Greta Van Fleet on drummer's hand injury; playing with Elton John

Jake Kiszka (guitar) and Sam Kiszka (bass guitar) of Greta Van Fleet sat down with The Point's Donny Fandango before their SOLD OUT St. Louis show at The Pageant on Wednesday, August 1st, 2018. Jake and Sam chat about drummer, Danny Wagner's hand injury that almost forced them to cancel the show, finding a record label that allowed them to maintain complete creative control, and the writing/recording process for their new record.

[@euphoricwitch9972]

Poor Danny so proud of him for pushing through

[@tyronestienjacksonberg7500]

swiggy boy proud? You are a young boy? Correct? Ever hear the saying " The show must go on"

[@euphoricwitch9972]

@@tyronestienjacksonberg7500 swiggy boy is proud some artist just say fuck it and throw a fit

[@pennybelfield8148]

swiggy boy it's not that bad having a bad pinky I know someone ( Mat Welsh ) who was bleeding from the head on stage on warped tour nut kept on playing

[@shannontarrant.1538]

😂😂😂😂😊

[@StephenAlexWalker]

One of best live bands around and they've barely got going yet.

[@valariediane6490]

Stephen Walker hell yeah, and it’s nice to see a fellow Gooner!

[@maayan7894]

they are so genuine and honest about their music it’s just upsetting to see people giving them shit. i love you guys so much. thank you.

[@tyronestienjacksonberg7500]

maayan oh is it upsetting you? Go to your safe space.

[@tyronestienjacksonberg7500]

Jerny Gutree agreed!!! Here is what I Like- 1. Like some of their tunes 2.Good to see them bringing back some of the real music. What I Hate- 1. Everyone in GVF pretending they grew up only on bands from the 40's and 50's I Call Bull Shit! 2. So obviously Zeppelin Influenced!!! You have to be a complete Moron to think otherwise. 3. They go out of their way to never mention Zeppelin and sidestep some Zep comparisons. 4. They should just Admit Zep was a huge influence and be done with it. Embrace it!! Zep is only the greatest Rock band ever! Just the mention that you sound similar is a compliment. But they rather go on pretending they came up with that sound and look! Hahah

[@tyronestienjacksonberg7500]

A smile on my face but a Demon inside you call it hate, because that was started years ago by some Lame idiot. I call it another person with a different opinion. "Hater" is just a way for an insecure person to divert another persons opinion. The term "Hater" was the initial stupidity that jump started all of today's liberal Bull $hit. Now they just say homophobe Raycist etc etc anything to shout down another persons opinion!

[@tyronestienjacksonberg7500]

A smile on my face but a Demon inside Not Upset, I'm just not a GVF apologist like you. You seem more upset. Sorry but in life you can't just ignore the obvious! If you can't read or have an understanding for reading comprehension. You will see I said I like some of their stuff. But sorry, it's all been done before and way , way , better my I add! By a super group they ( GVF) obviously snub their noses at. How ironic since their fame & sound is based on that group , they pretend, never influenced them. Led Zep 😂😂 if you can't see that , no offense but pretty pathetic

[@tyronestienjacksonberg7500]

A smile on my face but a Demon inside actually It has effected your day! Your still responding. P.s let me spell it out for you since you can't seem to grasp what I have said- I like some of their stuff - it's not a bad thing for Rock music- what I don't like ( This part is my opinion and I'm sure the opinion of many more observant people) I don't like people living off the coat tails of the trailblazers and pretending they never existed! If you ever seen the Robert Plant interview( which has also done plenty for GVF) you will see he says " The singer sounds an aweful lot like someone I know. Plant then says the singer claims to taken his influence from The singer of Aerosmith. Plant doesn't want to sound petty that's why he says it sarcastically - making his point. Anyway person with zero reading comprehension skills - Carry on!

[@pause10two4]

Danny is a fantastic drummer, and it is heartworming to see all of them represent their generation in such a positive way. They work hard to produce their music, and, wow, the results are awesome. Keep it up, guys! Your music is multigenerational!

[@shannontarrant.1538]

Danny. Wagner. Is. A. Total. Joke

[@shannontarrant.1538]

Tommy. Lee. Is. Better. Then. Danny. He's. Older. Has. More. Experience. As, a. Drummer. Danny. Though. Lol😂. 😂😂😂😅😅😊

[@ivanj.conway9919]

No, I have to say, I'm falling in love with these boys more and more and more, with everything new, I find out about them and every interview I watch like this. Why they are getting so much hate is utterly, beyond me. Tons of Love. My Very Best. Out.

[@JG1rn]

My man looks like Robin Hood.

[@avalondreaming1433]

He's damn cool, and the hat rocks. This band is fearless in their fashion choices!

[@makaylanorwood7]

this interview is so good. the interviewer is so respectful and let's them both talk instead of rushing through it. jake and sammy are definitely the best interview duo because they both bounce off of each other instead of speaking over the other. i love josh but if he was here, they'd all be fighting to talk lmao

[@lucilianogueira3072]

Until! They get asked about Led Zeppelin,,,, then he would mention blues influences , as always, no fighting

[@garymartin1045]

​@@lucilianogueira3072Yeah, so what they copied Elvis, what a good place to start there. Robert Platt said so. Clapton and Jeff Beck And the beat goes on.

[@billgross2097]

So happy to see a band who appreciate real rock and roll. These guys are the Real deal.

[@sooz64]

Good interview. A real conversation and not the same old rote questions.

[@taramceown2919]

This is one of the best interviews I’ve seen with them

[@Anabelleandthedesertscrubs]

This is a great interview! The boys are always amazing and the interviewer is great very considerate

[@ivanj.conway9919]

"Not going to give up any creative control EVER!" Well Bravo Boys! I so, so, hope you will be able to stick with that FOREVER. It's so refreshing to hear that in an industry that seems to be selling out continually. Now get down to business now, and start creating some new content so people will get off your backs on that front, as well. Tons of Love from Canada. Best of 2019. Out.

[@emiliamorinigo9574]

I love Jake's voice

[@lorrainebryan7552]

Smart move, don't let the industry take control of your music and YOU! Prince had the right idea about that. May he RIP.

[@calebbohrer3757]

Love their Michigan accents

[@ElleHartStrings]

It doesn't really sound like they have one to me.

[@calebbohrer3757]

Elle Oswald slightly. They say stuff like dahcter

[@Hunteronix]

Lol, I live a little bit away from Frankenmuth, Mi and we do have a little bit of an accent😁

[@timothydelano5993]

Accent? Only to people that actually have an accent. Other than calling a creek a crick.

[@ElleHartStrings]

Actually now that I'm listening for it I can hear Sam has an accent but I don't hear it from Jake.

[@philipperiopel1911]

Danny, have a speedy recovery!

[@fireman5419]

Thank you guys for reviving rock

[@jedfo64]

Another awesome revisit 👍😎

[@pamelagipson6844]

Just my opinion. But these little young guys have a great future. Also I've noticed these guys really are very articulate. They seem to be very well grounded.

[@Powerslave234]

Hopefully the next album is a banger. Hoping for some hard shit as well as softer too

[@lorrainebryan7552]

Such talent, good looks and smart!!! Love them!

[@milakozarevska9751]

Sammy's jawline OMG😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@henrikjohannessen3017]

I'm 100% straight, but sammy is hot!

[@dickjohnson1158]

Mila Hasler you sound like a child

[@avalondreaming1433]

Sam is perfection

[@afaceforradiowithrichardma4831]

Mila Hasler their mom must be very pretty

[@SimsGirl4Ever]

Sammy’s *everything* OMG 🥰

[@jasonpdsi]

These dudes are 20. Let that sink in when you hear them talk.

[@GiGizGolden1]

Right. I’m impressed. They have so many years ahead of them and they are brilliant now.

[@johnedwardjones999]

Cool interview. Whole group is so fine. Seeing the twins talking together is terrific stuff. A look at their offstage personalities. Get better Danny.

[@rigozubia8131]

Those aren't the twins. The one on the right and the singer are twins. Smh

[@johnedwardjones999]

Rigo Zubia Opps..U R soo correct..duh😁

[@deniceleon6436]

haha i thought they were twins for a little too

[@erickdaniel618]

They're not twins buddy

[@johnedwardjones999]

Erick Daniel Yep..Realized that shortly after my post. Duh on me.😁

[@DutchMastaFoo]

Their Floyd Fest set was fucking crazy. Danny destroyed those drums at the end of the set. Fucking phenomenal

[@Darth_Wafer]

Who thinks Sammy should sing lead on a track?

[@HamiltonRb]

I’ve never heard anyone but Josh sing, but if Keith Richards or Ringo Starr can sing the odd song, one of the other boys should try it

[@wintersherry9867]

They all sing well, and Jake has a magical voice

[@HamiltonRb]

where is the video where any of them sing? Would like to check it out

[@wintersherry9867]

check the acoustic versions with their backing vocals, also in Instagram there are short amateur videos where you can clearly see and hear how each of them sings

[@HamiltonRb]

ok thanks, what is their Instagram name? I never normally use social media

[@andreasodell]

Jake talking like a frontman already

[@andreasodell]

Not because he is the frontman but he is cuting Sam of

[@jessdayz9810]

Andreasodell jake is the real frontman of the band though. He started the band himself. Josh isn’t really; his real passion is making movies and producing films.

[@loriholman6125]

Oh you guys so nice please stay this way!!! And keep on ROCKING US LOVE YOU GUYS💜💜💜Lori crazy for you all ❣❣❣ just a Hippie Lady....Glad you better Danny💞💖💞

[@seang.7680]

Floydfest show was amazing!!!! Glad I could witness it.

[@rickybobby5196]

I was there too they killed their set!!!

[@cazzhmir]

2:26 I'm so glad they've taken the Peter Grant approach with the record companies

[@cocktailhotel]

Yep, hopefully they'll get a Zeppelin-size BIG share of the Album/CD sales royalties, because GVF is attracting all ages to their music. I'm close to 60, and I buy CD's as my music listening format.

[@flyingburritobro68]

Zach Don’t mention Zeppelins manager. These guys are already viewed as Zep wannabes

[@afriend1162]

Thanks for an awesome show!

[@cbccnc1283]

Great interview

[@kathyguerndt2795]

Great interview with Jake and Sam ❤

[@robrockstv781]

GREAT BAND

[@ScottH.]

Nice kids. Great band.

[@rlove3478]

Amazing I’m 57 I love these guys

[@harleysrocknrollchat]

Good that you like your record company rep, but don't trust them as far as you can throw them..)

[@theresaheyer537]

so articulate!!!love the brains with the souls guys!!!!!beyond inspiring.....truth and bloom on!oma herelol

[@BryanEddy09]

Love these guys ...they inspire me to get busy ..like...right now. GET WELL Danny ...soon enough ...just lay off for a while...practice in the mind.write some lyrics.listen.

[@angrykermit3192]

0:25 that moment when you think the interviewer isn't going to ask about Led Zeppelin.

[@backcountrypreps6171]

BUT THEY SOUND LIKE ZEPPLIN...!!!!!!!!.... and the problem is???... Love these kids

[@charleypatterson9956]

Have you guys ever noticed that Jake is pretty quiet and Josh is more of a goofball? The twins are great, but Sam tends to be the "spokesman" because he's the one with a great tone of voice and presence. Just noticed that.

[@zrm_music]

Poor Danny. He didn’t deserve that to happen. 🥺😭

[@tyronestienjacksonberg7500]

Greta: "We grew up on the old blues men from the 1930's! Who is Led Zeppelin?"

[@twotime777]

Tyrone Stien JacksonBerg it’s funny because they list Zeppelin as one of their influences

[@theresaheyer537]

another band that grew up on the old blues men of the 30s

[@juliedefee567]

😂😂😂

[@sarahtonen4873]

EXACTLY

[@carinaaugusto4390]

Ginger Fish played with a broken collar bone. Drummers are badasses.

[@diannetaylor2439]

I was not aware of Greta Van Fleet in August or I would have definately been at the Pageant!

[@dilmaisabella1720]

Que Homem Maravilhoso é esse SAM KISZKA????😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@afrocoolio25]

Now, this is why you get a tech who knows all the songs; That way you do not have to miss any shows. Metallica in the 80s broke multiple bones skateboarding. It got to the point where the label and tour manager said that broken bones or not they had to play. However, for a few shows, the tech would play and James would only sing. Same again in 1992.

[@sarahtonen4873]

i like this interviewer. good energy

[@kaybeeraut9389]

I think Andy Herrin from Cavo could have sat in...lol. Love me some St. Louis Cavo and my Michigan boys, GVF

[@jasheton]

A blister.

[@MrPieman00]

holy shit the intro sound is the reason i wont be clicking another one of these videos

[@boguest6317]

“Hey man come interview Greta Van Fleet backstage real quick.” “Sounds great! Let me finish this 8 ball first.”

[@sarahtonen4873]

lil bit, yeah

[@bullfrogstupiddoor1147]

I was at panorama it was so sad when they canceled

[@gentleblasphemy9394]

Can you upload the other one too!!!!!😭

[@lauraimla5848]

I found it here on their twitter kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2GteYxse7R7e8U

[@gentleblasphemy9394]

Laura Imla THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@lauraimla5848]

Haha welcome :)

[@jedfo64]

Loved this so much

[@tonystrobel5227]

I think they catch a lot of crap because so many people compare them to led Zeppelin and those are huge shoes to fill.and they do sound kinda similar but they play there own music so in that way there original keep on rocking I appreciate it

[@susanobrien1209]

Love love these guys so much

[@rayoloco5000]

Robert Plant and the singer's mother need to have a talk...

[@joetyler5816]

Dang they sold out I wanted to go soooo bad

[@gabepickle]

2:08 yes.

[@meganbaer11]

Gang Starr reference? ❤❤❤ i just love them.

[@luxandravela4006]

❤❤❤

[@dvk7277]

Damn Sam looks really close to Cliff Burton

[@fishfire_2999]

Why is every video a yr old. ??

[@48tomw]

If these boys make music they like an

[@shannontarrant.1538]

Aww poor baby danny he go him self a booboo aww poor witle baby cry me a damn river there are people that have had arms and legs blowe off in war yet there still alive and kickin and greatfull to be alive so dome come cryin to be bout a blood blister big baby

[@padistedor]

Doesn’t matter how much or how long you play drums, if you hold the stick right, you don’t get blisters or cracked skin. He is holding the sticks too tight.

[@mjc7]

padistedor Exactly! I’ve been playing for over 20 years and never got blisters to that extreme.

[@padistedor]

mjc7 If you watch him play, he is also hitting really hard. No need to exert so much energy when the drums are mic’d. He can play lighter and let the sound guy bring his mic levels up.

[@HamiltonRb]

Good point & never thought of that. Is there such a thing as a glove that a drummer could wear to avoid that friction, or no such thing?

[@FHDTV]

HamiltonRb there are some things drummers can wear, but I like to feel the stick. In my opinion it’s harder to play with gloves. At most I’ve ever gotten on my hands are calluses but never blisters. Just relax when you hold the stick.

[@HamiltonRb]

You have to wonder how drummers like John Bonham & Keith Moon did it, without getting blisters, because they really abused the kit

[@robertle3038]

Shaking the camera on purpose looks so cool.

[@alphadogstudio]

Better call the drummer from Def Leppard for drumming tips

[@jessieb9384]

alphadogstudio It would b funny to see a drummer with two arms play a whole set one handed

[@lordyoda8555]

I remember Rick Allen from Def Leppard drumming with two arms before he was in the terrible car accident that almost took his life. But quite incredibly he survived and tbh I personally think that all the grit and determination that Rick showed in making a comeback made Rick a much better drummer than ever before, definitely one of the top drummers in rock history.

[@RobertErnestLewis]

Gloves

[@avalondreaming1433]

Why does Sam look like he's wearing pink lipstick? Must just be his natural beauty!

[@cynthiabernard841]

Yes, he’s a beautiful boy.

[@lucilianogueira3072]

Funny. Pages bucket hat

[@JB-wr2lx]

A blood blister , oh my god the courage that man displayed 😳

[@jamesazure5577]

You guys should get a back up drummer till your guy heal's up....

[@lucilianogueira3072]

Creative Freedom =. Led Zeppelin

[@shannonburninhell8906]

Good. By. Gvf

[@123agidee_2]

Is the guitarist trying to be Richie Blackmore or something

[@ZavenTheRapper]

audition me for drums

[@bryceriley1048]

i’ll drum for you

[@tristanbird8573]

Floyd fest wooo!

[@shannonburninhell8906]

Hay. Gvf. Up. Yours.

[@darrenbednarz8286]

Who's dressing these guys they look like pilgrims, stay true to your music and it will all come together. You guys kick ass keep up the good music.

[@cynthiabernard841]

Darren Bednarz These guys suffer for fashion, let them do their thing.

[@jayc9179]

No way these guys are related

[@jasheton]

Are u fucking kidding me?

[@shannonburninhell8906]

Boring.

[@mauibudman9573]

Just think, the original rockers still did tours when a member fell ill or couldnt perform, they hired a fill in to continue touring and not disappoint their fans. As good GVF is they have disappointed alot of people by cancelling a tour rather than pushing through with a replacement until their bandmember healed. Todays generation just doesnt have the drive or sense of satisfying fans like the originals did.

[@jessieb9384]

Steve Wheeland What the fuck are you talking about how are they supposed to replace the drummer that quick plus I really think the singer needed to give his voice a brake you could hear it starting to get worse so if two members of a 4 person band are out who do you propose they continue going fans want to hear them not replacements especially the singer you're argument is ignorant gnr called off tours all bands have had to do it

[@untamedalbino8943]

You think Led Zeppelin should have just replaced John bonzo???

[@Cat-fz2wb]

i would rather they cancel the show than play without one of the members...

[@shannontarrant.1538]

Danny sucks

[@michaelbyrd7883]

Oh well the rock world is gonna have to be put on hold this guy had a blood blister and a hang nail, what are we to do?

[@googo151]

Led Zeppllin wanna be's!

[@PopCulturzTV]

@ -10:00 mark....interviewer chugs 4 rockstars.

[@evanpeltier]

Dude... dude the guy was literally on cocaine, man. What other possible reasons are there for his spazzing like a fuck boi?