Axl and Slash were the obvious headliners, but Duff McKagan is by far my favorite member of Guns n Roses. This guy is a total gem.
@anja6983Ай бұрын
Izzy is underrated too. He just backs off get sober and lives his life, while being a rockstar.
@Kartoffelkopf2426 ай бұрын
I sat next to Duff at an awards dinner about 10 years ago and he was the sweetest most humble guy. I am a nobody but he was warm and friendly and chatted away to us whilst Jimmy Page and Steve Tyler sat at nearby tables. His lady friend was equally as charming.
@Danny-fs1hk6 ай бұрын
You’re not a nobody, and you’re cool for even being at an awards ceremony with all of those Rockers.
@patrickpowers38505 ай бұрын
@@Danny-fs1hk Kartoffelkopf translates to potatohead.
@sheridansay86675 ай бұрын
@@Danny-fs1hk If your user name is related to Blackadder, you are NOT a nobody!
@DerekBlaine2 ай бұрын
You rock. @@Danny-fs1hk
@trevornever276 ай бұрын
Total Keanu vibes
@Meatball20226 ай бұрын
That’s true. They’re both pretty mellow guys…
@Meatball20226 ай бұрын
Cali surfer types.
@watts182695 ай бұрын
I’ve always thought that too 😂😎
@trevornever275 ай бұрын
@@argylewinters6447 not so much about being similar musically other than they both play bass… just more so in their demeanor and kindness, low key and likable
@ondrejkonopasek93635 ай бұрын
Id Keanu went through long term cocaine addiction
@FYMASMD6 ай бұрын
I’m glad he is still alive. Too many guys didn’t make it. Good job Duff!!
@TheRockinDonkey5 ай бұрын
And he's still coherent. A lot of those guys aren't anymore.
@chrisk9205 ай бұрын
Amen to that. When I want to listen to some great no nonsense always in the pocket bass playing, I throw on Appetite. Great tone, great style and not a note out of place. He earned his eat back then. Happy he's alive and well....
@Danny-fs1hk6 ай бұрын
“Hey Duff”. That is so cool!
@aaronleverton42216 ай бұрын
You almost get the feeling the Sir Paul was thinking of the single coolest way to completely throw Duff on his way to the stage as a troll.
@tbx595 ай бұрын
@@aaronleverton4221 Maca to his assistant: what's the bloke's name playing bass in whatever band this is? Alright, this will twist his tits...
@mrmustard44785 ай бұрын
@@aaronleverton4221 Either that or he was just thinking, "Hey Duff."
@colinswartz60226 ай бұрын
Whenever I think of Duff McKagen, I think about how he survived his exploding pancreas, replaced booze with mountain biking, and lived to tell the tale.
@dathorndike49085 ай бұрын
The dude has the constitution of Keith Richards.
@jaynault5 ай бұрын
And attended community college and earned a business degree while he was recovering from pancreatitis!
@WastedTalent-5 ай бұрын
I remember turning on the radio or listen to Howard Stern and he was in the middle of a conversation with someone. I said, "That sounds like Duff, but sober." Then Duff went into how he stopped drinking because of his pancreas.
@johnbattle75185 ай бұрын
Read his book couldn't put it down.Been a big fan ever since!
@pentagonoenllamas5 ай бұрын
He does have this "wait...I'm alive?" vibe when he talks.
@brianbednarek82326 ай бұрын
First time hearing him in 20 Years and his voice doesn't shake even close to how it used to. Really gives you hope; addiction will never go away but it can get better.
@chrisfoster90806 ай бұрын
Can't get enough of that wonderful Duff.
@chrisk9205 ай бұрын
Omg this is a classic stonehenge moment!
@DerekBlaine2 ай бұрын
Brilliant
@peterclyde46506 ай бұрын
I love Duff, great man great player and his recovery story is inspiring.
@NZLatic5 ай бұрын
Loved this book. Such an eye opener and this guy deserves a medal for the way he turned his life around
@czipendejs5 ай бұрын
one of the best bass composer, his lines are so melodic, so in pocket, so groovy that his not only play rythm but create music on bass. Great musican :)
@johng28805 ай бұрын
So true. I was never a GnR fan, until some of the bands I was in as a bassist, started doing GnR covers. Holy crap was that shit fun to play. Totally changed my appreciation for the material.
@francis802us3 ай бұрын
Duff looks so badass outside especially with those tats a, common perception of rock stars but so very civil and kinda gentle also when interact with him.
@marcramlpz5 ай бұрын
Very humble, indeed. Great guy.
@dominicgibson95296 ай бұрын
He seems like such a down to Earth, humble guy.
@ROOKTABULA6 ай бұрын
Coming within inches of dying gives one perspective, believe me.
@alexeilindes75076 ай бұрын
Filthy rich too
@dominicgibson95296 ай бұрын
@@alexeilindes7507 oh I know, but you can’t hold that against him. I watched his interview with the BBC’s “Hardtalk” show. That’s what gave me my positive view on him…check it out, it’s worth the watch.
@alexeilindes75076 ай бұрын
@creamwobbly a humble guy doesn't buy entire artists libraries
@_munkykok_6 ай бұрын
You would be down to earth if your belt got caught in the grates, too.
@bzzzz13145 ай бұрын
Legend, and a lovely fella too by the looks of it! love his interviews, they're always so honest and lovely! would love to meet him!
@EscapedTexan6 ай бұрын
Love Duff. He’s the best. Heart of GOLD.
@fredfox38516 ай бұрын
It would be funny if McCartney knew Duffs name because somebody told him the story about his belt getting stuck to the stage.
@davereloader88375 ай бұрын
😀 I spit out coffee.
@Luigi19805 ай бұрын
All world must love Mr Duff McKagan.
@ZapHamburguesa5 ай бұрын
Whenever a friend or fellow musician is in time of need or if there's a tribute to them, Duff is always the first one there. He's loved because he's a genuine, solid, and empathetic person. Great dude.
@christopherweise4385 ай бұрын
I'm so happy Duff has turned it around. When G 'n R first hit i thought Duff wasn't gonna live 5 more years. He looked used up already. He's really an articulate, intelligent, empathetic, caring human. I've never heard anybody say anything bad about him.
@doctorauxiliary5 ай бұрын
I work at a hotel in hollywood. (I've been there a real long time.) he came through a few times some years ago, & he was as real & engaging & kind-natured to me, a regular old service worker dude, as he comes across in this vid here. my hat's all the way off to duff. he's a real one!!
@DerekBlaine2 ай бұрын
No one is superior to anyone. Your work was honorable & as valid as anyone else's. Fame means only that millions of people know who you are, period. I've been learning that Duff & I share some things in common. I dig him for who he is as well as for his work.
@johndinsdale44546 ай бұрын
Mark Lanegan spoken so highly of Duff in his autobiography. Said he really helped him out when he was in a bad way. Top, top bloke. Respect.
@jenniferloring81125 ай бұрын
RIP Mark Lanegan.
@dathorndike49085 ай бұрын
He also was one of the very last people to speak to Kurt Cobain. They sat together on that famous flight when Kurt escaped Exodus and flew back to Seattle just a day or so before his death.
@a.abeyta62376 ай бұрын
A bassist, a kickboxer and an author. There is a second chance for everybody.
@chrisk9205 ай бұрын
Well said!
@firstnamelastname-yf7zx6 ай бұрын
Humble and a great bass player! 2 thumbs up!👍👍
@hanorokpony420Ай бұрын
My son and I saw Duff play in Portland this week. Great show!
@EVILJAMARR22 күн бұрын
Duffy is one of my heroes and always will be! ❤
@memyselfundeye5 ай бұрын
Ever fly in/out of SEA, you will surely hear “Hey everyone, this is Duff McKagan of Guns n Roses” doing a PSA for the TSA about checking bags. I always have to join in when I hear it. Go Duff!
@tgirard1236 ай бұрын
I got to play with Duff one time at the Coconut teaser in LA for his ex wifes birthday. She was in this band "The Lame Flames" and my childhood friend, Howard, played drums for her. Duff couldn't have been nicer and totally put up with my complete lack of talent.... Wishing you nothing but the best Duff. I'm available if you still have the patience... lol
@acb98965 ай бұрын
"Oh, lads look! That's Doof MaKeegun! 'E's in that band we all like. 'Goonz an Rozies' They remind me of oz wen we was fab!
@sunnybunnyfeeling70626 ай бұрын
I love the session he did with Jane's Addiction.
@runningsuperska6 ай бұрын
That's a really cool book. Addiction is no joke. Thanks Duff.
@deletebilderberg5 ай бұрын
I met Duff at the Roxy in 2019. Totally nice fella.
@frankgile19966 ай бұрын
Dude, I know so little about Duff, but everyone that has ever said anything about Duff, they've all described him as a great dude to hang out with, and a great person in general... Looks like such a cool person.
@peternolan48554 ай бұрын
Duff, genuine person as most people are, I’m happy for him that he’s gotten to meet his heroes.
@roncarroll41366 ай бұрын
Duff is a great story teller indeed
@MattMcGunn304 ай бұрын
GNR defined my college years 88-92! Love Axl and of course Slash! But Duff is, as many others have already said, is a true Rock Gem!
@timjeffries15556 ай бұрын
Because he rules the GnR basselines.
@MystressXOXO5 ай бұрын
I love Duff! I had a friend back in the day who reminded me so much of Duff, lol. He had the same neck-to-head equal ratio, or that’s how I called it. 😂 Awesome guys, both of them. I’m glad I saw this because I’ll have to check the book out for sure! 👍🏻🙌🏻❤️
@grizelda45265 ай бұрын
Love and respect for Duff.
@Smart-Alex5 ай бұрын
I met Duff once as he was coming out of a gym in Chelsea, NY, and talked to him in a bodega. He's such a cool guy, and I broke the cardinal rule of never "engaging" celebrities. Even got a photo :)
@MasjuhairiMaskun6 ай бұрын
The question is, why we never hate this coolest person in the world?
@SolamenteVees6 ай бұрын
Not a huge GNR fan but I heard Duff on Jim Rome's show years ago... I have tremendous respect for him and his journey.
@sstaners12346 ай бұрын
I would love to meet Duff McKagen
@koreyarmstrong4566 ай бұрын
He's a nice guy. Gave me a cookie first time I met him
@jtjt2105 ай бұрын
What a nice bloke!
@dr.buzzvonjellar88626 ай бұрын
Love Duff
@dspf686 ай бұрын
that must have been mindblowing!!
@bhoqeem19755 ай бұрын
Reprint edition? Good book, that. I've read it a decade ago, and still have it on my Kindle. Duff is awesome!
@swampdogg.media.productions3 ай бұрын
I still want that belt!!!!!!!
@Meatball20226 ай бұрын
Seems like such a good dude
@brianf32076 ай бұрын
What a great guy
@carminelombardi95755 ай бұрын
Any musician would envy that.
@paulsimmons57265 ай бұрын
Seems down to earth!
@Monsterdrumma3 ай бұрын
Seems like a super cool guy!
@williamsaldanah35546 ай бұрын
Love the Duff
@johnhunt18055 ай бұрын
Duf is an under-rated bass player, not least by himself. I steal from him all the time! Seems like the greatest guy.
@marksgoogle43606 ай бұрын
Very underrated and unique style bassist
@louismalinak55636 ай бұрын
Met him in Seattle a couple times. Nicest celebrity I ever met.
@debonaire_nerd5 ай бұрын
I'm surprised Paul didn't say, "Hey, Bowie!"
@peterbellini61025 ай бұрын
Never forget a comment Duff made during an interview about how the rest of GNR was kind of uneasy about their first gigs in NYC. Duff was so stoked because he thought there was real dangerous passion in their NYC fans...like their leather jackets were real not LA-fake.
@noeltedd42986 ай бұрын
imagine reaction videos by famous rockers eg slash , motley crew , Aerosmith etc to the spinal tap movies , could be a whole new you tube genre
@SanDiegoHarry16 ай бұрын
so for many years, I had zero respect for McKagan; he had latched himself onto a hair metal band that made it but his playing was "sufficient" at best (to my ears, as a long time bassist). Many years later, I heard an interview with him where I was stunned by how pleasant, humble and intelligent he was. After parking my car at work, I sat and listed to the whole thing and was glad I did. He may be no Jaco, but I decided I really liked old Duff. Good guy.
@SanDiegoHarry16 ай бұрын
@@creamwobbly in the '80s, GnR was about as metal as it got - for at least my tastes. My guess is that you're one of those "genre" fanatics. Good on you. Just relax. no one cares what you think metal is.
@callingchristiano6 ай бұрын
Rock music don't need Jaco.
@SanDiegoHarry16 ай бұрын
@@callingchristiano no, but like many rock bassists who attach themselves to these very posuer / guitar forward bands, they all sound like guitar player who decided bass was easier. No swing, no feel and that's what GnR always sounded like to me and so I had little respect for McKagen - until I heard his interview. The dude is a humble sweetheart who seemed to have zero ego NOR did he sound like an '80s burnout like so many of those guys. Hard not to like that.
@jsullivan21126 ай бұрын
GnR is rock n' roll, not hair metal. And honestly if you listen to Appetite For Destruction, genuinely sit down and listen to it and say it doesn't swing there's something wrong with you.
@SanDiegoHarry15 ай бұрын
@@jsullivan2112 it's all the bloody same to me - this whole "Genre for everything" is just so silly. It has overly distorted guitar, it's in 4/4 and conforms to most blues based song structures - it's metal. Yawn.
@code-bleu34926 ай бұрын
I remember reading somewhere that Duff ended up sitting next to and chatted with Kurt Cobain on a flight to Seattle. Surprising given the earlier animosity Kurt had shown for Guns N' Roses. Duff got the sense that Kurt wasn't doing well and when they landed, he was going to ask if Kurt wanted to stay at his place for awhile. But after they collected their luggage, he turned around and Kurt was gone. Duff may have been one of the last people to see Kurt alive.
@medler20476 ай бұрын
I think what I love so much about this is that he just sort of nonchalantly mentions one of the silliest metal bands ever, Spinal Tap. I love those goofy a' dudes lol.
@robertfrederick47146 ай бұрын
Cool story!!!
@amytomtan15945 ай бұрын
💚💛from the 206 and RHS
@bongocharm13326 ай бұрын
What a cool guy.
@Vbnklll3 ай бұрын
Love ya bro. guns forever✌️!
@Topjunkie-r4s6 ай бұрын
Super cool dude. He’s a fan first
@yourcitysleeps6 ай бұрын
I was leaving a nice restaurant here in Seattle about 3 weeks back and Duff drove right past me in the parking garage.
@kingbee19715 ай бұрын
The "mini Stonehenge" belt catastrophe comment had me rolling.
@JamesMMcCann2 ай бұрын
I've written this before on other vids, but when I was a teen I wanted to be Slash, as an adult I want to be Duff.
@effess86986 ай бұрын
Confirmed. I'm a bassist and I love Duff McKagan.
@RetroClassic665 ай бұрын
I know exactly what that feeling is like. I met Steven Spielberg’s mother at her restaurant in West L.A., the Milky Way, and I had called the restaurant a few days before to make reservations for lunch, and she answered the phone and took my information. Then the day of the reservation, we were running a little late, so I called ahead to let them know, and again, she was the one answering the phone; no problem, it’s okay. So we show up, and walk inside, and there she was, this little elfin gray haired lady with big blue eyes, and she looks at me and says “are you Joe?” And it was just like Duff said about meeting Paul McCartney. I said “yes,” and she took us to our table, but I’m thinking “Steven Spielberg’s mom knows my name. Steven Spielberg’s mom SAID my name. To my FACE!” And she was just the loveliest person ever. She spent time talking with us, and I found out that her famous son had actually been to the restaurant for lunch just the day before (which both crushed me and amazed me), and the food was simply outstanding, literally the greatest tuna sandwich I’ve ever eaten, EVER. But it’s a trip when someone you admire and is famous actually acknowledges your existence. It’s hard to describe, but it feels REALLY GOOD.
@thelolguy0076 ай бұрын
He knows Duff’s name mainly because Guns n Roses were fuckin Huge. And of course because they covered his song ‘Live and Let Die’. And Paul McCartney actually tells a great story about that
@robertjova54005 ай бұрын
Every song he plays on It cuts through the mix Everytime
@ferox9655 ай бұрын
Duff is a killer pick player.
@1234drums6 ай бұрын
Sweet ❤❤❤❤
@Dr.Dark1331Ай бұрын
When Appetite for Destruction hit in 1987 I was 8 years old and instantly heard how cool the bass could sound all thanks to Duff as before that the main bassline that ever popped out as really cool to me was Roger Waters bassline on Money as I was young & could not even hear most bassines in alot of songs or the crap Metallica pulled on Jason with making his basslines inaudible on And Justice for All but Duff killed it on Appetite for Destruction and all the other work he has done since and consider Duff, Geezer Butler, Roger Waters & Paul McCartney my 4 favourite bass players of all time, sure none of those 4 are quite the bass acrobats that Flea or Claypool are who are 2 of what i consider the best bass players ever, but Duff, Butler, Waters & McCartney are very solid bassists that make every song they play on 1000 times cooler
@MM-rr1kp6 ай бұрын
duff you play RHanded yes? did you switch from LH as a kid or always played RH?
@mztweety13746 ай бұрын
Great Bassist, great guy, and a true survivor. I still say "exploding pancreas" would make a hell of a punk band name😂😂😂
@lucianogoyenechea87045 ай бұрын
hey Axl, a "GnR" record without Slash & Duff will always be a solo record, u know that now right?
@Iconoplastt5 ай бұрын
Every one loves Duff, how could you not... Now Axel on the other hand...
@jjmah75 ай бұрын
You played bass in Guns N’ Roses bro. Yes, Paul knows your name!
@whatarefriends46 ай бұрын
Yeah see he’s cool. A rock star
@PATMAN09105 ай бұрын
duff's a really solid musician. that's why the greats appreciate him. and he was in G n R. duhhh.
@ReddyFox735 ай бұрын
Stay humble, Duff .
@gwitch5 ай бұрын
When he said, "You know Snake?" I thought he meant from Voivod.
@jimorgain636 ай бұрын
its the hair, like a rock star
@peterjani58865 ай бұрын
Not just the bassists.
@GibsonVienna5 ай бұрын
Gunners Fan since 1987, but I never known Duff is left handed 😮
@KennyWright-bv7sr6 ай бұрын
People must like you
@hoisin755 ай бұрын
It’s duff time
@johnbrown45685 ай бұрын
Who is Paul McClarky?
@pierrebenoit-j1q6 ай бұрын
Duff wants to know why Paul McCartney knows his name?simple you are a good musician And you matter.
@HigzyTeflon5 ай бұрын
Duff McKagan is the Keanu Reeves of the music industry. Class act!
@Ruperth3165 ай бұрын
Duff aged like a fine wine, the coolest member of GNR for sure, cooler than Slash and Axl
@cohokid69366 ай бұрын
3 coolest dudes ever from Seattle: Jimi Hendrix, John Clayton & Duff McKagan
@njw13835 ай бұрын
Duff looking very thin these days. I hope he's ok! God bless you man
@_munkykok_6 ай бұрын
I don't get it, where's the punchline??
@streamofconsciousness58266 ай бұрын
Duff Man likes his belts. OHYeahh!
@Banjo_McBanj6 ай бұрын
Hahahaha
@aussiesurfer8056 ай бұрын
man that last but just rambled about all over the place - makes you wonder what question the interviewer asked him .... still he seems like a great guy too, a bit scattered, but a good guy