John Joseph On His New Autobiography "The Evolution of a Cro-Magnon" | BUILD Series

In his new autobiography, "The Evolution of a Cro-Magnon," NYHC legend John Joseph recounts his hard times and spiritual redemption. Before fronting one of the most important bands in the underground punk scene, the Cro-Mags, John faced homelessness, addiction, betrayal and insanity. The book is a raw and unapologetic autobiography about his life. Join John when he comes to speak on his new book. Interview at 692 Broadway in NYC for BUILD Series.
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[@harekrsnaharerama8454]

This guy is such an inspiration, massive respect to him.

[@matthewgreen4564]

He’s also full of shit in a lot of ways. The Cro-Mags are one of the most volatile bands of all time.

[@edwardplaia3254]

although not a founding member of the Cro-Mags, he's as real as it gets. He was a roadie for the Bad Brains way before it became cool to be a Bad Brains fan. His back-story is real, and most people would be dead or in prison if they went through what he went through.

[@thekredyard7577]

Edward Plaia every JJ hater needs to read this comment thank you for speaking the truth

[@nothingandnobody1175]

I love JJs books, he is an inspiration in terms of PMA, Veganism and keeping fit. Respect always.

[@Paddyllfixit]

*the Age of Quarrel* is a full of emotions and pent up energy masterpiece!

[@saintr3394]

Simply an amazing life story..... Without ever knowing his story till this month... cro mags has given me a different view on the punk scene.. etc A real harsh life as a child/kid.... but an amazing true life Watching the other recent interviews, i am happy to see him as a father of 2 boys and a brazilian martial arts teacher etc etc Helping ny charities in new york hands down "thank you john" You give an example of someone being a tough man with a touch life and having that loving soul for the human race. Never judge a book by its cover John- a gentle giant

[@borys444]

Plant power!!! Much respect JJ. Thank u for all that u do..

[@ThePremanand711]

Thank you JJ for all your work! Major fan of your body of work and motivation man. Listening to you takes one to another level.

[@dianaalexdaniel]

Great Video, a Thumbs Up 👍, a Awesome, person, with Stories that can give People, Hope and a Motivation to get out of any Negative situation 👍

[@redshaftedflicker]

Bloodcot rules, Harley rules. They both have their faults and tall stories but they both have gone through more shit than most will ever have to deal with. It's a shame that they can't get along. Parris is the key ingredient to the 'crossover' sound that doesn't get the notoriety that he deserves, such a great guitarist.

[@lex3729]

redshaftedflicker um...what about Eric Cassanova?

[@buzzkill1969]

Rock on, brother!!

[@erinlouise75]

John you are truly inspiring!

[@Gkuljian]

Oh man. I needed to hear that about thanking his dad. I'm 61, and was still trying to get my asshole dad to like me all the way up until yesterday. He was such a prick I decided I'm done. I didn't want to hate, and realized it is his problem. I never liked my own father. I did drugs, and failed in big ways. But this puts a way new perspective on things. I ended up doing things in life I'd never have done. They made me who I am today. I was going to be a doctor. I ended up ten different things instead.

[@eringobragh3390]

Bringing it like a Cro-Mag. Legend.

[@danno4235]

Glad to see John mention and support NF. I have Neruofibromatosis ✊

[@onithedemonslayer3142]

I need these positive words I'm coming off methadone today.

[@tulayamalavenapi4028]

Hare Kṛṣṇa 🌟🙏🏻🎈

[@lascanio]

Great interview! PMA!

[@T57w]

Thanks John, what an inspiration. you are a vegan beast!!

[@VinnySmiles01]

I met Bloodclot in New York. Went on his tour, talk to a little bit. The dude is legit.

[@ANGELLOPEZ-uu3ir]

My respect to you john Joseph...

[@ThePremanand711]

Need more of your culinary and detailed Ironman training videos

[@evanabbott2737]

John is right about people saying, “If you believe in god, you ain’t cool” these days.🙄

[@SyggNielsen-jg3hf]

John, I bet that for someone who knows what it is "to know that you are food", you'd make a very good hunter.

[@AhilianFreestyle]

Legend! Big up

[@mestergandhi1261]

they have to make a hollywood movie about cro mags

[@TheRedtaz]

cool dude.

[@papichefitup]

my dude

[@erikt454]

Funny, both JJ and Harley are good interviewees, both have 'nuff scuzziness in their respective pasts including to each other... Both usually get softball interviews, but I am not sure I'd want to piss either of them off in person, either.Later still the interviewer brings up Bhudism instead of the Krishnas with whom JJ has been famously associated. This guy seems to have glanced at the publicity material - he must have seen the word "orphanage" and assumed John Joseph was an orphan - later in this interview, JJ refers to seeing his mom in his adult life as well. Later still he mentioned his father in a non-deceased sense.I was watching back to back Harley and JJ/Cro mags shows from 2017 and they're both good but the Harley sets are shorter and he stops to bitch about John Joseph. A few years ago Paris Mayhew (sp?) told Vice Harley Flanagan owned the Cro Mags name and John Joseph basically leased it for touring purposes. One of the other 2 said Paris has restraining orders against both Harley and JJ which I thought was amusing.

[@erikt454]

Buddhism, oops, I wish I could edit on this iPad...

[@Gregbaltzer]

Paris has a restraining order against JJ because Paris ratted JJ out for being AWOL and JJ found out about it. Paris has a restraining order against Harley because when they were touring for the Revenge album Paris was handling all the finances and ripped the band off. He wrote down all his dealings and how he was ripping the band off in a book which was found and Harley confronted Paris about the book. Harley kept trying to contact Paris about the money and Paris wouldn't respond but got a restraining order instead. Paris was also the one who removed Rocky George from the cover the the Revenge album, which Harley wasn't happy about because him and Rocky are really close and he felt Rocky contributed a lot to that album.

[@disf5178]

​@@Gregbaltzer I don't know if that's accurate. On both counts.

[@Gregbaltzer]

@@disf5178 Just what Harley states in his book.

[@disf5178]

@@Gregbaltzer Doesn't sound a bit silly? .. that Parris would be keeping a diary with point by point details about how he was robbing his bandmates, and leaving his "my theft" diary around for the victims to read? I'm not saying you didn't read these things, and I'm not saying I definitely know this or that.. but, Parris seems like a really honorable guy, and EXTREMELY INTELLIGENT.. and I think it's been established by all 3 that Parris didn't drop dime about JJ/awol

[@hazysativa3045]

How about the prequel'? Go back and settle it.... Ive been lower east side and its a shithole. My dad was a boxing judge. You guys can settle it all.

[@The_Other_Ghost]

Might disagree with religion, but still, respect.

[@chuckdeless9891]

Who was his hollywood player daughter he went out with?

[@moshman4294]

Whats up with this movie John keeps bragging about??

[@jimbowls]

John stop touching your nose when you talk its giving me anxiety! Haha your a righteous dude tho, respect.

[@robertorayoherrera5354]

Nate Diaz, vegan? I don't think so.

[@lifesso]

that´s a toupet right?

[@jasonablah7702]

The interviewer?

[@Heyemeyohsts]

Professional victim

[@stephenowens8398]

A professional victim is someone who uses there upbringing as an excuse for why they are a failure. John as overcome his upbringing and become a success, finished Iron mans, written books, tours in a band and helps the needy. You, however are a professional Troll, and mission accomplished- I rose to it.