Punk Rock Musician interview-Merle Allin

Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Merle Allin, a punk rock musician in Los Angeles.
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[@SoftWhiteUnderbelly]

Merle asked me post his band’s tour dates… ALL TOUR DATES ARE CONFIRMED FOR THE 2023 SCUMFUC FAMILY TOUR. LOOKING FORWARD TO CELEBRATING GG'S 30TH DEATHAVERSARY WITH OUR SCUMFUC FRIENDS AND FAMILY. IN HONOR OF GG WE WILL BE PLAYING AN ENTIRE SET OF GG SONGS RANGING FROM SCUMFUCS TO SONGS FROM BRUTALITY AND BLOODSHED FOR ALL. THESE WILL BE OUR ONLY U.S. DATES THIS YEAR. MAY 25TH HOWL, FT. MYERS , FL. 26TH BRASS MUG, TAMPA, FL. 27TH. LEVEL 13, ORLANDO, FL. 28TH CURVE, PANAMA CITY, FL. 29TH. SWITCHYARD, HATTIESBURG, MS. 30TH DAY OFF DAY OFF DAY OFF 31ST. BOOM BOOM ROOM, LAFAYETTE, LA. JUNE 1ST. KICK BUTT CAFE, AUSTIN, TX. 2ND. CHEAP STEAKS, DALLAS, TX. 3RD. HI TONE'S, SAN ANTONIO, TX. 4TH. GRAND ROYALE, OKC, OK. 5TH. REVERB LOUNGE, OMAHA, NE. 6TH. LEFTY'S, DES MOINES, IOWA 7TH. HEAVY ANCHOR, ST. LOUIS, MO. 8TH. WILLIS STEELE, GALESBURG, IL. 9TH. REGGIES MUSIC JOINT, CHICAGO, IL. 10TH SMALLS, HAMTRAMCK, MI. 11TH NO CLASS, CLEVELAND, OH. 12TH THE STOOP, COLUMBUS, OH. 13TH DAY OFF DAY OFF DAY OFF 14TH GREEN BEACON GALLERY, GREENSBURG, PA. 15TH SCANDALS LIVE, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. 16TH REGGIES 42ND ST. TAVERN, WILMINGTON, N.C. 17TH TROLLEY PUB, SUMMERVILLE, S.C. 18TH BOGGS SOCIAL & SUPPLY, ATLANTA, GA. 19TH ALLY CAT RECORDS, GREENVILLE, N.C. 20TH THE PIRATE SIP BARRR, SALEM, VA. 21ST SOUTHGATE HOUSE REVIVAL, NEWPORT, KY. 22ND BUZZBIN, AKRON, OHIO 23RD MOHAWK PLACE, BUFFALO, N.Y. 24TH BUG JAR, ROCHESTER, N.Y. 25TH DUTCH TREAT, FRANCONIA, N.H. EARLY SHOW. 26TH ALCHEMY, PROVIDENCE, R.I. 27TH CAFE NINE, NEW HAVEN, CT. 28TH LUCKY 13 SALOON, BROOKLYN, N.Y. 30 YEAR GG DEATHAVERSARY SHOW. 29TH DINGBATZ, CLIFTON, N.J. 30TH PINO'S, HIGHLAND PARK, N.J. JULY 1ST. ANCHOR ROCK CLUB, ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.

[@tomasaguirre1764]

You've excelled yourself. This rivetted me from beginning to the end. One of your very best interviews. Thanks for posting! ♥

[@bschuler6216]

Awesome! Me & the Boys will be at Lucky 13 in Brooklyn on June 28th🤘

[@tomasaguirre1764]

@@angelasammons Check out 'Anal C*nt', it's got a really beautiful, soulful melody, and the lyrics transported me to Heaven. ♥

[@systemscan]

hahaha I'm sure he DID ask.... he's SO desperate for attention

[@karend4406]

Why no northwest shows? No spokane, no seattle?

[@Griggs133]

I love how Merle is this aggressive punk rocker who cusses a lot but you can tell he's a super nice dude with a good heart who clearly loves and misses his brother dearly

[@chrisrobs361]

Kinda doubt that

[@abitoutside1973]

@@chrisrobs361 why is that?

[@chrisrobs361]

@@abitoutside1973 do some research and come up with your own opinion. That's the best I could give you and I shouldn't even be saying that

[@itman190]

We’ll all these bands are putting on an act. They’re all dorks from the burbs

[@FkSickos]

I heard he's actually a scam artist, he steals hundreds of dollars from his fans for fake memorabilia and then blocks them and bans them from groups when they bring it up.

[@CodyAlushin]

With Merle getting up there in age, this video is a straight up piece of history. Thank you.

[@WhiteManXRP]

Absolutely..

[@WhiteManXRP]

Since G.G. is gone and can't obviously interview...so we got the next best thing.....his Older Brother...wow

[@itwontcomeout5678]

He’s still-living proof of punk rock history

[@ralfzacherl9942]

He's just leeching constantly of his brother who was an edgelord with shitty music. Seriously, they're just douches. It has nothing to do with Punk or RocknRoll.

[@jonspear5411]

...but he's still living in the past. That's the problem with people like this, they trash change when that creates growth. He loves living in the past

[@terrikaye12114]

The sadness he lives from losing his brother is so clear. What a so loving person! Thanks Merle

[@chicken4090]

His brother was a piece of shit animal

[@smegmanimus8434]

Nigga was gonna die young and stupid anyways so get over it

[@JJA_88]

I have never been a fan of theirs, but I grew up on punk music. I cried when I watch this today. Merle I hope that you have peace in your life brother.

[@smegmanimus8434]

@#PrisonForJohnnyDepp creep has been a functioning parasite

[@brianlaakso1117]

@@JJA_88 i cried too. after all, he lost his brother. that sucks.

[@Unholy187]

Ive met Merle a few times. Hes actually a really nice guy. One time i was with my mother and i expected it to be kinda awkward but nope they got along and chatted about music and bands for like an hour (theyre both from the same generation) before we left he pulled me aside and said how cool my mom was and how lucky i was to have her. He also gave me some advice about getting a band together and offered to show me some bass guitar tricks in the future. Really kind guy and you could tell how much he loved his brother. He had an entire room dedicated to GG. Merle is as real as it gets. RIP to his mother.

[@jewelzkitkat1312]

Merle sent me old gg allin flyers back in the 90s, I used to call him and we would talk on the phone!! So damn happy about this interview!! Thanks! ❤

[@jewelzkitkat1312]

So if I showed up to the show in nj, we will hear a full set?? 😅I was told it would be too dangerous for me to see gg 😂

[@davidplaysgames470]

If merle says there is more....you need to have him back... interview this legend while you can.

[@eldiablo3794]

How exactly is he a legend?

[@jrm1987murphy]

​@@eldiablo3794 as I'm sure you're aware, the word legend used in this context is merely a figure of speech. As opposed to its literal meaning it is simply a term of endearance that highlights an individuals positive opinion of the person being described as such. The subjective nature of the use of this word in this manner deems it a valid statement. If the OP was using the word in its literal form then indeed, calling a living breathing person a legend would be invalid but since that isn't the case the OP's comment is absolutely valid and THAT is how he is being rightfully called a legend.

[@benpotaka5893]

​@@jrm1987murphy I think you're reply might be too technically worded for El Diablo or whatever his handle is lol

[@jrm1987murphy]

@@benpotaka5893 yup, you may be right. Whether he understands it or not though at least he can be safe in the knowledge that he received the correct answer to his question. I mean, i could have said Merle is a legend because he is said to have walked the earth 2500 years ago and although we are unsure if he ever actually existed word of his army of minotaurs and dragon slaying conquests were passed down by mouth throughout the centuries but that would be an incorrect answer.

[@E.C.2]

It's a shame,he had an idea of him and GG being a self supportive rock n roll band, country band,and DIY record label. G.G. screwed it up for both of them.

[@GunSperg]

Merle is great. Glad you brought him back on. His and GG’s life story is very interesting. Rob Zombie should put Merle in some of his movies, he’s naturally a character.

[@purebloodheretic4682]

💯👍 Like a Skinnier more Fucked up Captain Spaulding 😁

[@Joseph_Tacos]

Rob Zombie isn’t creative enough to write Merle. That guy barely comprehends film making. Todd Phillips got Merle and more importantly GG, as well as the band perfectly

[@e-bikeautonomy]

Robs music and movies are crap!

[@myguitarwantstokillyourmama]

@@Joseph_Tacos very true. i'd love to see merle in a gnarly ass movie but rob will never be equipped to do anything good like that hahaha

[@Ihavehadmanynames7779]

@@Joseph_Tacos i think house of 1000 corpses and all it’s sequels are pretty good but that’s about all he has. Halloween was boring the originals were much better

[@mcorsig]

Please take him up on the offer to tell more stories. This guy has lived a life....

[@bugsysiegel89]

Please bring him back! My favorite SWU interview ever, Merle is a legend with endless stories and I just want to hear more.

[@deshb22]

My soul needed this. Please don't let this be Merle's last interview

[@TheCrazyJakeAZ]

But if it is (knock on wood), it was a fuckin’ good one.

[@sharonrigs7999]

He looks to be in pretty good shape and health for his age and lifestyle

[@jacobortwine7063]

@@sharonrigs7999 Im might be half his age and I'm already half dead. I definitely dont want this dude to disappear. Way cool guy

[@465marko]

Glad that it's not, Part 2 up now

[@drooploop5018]

He dropped part 2 a week ago!

[@SidLaw500]

Merle sounds like a cool, clear thinking dude. He actually has a "healthy" vibe to him. Remarkable considering his history.

[@ivanicabratulic9297]

I agree, there is good in him for sure.

[@kwpp7]

I dunno 'bout all that, lol

[@Imnottapinata]

@@kwpp7About all what?

[@thedonofthsht76-58]

He wasn't into hard drugs and didn't booze too much. He's been pretty healthy

[@chrisblue1515]

I do know about that and you are wrong. @@kwpp7

[@cheshire_skatkat9093]

Please keep interviewing Merle as able. The man's a treasure trove of stories and experiences.

[@machinescapes]

a part two is undoubtedly needed! this video felt like fifteen minutes! amazing.

[@fandanvan3867]

If Merle says there is more, WE NEED TO HEAR IT ! One of the best interviews you have ever done...

[@jeff7764]

No we dont

[@KidFresh71]

Wonderful and refreshing to hear a musician talk about the "good old days" with humility and positivity, instead of bitterness and regret.

[@wholeshebang1]

*@Jesse Stirling* - The good old, bad old days.

[@2bluntsthefuccinman306]

facts

[@salvagemonster3612]

You are not familiar with his and his brothers past are you? Oh yeah you weren’t even born yet. Well let me tell you these guys were disgusting

[@dbznz1465]

They tied a fan up and put her in the hospital after raping and mutilating her. Let’s not sugar coat it.

[@borntoclimb7116]

​@@wholeshebang1 same like the World today, there is no different

[@jameshendershot4234]

I really enjoy the interview style. You seem to be a minimalist in regards to steering the direction of the interview, letting them speak/ramble on through their stories and only interjecting when a break comes to the conversation. Thank you for this. It really sets up the interview with a steady flow and allowing the interviewee to decide how much, what information, and who are involved, etc. The pacing tends to be great. Also by not pushing for certain information or topics most of your interviews it really seems to put them in a comfortable (as much as you can apply that term to some of the interviews) environment where they really open up and speak honestly and sometimes very emotionally on things that sometimes are tucked away to be forgotten. As a viewer I really appreciate this approach as we follow along these rollercoaster life stories. We seem to get a very raw truthfulness, gritty and sometimes gruesome, with seemingly little embellishment within their stories. Thank you.

[@chrise666]

I don't know how it all happened but back in the mid-80's, Merle sent me a bunch of VHS tapes, which I still have to this day. Glad to see you're still around kicking ass.

[@danielwilson9724]

I have SOOO MANY GG, Murder Junkies, etc etc VHS tapes of shows, interviews and all that type shit

[@kerrysrarities]

@@danielwilson9724 I would absolutely LOVE to see what murder junkies VHS/DVDs you have. I have a TON of videos myself (many I posted on my channel) and would love to see peoples other videos.

[@JohnnyHurbonConnections]

Ask Malcolm Tent about GG.

[@joejack3823]

You're definitely going to have to bring him back. I could easily watch 5 hours of Merle

[@JelloFluoride]

Same

[@boomhaueroo8703]

Dango... joejack... mmmhhmmm...howdy... ... yo

[@jessicagoodwin501]

Agreed!

[@lunarvision]

He’s a surprisingly good storyteller. Can you just imagine if GG survived and was able to do this…

[@RecordroomJohn]

Yes please

[@KT-vt7sg]

When Merle starts talking about the day his brother passed away is fucking heartbreaking, man! PLEASE do a part 2. This was fascinating to watch, and I would love to hear more! Incredible.

[@intercoursehandguns851]

THIS is part 2

[@RamblinVan]

Theres a video from after the show somewhere on youtube of GG allin and a mob following him through the street after his last show.

[@eyesintheskies]

Watch the documentary Hated: GG allin and the murder junkies. It's a pretty good insight into this 'colourful character ' 👍

[@anghellicone87]

​@@RamblinVan It's part of the documentary 'hated'. But I'm sure you can find just that portion on KZbin.

[@Brandi_Aguilar_Funny_Vlogs]

Have you seen the video of his last night alive? It’s insane!

[@HighOnTheSound]

I could listen to Merle talk for hours and hours. I just love everything about him can’t wait to see him on here again for a third time!!!

[@matticusminot8086]

because you love child molestation, read about him before you follow.

[@willyjosmith5364]

Definitely going to need a part 2, I could listen to Merle talk for hours.

[@CannibalisticSlit]

I can eat a peach for hours

[@SlumVillensTV]

Agreed

[@87clits]

You must have a very sad life.

[@deletdis6173]

​@@CannibalisticSlit Not the fruit, I take it? Hmm😆

[@SkateOrDie666]

Apparently this IS the part 2, lol.

[@DangOlJesse]

Glad you got him back. We all were hoping you would. A band I was in played with The Murder Junkies a few times, and he's always been super nice to me. In fact, as I'd never have expected, the whole band was. Bought a pair of Dino's drumsticks (that were probably in his butt at some point) directly from Merle. He called Dino over and he gave me a big hug. It was really cool.

[@waynesilverman3048]

I recognise that tattoo on his forehead From jonny thunders and The heartbreakers only debut lp

[@DangOlJesse]

@@waynesilverman3048 oh cool!

[@PlutoTheGod]

Was Dino naked when he hugged you? Lmfao Dino put me onto the lunachicks back in the day! Cool dude.

[@Tjlewis214]

F****** love those guys

[@featheredcoyote5477]

What was your band name?

[@baron0877]

I hope there is a part 2 to this interview. Merle is a great story teller and has lived a life full of fascinating stories. I could listen to him talk about this stuff for days.

[@roberthampton730]

He was just getting started, lol. You need a Part 2!!

[@ChopASk8]

Me too

[@plewlonehitknown4812]

Yeah man, it took 20minutes for me to realize he's not taking breaks tellin! Few good questions from our beloved interviewer. He is giving us a glimpse of punk rock life! AWESOME

[@sarahstewart808]

I hope there is a part 2 as well

[@seventhstar]

You really should do a part 2 to this interview

[@NightOfTheLiving8bit]

Merle is a genuinely kind dude. I’ve known his niece (GG’s daughter Nico) since we went to central high school in Manchester, NH (I’m almost 40 now). Merle rarely gets the recognition he deserves. Thanks for having him on.

[@terry10tnj]

Only a few mins in but this is already one of the best episodes you’ve done. Gotta love Merle!

[@cuba8188]

Merle is such a good dude.. everytime I've met him he's been so damn nice! A real punk rock legend! Rip gg

[@rackssimons6728]

Love seeing the shine Merle deserves. Been a huge fan of him since a kid

[@robertkubicki126]

Same here

[@Nataliebeth444]

Wow, this is the first video by Mark that I ever listened to from start to finish. I'm blonde, wear pink, go to church, you would neverrr in a million years think I know who GG Allan is. He partied a lot In my home town...I absolutely loved loved this interview and can hear Merle forever. He's seems so down to earth and wise! I love how hes not a follower of the crowd. 3am and it made me relaxed enough to go to sleep lol. Thank you! Cant wait for part tomorrow night! 🌙

[@paulwhetstone0473]

It’s so nice to hear a well articulated account of the Punk scene from an insider.

[@YochevedDesigns]

Damn, mad respect for Merle. His memory is better than mine. I'm a bit younger than he is, and it's such a great blast to hear about all my favorite punk bands. Such great concert memories. Thank you!

[@deadbeats4894]

Lol. I said that to myself. He's got a great memory.

[@johnran6015]

His memory is fucking fantastic, I've played shows for only 18 years and I couldn't tell you a single fucking date anything happened.

[@raytree]

@@johnran6015brain damage

[@guapanmessi4470]

“There is more, maybe another time” YES! Bring him back on again please 😭. He’s great

[@kat66meow]

This interview is just amazing! Merle seems like such a sweet and honest guy! Hearing his stories is magic and you can almost image being there! Just imagining what he went through. Thank you Merle for this interview! I hope we get another with Merle. Thank you for sharing this with us! Love this! 🖤🤘🏼🖤❌🖤

[@jeff7764]

How is it magic hearing stories about a rapist, pedophile and eating your own excrement?

[@pauls5150]

This is Rock n Roll and Punk rolled up on one piece of bread. You don't know until you've been there and lived it, Merle lived it and lived his dream with his brother. All love and no regrets. Thanks for another great interview.

[@gw6258]

Merle is a great and unique guy. He deserves a lot of credit for everything he’s been through and the fact that he’s still here today telling his story and doing his own thing.

[@seltonk5136]

He worshipped bob dole. They met during merle's golf phase. I think Merle was working at Merrill lynch at the time.

[@gw6258]

@@seltonk5136 yes I remember Merle was his running mate in the 1996 presidential election

[@robertjurasin779]

I don't really know much about this guy or his whole story. Being born in 84 it's a little before my time. I did / do listen to bands like the ramons, sex pistols, etc. But is this guy actually legit? Because he is coming off like he has early onset elzhimers or is kinda maybe totally full of shit...i could just be being a negative doubtful and judgemental prick. It has been one of those days

[@daleperry7759]

@@robertjurasin779 Have respect for this man, dude. He and his brother and band mates (living and dead) LIVED. And their music and lifestyle was so off the wall that the word "danger" doesn't even exist in today's extreme music. Much respect to Merle, GG and their dear mother.

[@BulkernatorKerb]

@Robert Jurasin I highly recommend watching "Hated: GG Allin and the Murder Junkies". Absolutely crazy documentary that captured all of this stuff on tape.

[@mitchroberts2660]

Usually with these SWU interviews I get bored when they start rambling on incoherently, but Merle is just so damn good at keeping your attention. I've known about him and his infamous brother for years. Wild stuff. Merle is such a great storyteller. Can feel the passion in everything he talks about 👏 would love to have him on again!

[@SylendaRodriguez]

Pleassssse bring Merle back!!! He’s got such a kick ass life story and I need to hear it all!!!

[@milissavallez4022]

What an amazing interview. It’s so awesome to hear someone talk about the eras and movements as they lived through them. He’s so sharp with recalling everything bit for bit. I could listen to him talk all day. Everyone focused on all the shock value that GG brought to the punk scene but hearing his brother talk about him being such an amazing person and far as writing and being a good drummer is so cool.

[@SN00989]

Such an amazing person that liked to sexually and physically assault women…no matter the age. This guys full of shit, and ironically so was his brother but it was just recycled back into his mouth. Lovely humans 🙄.

[@danielwilson9724]

GG was a great drummer, there's footage of him sitting in for another band on drums.. I'm blanking on dudes name from the other band

[@werewolfzeus]

Thank you Mark for listening to the fans!!! We all needed a Merle follow-up!!!!

[@devinjohns8429]

The way he explains punk rock, “simple, stripped down, and say what you have to say” absolutely true so cool and that’s why I love punk, straight to the point with heavy hitting power chords ripping

[@tazmanianchic9425]

It made me think of Nirvana's first album Bleach. 3 chords, raw. Love buzz, About a girl, big cheese, so many people don't appreciate Nirvana's earlier stuff.

[@californiapoontappa]

​@@tazmanianchic9425 gay

[@FardtilUshid]

​@@tazmanianchic9425 it's great

[@JelloFluoride]

​@@californiapoontappa lol that's what I was thinking. Nirvana was never punk in any shape or form. Fucking casuals 😂

[@bryandass368]

Merle i hope you read this - you are badass - it is tough you lost your brother like that, the legendary GG Allin but it was out of your hands and he lived his life how he chose to - both with its good and with its bad. This entire interview is a part of Punk History that you detailed - thank u for taking your time and explaining everything. I have always wondered how things led up to GG's untimely passing - and I havebeen a fan all the way here in Trinidad since I was a kid. GG was and is an icon of the true spirit of Punk - which is so gone nowadays. You and GG both brought to the world that raw reality that I myself am inspired by in my own music. My hat is off to you and surviving your family. All the things you've been through - you have a clear mind and are being yourself - this is a testament actually to being a rockstar that it doesnt always end up 'bad' - and the MUSIC truly can be a part of a very healthy minded person. Your big life lesson toward the end is the ESSENCE of punk - not caring what others say and doing what makes you happy - I am writing a book too and i close it very similarly - in that I wish to live that Free - People underestimate its power - it is far greater medicine than most pharma drugs or street drugs - it's the spirit of punk -

[@dougmedina4619]

Never a fan of GG or his music but Merle tells some great stories and gives an insight to his brother and the early East coast punk movement. Great interview.

[@M60gunner1971]

I'm with you there.

[@Rugmunchersauce3]

@@M60gunner1971 . And I'm here too. Am glad I never got a chance to sée GG perform up close !

[@eriklarson9137]

Yeah. I can admit it. I was afraid to go to one of his shows. I do not feel bad about that. Lol.

[@lg6707]

yeah the music sucked I struggle to understand how they got up to such anctics, the tempo to gg's music embarrasses piano miesro's from centuries earlier.

[@danthegeetarman]

Wow. It’s amazing to hear all these stories from a first-person perspective. Merle is a great storyteller too. I’d love to see a part three to hear even more too!

[@rockinvida1960]

A masterful story teller…this was riveting stuff for all of us older punk rockers wanting to get backstory on GG right from “the source.” If Merle doesn’t already have his own podcast - he absolutely should. Thank you Mark…you’ve raised the bar even higher on your terrific channel with this one!

[@runawaymakefriendswiththem8905]

GG and Merle are absolute legends. Say what you want about GG, but you can’t deny the passion for art and anti authoritarian influence

[@suprotwin]

If you love GG, you can rep that by punking Merle at any opportunity. Merle is a wet fart of a human and GG and his friends hated him

[@jeff7764]

I’m glad you idolize a rapist and pedophile

[@TheDeathclawhunter]

jesus, ive been a GG fan for years and this paints such a different picture. thank you merle and GG for being who you are and enduring what you had to go through. I want more merle interviews!!!!!

[@aliecarey]

Seriously! I'm so stoked on this interview

[@magyaradam]

What makes you a fan of him? Honest question.

[@youropionmattersnot]

I wonder if their dad was in WWII? Sounds like their dad had some deep seeded issues.

[@TheDeathclawhunter]

@@magyaradam well part of it is the mystique hes cultivated for himself, being so outrageous; its like the guy on the last interview said its like going to the zoo and being fascinated by the animals. as far as the music goes, he's always done that raw lo fi sound associated with punk rock. its unrefined and unpolished sound is what gives it its charm and his misanthropic lyrics is like a staple of punk rock. its about rebellion and just being a nuisance to the status quo. GG embodied these characteristics so well and took em to scary levels, its almost hard not ot be fascinated or at least curious about the man

[@DrKrankheit]

Back in the late 80s, GG had played a show..sort of...after the show, we saw Merle sitting by himself at IHOP so we joined him and just let him talk. He's a very cool dude, very level-headed and gregarious.

[@seanratten9567]

He does a great job of getting back on track with the story he loves to tell… Legend!

[@kennygoldschlager2933]

More than an interview- this is a straight-up MASTER CLASS

[@jn715-i3h]

Merle recounts real history in an interesting story telling way and tells it through a deep insight into other people's motivations from his early family life up until now. It sounds like both Allin brothers were challenging a lot stuff even when they were kids.

[@seltonk5136]

Imposter. "Merle" worked in the supermarket deli and then went to night school to become an accountant. He only had one tattoo until last year.....he will never show you his inner elbow because he has a Merrill Lynch tattoo, which coincidentally is how he thought up his stage name Merle. We used to go for margaritas at tgif's after work. This is a big act, isn't it?

[@ijustneedmyself]

​@@seltonk5136 🤔 So the old photos of him with tattoos are fake? Lol

[@seltonk5136]

​@@ijustneedmyself we did scrapbooking on Tuesdays, and the only thing I ever saw from him that was "punk" was sneaking into see Arthur 2 On The Rocks starring Dudley Moore

[@ijustneedmyself]

@@seltonk5136 🤣🤣🤣

[@bishopewilson4496]

@@seltonk5136 you’re a dork with one simple search I found videos of him from years ago covered in tattoos so I’m not sure what you’re on about

[@samsham8218]

Yesssss!! Sooo happy to see Merle back!! What a FASCINATING interview, Such a LEGEND!! This was AWESOME!!!!! Please have him back!

[@leneo1731]

You made me laugh. You're just as impatient as I am. Merle is back today. We're already screaming about him coming back 😁

[@revoslawter3628]

Hearing him talk about seeing bands and getting excited about being a teenager is so cool. I love telling people about all the bands I saw back in the day.

[@yourmomdx]

Who did you see?

[@Sugarshaine94]

If there was ever someone to have a few beers with and hear stories from, it's this man!

[@DrDeuteron]

Ikr, they broke the van and they needed a new van and Hertz said "no more vans". Exciting stuff.

[@holikh1]

Love Merle , this interview shows how much he loved and still misses his younger brother

[@ImaginalComponent]

Merle is such an amazing, positive person despite the world he has been immersed in. I find him so relatable and interesting. You can tell he loved his brother so much, despite what a tough person to love he must have been. The pain of losing GG 30 years ago is still right there in Merle's eyes when he talks about that day in NYC. Great interview!

[@seventhstar]

You are spot on about that!!

[@zestyHobo420]

Please bring him back for more stories! This is one of the best interviews

[@fotolillyphotography]

We opened up for G G Allin late 80s and 90s with the Murd Junkies long long time ago. That was such a crazy concert. Fights and tons of crazy stuff all over the place. Still remember every moment of it. Wow

[@shitpostmalone5341]

One of the most compelling guests you've ever had on Mark. I hope we see him back for more. I feel like that was just the tip of the iceberg

[@alainadavies9184]

I could listen to Merle all day. Great interview.

[@couchprincess698]

Same. I don’t know who this guy is. But I’m floored. Stopped everything and Just listened.

[@carsonlewis7901]

@@couchprincess698 look up the documentary “Hated” type that in with GG Allin and you’ll find it. Might provide some context for you.

[@couchprincess698]

@@carsonlewis7901 Thanks Dude. I went and listened to his first interview. I’m so blown away by his story telling. Hopefully he can get an audible book deal. After finding this channel 4 years ago. I haven’t read or listened to many books. 🥹

[@Richlucch]

@@couchprincess698 watch the live murder junkies shows lol. Regardless if you like or hate the music or not, you can see how insane his brother gg allin was

[@semiramismunoz8948]

I preferred to listens to the crazy brother that this guy that just witnessed his brother

[@NMansetJWard]

What a memory Merle has...I was born 1959 in New Orleans...Merle was born 1955...I lived thru that era...great discussion...I didn't like punk that much...yet I appreciate that genre...I have played piano since I was 5...raised by a single mom

[@theplugsneakerboutique9235]

Mark we need more of Merle’s story ASAP. This is the best interview you have done by farrrrr 🤞🏼🔥🔥🔥

[@rettoPotter1]

Super stoked to see this finally released! Thanks for sitting down with Merle and doing the interview Mark.

[@cormanosnake101]

Love this guy. So clear and sensitive. What a history of life.

[@da8171]

What a cool dude. Man, Merle and GG did create something timeless. I love the stuff to be honest.

[@soylentgreen3673]

Despite his "dangerous" appearence, he is really a nice and polite guy. My wife and me met him at his old house where we buyed some stuff and had a nice chat. My wife had absolutly no idea about Merles and Gg's work and we pulled the car right in front of his house where he allready waited for us waving his hands from his porch. My wife thought we will end in some basement or shit. Afterwards she said, he was one of the friendliest guys she ever met during our trip in cali. This guy deserve defenetly more acknowledge in the muisc scene!

[@Ken-ei9uf]

Great job getting Merle back in. He's a legend and a sweetheart.

[@skelter1153]

You wanna see Merle smash a guitar upside some gutter punks head for puking on GG's grave? Search on KZbin:⬇️ "Murder Junkies - Hanging at GG Allins grave 15 year Anniversary"

[@C.Baumann]

I almost fell out of my chair when Merle said Dee Dee answered the ad. I had never heard that story before. Dee Dee is among the greatest songwriters of all time. Thanks for getting Merle back on, Mark!

[@kaycuz9402]

Watch the movie "Hated" it documents this whole time with the murder junkies. One of the greatest documentaries ever made even if you don't know who GG is

[@stonecreekspeedshop2566]

There is actually some demo songs with Dee Dee out there in the world. I had a cd as a kid called Res-Erected that had 2-3 of the songs on it

[@jeeteebee1111]

You can find footage of the rehersals with Dee Dee on here

[@zacharyjohnson7096]

They interview Dee Dee about it in the hated documentary.

[@leahflower9924]

@@stonecreekspeedshop2566 video of Dee Dee in a kilt playing bite it you scum with them

[@amyowens8174]

I absolutely loved listening to him speak. His memory is amazing!!

[@matthewgoodtimes3555]

Mark , After seeing all these good reviews I think you hit a light switch here. It would be fantastic if you could keep this going with legendary punk/hardcore bands from the original days. HR from the Bad Brains has been under bad health, that would be an outstanding interview and your numbers would fly thru the roof!!!! Alot of these guys that are still alive but barely would be a great idea!!! Yes" especially guys from the late 70s and 80s that are unsung hero's, from the 1st ~ 20 bands or so. Back when we went to shows with maybe 30 people at dive bars in major city's when we all knew each other and Hardcore/ punk was total tabu.

[@zeikerd]

that would be awesome yep

[@redneckmetalhead1931]

HR would be an awesome interview! I wouldn't mind seeing one with Henry Rollins, just to see if he's still a dick haha (a great frontman, but a pretentious dick)

[@bondpit8750]

An interview with Doc Dart from the Crucifucks would be EPIC! The Crucifucks were a punk outfit from Lansing MI in the late 70’s and early-mid 80’s. Doc was a genuine rebel, the only son of a family banking empire who would reject materialism and his family legacy to front an anti-establishment punk band known as the Crucifucks. The original drummer, Scott Shelly, would later go on to play with Sonic Youth. The Crucifucks composed the familiar riff that Kurt Cobain and Nirvana would later use in “Smells Like Teen Spirit”. For those interested there are a number of uploads on KZbin of the Crucifucks.

[@joeyfoley6971]

YES GET HR!!

[@Smil3yxsunday]

Good call!

[@deburke321]

Great to see a follow up interview, Merle is a fascinating man

[@77confusedzombie77]

fascinating is a good description

[@pastaboy9371]

Hey, your the dude that made the really good video on GG. Love your channel dude

[@nickwilkerson4950]

Great life lesson at the end. Much respect to Merle still living the punk rock life after all these years

[@brendasalais7905]

I met him a couple of times. He's a really down to earth guy! Always looking forward to meeting him everytime he comes to town😊

[@sharonrigs7999]

GG Allin makes Marilyn Manson look like Hanson

[@valentinelovesyou_.38]

those early manson shows were pretty wild too. nothing comes close to GG though

[@sharonrigs7999]

@@valentinelovesyou_.38 I saw them on the 'Portrait ' Tour, way crazier than after they became really popular.

[@kurtpfeiffer1142]

Manson has nothing on G.G.!!!

[@kx-2333]

​@@valentinelovesyou_.38Marilyn Manson is poser shit He copied everything from William Ross of Christian death

[@scottfoster4548]

This is possibly my favorite interview from one of my favorite guests you've interviewed thus far. Thank you for this!

[@HellooBoston]

Love Merle. Always open to talk. I bought some GG memorabilia & sent him a note & he sent me a lengthy note back. Great guy who treats his fans well!

[@John-mf1sz]

Oh yeah. He’s definitely they type of dude to do that. The few times I saw him with the murder junkies he would always go straight from the stage to having a beer next to whoever the hell was there. He’s always been a good dude.

[@nickschiller1080]

Met him and Dino here in Michigan at the legendary record store Rock of Ages in 2017! Down to earth dudes and talked and got a pick with both! RIP GG YOU LEGEND! Besides the Jabbers I like GGS stuff the best with The Murder Junkies with Dino and Merle. Brutality and Bloodshed for all is an epic album!

[@timboslice8559]

Man what an interview! Anybody who’s been homeschooled and lived in the country know what it’s like to not have kids to play with. My childhood was very similar to theirs!

[@PaulRodriguez9]

You can tell that last day of GG’s life and show at the Gas Station still hurts him by how he told the story. There’s anger and sadness in his voice retelling that day.

[@JismIsm-en4kz]

Yea - I was there - GG tryin to hail a cab covered in blood & half naked - CLASSIC afternoon !!!

[@danielwilson9724]

​@@JismIsm-en4kz GG had on Liz's blue jean jacket and some shorts when they hailed a cab.. somebody gave him the shorts to put on over in the corner of some building when the bus was getting 🍾 thrown at it

[@ne2952]

I could listen to this guy for hours! He’s one of the few last men standing! A true original rock n roll fan / musician and living the lifestyle for real! Great interview Marc! We need more ppl like him! Ps absolutely LOVE his style, what a cool dude 👏🏼

[@PARTYWOLFCREW]

Fr Merle is fucking amazing

[@darla4042]

Right?! His style is so badass, I could only dream of marrying a man with his finesse.

[@IndiaNumberOneCoubtry]

@@darla4042 lol have fun with that

[@darla4042]

@@IndiaNumberOneCoubtry ummm, ok, your point is? You can f!ck off over there....all the way over there.

[@zamiadams4343]

YES! A Merle interview, his brother was a complete nutcase and legend.

[@J0SHUAKANE]

Nah, he just knew how to put on a good show🤘

[@carletonrutherford1799]

@@J0SHUAKANE LOL! Yeah, he put on great shows, as long as you weren't actually there getting poo hucked at you!

[@ackack2560]

Legend ? I thought he was lame and shock value compared to Bobby soxx

[@gamebred26]

Yes Merle is so normal....

[@jeremyb251]

@Dagaz Alexis Kyle A dead lady sells things?

[@njdevilsfan95]

I used to hang out and play with bands at clubs where they played. Merle is the coolest guy.

[@jasontorrens626]

My old punk band opened for the Murder Junkies almost a decade ago. Merle was was really cool and supportive of younger bands. We even did a GG cover during our set and he loved it. Great memories.

[@thegreatsiberianitch]

Mine too, he bought us snow cones after the show. We asked if he wanted to party with us but he just wanted to take a nap. So we all took a nap at this little bus stop with our snow cone mustaches. It was probly the best night of my life. And the best NAP of my life!!

[@louieo.blevinsmusic4197]

Band names? I used to try ‘n find every punk band under the sun from age 12-16. Used to tour with my band ‘Ole Tyme Folk Hero and met some rlly cool bands traveling.

[@jasontorrens626]

@@jiujitsu94 Don't be jealous, little ❄️

[@frankstine1012]

Not adding to your story just here to say whoop whoop praise XUL

[@jamesmartin3533]

What's the name of your band?,Jason

[@amateurassassin4072]

absolutely need a part 2, love merle so much and there’s not enough interviews of him!!

[@tuanjim799]

Crazy how mellow and down-to-earth Merle is. I didn't quite expect that. Awesome interview.

[@meisteremm]

Age mellows everyone. You can only have so much piss and vinegar in you before someone comes along and beats the piss out of you. It's just the law of averages and anyone with any kind of self awareness and desire for self preservation learns eventually that discretion is the better part of Valor.

[@gregoryreeves8586]

@@meisteremm Well said my friend. 🙏

[@T.Maximus]

​@@meisteremmgetting married and drinking for many years to the point it almost killed me, mellowed me down. I was a young hot head but I like the calming feeling with middle age.

[@jessicagoodwin501]

I met him at a Murder junkies show a few years ago opening for Hank Williams III and they were fantastic. He was so incredibly nice and answered every question signed whatever you had was just super cool. Do you know on the other hand was a very interesting character. Lol If you've ever seen the documentary about Gigi you will know what I'm talking about. But yeah Merle rules. Thank you for having him on your show. That was a lot of fun to hear the history.

[@jessicagoodwin501]

It should say Dino. I did speak to text without proofreading

[@drpunchheadmd1299]

His honesty is so refreshing. He’s a nice guy who seems to be very smart. He remembered dates from twenty years ago, when I can’t remember what I had for breakfast. Impressive!

[@toml521]

My band The Creeps opened up for GG on his last tour.,in Seattle and Portland..epic shows!! GG came to my tattoo shop afterwards and partied with us... I will never forget it. He was hella nice.. gakked out of his mind on speed.. Todd Phillips the producer of The hangover movies was following GG around the whole tour and recording everything he said.. life. Changing times!

[@unssh2580]

Merle's menstrualstache is the greatest thing in men's facial hair fashions since ... well, ever. I caught the Murder Junkies (sadly, without GG) about 15 years ago and was amazed by how nice, friendly, and caring they were as people outside of the show. It's awesome to see them finally getting the attention they have deserved for 40+ years.

[@12tjhart]

Greater than his Hitler stache? Dude and his brother were straight up rapists

[@AdamJWM]

I noticed the red beard and just thought nothing of it until I read the comment about menstrualstache. Perfect!

[@SegaGore]

I saw the murder junkies in my town with Merle around the same time

[@vernhalvorson7326]

To bad I can't post pictures I have one autographed by Merle with Hank the 3rd with him at GG's grave.

[@shelbylamothe8833]

I've never been much of a fan of punk rock, but I can appreciate it and thoroughly enjoyed this interview... One of the best so far!

[@mplslawnguy3389]

I've always wanted to like it, but never fully got into it. Some of the songs were great, but a lot of it is just lazy IMO. I look at punk as quasi-music. It's more of a lifestyle than anything.

[@coryecker2170]

when Mark was like "its a super interesting story." and Merle just wimpered "oh thank you" like all he wanted was someone to respond with empathy and appreciation.

[@jcup77]

Merle was the first rock star i ever met! Such a great guy! Thank you for this interview

[@traivoneibl6470]

By far my favorite interview! love this guy! 🤘🏽

[@brucemichaelgrossman4913]

I always loved GG Allin’s cover of “Carmelita”. He really nailed it.

[@lisadawn3009]

I loved his version too.

[@treeswillturntosoil]

yes!!

[@PaulRodriguez9]

Yes! And His cover of Pick Me up on your way down is also great!

[@izzydeadyet7336]

That's my least favorite song

[@leahflower9924]

I like his covers of Hank Jr like scumf** tradition and F women I've never had

[@ClyptonimusPrime_n64]

Super interesting. As someone who lived “the band life” for a large portion of my own life, I really enjoyed his story. Lots or relatable bits in there, thats for sure haha. Cheers

[@louis-philippesamson16]

Hi Mark, I just wanted to tell you how much those interviews are going to take and rip out our insides with the pain suffering and most of all real human nature. Thank you very much you and your team! And sorry for my english im Frech speaking ; )

[@heritagecollectionswest9953]

It’s a beautiful thing to see a man still embracing that teenage enthusiasm. What a wonderful soul and spirit.

[@jessicapatton2688]

Like the rest of his life is a tribute to his brother….. I don’t think he’s just adhering to teenage enthusiasm, I think punk rock is his identity. We usually do form our sense of self as teenagers but he is a punk to his core.

[@IndiaNumberOneCoubtry]

@@jessicapatton2688 dude needs to grow up

[@Trahzy]

@@IndiaNumberOneCoubtry Why? What difference does it make? You're gonna rot in the ground like everyone else when your time comes buddy. "Grown up" or not lol.

[@Humble-iq5ue]

​@@IndiaNumberOneCoubtrythe same worms that'll eat me will someday eat you too.

[@RResidentAlienNN]

​@@Humble-iq5uenot if I burn first

[@crowcaine1]

Solid interview, I really enjoyed this one. Merle seems like a very down to earth, humble guy. He's been around the block a few times.

[@strangebrew1231]

absolutely insane that Dino the naked drummer is still alive

[@elijahfaith7480]

one of the greatest interviews ever! PLEASE BRING HIM BACK!!!!! I WANT TO HEAR MORE!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@RebelRitchieMusic]

So glad you bought back Merle! 🤘

[@TruthHurtsSoGetAHelmet]

Demoniac breed demoniac.

[@supernaut5034]

Merle used to come in to Generation Records NYC, where I worked in the 90s and we used to have great conversations similar to his interview here. Merle was always a super guy and now a living legend! Give him another interview, he wasn't done!

[@vgclips3239]

it's amazing that after all these years merle is still the fucking man, I hope he never changes