Jerry Nolan pt3 interview 1991: Anarchy tour, Johnny Rotten, Sid Vicious, drugs

[@torgnyfornstedt1804]

Thanks, what a great piece of rock and roll history, to listen to him, only a few months before he died.

[@yhn1inc]

A wildly under-appreciated player and a style icon. No artifice here. Jerry told the truth. Loved him.

[@Mrpublicimagelimited]

Jerry Nolan always came across to me like he'd come straight out of a Scorsese movie. Just an effortless cool about him and a very interesting man to listen to. One of the finest rock 'n' roll drummers that ever was, no doubt about it.

[@drummer78]

He and Peter Criss grew up together and hung out at the Metropole jazz club to see Gene Krupa. Gene Krupa took Jerry and Peter Criss under his wings and gave them advice and was an all around great drum mentor.

[@johnsoos6907]

I wish they would have asked him more about his drumming, Gene Krupa, his friendship with Peter, etc. Jerry was a real drummer & musician.

[@ELDuderino597]

Fascinating guy. I could listen to him all day.

[@erniebuchinski3614]

Thanks for posting this. Jerry Nolan was talented, smart and charismatic; it's great to hear him talk.

[@risahall554]

He was such a great drummer and very missed

[@sk8taway]

i could listen to hours and hours of his stories

[@johngarcia8827]

We were lucky to see these guys live. You can talk about the Stones and any other band. THIS was something else altogether. There are no words

[@TECHNOIR]

Yeah, Exile era Stones came close - but the Dolls, a so-called ersatz Stones, were their own thing, Rocks Off and Personality Crisis are on par, but Puss N' Boots!, Who are the Mystery Girls? Vietnamese Baby, Pills, Trash! and latter day Red Patent Leather are on another planet

[@giulioluzzardi7632]

Lucky enough to have seen Jerry and Johnny play and hang several times, Jerry big bro Johnny little bro.""Hey Jerry what do think about this (Guitar, shirt, tune, dinner etc)? "Yeah, I can dig it now let's get to work". Ex Army marching band discipline.

[@jaredkrause2300]

Jerry had the classic New York quiet, introextro cool classiness... Best drummer of his time

[@buriedverydeep]

GREAT Drummer, Very Underrated♥️🔥♥️

[@misterslats]

He was an unforgettable drummer. An absolute animal with stage presence to spare. Watch any of the Heartbreakers footage from The Punk Movie - what an animal!

[@realsinisterminister]

That was an incredible interview Jerry looked after Sid when he was going through all his problems and he did th same for Thunders as well

[@TECHNOIR]

I love love love Nolan’s comments about Lydon, and his flash and massive chutzpah, high flaming praise. If a Doll can explain why u are cool and none are cooler than the Dolls, then there you go. Seeing Jerry makes me very happy and also very sad. ‘Nobody wants to die young’.

[@JibbarJabbar]

The words, when you break them down and really listen... profound! He was a deep thinker.

[@ellimick5958]

8:30 what an amazing revelation. No one wants to die. I wish Jerry would have lived so he could help shape today’s music.

[@bloppysloppy2283]

Thanks for posting this interview. There's not many interviews with Jerry around. I play drums and he was practically my drum teacher.

[@macadoo2530]

'Its a weird poster,One side is jimi Hendrix poster and the other is the Anarchy tour poster..How the hell you gonna hang it up..?' 😂 The hand gestures are great. Nolan-A real goodfella. RIP JN

[@Sarah-gf9ed]

What a great interview with Jerry, what an interesting and intelligent man. He was right about the Sex Pistols, they were a great band. Johnny Rotten being a great frontman. I totally agree with him about Johnny being very handsome and sexy! He is still is in my opinion.

[@phantompanther648]

He's being interviewed in Sunset Sound Studio......He and Phill Cruise....ran a rehearsal studio ( With one of the NY Dolls pink drum sets to use...) It was down between Financial district & Chinatown...

[@dgenerated]

7:30 A brilliant and harrowing quote that can be applied in Many ways!…

[@andrewknudsen6674]

Ace dude, brilliant and a stylish drummer love how he played.

[@giulioluzzardi7632]

This bloke should be up there with Chick Webb, Buddy Rich Gene Kruppa , he had that professional Showman big-band vibe about him. Never missed a beat.

[@JMarinelli]

Played with incredible power, heart, and feel too. Also, I read something about how he (and Peter Criss) took lessons from Gene Krupa.

[@johnsoos6907]

​@@JMarinelliI met Peter & asked him about that. The story is true, but somewhat exaggerated, according to Peter. Peter was playing with a band at The Metropole. The engagement was for a week or 2. That band was opening for Gene Krupa. Peter said they used to bust Gene's balls. He said that Gene showed him some things, but it was never really a formal lesson. It was Gene being gracious with his time & talent. Peter said Gene was a great guy. I've seen pictures of both Jerry & Peter, with Gene, at these gigs, so it's very likely that Gene might have shown Jerry some things, as well, or both of them together.

[@palacerevolution2000]

The thing is - Scorsese should have tapped that natural. He would have been great in those films.

[@leahflower9924]

Definitely

[@breakerbill9500]

He was once good friends with Peter Criss from KISS. Unfortunately, had a falling out when Jerry got hooked on heroin.

[@rockrecordreport7136]

Very cool interview that we might have easily never seen. The tapes could have rotted and been unplayable by this time. Or maybe no one could have bothered to look at them or digitize them. Noland does seem high as a kite, but still articulate and focused. He could handle it pretty well at this point.

[@rickyhiemstra9993]

The drugs were good back then some were very lethal R.I.P. Jerry much pirate love.☠️☠️☠️

[@leahflower9924]

I was obsessed with watching every Dee Dee Ramone interview then I watched every Walter lure interview now I try to watch every Nolan interview lol

[@phantompanther648]

Phyllis Stien is who is behind us seeing this ,

[@twistedspanner]

He is cool dude. You can see why Johnny looked up to him as a kind of father figure. Jerry gave him a slap and told him to behave just like all father figures do to people who had no dad's :-) But yeah reporters just wanna talk about nothing relevant.

[@leahflower9924]

I see you every night I go out I think you're lonely as can be 🎵

[@leahflower9924]

@@Izudin88 I thought johnny introduced it to Jerry, it's Lou Reeds fault for making heroin chic music lol

[@leahflower9924]

@@Izudin88 thunders was also largely held responsible for getting all the London boys hooked

[@Lulbratjade]

@@Izudin88 no it was told that iggy pop shot him up for the first time

[@matthewjdouglas6471]

@Leahflower nah heroin was very much about in London Liverpool Birmingham, just not like it is now every small town and village has a problem. Every town and city.

[@dave13dc]

How can it be that a guy who was so clued up on Rock n Roll and the human condition in general fall into the trap of smack? Why is this man not with us anymore? Maybe his own Frankenstein was drugs. I love this segment of the interview. So perceptive and riveting to listen to. This man is much missed.

[@AprilEwell]

Xoxox love his style ,,,hate when reporters get into the “drug” questions…. Jerry aced it

[@djgforce11]

Well the fact was Jerry was a die hard junkie so much so that him & Johnny originally wanted to call the band the Junkies rather than the Heartbreakers.

[@leahflower9924]

@@djgforce11 johnny and the junkies lol

[@RealmoftheBlackShadow]

He doesn't seem sober. Wow what a perfect interviewee.

[@macadoo2530]

Great to see this entire interview. You get a sense of what JN was really like. Very Cool! Thanks!

[@AFaceintheCrowd01]

He was witty and very intelligent. A valuable observer of the scene. Wish he’d hung around a lot longer.

[@dn5803]

What a terrific speaker.

[@phantompanther648]

One of the problems about the Dolls .....Sylvain was the best spokesperson ...( Not David ) Their management thought it was all in the bag , like there was nothing to do but wait. So , Sylvain " Saved" the photoshoot for the first album , Sylvain told us what was wrong with Johnny's guitar sound on the second album , Shadow Morton ( Shangri Las producer ) wouldn't let Johnny record with distortion. David was quoted ( Where he was championed / Creem Magazine Detroit ) like this ; " Anyone in this band can be replaced..." ( Type of shit David came to verbalize ..) David was Hanging Around with David Bowie's girlfriend. Cyndra Fox ..(.The 2 of them were getting photo Ops ...and not the band ) Johnny same time had married and had 1 son already , he married a Woman who's brother was in rock. She is 6 ft. Tall (+)....and , all this attention was on David & Cyndra. The Hippodrome show got no Press....so most recent press was ; Creem Magazine " David & Cyndra ...and ' can be replaced ..' Robert Chistagu ( David's New York Champion Village Voice ) came only to 1st show @ Hippodrome...and screamed at David ; " Blah blah what do you want me to write about the commie flag . " ( I was third person in hearing range " So Village Voice printed a tiny mention that was ...nothing . McLaren had No NY contacts in the press.... This is why Johnny quit.

[@Leh73-m6r]

Wise and insightful.

[@RealmoftheBlackShadow]

but dead

[@maggiemolly111]

7:28 “Well Johnny, we all make our own Frankensteins and there’s yours.”

[@TECHNOIR]

I cannot love this more - just grace. [On a side note, I think the 'chunky shoes' Lydon was wearing were brothel creepers, not DMs as the interviewer surmised]

[@junglerecords]

You're right about the brothel creepers l'm sure. That's what he wore back then. (Hmm, I wonder how that translates to those who don't know what they are?)

[@TECHNOIR]

@@junglerecords Russians called them ‘shoes on semolina’ ! Probably referring the double spongy soles. You could say Teddy Boy shoes, Rockabilly, punk or ska wear. I’d just say chunky double-sole platformed with a pattern on top. typically leopard print

[@junglerecords]

@@TECHNOIR ... and presumably at some time, shoes for tip-toeing around a brothel.

[@TECHNOIR]

@@junglerecords Yes, demobbed soldiers after WWI, still wearing army issue shoes, nicknamed creepers, looking for some ‘R&R’

[@johnhughes9019]

" Creepers " ( as we call them in the U. S. ) are mostly worn by Rockers , though other "scenes" wore them as well; Small Faces come to mind ). I'm a little surprised that "Nigs" wasn't aware of the shoes' nomenclature , especially by 1991 (let alone 1976 in England, Wales, etc. ) . Nolan's one of my favourite drummers . I still blast L. A . M. F. on a regular basis; I'm especially keen on the " Found '77 Masters" release. Pure dynamite !

[@scotttbeee2912]

Interesting interview. Pretty smart guy.

[@bretthue7259]

Damn, homegirl had Jerry Nolan providing some awesome and unprecedented info in this interview, basically gifting her a 'once in a lifetime/ inside scoop of a story' offered up on a platter for her eyes only if she would have had the tenacity, diligence, steadfastness, or journalistic gumption to make it happen! Not only was Jerry agreeable and charming, hypothetically he would have been a very, very, valuable and extremely pertinent and extremely timely& knowledgable, authority on the whole Sid and Nancy calamity, not to mention Sid's unfortunate passing! A story dreams are made of, gift wrappped for this kid! But as we just were amazed to witness..,.She went the other way on that one dropping the ball, and beefing-it, so unforgiveably, and colossally-pathetic that.....Im still speechless and Im not joking! Nolan was so up close and personal with Sid and Nancy that last year of Nancy's life, he could have provided an extremely, reliable and unique perspective regarding the why, how, getting warm, not even close theories regarding that night. Not only that tho, Nolan was also buds w/Sid's bandmate and good friend growing up( Lydon)! As Jerry was just about to gift this rookie reporter with the scoop of a lifetime.....My ears were literally perking up awaiting this 'green-ass Journalist in- training' to follow with something along the lines of "So did you and Johhnny think Sid had just snapped from being pushed too much, after being so patient w/Nancy's manic behavior, or do you guys think it just wasnt something Sid could ever have done! Or were you two of the opinion (that many whom were close to the couple seem to be, which was that Nancy was killed while being robbed as Sid nodded out in the other room oblivious to Nancy's life being snuffed out by some piece of shit living in the Chelsea)....Yaa guys, if anyone could justifiably comment on that and shed some insight on that, it would be you guys being so close to Sid.....So Jerry, would you please elaborate on that conversation you had with Johnny...". I mean Geeez! Maybe some questions like that possibly? Anything at all to maybe shed alittle bit more light on a massive mystery where facts have been hard to come by!!! Who knows? I dont know, but good God woman, it seemed as ifJerry was totally ready to open up and provide some insights or even some answers that only him and Johnny could have provided! Thats what it looked like anyway, but then again.... I could be wrong! Anyhow, Jerry Rules 4 ever! SID RULES ALWAYS, Johhny interviews Rock/PiL Rocks, and the Sex Pistols were the greatest (up through January of 78) and Nancy was smokin' hot & Kicked ASs !! Peace

[@junglerecords]

Nina Antonia also interviewed Jerry around this time, and of course he talked about Sid. You can read it here: ninaantoniaauthor.com/archives/sticks-style-the-art-of-jerry-nolan/

[@bretthue7259]

@@junglerecords Thanks 4 the heads up

[@adrugswim]

@@junglerecordswowwwwww great read. glad i read thru the comments and found this gem. i had always wanted to hear his thoughts on the stabbing. it all makes sense more now. lost kid was hurt after his gf stabbed herself but still wanted the attention or what people call today “clout” from the mystery if he did or not. what makes it more sadder is that his mom prob killed him on purpose because she thought he was going to prison, in reality it was all an act as he was positive about the future according to the people that were there that night! imagine a fully studio recorded sid album. i always see billy idol as what the labels would’ve had planned for him next. ughhh we missed out

[@baronsaturday2103]

I agree with Jerry that Vicious took the balance away from Rotten in the Pistols. And Glen was a much better bass player, Sid never really learned to play. I like Vicious, but he should've had his own band.

[@markjohnson1224]

To anyone that knows me, be advised it was yesterday April 28 2023 I first saw this.

[@koont666]

What a cool geezer never seen this,sounds like a too bloke🍀🇬🇧👍🏼

[@hypnoticjazzincorporated2362]

Highly underrated drummer. Love the Heartbreakers. The "Real" Heartbreakers.

[@leahflower9924]

Well I won't back down lol

[@phantompanther648]

He wasn't ....." Under rated " He was listed on in Playboy ' Pazz & Jop Poll '......... Everyone on the scene , wanted him in their band. ( And The Rockats...had him as drummer couple of years )

[@hypnoticjazzincorporated2362]

@@phantompanther648 alright just go ask any young person who Jerry Nolan is and see if they know. Yeah I'll wait smh lol.

[@phantompanther648]

@@hypnoticjazzincorporated2362 OK , ...U win. What's your favorite video where Nolan is on Drums ?

[@davidwhite4874]

Interesting interview. Thanks.

[@jim-li1xw]

From a time when interviewer’s let people talk good stuff man good stuff

[@Demystifiedvessel]

Iconic…❤

[@gullveigpress4392]

He's so very aware of the long picture of "show business" it is much greater than the vision of 99.9% of performers & sadly rock journalists.

[@sconni666]

He’s so on point.

[@RealmoftheBlackShadow]

After a joint?

[@twistedspanner]

What there's a part 3. Fuk where's part 2. Lucky I get notified by subscribing 😁

[@junglerecords]

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[@TomthatiscalledTom]

This is the unedited part of a BBC 2 Arena documentary, broadcast a few weeks before he passed.

[@junglerecords]

You're right on it being unedited footage from 'Arena: Punk And The Pistols', though it didn't get broadcast until 1995. This was filmed in September 1991, three months before Jerry fell ill, and died in January 1992 at age 45.

[@1965wardyable]

Brilliant interview and he absolutely nailed why Sid should not have joined the group

[@fliphens1]

Don Jerry the godfather

[@leahflower9924]

😂

[@krisscanlon4051]

JN was right about the kids/fans at the Anarchy tour...all NY Dolls fans...Dolls were the real beginnings of it all.

[@keenanketsdever590]

even though im sure Rotten was an absolute shithead during these times, I like that Jerry Nolan built him up so much

[@d.d.9498]

a younger Columbo !

[@leahflower9924]

Without the weird eye

[@ctoan420]

I have that poster he shows, I can't remember which magazine it came in

[@junglerecords]

It came free with Uncut magazine, we think.

[@ctoan420]

@@junglerecords That's the one, I wasn't sure if it was Mojo, Select, or Q, but yes definitely Uncut. Still have it stored

[@macadoo2530]

How the hell do you hang it up? You need 2!

[@jefferyboyle7276]

✌ 🎸

[@manuelolivaparrado1908]

hostia que extraño ahora puedoescribir y antes no, no se no lo comprendo, o no quiero.bueno esto aparte.new yor doll forever ever...............

[@radiomindchatter7994]

You talkin' to me?

[@leahflower9924]

Jerry's talkin to yous!

[@markgreet3543]

Amazing poster I collect sex pistols items 250 in total seen them live 6 times on reunion tours met glen and John I watched back in 1995 uk tv arena

[@stephengowdy620]

Love to have that poster I got the set list sheet of cooks drums at the 2017 glasgow gig

[@markgreet3543]

@@stephengowdy620 cool they played Glasgow 1996 I've got the bootleg like to get it on vinyl

[@stephengowdy620]

Keep collecting mate I was at the 96 one too never bee on vinyl should be

[@markgreet3543]

@@stephengowdy620 hi its maybe on bootleg cd?I had it on tape I know god save the queen on A and M is being re released and that's on silver and god save the queen virgin is on blue vinyl with it being Queens platinum event. I have a cope of god save the queen A and M it's not the original but still looks nice also collect adam ant items and adam and the ants going to see him live in June at leicester should be good 8live outskirts of leicester hope pistol series is good 👍 I'm also doing a doc on punk going on KZbin my friend runs a production company there are interviewing viv west wood as well should be good

[@markgreet3543]

@@stephengowdy620 got lots of bootlegs a few from 1976 anarchy tours Leeds Manchester and few more with full list of song 🎵 that poster is very rare worth big bucks

[@danielc.reiter2240]

But never forget, despite his talent and charm, that he had a nasty methodone habit, for nearly 20 years, according to Walter Lure.

[@junglerecords]

The methadone was prescribed to him by a London Harley Street doctor. It's well-known to be used to wean people off heroin; it cuts out the more harmful aspects of that addiction. Sure it can be mis-used and abused, but on a regulated dose as Jerry had, people can live a regular life, avoiding withdrawal symptoms.

[@Sarah-gf9ed]

Is it just me or does Jerry look like Glen Matlock?

[@davidwhite4874]

I thought that! Especially in the thumbnail.

[@bluerfoot]

and brian ferry

[@leahflower9924]

Jerry looks Irish lol

[@TobcioccLeyton]

jeez, all the heartbreakers were so fucked up.

[@jdm839]

The brought Nancy with them and the rest is history unfortunately

[@junglerecords]

I don't believe Jerry brought Nancy to London; she heard about the scene in London and followed the Heartbreakers over. Almost to the point of stalking Jerry from some accounts. Then she wanted to bag herself a Pistol; Johnny wouldn't play so she chose Sid instead.

[@infoscholar5221]

RIp. How ironic.

[@carolecksit2947]

What’s cancel culture again?

[@RealmoftheBlackShadow]

Is it a drag queen or just a drag?

[@iggypopisgod9]

Lmso....Rotten is the opposite of sexy....asexual 😂😂😂

[@aldotorres6930]

Destruido por las drogas ☠️

[@victorymansions]

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