In depth Interview with John Waite and Music Host Cathy Rankin

An interview full of laughs and deep insight into one of the greatest rock singer/songwriters in music - John Waite (The Baby's, Bad English, Ringo Star & His All Star Band). A must-see for any classic rock fan as we cover anything and everything from personal thoughts, to the business of music, to the art of songwriting, spaghetti westerns, proper stage clothes, and leaving a legacy.

[@terrypolk8346]

That was fabulous! John Waite is second to none!!!!!

[@bobbyyounger7632]

Been a John Waite fan ever since the hit "isn't It Time' with The Babys

[@fairdose]

John comes across as a really, nice and genuine guy. It’s a shame he didn’t get his due as a musician, he really deserved greater success, completely underrated.

[@roseweinstein4256]

So bleeding true a pretty sweet guy and very comical

[@Dave-Gear32]

And now he’s opening for men at work and Rick Springfield this summer 🤦🏼

[@pressplay7918]

In the interview he said he shied away from fame and the spotlight because he didn't like it. He did exactly what he wanted to do and is quite happy and satisfied.

[@timbo1476]

Just saw him live. He is the nicest. Still out there getting it done.

[@johnphelan6623]

He didn't want any of that though..... VERY well respected musician amongst musicians!

[@steveludwig4200]

Excellent interview and the FIRST one I have seen with John. Always loved his music and songs with The Babys,Bad English and solo. He's the "Euro" version of Eddie Money to me....Good guy, great music and sense of humor and "under the radar". Both he and Eddie deserve RRHOF but I'm sure neither really cared about that sort of thing.....just their fans. Godspeed John...

[@CathyRankinEntertainment]

Thanks for watching and commenting, and I agree with your thoughts...

[@jannaghaleiw5504]

One of the most beautiful voices I've ever heard in my life, and I totally agree with many comments below, he's so underrated rock singer, and what really breaks my heart about his lack of recognition is that we saw many others "so called artists" that were recognized by the Grammys and inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of fame, but John Waite still didn't, this life couldn't be more unfair 😒💔

[@CathyRankinEntertainment]

Totally agree - one of the best voices in Rock.

[@karamarie6781]

Met him on a plane once. Great guy -very humble. Very underrated musician.

[@mikemaynard5790]

The man of a million hairstyles.

[@cathyrankin5690]

LOL

[@CathyRankinEntertainment]

LOL

[@shizzle7642]

NOoooo!! Crazy I was just thinking about him and the fact that I’ve not seen anything of him since back in the Union Jacks days ,,,,I wouldn’t have recognized him!! Thrilled he’s doing well and still doing his thing ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@markbundy1694]

In my opinion, John is one of the Greatest Musicians of All Time. Very, Very Underrated... U Rock Cathy..

[@CathyRankinEntertainment]

I totally agree! And after meeting him and interviewing him, I was even more impressed!

[@surfallday6583]

@@CathyRankinEntertainment That was a terrific interview.

[@Ccdurko]

After watching this, I adore John even more!

[@CathyRankinEntertainment]

I know, right!?

[@spk1969]

I got to spend a day with John, he played my club and he really is one of the nicest most genuine guys. WHAT A VOICE! You should hear him sing early Zeppelin. He was 64 and singing it as Plant did in 1970.

[@brooklynbabe7896]

Too cool

[@CathyRankinEntertainment]

He is incredible sounding, even all these years later. A true pro.

[@pt7628]

One of the best rock singers on earth 🤟great interview 👍 John still rocks on my audio system in the Netherlands 🤘🎸

[@CathyRankinEntertainment]

I totally agree!

[@yvettesdavis]

Love this. I searched to find this. John's voice has been my favorite since the Baby's when I was tween. Yes a tween! Still love his voice!

[@CathyRankinEntertainment]

Glad you enjoyed! His voice is still incredible!

[@crashburn3292]

I was watching his Baby's videos on KZbin, which is apropos because he looks like a baby in those 1979 videos. What a freaking great voice and underrated band. Two of the most underrated bands had great singers: The Baby's and Concrete Blonde.

[@jamespeterson7532]

Hey John. I've been a fan of the Baby's, since 1977 BROKEN Heart album. It would be great, if you put the Baby's, back together, for at least one tour, before you have your farewell your.

[@americafirst6628]

Great Interview Cathy. Love that ##JOHNWAIT. SAW HIM BACK IN EL PASO TX HE OPENED FOR JOURNEY BACK IN 1999!!! HES ADORABLE. AND U ROCK GF!!!!

[@CathyRankinEntertainment]

Thank you so much, appreciate the kind words! What a great memory you have getting to see him open for Journey - WOW!!!

[@myssteri1]

I love you John Waite!

[@ELI-qm6bx]

JOHN WAITE HAS ALWAYS CARRIED HIMSELF IN A CLASSY WAY. A GENTLEMAN. HE IS A VERY GREAT SINGER/ SONGWRITER. ❤️

[@CathyRankinEntertainment]

I agree, he's a class act

[@roseakarosiehweinstein3216]

He's absolutely fucking sexy and handsome and cool and cute and extremely funny hot as Vegas weather July btw which is his month earlier and super cute and classy

[@Pancake3225]

Even if he said he couldn’t write those mainstream songs as he says, he still topped the charts twice. Once as a solo artist, which overthrew a monster hit by Tina Turner and then in bad English. Neither of those songs are forgotten today so he’s made an impression.

[@scotthazlewood9123]

Cathy, what a great interview this is....he's diggin' the energy and conversation.

[@cathyrankin5690]

thanks Scott - we clicked immediately and it was one of the most fun interviews I've done. We talked a bunch off camera too, he's a great guy, super down to earth and funny!

[@CathyRankinEntertainment]

Thank you! I do my best to make my interviews a real conversation, nothing rehearsed or scripted because I like to bring out the real personality!

[@TMoody]

The man, the myth, the legend.... and Cathy is very good and very easy on the eyes. Great interview.

[@julieegan1337]

That was a great interview Cathy, John Waite is an excellent singer & a great guy, wow you complimented each other, keep on singing John, we love you & your songs 😃👍👌😘😘🥰🥰💟❤💚💛💜💙💞

[@cathyrankin5690]

Thanks Julie! We definitely clicked the minute we started talking - he made the conversation so fun and easy! Some artists are very uncomfortable during interviews, but John was definitely down to earth and generous with his time!

[@debbiezajicek6714]

You guys would make a cute couple. Definitely chemistry ❤️

[@roseweinstein4256]

@@debbiezajicek6714 totally true Cathy and John should go on a date 💕

[@edithkeller9694]

Such a class act!! Loved him since the band The babys and beyond....

[@wreichard]

Love John Waite! I have been a progressive drummer for 47 years but I still play a lot of his music!

[@Cajuno]

He’s so great. Love him. His voice and talent are such a gift.

[@CathyRankinEntertainment]

I completely agree! Thanks for stopping by!

[@tomforward990]

Came for John but definitely stayed for Cathy!

[@CathyRankinEntertainment]

LOL thank you :-)

[@johnhutchison9782]

@@CathyRankinEntertainment definitely rock goddess material. Great interview with JW🤘🤘

[@PhilipGarciaReacts]

Cathy! Love your infectious energy with John, you made this one of the best interviews with John! God bless you!

[@CathyRankinEntertainment]

Thank you so much!

[@CathyRankinEntertainment]

Thank you! He made it so easy to have fun and have a great conversation!

[@wendygould4476]

A fantastic interview thanks to the relaxed fun vibes. John was honest and open about his life experiences and music. A fascinating insight.

[@CathyRankinEntertainment]

Thank you so much - he was my favorite interview because he was so down to earth and fun!

[@sergiobarriacarcamo8416]

Maravilloso jhon waite un grande 💪❤️

[@165strat]

interesting interview, I actually almost looked at John Waite a few times as he really does seem like a nice guy...However, It is a challenge to take my eyes off from Cathy. She’s the whole package. The blouse is a great distraction but her sweet smile and well spoken demeanor definitely makes these interviews.

[@surfshack2]

Interesting guy/artist. True rock n roll heart.

[@ferchutorres4516]

I love him😍❤

[@user-yi2zm8jf1m]

I remember great songs,John Waite has done.

[@toddvandell85]

Another great interview, Cathy. Nicely done.☺ So glad to know John's still around, still playing and singing great songs.

[@cathyrankin5690]

thanks so much - John is as great now as he was back in the day! And the nicest, funniest guy in person!

[@aminahmed2220]

This is a fantastic interview with John waite

[@CathyRankinEntertainment]

Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed!

[@bags4930]

Always been a fan. Dude is timeless and the real deal.

[@CathyRankinEntertainment]

Totally agree, thanks for watching

[@matthewburrows6327]

I really like John Waite. He is totally Punk Rock. I love the Babys as much as Black Flag.

[@CathyRankinEntertainment]

Me too ! The Babys were awesome!

[@michaelkennedy5126]

I"m pro-Waite as well, he is whitelisted for life, very cool person.

[@t.josephcravens4272]

I agree. The original Babys aesthetic was all about the music. Everything else - the sales, fame, etc. - was gravy. It's a shame that Mike and John couldn't sort things out because they had something special as a band and still do as individuals.

[@brooklynbabe7896]

He sure is punk rock all the way

[@sondyhariman5339]

Awesome John Waite....

[@cathyrankin5690]

One of my favorite interviews for sure....

[@bimbomcgee]

Great male falsetto voice perfect rock sound.. past him with the babies in 1977 at the Tropicana hotel the opened for Alice Cooper . As our group passes I yelled hey you guys are great. He responded Yah right. He seemed mad. I had truly thought he was great still do.

[@CathyRankinEntertainment]

Oh that's wild - John is a true artist and probably is never fully happy with a performance, so maybe he was mad at himself or something about the performance. That's what I love about him, he doesn't sit back and think he's great, he always strives to be better....thanks for sharing!

[@1984isnow]

John's right, she is good, obviously knows her shit, and let's the artist talk without interrupting. John, amazing singers. Seems like a great guy as well, havnt seen him since 84. Wish I got to see him with the babies.

[@CathyRankinEntertainment]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@corndog1868]

John is one of my all time favorite song writers!

[@kurtgoodwin9490]

Great questions, awesome interviewee. Goo stuff

[@CathyRankinEntertainment]

thank you!

[@skippy3029]

I've got to say that "Isn't it Time" has got to be one of my all time favorite songs. This is coming from a die hard, dedicated Metallica and Slayer superfan. I grew up riding around in my Dad's 1975 Chevy Malibu station wagon. He absolutely loved this song (among others if that gonra) I just love John Waits younger voice where he can just absolutely shred on that song. He still sounds damn good for being an old man. Without the amazing songs and musical art of the 60's and 70's, the amazing heavy music born in the 80's never would have happened. John Waites song writing contributions with The Baby's are legendary!

[@FitOldGuy]

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[@CathyRankinEntertainment]

Thank you for sharing that! What great memories, and I agree on all - loved the Baby's!

[@ajh21313]

I'm two minutes in and, to tell you the truth... I didn't care what John had to say, I just liked the way Cathy held her self, composure along with being articulate when asking questions. Back to the interview...

[@mkihox037]

Fantastic interview! So refreshing to see an interviewer and artist hit it off. Waite seems like a real down to earth guy and Cathy really seemed to be a knowledgeable fan.

[@CathyRankinEntertainment]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@matthewhuntingtonb]

Amazing! Thank you Cathy Rankin!

[@CathyRankinEntertainment]

You're very welcome and thanks for watching and commenting!

[@keylearning5746]

What a cool guy. John seems to have a healthy proper ego, and so many rock musicians are so self absorbed.

[@CathyRankinEntertainment]

Totally agree - he was incredibly humble and down to earth

[@fordman021]

Just discovered you and this interview. This was a great interview with John. 👍

[@CathyRankinEntertainment]

Thanks for visiting my channel! I've got some new original music coming in 2024 so I hope you'll subscribe and enjoy the fun stuff coming!

[@fordman021]

I did and fellow Rush fan too!

[@ajh21313]

Cathy, you're really great at what you do!

[@CathyRankinEntertainment]

thank you!

[@s.trottier3239]

So glad I found this! Just made my day. Now hooked on channel!

[@CathyRankinEntertainment]

Thank you so much! I will be adding more content in the coming months

[@karinjohnson6649]

Talented and so cute. Extremely fidgety too!

[@lassemaja8382]

This is not your regular interview, its more like a conversation between two respectful individuals, i love it. ♥️

[@jeaniemarie9113]

Great interview! What a nice guy with a sweet soul 💕

[@cathyrankin5690]

thanks so much - he is a LOVELY person - totally genuine and SO intelligent

[@davidbalzano7025]

This one actually looks pretty cool and I agree that he changes the hairstyles quite often!

[@brandondrake14]

I so love The Babys! John seems so fidgety. Lol

[@lauremehrkens5891]

That’s how I get when I’m around people. Especially, someone I don’t know very well. I always wonder, if people think Im on drugs, lol.

[@stevecoscia]

Terrific interview. The mutual fun vibe was definitely in play.

[@CathyRankinEntertainment]

Thank you - he was a really down to earth and easy to talk to artist!

[@The63blue]

thr best record no brakes

[@lisayusko6800]

When he opens his mouth to sing, I'm 18 again. I'm 60 now and still think he is one of the greatest singers of our time, and still sounds great! ❤

[@CathyRankinEntertainment]

I agree - I just saw him live last year and he still sounds incredible. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@tripppayne8777]

Kip and then John. You've got amazing taste in artists.

[@cathyrankin5690]

Thanks - I am blessed to get to do what I love and meet such great artists!

[@DavesGuitarChannel]

Nice Interview

[@CathyRankinEntertainment]

Thank you so much!

[@chocloditelensman]

Great interview - very comfortable and original questions. I was always curious if he was trying to imitate Bowie with all of the makeup he used early on....

[@karenbilyk-vogel6553]

Great interview!💖 loving John Waite!😀😀

[@terryp9484]

Great interview , John Waite is a legend and Cathy keeps it so interesting , not to mention drop dead gorgeous .

[@CathyRankinEntertainment]

Thanks for the nice comment and for watching!

[@friedazlife9074]

He's still good looking....damn. thos eyes tho...

[@cathyrankin5690]

he is :-) It was hard not to get distracted in the interview because his personality makes him even better!

[@CathyRankinEntertainment]

I know, he's still very charming!

[@melindastlawrence5212]

Good interview

[@CathyRankinEntertainment]

Thank you for stopping by and the kind words - glad you enjoyed the interview!

[@briankehew579]

That was really good. I learned a lot of new things to check out...

[@jayteesgear]

He still looks great! Does that music venue have a POOL??? Ive only lived here a few years. Havent seen shows there

[@cathymcgookey7567]

So much fun

[@annmariewrubel4564]

I just bought tickets to see him in small town of Port Huron Michigan for Feb. 2023. Saw him with Damn Yankees and I think once with the Babys but can't wait for this show! Great interview! You could tell you did your homework. I'm going to checkout his website for all the background on his songs. For being a fan you kept it professional but really fun to watch!

[@CathyRankinEntertainment]

Thank you so much Ann Marie. I appreciate the kind words - this was one of my favorite interviews because he was so down to earth and interesting to talk to. I just saw him in concert with Rick Springfield, and he sounded incredible. His voice is still top notch, and I honestly thought they should've had him headline instead of Rick 🙂

[@anninmichigan]

For some reason I was getting Damn Yankees and Bad English mixed up! Apparently cant edit at this point, oops!! Lol!

[@tc9660]

Great singer. I've got his song Change on my workout playlist

[@CathyRankinEntertainment]

He's one of the best and such a great songwriter

[@jahnets11]

Writers write about what they know...everyone has a person whose smile brightens their life, and that sells...

[@thomasmackey9300]

John Waite according to him couldn't write the big one's he's too modest. He sure could sing and play them, it's like having Lou Gehrig on your base- ball team. You knew it was going to be great right from the beginning loved watching this interview. He is as great to talk to as he is to watch perform.

[@sheilaportington2247]

He’s making me go dizzy 😵❤

[@johnhutchison9782]

Subscriber 468🤘🔥🤘

[@TheMetalMag]

Great singer

[@CathyRankinEntertainment]

John Waite is an amazing singer/songwriter for sure

[@davidblack5551]

Big fan of John. But I'm a BIGGER FAN of. Cathy love you on Facebook. Sweetheart 😘😘🤘🤘

[@CathyRankinEntertainment]

Aw thank you!

[@ericmorris1589]

Always assumed he was American. Only had one big solo hit here in the uk

[@iadorelife]

Thanks Cathy. Fun interview. Shame you didn't get a chance to ask about his more famous sibling Tom Waits. Next time!

[@CathyRankinEntertainment]

Oh I didn't even think to ask about that! I would love to do a followup interview, hope someday I get that opportunity!

[@patrickjobling8676]

Good value ..😎pip pips

[@gibsonguitarplayer]

What a lovely interview. You brought him out because of your sincerity and he beyond enjoyed it. The way you were dressed, did not match your sweet vibe.

[@CathyRankinEntertainment]

Thank you...as for my wardrobe, I was dressed up because the interview was conducted just a couple hours prior to his concert, so I wore my rock and roll "concert" attire since I didn't have time to go home and change in between :-)

[@gibsonguitarplayer]

@@CathyRankinEntertainment Got it, I would have been totally distracted, fumbling around, forgetting my name…..lol, you are stunning.

[@CathyRankinEntertainment]

lol well thank you!

[@rosiehweinstein8579]

Cathy marvelous job interview our favorite British male singer he's truly a sweetheart and very funny and very sexy and hot as NYC in July By the way I'm a NYC native and a die hard fan of John Waite since I was a little girl almost 7 for the record peeps missing you got me through my parents ugly and bitter divorce and my subsequent broken heart when my high school dumped me and I'm 41 I have since found love again and happy John's an absolute class act he's so adorable especially when he says fuck I have met him a couple of times and as I said before a true gentleman he took a picture of me and my family friend Susan AKA aunt Sue he called me baby and I called honey and once said y

[@cathyrankin5690]

Thanks for sharing Rosie! Yes, he is very sexy and such a down to earth guy - and by the way I love New York City! Glad you enjoyed the interview - keep rockin!

[@roseakarosiehweinstein2744]

Hey Cathy it's Rosie in NYC replying to your message thanks again for giving me and nyc a shout out we love you Rosie in NYC John indeed has an infectious laugh and a sweet smile

[@The63blue]

john is so english the babys were a engish group that was the diffret the engliest

[@Orrphan]

Are you kidding?? Why did I think he was Canadian all these years?

[@karlmadsen3179]

Good, fun interview. His constant fidgeting leads me to believe his is a bit uncomfortable in settings like this.

[@CathyRankinEntertainment]

He was really fun and engaging, easy to talk to, so not sure about the fidgeting - I've run into that with a fair share of creative types, especially musicians, some have ADD or just very type A where they are highly intelligent but find it hard to focus on one thing because their brains are constantly thinking of a million things...

[@karlmadsen3179]

@@CathyRankinEntertainment....plus..... you are a pleasant interviewer

[@billtrepkowski527]

I met him a couple of months ago. Cool guy. Outgoing and easy to talk to. Ordinarily, I could probably elaborate on that, but that top you're wearing is distracting me. ;-)

[@cathyrankin5690]

LOL thanks Bill, next time I'll wear a turtleneck

[@rickr2029]

@@cathyrankin5690 .....I was about to say wear something flattering like a hazemat suit and an N95 mask. LOL!

[@Kgio-2112]

He looks like Alice nowadays

[@johnnycampana3002]

Cannot really ask a good question about all

[@martinreid2380]

The reason why he is fidgety is because if he looks directly at Cathy his eyes will be drawn downwards.

[@CathyRankinEntertainment]

lol

[@ThePervertedHymns]

chick is so hot

[@RKCMUZIK1111]

dude needs some sun

[@gonzalopriale3293]

John Wig 😅

[@roseakarosiehweinstein3216]

Stop it's his own hair

[@helmutsecke3529]

This bird is well annoying. Had to ring off a mere 1:30 in.