John Squire On The Culture Show

John Squire On The Culture Show. BBC 2008

[@casper61111]

When ever i have trouble sleeping i watch this video and it does the trick. Thanks John.

[@BenQotsa]

yeah pretty much

[@natashathomas76]

Hes voice is soothing. Its a compliment really :0)

[@wallybingbang7359]

That makes sense. There is no ego. He is genuine and gentle.

[@GS-nv4xo]

What a dick comment from a fellow Manc. The mans a legend.

[@travismichael3705]

Pro tip : watch movies at kaldroStream. I've been using them for watching a lot of movies during the lockdown.

[@brendancahill3723]

Confirms my theory that all lead guitarists are really quiet introverts. His voice reminds me of listening to the characters from creature comforts.

[@dabee2670]

PR people: He's very unkeen to talk about the Stone Roses *talks about the Stone Roses*

[@Deathshuck]

How could he not talk about it? It's a bit daft to even consider. It's like an elephant in the room if you didn't talk about it.

[@Kelly14UK]

@@Deathshuck Lol yeah. Liked the Elephant Stone ref you did.

[@nervesinapattern7261]

Come on John..you’re only fooling yourself get back on the guitar and stop with this art malarkey

[@kickedinthecalfbyacow7549]

Without the stone roses why would anyone talk to him?

[@czgibson]

No wonder he enjoys being an artist more. He made boatloads of money from being a musician (eventually, after being absolutely shafted by the band's manager) and he's now got a comfortable lifestyle where he can do what he wants and not have to mark time. Good luck to you Mr. Squire!

[@AbirTarafdar]

yeah, money surely helps : )

[@J8D2]

I could listen to John talk all day long

[@northern_lights9333]

The sole reason I wanted to pick up a guitar and learn how to play it...I’ll never forget hearing the opening riff of Driving South & Love Spreads as an 12yr old boy & just thinking “this is the coolest thing I’ve ever heard in my life”! Still get goosebumps when I recall that moment in my bedroom back in 1994 with my old ghetto blaster

[@joeloxig6872]

I remember watching this at the time and thinking the reunion would never happen but of course it did a few years later, I went ... it was great.

[@Confessionsovergin]

It seems as though he's trying too hard to bury his past, to deny the fact that he genuinely loves making music. I mean, how could you not, when you have written some of the best pop songs of all time?

[@makemosaics]

This happens with really creative people. They’ll go nuts on one thing, in this case music, and drop it like a rock and go onto something. Art.

[@PeterParker-gp8bi]

I wouldn’t say pop songs but yeah

[@moorzymoores]

Absolute quality artist. His guitar is superb and his art stuff is really decent, even to a non arty type like meself.

[@Oscar301]

Squire is obviously a sensitive introverted soul and his career in music so far has burned him more than we will know. his paintings look beautiful, and if it makes him happy, why conform to what we want?... good post, kind sir

[@willscomix]

I remember seeing a blazing fire upon the hill from the view of my window a few years ago, and went for a walk to see what it could be. Turned up and saw a barn burning down, firefighters trying to do something but the fire was just out of control. The next day there were rumours around the countryside of this belonging to the "drummer of Guns and Roses". I knew instantly what band was meant, true enough, the next day there was a report on John Squire's barn at the edge of Macclesfield, burning down, with over a decade's worth of art inside. Squire was on tour with the Roses at the time I think, and I remember thinking what a tragedy that was, and how surreal it was to witness it happening. I hope the loss of the art didn't demotivate him, and that he's still shacked up, making it to this day.

[@JohnSmith-ix5gx]

cool story bro

[@revol148]

@Will Neill if the "decades worth of art" looked anything like the shit he was filmed making above then I really don't think the world of art has lost anything of importance !

[@ken3866]

Story as boring as this interview 🥸

[@michaelbowie7410]

@@revol148 You obviously know nothing about Art (or manners). What little art that was featured here was sublime, subtle, understated... He had to be devastated and this interview may possibly be the only record he has of these pieces.

[@revol148]

@@michaelbowie7410 "sublime, subtle and understated" so says the latter day Anthony Blunt who bases an opinion of an artist as dimly featured in a documentary about......a musician ! Oh and while you're at it please do tell me your view regarding the artistic merit of Patrick Heron and Tracey Emin. Take your time as I appreciate you will be tying with one hand as your other hand gently massages your chin! "He had to be devasted" - who knows? - he did after all say "I have no desire whatsoever to desecrate the grave of seminal Manchester pop group the Stone roses".......three years later they reformed !

[@fermanaghsweetie]

He's a genius......as soon as i hear his guitar playing on any of the stone roses tracks......it just blows my mind....i hope to god he will be inspired during this tour to create new material with ian & produce another classic Album..... A girl can dream!

[@datsunyellow2570]

he makes me feel as though anything is possible

[@PeterParker-gp8bi]

I’m learning guitar because of the stone roses especially because of squires playing ofcourse. And their the reason you’re gonna hear the name Darren corona eventually

[@theunknownprojects6159]

Wish come true

[@lewie895]

he's so fucking chill and mellow, go on yersel John Squire

[@fortnitepros8025]

U mean boring as fuck. He must need to snort a few lines of the good stuff before he begins to show any trace of a personality. “ go on yersel” what are u talking about u scottish weegie tink.

[@fortnitepros8025]

Sam Myers foodstuff? Like snort a few lines of bisto powder?

[@vando0]

@@fortnitepros8025 why are u so b*tthurt, Fortnite guy?

[@laylapontello]

I´m really obsessed with him. An absolute underrated GENIOUS. The best starting album EVER recorded...how do people forget??

[@lucasm3879]

Yes true, but Ian Brown wrote the lyrics and a lot of the melodies on the first album - John Squire took sole control of the songwriting on the second album and it wasn't as good. He should have continued working in a partnership with Brown.

[@DaveTaste]

Genious isn't the word. He's a leggend!

[@PeterParker-gp8bi]

@@lucasm3879yeah the partnership between the two is what made it perfect. And that’s why squires stuff without brown isn’t perfect and that’s why browns stuff isn’t perfect without squire.

[@lucasm3879]

@@PeterParker-gp8bi Brown had a brilliant solo career, releasing loads of fresh, original music, great albums - songs like FEAR, My Star, Can’t See Me, Dolphins Were Monkeys, Set My Baby Free, Golden Gaze… Squire was a great guitarist but if you knew anything you’d know Brown proved he could do it his own way.

[@PeterParker-gp8bi]

@@lucasm3879 when did I ever say they were bad on their own? Dude I know they’re both incredible musicians when they work without each other. But you have to admit when they made that first album together it was beyond anything else.

[@fortylove68]

What a fascinating person. To be blessed w so much talent in one lifetime. God bless.

[@MrG77]

This guy and the Stone Roses was my youth and i still listen to it now. One of the best bands in the world. And John is a guitar God.🙏

[@ClockinwithBen-lr4xk]

He hinted at the comeback here

[@NapalmHeart7]

He is just wonderful. He will always be, not just my favorite guitarist, but my favorite ARTIST of all time

[@mikethebloodthirsty]

I know the post is 10 years old... But favourite artist of all time?... Ha, ha

[@frunk6006]

Favourite artist of all time? Clearly you know nothing about art

[@GhibliFan1]

Thank GOD he picked up his axe again, as Friday night at Heaton Park was the second best gig I've ever seen in all my 42 years on this earth. Squire is wrong though, the album art isn't dated, nor is the music on them... The Stone Roses are more relevant and have more to say than 99.9% of all currently charting music... and I'm begging them on my knees for a third album. But if they don't, I have that amazing debut, a HUGELY misunderstood follow up album and a host of B-sides to keep me company.

[@Breeze1]

10 years after this comment and over 30 years after the self titled debut album id say the stone roses are still ahead of their time

[@robbo03]

Wish he'd do more of those Jackson Pollock style pieces. I fucking loved them Stone Roses singles art posters.

[@VirtualAve]

Squire, you are my hero.

[@BIGNOIDS]

I love this guy's mind, the Stone Roses couldn't have ever been a fraction of what they were without John.

[@dirkwyse1609]

Much admiration and respect to those artists who are brilliant in multiple mediums. This man is a fookin' creative genius

[@woofdog1525]

People saying he’s boring etc but I would say most musicians & artists are introverted & quiet. That’s why many die of drugs or booze because when they’re high they’re more lucid & find it easier to be around others.

[@RollingPeople97]

The art and the music both go hand in hand with Squire! So keep it coming!!

[@davidjames81]

John found his guitar again ! good on you man ..

[@bengunns9500]

its great he can combine his creativity with the painting or guitar playing, a lot to be said for that.

[@notrightpirate]

Whatever path John chooses to take, he'll forever remain a hero!

[@Gimme3steps]

Reni defo left first, in fact he left BEFORE the band toured The Second Coming album. John left and formed The Seahorse's, leaving Mani & Ian Brown. Mani was then invited to join Primal Scream leaving Ian to flog a dieing horse with invited musicians. Was a sad ending to one of the soundtracks of my youth. I did but one of John Squire's Waterfall prints though, I never forget the good times ONE LOVE !!!!

[@lazyitus]

know that i love the roses, and that squire is my fav guitarist ever, but , does he seem close to bursting into tears at all times? i guess he's jsut quiet/shy... please come back with a badass guitar-god solo album Squire! i like your 5 minute long solos! -roses fan in Texas lazyitus

[@Aldo187_]

What a legend. Long live squire! and the roses.

[@dashound6457]

John squire what an amazing piece of work 😉

[@jaidenbowkett]

Would do anything for more material from him, whether that’s in the form of The Seahorses (one can only dream) or another solo album. Anything this man creates is just superb and to me he’s one of the best guitarists to come out of Britain

[@richdukes9632]

Your wish was granted it seems!

[@jl453]

People blown away by Gallagher/Squire collab might be surprised by John's amazing artistic talents.

[@pobhockle]

Thanks for the video.

[@runandraisans6055]

He’s a fascinating guy playing a guitar or doing his art he’s a very talented man

[@comfortblanket]

It is great to see him, the paintings are very good, shame it wasn't a whole half hour of him really, he deserves it, i'd like to hear more of his thoughts....

[@Natashahoneypot]

john squire is so calmingly interesting. deep.

[@BT-kc3ee]

He's a pretentious wanker. Nothing deep about him.

[@fergaldaly6567]

Great interview

[@75dannybear]

do it john! DO IT !!! REFORM THE ROSES!!!! A whole generation needs you!

[@nigellangridge1975]

An incandescent talent… with materials and music… humble? Or just totally authentic? Either way, John Squire is legendary.

[@danielmoran9902]

I remember the Oasis gig at Knebworth, where Squire came on and 'joined in' on Champagne Supernova. He was just so much better than the rest of them, played like a demon and everyone else on stage was left standing.

[@craignightingale8022]

Aye, I was there for that, too. He did indeed!

[@Two_Seat_Pete_FatA55]

I actually thought his solo was horrible. No doubt he is an excellent guitar player but sometimes you have to play for the song and his playing didn’t suit it.

[@danielmoran9902]

@@Two_Seat_Pete_FatA55 Well I thought he was good.

[@PeterParker-gp8bi]

@@Two_Seat_Pete_FatA55yeah ur right his playing is far to transcendent for a band like oasis.

[@Two_Seat_Pete_FatA55]

@PeterParker-gp8bi maybe. By the way, I'm not knocking Squire, I'd listen to the roses over Oasid any day of the week and hes a fantastic guitarist. I just didn't think his solo that day was particularly good and wasn't even melodic in any way, it was just cocaine fuelled running through scales with no real musicality to it. He's much better than that. On another note, I thought he sounded great on the version with Liam Gallagher at Knebworth last year.

[@sratus]

Shampoo is overrated

[@elijahthomas6102]

A cracking Barnet regardless

[@Dub-C_Coins]

Watching in 2024, celebrating the importance of John Squire for both is visual art AND his undeniable musical genius. We are not worthy. But that's never stopped us.

[@Louiseskybunker]

the camerawork is topclass too

[@Carefaceeeee]

Such insight.

[@salamander981]

i like people who can just walk away from something.

[@74bomayemcfc]

top work john...your roses cover's r round my gaff bigtime...

[@blurry67]

I don't know enough about modern art to judge. Some of his work I don't understand, but some I really like - on a totally profane level! I like the man. He comes across as deeply intelligent and as a sensitive soul.

[@deadlydream]

plz come back john we miss you alot..

[@xhinoteque]

Living legend

[@MattHenshaw11]

everytime I play a guitar I feel like I should owe him royalties ...

[@johnjames9222]

Then you must be a good guitarist

[@user-od7lf5yh1y]

A legend.

[@michaelchaplin866]

great to see a legend still controls his ego

[@jamesmcfc]

John's arguably always been more into art than he has music, missing rehearsing with the Patrol to make models in his bedroom when he was a lad and that... He's done music now, given it what he can and he was a fuckin top musician. Now he's doin his first passion, art... who can argue with that? Long live John Squire

[@gordianknot6867]

Theres a difference between being a musician and an artist. Being a musician is a matter of learning that transfers to music only. Being an artist is a mindset, its a way of looking at the world and it transfers into most areas.

[@bfitzpatrick2285]

bet he still plays everyday man loves it

[@quinyc1]

I saw a guitar in his shed

[@Picnicl]

I love the humour in the fact that one of the greatest guitarists and songwriters , John Squire (beautiful British name) , who once worked at Count Duckula studio Cosgrove Hall, has now come full circle by taking off the Fast Show sketch of Aardman Animation's Nick Park-alike describing each frame of a Morph episode. Anyone fancy a pint? Another Stone Roses' album would be even better although, in truth, they've made at least 3 albums worth of very good songs in total so far.

[@clementnadolny7810]

Th guy is defenetly not a rock star, I think he is a true artist, but tours, fans, interviews... it's not for him. He seems to be still exhausted from that period... He is the quiet overthinker one, I can easily relate To him! Cheers john! Great guitarist!

[@sm5288]

His art is shite

[@FaxanaduJohn]

LOLZ he’s a coke fiend who cannae hack it.

[@ojohnnyboy]

Legend!

[@danielrae861]

Johns "removal" is indeed musical imo. For those who understand - John of course being one of them - Miles Davis did the exact same thing. He removed extraneous sonic details and thusly gifted the world with his singular sounds. Miles and Mr Squire are indeed kindred spirits imo.

[@SerialGothQueens]

His art is good, but so glad he's gone back to music. Such an amazing guitarist, so innovative, and an amazing songwriter.

[@Kulumuli]

John is the best guitarist I've ever heard. And some of his paintings are world class, but I don't think he will achieve the same respect as a painter. But it is better than dying from an overdose or drowning in Your own womit. Who WOULDN'T like to see New musikal Projects from John Squire? But I respect his decision. It's his life, and he knows best about himself.

[@cashewpistachio1826]

Wow

[@michaelhuntley1660]

I really can’t associate this person with the utterly AWESOME guitarist who is arguably as influential as Clapton & Hendrix. Am I missing something ??

[@Emulator_Crossing]

What an handsome guy john is.

[@jackmoran2997]

What a legend.

[@grizcuz]

I'm sure I once saw another short TV piece about Squire's art, where he was doing stuff that referenced Islamic art [using letters rather than images]. It was really interesting, but I've never seen it since and can't find it anywhere online. Anyone else remember this or did I just imagine it?

[@chrisstern]

You're right! I can't remember right now which video is, but here's some link I have about John and his artwork: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWHGanRrbL6LfNU kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnPafHWbqKd4jKs kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmTSinyfrqmGn7M kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWrHaphmmLR9hrc Enjoy x

[@grizcuz]

@@chrisstern Thanks for finding those links for me, it's appreciated.

[@Muddy194]

Squire you legend

[@damienbutler635]

What a legend

[@shareschannel]

He forgot mention he wrote the 2nd roses album and the seahorses album as well as 2 solo albums

[@nicksmith7519]

He loves the realisation that playing guitar was a state of denial at 5 mins. Great to watch...

[@Rathers2008]

I'm a huge Roses fan from back in the day. Their albums were the first to go on my ipod and John Squire is one of my guitar hero's. But a re-union? By the sounds of Squire in this interview, I`ll be surprised if he can even remember where his guitars are, let alone play them. Get some tunes on, get a bit of sun and have a strum.

[@teodelfuego]

I think there are only five other people on Earth who think Second Coming was their best album. I can't justify it, and I know there are a hundred reasons why I'm wrong...but there you go

[@RagggedTrouseredPhilanthropist]

I must be one of those 5 people!

[@stephendarcy9803]

@@RagggedTrouseredPhilanthropist Same here.

[@crz170]

same here

[@MLNLad]

Seen this many times now haha

[@englishtothebone]

Love the way Ian brown puts him down in his tunes if you know you know never ever be bigger than ian

[@candelise]

I live near a school that teaches 'rock guitar' and as I pass by I sometimes wonder if there are other John Squires in there ready to go for that axe only to put it down later and admit that it was 'something they did while they were growing up'. As someone who plays an instrument and watching John Squire here, I cannot help thinking 'what a waste of talent'. Why could he not do both? It never stopped Joni Mitchell, Ronnie Wood and various others. Just keep adding to what you already know.

[@datsunyellow2570]

adds to the mystique though, doesn't it?

[@candelise]

@@datsunyellow2570 Oh, a fellow musician I see!😂

[@TheWaveGoodbye-Music]

one of the greatest guitarists ever, it was a shame to watch him work in silence but to hang up the guitar with that kind of talent it's sad, but if he's happy doing his art then fair play lad

[@frankieashworth6942]

brenden gallagher dis was made int 2008 but they did a tour in 2012

[@thejoshochannel8983]

He’s son Dillons got music out now, how time flies!

[@josephwaterhouse8866]

i sat around that table with john and steve adge whilst helping my friend video marshalls house, what a buzz, he cooked mushroom soup for me!

[@josyposy1626]

This is a bit of a long shot! But do you happen to know why Steve Adge book's been delayed? Or maybe it's not happening? Just I was looking forward to hearing his behind the scenes stories of The Stone Roses on the road. But maybe they weren't so keen and injuncted him!

[@garethstanden3732]

Just watched this from 13 years ago and remembered Heaton Park. Just shows ya that he changed or something changed his mind. (Ahem)

[@a1974h]

thats quality about the feedback from pyschocandy looking like jackson pollock. thanks for entertaining me with your music john

[@TheIkaraCult]

Noel and Liam revere Squire, rightly so

[@naztubez]

I like the way he talks about enjoying the process as opposed to the finished product. I try to explain this about art to people but if they are not creative they often don't see the point in creating art for art's sake. It's a personal enjoyment thing first. If you everything you created was just to impress others it would be a pointless, fraudulent exercise.I like the w

[@Jess60927]

Rocking it on the tube with mushrooms…love the video effects …but the music just gets better.❤

[@rabbieburns1975]

true. as long as he is happy

[@Flagemiera]

I found it interesting to see in the last part of this clip that he has some what of a passion to re-group with the crew. Whos knows if that will ever happen, most likly not, and as someone mentioned on here, Ians vocal chords are startin to stretch to there last potential ( if ever he had any potential :D ) I think a fkin epic, monumental movie in tribute to the Roses would make them come together.

[@ascent7]

john squire is the scott walker of the guitar.

[@meavid]

Amen.

[@theredraven]

@VincentPaulCaddell You "Hate" him? Really? Jesus, if someone choosing to exercise their free will and walk away from music is enough to make you "hate" you must be a pretty sad individual yourself.

[@Slapbass13]

@reniisgod On the contrary, his artistic scene is anything but a quiet life. He is widely critically acclaimed in the art world.

[@carlhenderson76]

the artist musician

[@user-kl4bh4lq6r]

The Interviewer Looks Like A Probation Officer What Middle Class Bore🥱🥱🥱🥱🥴

[@TheGBs1972]

I find it strange that there is a price tag on the Sally Cinnamon cover? Did he actually go out and buy it? I would have thought he would have had access to as many copies as he wanted? Or maybe he blew it when he through paint all over the Silvertone office?

[@reniisgod]

At the end of the day John can do whatever he wants to do. Yes i love The Roses and i enjoy Ian and Johns solo work but if he wants to live the quiet life amongst his brushes then so be it. He will always be a major influence on me picking up a guitar all those years ago. Take it easy John

[@iamthatguyman]

Whats the name of the first song in this video? cuz I know the second one is Waterfall

[@Louiseskybunker]

he's 62 tongues in cheek!! he's a cheeky boy, he never wastes any of his Talents, truly saucy! mmmmm

[@matmc71]

Hes like an indie Rolf Harriss!! Without the noncey stuff.... one hopes!

[@wunderdoggy]

@moewishaw oh yah what do you have in your collection? your ideas are quite fomented are they?

[@RideBikes_Walkplaces]

FEAR is amazing

[@darrenwalshe65]

Mr personality!