Johnny (of Highly Suspect) - Mini Masterclass

[@HeatherB..]

I really enjoyed listening to Johnny here.... such a down to earth, easy to relate to guy. And Tragic Kingdom was the first album that really made me go down an emotional journey as a child. I dig the beautiful spirit embodied in Johnny. Thank you for this interview!

[@morganturnbaugh85]

He really does have an amazing spirit! His songs suggest he's down or depressed, but he truly is a positive, seeker of happiness and it's refreshing!!

[@LegS-fo3fb]

Yes! I totally agree! Was pleasantly surprised by his shout out to No Doubt & TK! They are one of my other fave bands, too! No wonder why I love Highly Suspect and Johnny Stevens! ❤️✌️

[@GypsyRock]

@@morganturnbaugh85 all of us grunge kids who grew up with Alice and nirvana and sg, we write our music our own way, but a lot of that angst or downtrodden spirit comes out, at least in my experience, not because of copying anyone, but perhaps bc those guys helped make us feel more able to share that kind of emotion when before it was all glam rock and sex. Grunge said “life sucks and you suck and I’m fcking Pissed so I’ll sing all about it and I don’t gaf if you think it’s “too down” or “depressing”. It’s life. It’s truth. It’s relatable. It’s a release. But that’s not a representation of myself as a whole. I’m not always pissed or sad. And I’ll “sing like a canary” (Laynes words lol) and make it sound magical and you’ll fall in love “ Idk. I know Johnny was inspired by grunge. Love all the distortion he puts in his guitar

[@morganturnbaugh85]

Can't lie, I just turned 36 in April and I've never been a groupie, or a fan girl, nor have I ever really felt something for an artist... But I feel Johnny deep in my chest in a way I cannot explain! I'm seriously in love with his mind and his soul, he puts both into what he does! Annddd He's easy as fuck on the eyes too lol I fucking dig him whoooweee

[@morganturnbaugh85]

And Tragic Kingdom (the album) as a whole is 1 of my all time favorites, and Tragic Kingdom (the song) has never gotten the hype it deserves!

[@SublimeLyfeNow]

Afuckingmen to that!

[@letterafterf]

Ditto.

[@RunningToday77]

SAAAAMEEE

[@GypsyRock]

Never would have recognized Johnny in this interview ; looks nothing like him from what I’ve seen. Interesting stuff, thanks

[@celesteciresi3096]

For real 💯.dude totally changes his looks .. sometimes I think he wants to tone his looks down a bit so people see him for the person and artist he is. I don't think he wants to be some hearthrob at all

[@hayseanward]

This guy is a badass! For at least a year before I knew who highly suspect was I thought Lydia was a Chris Cornell song. I quickly realized it wasn’t and that these guys were different and that highly suspect is highly talented and under appreciated! Johnny is a badass

[@WAPlover]

highly suspect my fav band im hype im here for the start😤

[@celesteciresi3096]

Let Me tell you something that alot of people don't know but should... If a band or artist suddenly becomes"appreciated" and skyrockets into fame and fortune..... Their souls are long gone, they crossed over. Às far as I know and see, H. S. has not and won't. Facts.

[@a531361]

I thought send me an angel was chris Cornell

[@meeshel982]

Years ago when I first heard My Name is Human I also thought it was Chris Cornell

[@2pie2mash]

Johnny, Rich and Ryan have made such a refreshing impact on the music scene since they began writing their originals...... Johnny has a superb creative mind and we merry band of followers appreciate that.

[@spacealienjesus709]

Mister Asylum is a masterpiece .. I would love to hear that style creep back in.. But i dig they are expanding the sound..

[@iMarzie]

For real. That album came out going into my first year in college. Start to finish that album goes insane.

[@royjameson2097]

I don't think it'll be coming back sadly, I hope Johnny isn't putting too much out with 3 projects. His voice is golden but to sing in 3 different groups seems redundant for anyone.

[@Hs-vw5qc]

I threw my recent painting in the trash because It wasn't the tornado painting i originally had in mind. Colin took it out and set it aside and over the course of a few months I painted something over and to me parts of it are still trash. But i shared it online and it's mind boggling that people think I have talent. But it makes me want to create more.

[@HeatherB..]

I'd love to see it..I love tornadoes. The terror and beauty that they are, all wrapped into one. The destruction they create in their wake leave a path to recreating a new version of what's past. We are our own worst critics...I bet your painting is amazing💞

[@Thalassa1111]

Just Discovered Highly Suspect A Month Ago. I am deeply touch by their originality that I played Evangilene for Peter Gabriel and try to convince him to take Johnny and the band to the real world.Studios that is.I am from New York and live in Venice beach dropping Acid before he was born. My little brother got soul 4 street studios baby Aloha

[@JustSomeSound]

First time I see Johnny in an interview, he is such a nice dude!

[@Jaykins76]

Terrible Johnny is Everything 🔥💯

[@hollyroxy25]

So awesome to hear Johnny talk about Tragic Kingdom, it’s one of my favorite albums of all time & was so impactful to me as a child. Gwen Stefani was everything I wanted to be ❤️

[@Kissnikki]

This man is amazing 🖤🔱♨️

[@vallivergano239]

Beautiful soul

[@ginabaker1130]

I love Tragic Kingdom -- so creative, so fresh, masterpiece IMO; still listen today ; )

[@samanthar.14]

Enjoyed hearing from Johnny. Highly Suspect is Legendary. Love them.🥰 💯 #EIS✅🔥

[@CIRCLEOFTONE]

Anyone know what fuzz was used on the bass for my name is human?

[@shellytolerton722]

And it's never lost it again

[@KOOKMON1]

My dude!

[@CharmPeddler]

Great interview. I'm not seeing the links to his happenings though.

[@jenlea4896]

Johnny...potentially tailored just for me

[@jpweidemoyer8544]

Really cool interview. Johnny looks different here, but in a good way. He seems like he is doing well. I understand he was struggling for a time there.

[@shellytolerton722]

Dame love it 😘

[@GypsyRock]

6:30 yasss! “The climb”. Such an amazing track. No one knows it. It’s like if it’s not on the radio people don’t know it. Branch out folks. Buy the records. So many hidden gems there! I love the last minute or two of Gwen in “the climb”. Phenomenal. TK was a great record. I don’t care for her solo stuff at ALL. disappointing.

[@shellytolerton722]

The paint work is love of tool class

[@shellytolerton722]

Be just your self and put it out there

[@shellytolerton722]

But if you hit something with you, others on a just a connection so each person with heart beat head with feel

[@kinspirisi]

i have hella projects and hella comp books of lyrics i can spit for hours

[@shellytolerton722]

Alice in Wonderland

[@samuelberry2432]

🍊🍊

[@tmunday7270001475143]

You sound & look great Johnny! Would appear that you've cleaned up some habits

[@sheila11227]

Cheers good for him if so!

[@phox6039]

Links?

[@kinspirisi]

where can i sendit?

[@angiegross72]

👁🐝👁

[@m.t.5036]

Thank you