vanfleet8409]

I like the questions FaceCulture asked. As the owner (who I think did this interview) says, "We don't give you snappy entertainment bullshit, but in-depth interviews." The Led Zeppelin part begins at 14:40. Jake's answer makes sense to me, but I am sure the nattering nabobs of negativity will distort Jake's words to fit their "Greta Van Fleet is just a Led Zep cover band" narrative, but if you listen carefully and think about what he says, it fits, it's consistent, and it makes sense.

[@SUNIKIGAMING]

I like a band continuing the sound Zeppelin started but ffs... Watch the body language. These guys knew damn well what they were doing. You can't make that music and not know it sounds exactly like Zeppelin. It sounds organic and great yes and I think they can maybe say this shit about the instrumentation simply based on the fact a ton of bands had the same bluesy guitarwork. That not just a zeppelin sound but!. The vocalist sounds exactly like Plant on so many levels. Even his phrasing and stage presence screams of Plant. Nobody can deny it, he was incredibly influenced by Robert Plant and if he'd just own up to it, it wouldn't piss me off. But these guys name every band/influence under the sun except for Zeppelin. Fucking Aerosmith my ass.

[@parkviewmo]

"Nattering nabobs" is such an appropriate term. I agree that these are thoughtful questions, and, also, that these are thoughtful, articulate young men.

[@francisco2025haterIQ]

Immigrant song = Highway tune (same tempo, same screams) Rock and roll = Safari song (copycat riffs) cmn jake dont lie, even your licks are mostly the same of Jimmy

[@SalixNigra2]

I never was a Zep fan. I absolutely love the music of GVF. There's no comparison.

[@GretaVanZeppelin1996]

At first I didn't believe it, and for a year I believed it wasn't true, but I just watched a video where they covered "Ocean", I think it was early last year like January, and they all sounded so into it. I mean, it's hard to describe unless your a Zeppelinite, but those guys not only knew the chords, but it's almost like they watched TSRTS and just played that version. Like the spacing between lyrics was the same, the add in lyrics that Plant sings, Josh sang, it's just overwhelming evidence. One cannot simply call themselves a casual Led Zeppelin fan and play a cover of that song the way they did. It's my firm belief that these kids just don't like Led Zeppelin, they live Led Zeppelin everyday. I wouldn't be surprised if they listen to Led Zeppelin at least once a day. For them to decline that they have copied Led Zeppelin, even if it was (as it is in their opinion) a minor infraction, just admit that you are, so we can move on. IMO they are not a cover band if they do that, but if they don't, then to me, it's plagerism.

[@todddrummer4350]

"Wind to the Sail" ….be looking for that song title!

[@freeclimb5487]

Yankee Springs is awesome. Spent many a day mountain biking the trails there. So cool to here them talk about its importance in their lives.

[@WishfulSinful1969]

For those of you trying to make uneducated comments regarding copyright material and Led Zeppelin, a lawyer (one I know quite well) once said (in regard to Led Zeppelin and copyright material ) "They anchor something new in something familiar - and the best songs often succeed because of how well they play those new and familiar elements against one another."

[@laineridley2143]

That's awesome I camp at Yankee springs to!!

[@valenshelby8693]

Fucking love the way Danny dresses

[@kathyguerndt2795]

Nice Interview with Danny and Jake

[@suedrum3499]

They are just D-Lishous

[@theresaheyer537]

are you kidding?we love rock n roll and we're passionate about it 60s rule the airwaves r n r will NEVER die!GVF ROCKS guys love 2u

[@BinkyButtons1]

They are both beautiful humans

[@rabbit0877]

Jake’s speaking voice is similar to Josh’s. Perhaps less gravely, so.

[@gabe-vp9il]

they're serving looks here

[@sarahtonen4873]

GVF motto, "Your opinion of us is none of our business" You never stole anything, boys. Go get 'em!

[@photographerjonathan]

I hope that because the Zepp thing was brought up allot by people, that the band didn't make a conscious effort to not be like Zepp, because the Zepp influence is one of the things I like about them. I am looking forward to this new LP or their first LP, I want to hear the maturity that they are talking about from being on the road for a year. I am really hoping that this album is really good. but without being totally different than what came before it, but hopefully it will have some other noticeable 60's and 70's influences on it. then we can hear for the next year about how they sound like The Who. lol

[@klee8960]

photographerjonathan I agree they don't need to change a thing, it's worked so far for them, I hope they know that one song that bands release, that they think sucks, alot of times becomes a hit.

[@WormholeDreams]

I don't just appreciate their music it, I love it, and I'm 58!

[@deborahcassidymacphail2097]

None of them ever says they really like hard rock, but that's what I hear a lot of. At least those are the songs that I feel are the most compelling. Come on, guys, play Temples of Syrinx. We know you can!

[@livvydooda]

Danny is so pretty

[@judyivie2215]

I could be best friends with Danny

[@theresaheyer537]

cheekbones we need native american root music.....percussion and vocals are there!bass !!!o just goin' crazy...thanks for the inspiration!

[@amye5561]

Ooooof jake

[@jackiegarcia9858]

Jake is just…. Oooooof

[@sarahtonen4873]

Their moms are my heroes xoxoxoxoxo

[@susanyoung6632]

Yankee Springs Festival plz 🙏🏻

[@maayan7894]

love you guys!

[@mkf8985]

i spent the first minute thinking they were 27 and 28 years old lmao

[@sknight0391]

"Wind in the sail." 🤟😁

[@rlynng1999]

people must remember,....Zeppelin was also influenced by other bands!

[@mpr8785]

There are different influences in the band...I suggest : " Plastic hamburgers" Fantastic Negrito. Do you like? .... Jake , what a smile!!!! I kiss you.

[@sheiladavis7703]

Awesome Guy's

[@calisdreams1904]

DANNYS LONG HAIR OMG

[@walterhartland4472]

gretas men and gretas grooves

[@madisonadkins9057]

Normally it’s Danny and Sam

[@henreebee6561]

Cool dudes.

[@urbienbryllejamellep.2318]

Brian may and rogertaylor (2)

[@cheryltobin1627]

You guys are so freaking fresh & amazing 👏 😍 💖 💕 💓 uplifting, hope for the future. Genuinely nice 👌 interesting, intelligent & a lot more mature then some...keep talking 👄 about what the world 🌎 needs now, which is LOVE 💘 So, so smart, brilliant for your age, very impressive 👏

[@ablazingrat3493]

The guy on the right looks like Matt Drake from Evile!

[@Dreadwinner]

Now I'm going to get nickelback tattooed on my forehead wearing a creed t shirt singing "wake me up wake me up inside i can't wake up call my name and save from the dark" on a loop

[@enloveyduvey001]

Jake???? i thought that was Sam.... we.....

[@rystan14]

Whoever is giving this interview needs to lay off the official direction with these guys. Kept pressing for certainty which was somewhat rather annoying.

[@flatfifth5876]

yeah at 15.40 jimmy page rides away on his bike!

[@avalondreaming1433]

Flat Fifth Dude actually looks like, not Page.

[@kimparish1174]

Danny should part his hair down the middle and kinda back comb it

[@flauwersenatalia6442]

Wait

[@alphasxsignal]

ZEP sound

[@harryhenderson792]

its not even an original question anymore, I don't understand these interviewers,

[@Free-flyBE]

So Great; but so worries about the symbolism that's being inserted into them since the blew up:(

[@susanyoung6632]

Being ex-business (boring!) - I’d love to know when they started breaking even…

[@atlanticmermaid2739]

I keep hearing rock is dead.This is because, A lot of Rock bands are not played on the mainstream pop stations. if our kids really starting listening to rock, it would shut down this filthy pop n rap shit from rubbing off on society.Call your pop stations and request GVF and more rockers

[@tylerpatterson4787]

It’s true that new rock bands can’t play on mainstream radio sadly, but I don’t agree that rock is dead, there are bands like Greta coming along the scene. Also bands like Metallica, Foo Fighters, Guns N’ Roses, Iron Maiden and more are selling out arenas or stadiums.

[@sunmoon-84]

Mr Cool and Mr Fidget.

[@fredasaucedo9193]

Danny looks so good :o, i dont know about the other one though, hope he showers soon

[@SimsGirl4Ever]

Haha! I’ll still take Jake, freshly showered or not. 😉

[@user-bj2lu9qt3o]

Revisiting this now, I'm shocked how much they've changed. Much alcohol involved now. Especially Jake is a concern imo. Yet everybody seems to ignore.

[@AC-76]

One naturally changes with age, but I agree with you. He is not as open and talkative in interviews as he was before. Almost a little difficult to understand what he is trying to convey sometimes. Hope everything is good. ❤

[@user-bj2lu9qt3o]

@@AC-76 ❤I hope so too but it doesn't look like it to me. Ther's an alcohol problem in this band for sure and it's sad that it's ignored and even cheered on.

[@Tityretupatulae]

@@user-bj2lu9qt3oyou haven’t been in central London on a friday evening if Jake’s a concern to you 😂

[@ViviRicardo1]

Jake is hiiigh 😂

[@mikehawk967]

Not doing anything with you voice lolol

[@daltonlunn1653]

These girls are cute

[@maayan7894]

when you are attracted to men but don't want to admit it

[@WishfulSinful1969]

Ya these chicks remind me of Josie & the Pussy Cats.

[@pyrosteria9864]

look at poison if you think jake and danny look like chicks

[@WishfulSinful1969]

pyrosteria98 you mean the band Poison? Cool. I did and they look like a bunch of middle aged men with makeup on. These chicks really need to put on more makeup. Glam Van Band

[@pyrosteria9864]

yes the shitty glam metal band from the 80s

[@lucilianogueira3072]

It’s funny, they DONT mention Led Zep, at the same time, any old vids of them are all of Led Zeppelin

[@SuperTorres7]

Dude looks like a lady...! Damm

[@WishfulSinful1969]

I think the singer is Greta but who are the others? I think it's dangerous for them to go out in the woods unchaperoned.

[@savingaidan1494]

Avenging Angel 88 Ah so here you are again...Wow, no comeback to my challenge. Yet here you are making BullShyt statements again! How blatently obvious you are just another jealous ChickenShyt! Run away now...we all now know that you're the REAL WANNABE ! KYGIRLUSA!

[@WishfulSinful1969]

Saving Aidan 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 what makes you the authority here??? I don't answer to anyone that uses logical fallacies or shit logic. Why don't you run along and tell your mommy that you got bitch slapped BRONY. I am not aware of any challenge from you and besides, I don't have to prove myself to you or anyone. I give advice and teach you losers all about real music not poser shit music. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 You runaway and tell mommy what I said.

[@savingaidan1494]

Avenging Angel 88 Oh, I'm sure you were notified by email of my previous comment on the other post. Just like you were on this one. Now go & educate yourself on what I actually said before trying to make ANY KIND of comment about education or logic. You sound uneducated & illiterate. You Educating me, or anyone else. HA! Yeah Right! KYGIRLUSA!

[@WishfulSinful1969]

Saving Aidan the truth hurts. His vocals are weak. Too bad you are stuck in the robot world of nonsense. You educate yourself on this topic and stop whinning like a baby.

[@savingaidan1494]

Avenging Angel 88 Whining you say? Hmm very intellectual. When you can't dispute fact, & have no intelligent, or educated, factual rebuttal you resort to name calling like a child.. So.. Let me explain how intelligent ADULT people deal with ignorance & stupidity. When we realize that's who we are dealing with, .............................................. This is how! KYGIRLUSA!

[@lucilianogueira3072]

LIAR!!!! He didn’t notice that they sounded like Zeppelin!! Are you kidding me??

[@FirstLast.....]

The balls on these guy. 1st ripoff Led Zeppelin, the MJ of rock-n-roll, then say "Greta Van Fleet is kinda it's own thing" and then call them "that group" when the reporter pops the Led Zeppelin question. Enjoy the 15 minutes posers!

[@WishfulSinful1969]

First Last ya these girls are posers! Im thinking of starting a cover band of this cover band and I wanna call it Cover Van Band. What do you think?

[@WishfulSinful1969]

First Last Hey wait a minute.....i didn't know these gals have balls? How disturbing. OMG!

[@daves_not_here_mannn]

How many blues bands did zep rip off and get sued over? Psh.

[@PatriotSteve]

First Last Go listen to Beyonce

[@cbccnc1283]

First Last another jealous led zep obsessive go away and listen to your zep albums and keep living in the past lol while the rest of us enjoy some great new music