The You Rock Foundation: Bert McCracken of The Used

[@brandonhenning232]

This was the first interview after years that he he even mentioned Kate, let alone tell the whole story. After this and the canyon, these guys have literally brought me back to life.

[@closinginonclosure]

He's such a beautiful human being. I was fortunate enough to spend a day with him. Just hanging out. He made such a profound impact on me in that single day. That along with their music. I owe a lot to Bert and The Used

[@helluvakhai]

you didnt need to write a whole album of songs to save me Bert, i just needed Box Full of Sharp Objects. thank you so much for that.

[@caitlynszabo1360]

This gave me goosebumps all over my body. I remember when I first started listening to the used. and I myself was struggling with a lot of emotions that I didn't know how to express or handle. This man, and his band has saved my life numerous times. Thank you for continuing on and making music.

[@GyroLamb]

Are you still depressed?

[@LKTMonster]

I saw The Used live this year and it was the best experience in my life. Bert has saved so many people, he saved himself too. I feel like he's so inspiring and he's the one person we all need at some point in our life.

[@mariovillegas9920]

It's really weird and satisfying at the same time to see how much this man has grown and the things he's learned. Like all of us here this is my favorite band this guy right here is the best singer in the whole planet to me ( mind you I've listen to opera singers pop singers metal singers etc.) with the things that he saying have a profound sense and I feel proud of him even though I don't know him for making so many people better. What a great human being.

[@randomcnally4312]

It was amazing to hear Bert put that story in a greater context with more detail. Thank you for that vulnerable moment, Bert. Love you so much for what you've helped me through.

[@13ridget13]

The Used's music has saved my life so many times, when all I wanted to do was end it. Thank you for that. ♡

[@johnjanzzenz]

I hear u so much remember I was down out on the street and the taste of ink saved mylife

[@johnjanzzenz]

music got me more high than drugs or booze ever did

[@13ridget13]

+John Janssens Beautiful! I love it so much that The Used is a band that has saved SO many lives, not just my own! (ᴖ◡ᴖ)♪♡

[@johnjanzzenz]

Ya music itself.saves lives everyday :)

[@GyroLamb]

I really don't recommend booze, they actually make the feelings amplified in a way and much worse.

[@shawnatobalina4150]

My favorite singer

[@tamo_amo]

He has such seriously amazing eyes

[@rickhoward2616]

Bert your my home boy. Seriously one of the best bands live and song writer on the face of this planet. We get it, keep your chin up and let it rip brother. We feel it.

[@stephiiiless]

This band has saved my life so many times as a teenager and i still listen to them, they still save my life to this day and im still a huge fan to this day! saw them play in love and death front to back last April and it was the best time of my life. love the used and love Bert.

[@SophieGrassby]

Bert and The Used are a massive part of my life and have been for 6 years. I love you and thank you Bert.

[@GiveMeSoft]

Hard to Say will always be my favorite song by The Used. I can't wait for their next album because I will love it to death!!!

[@WutwereUexpecting]

I'm grateful enough to have been able to thank the used in person for being there for me when I had no one else, and when I wanted nothing more than to disappear forever. I remember listening to their albums over and over and crying and feeling so comforted and connected to these people I had never met. If it weren't for those moment where I felt understood and accepted by something I can't say I would be here. Music has given me something to look forward to and get excited about even in my darkest moment. I can never thank them enough. Thank you thank you thank you.

[@constancemannell8192]

The Used are amazing and their music has helped me through a lot in the past year. Thank you Bert for letting us in to your personal space to tell us the meaning behind Hard to Say, it makes me love and appreciate the song a hell of a lot more. Love you Bert xxx

[@amydelaforce7828]

This is one of my reasons why I couldn't end it all there's just to much great music to listen to. I always say to myself I can't go yet what if I miss out on hearing more great song/music... that would just suck.

[@maryc832]

Thank you Bert. Your music has helped me through so much.

[@Chris_The_Cameraman]

Love you Bert 🙏🏻❤️

[@bethanyhoffman1144]

This was such an amazing message! So great to hear Bert's perspective.

[@aroc420]

i've always been a fan of all these musicians involved in this video group. music has always been my big love (including film). i look up to a lot of these musicians. especially the late dimebag darrell who i was super lucky to meet 6 months b4 his death, inspired me to get my engineering degree. to be completely honest i've been struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts lately. i've lost so so much in the last 5 years including my job, my gf, my friends, home and family in many ways. all i wanna do is make people happy.

[@eiramassilem1981]

You are amazing, Bert.

[@Bobbl4iisa]

This is amazing. Thank you so much for sharing your story & your music. music's always been the one thing I can depend on, to help bring me back up. ❤ you rock guys.

[@sarahhogue8590]

I remember those days too! I still ♥️ you though🦋

[@kassanova7751]

love you bert!!

[@metaphorebbelaar6944]

I love you, Bert. And like I said, it's a typical fangirl thing to say but it's true. You put in words the strength I am searching for, but with a sense of realism that is exactly what I need to believe your words. I hope that one day I will be as brave and strong as you are. And again, thank you so much. For the music For the glove 3 years ago For your autograph and kind words on my wrist and for my chance to shine on stage. and to make it even more cheezy... Thank you for saving my life.

[@brodyshamaya]

thank you guys for this ❤

[@anakintheresa899]

This pain in the pit of my stomach is killing me

[@johnjanzzenz]

I want the rest of the interview

[@julianwilkersonmusic1637]

Bert... thanks. I have looked up to you since I was in 6th grade when you and fucking Gerard Way were on Stevens untitled rock show on Fuse ha ha just stopped drinking. This was one hell of a reinforcement!

[@JafoTHEgreat]

Someone get this man a drink of water *Sticky lip bitch* Luv u bert

[@grunger494]

When I started to listen to The Used I said "bla bla those emo dudes bla bla I don't like them" and all that immature kid shit. Through the time they became one of the bands I listening to the most and Bert is one of the best lyricist and person I know.

[@pumpkinpie1435]

I found The used because of My chemical romance and I love them for it

[@pierceii3209]

who the fuck had the audacity to dislike this video.

[@leahgannon2718]

He sounds like Corey Taylor

[@Usedgirrl]

😢U are so kool,and u mean alot to so many people this is my 22nd year saying the used is my favorite band hell my nickname is Usedgirrl!!and im actually from gen x so ima little older so see u can impact even the lives of gramas lol

[@juliedesjardins5910]

❤️❤️❤️

[@wasteofanexistence]

😭😭🖤🖤🖤

[@alexisarrizon6083]

Bertram...

[@weirdochann9264]

8:13

[@jonthebuilder1]

I was going to type burt. I like you M.O. share your emotion through music. What is the M.O. mission objective? I see my kids today after 4 months of being cut off. Who knows the pain I feel everyday having my kids taken. You are a musician and you write songs about your life. I am so stressed, who writes about the pain of an ex taking your blood. my kids are my blood. 10 AND 12. Girl and boy, supervised by the grandmother who orchestrated my divorce...... Stranger than fiction.....honestly. I have not played clash of clans but ignore it on my downloads quite often. I am so pained and have to bury my pain to guarantee my visitation rights..... Who sings about that. A dad who loves his kids, and would slice his wrists for them.Who sings my son. My girlfriend told me about you today. What is your take? Im 36 and life is hard. Too much to talk about, so how do I look forward? I don't need you to answer, but you do influence my girl through your music. God bless!

[@oneeyedsleep4107]

was kinda hoping he'd mention gerard, and say they've patched things up.

[@ogbee9690]

that has nothing to do with this video or the subject matter...

[@amydelaforce7828]

PS I love The Used even in death.😆❤

[@vitalsun4379]

he looks like Kurt Cobain....

[@michaelcanada6583]

he does

[@AngelRuiz-xq2ie]

iiUnhinged look at him during 2007.

[@soulripper_ofdeath]

True