Tony Hawk & Pixies Frontman Frank Black

I met up with Frank Black before the final show of the Pixies' Doolittle tour. Being such a huge fan of his work, it was hard not to go all Chris Farley on him. I managed to keep it together, even after he chose the most skate-centric Pixies song for me to use for my own work. Then he bought me a soda, but that's another story altogether...
--Tony Hawk
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[@craigmurdock4740]

Such a treasure this man. Teenager of the Year is SO underrated, I'd love to pick his brain about that part of his career with Eric Drew Feldman.

[@jeandurand3095]

here is it! the "underrated" comment

[@thegame2079]

@jeandurand3095 This is one of those rare times that the underrated comment is underrated. Teenager of the year is one of the greatest albums I’ve heard

[@NathanWind99]

This is one of the best interviews I’ve seen with Francis. He’s so much freer and more relaxed with Tony.

[@Fuzzfooger]

The Sad Punk is the perfect choice for a THPS game, such a rollercoaster of a song

[@monstergod888]

This a song about a superhero named Tony/It's called Tony's theme!!!!!

[@EGoltz]

tchaco lynma Toe! Knee!

[@RyanBarringtonCox]

On point!!!

[@cocosloan3748]

When I read this i hear the voice of Kim ! Theres no way around it

[@mike_p941]

He’s one of my most favorite artists ever.

[@nikitazacharov5846]

the thing is who asked?

[@mike_p941]

@@nikitazacharov5846 the thing is it’s a public forum and I’m free to comment without invitation.

[@nikitazacharov5846]

@@mike_p941 yeah but still who asked?

[@TerracedMckenna]

@@nikitazacharov5846 fuck off

[@nikitazacharov5846]

@@TerracedMckenna Chill Chill dont cry like a baby

[@Jeremyramone]

what a musical genius! the end of the song "the happening" always helps me to compose my thoughts and get into a writing frame of mind... thanks for brilliant music - cheers!

[@relyesss]

I love all of Bossanova because all songs feel so nostalgic for some reason

[@baraksteady1341]

One of my favorites too. Very surf 50s sound and just beautiful.

[@Biharidas]

i love those interviews by tony, hes great at choosing interesting people

[@neveh00]

This may be... one of the most awesome interviews I have ever seen....

[@americanpancakelive]

Who knew that Tony Hawk was such a great interviewer. He should do this for a living.

[@gutopeace_]

He's my favorite musician ever!

[@McGrogansSchool]

Pixies were HUGE in Ireland/Spain in the 80/90s and continue to be. Incredible music. My favourite record is Dolittle. Masterpiece.

[@jaesteban44]

Exactly how I would have worked the interview! Nervous and all! PIXIES ROCK!!

[@davidcarter8269]

When I hear Frank Black's voice I picture someone else that looks different, but the more I look at him the more it seems right.

[@MurdochBuy]

two of my idols together...

[@sietecarpinchos635]

They’re both like fans of each other

[@ryandooner1440]

That's ironic cause Frank's song "Los Angeles" was in the Tony Hawk game

[@charleshoughton100]

so strange. so thoughtful

[@herchelleonwood7463]

wow ! Tony Hawk is a great interviewer ! i shouldn't be surprised as Mr Hawk has always emulated integrity.

[@surfercrow]

🙆🏼‍♂️What? No questions about skateboarding?! Charles, born 1965, first year Gen X! Skating in the Second Wave, man! c.’76-80, Fibreflex, Tracker, Road Rider 4’s! Song on Cult of Ray mentions “riding on my board”…Come on, man!!

[@ryank289]

Tony Hawk is better at this than most so-called journalists.

[@Static_God]

So weird, I was listening to his solo stuff today thinking how brilliant he is, then I come home to this! :D

[@n1c98]

Pixies is legendary, always loved their music, and of course always will 😎🤘

[@jasonsenator6144]

His voice is amazing

[@dawson_cashwell]

Smooth and direct. No wasted movements.

[@MrMastrsushi]

Frank Black and Steven Malkmus, two indie gods, one room.

[@frankblack8877]

Thank you

[@CheckmateWithPawn]

they were so badass back in the day, now they're such geeks!! still love em

[@evillink1]

The Pixies need to release a new album. Freaking love them.

[@dawson_cashwell]

evillink1 are you happy now?

[@adgato75]

@@dawson_cashwell Haha , I was wondering the same thing. A lot of hardcore fans like the new stuff , but it doesn't click for everyone.

[@BlGGESTBROTHER]

@@adgato75 Beneath the Eyrie is definitely my favorite of the three new albums. Makes me excited for the future of Pixies :)

[@colin8007]

@@BlGGESTBROTHER yeah bro, Beneath the Eyrie is quality stuff

[@bradsaunders5367]

"Cinema Star" is an absolute banger on Nonstoperotik

[@kungpao-wp2sq]

Best interview on KZbin !!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@antoniogil5156]

Sad Punk is the best song ever written

[@douglasstephens6693]

I instantly thought of Chris Farley watching Tony, and that's a compliment

[@vincentdegrasio2879]

"That was awesome..."

[@JoshFranco1]

Eric Koston- Yeah Right

[@MrCanada144]

My two favorite people.

[@joemom1012]

as musician and frank knows this you just dive in to any thing feed off the moment and the vibes and make something together off the moment with every one hopefuly doing same no exspectations just a jam

[@ryanhingorani4019]

i have a feeling franks fucking with him about the teenager of the year thing

[@cocosloan3748]

Like true veteran to veteran talk..

[@roberthatfull3816]

Awesome interveiw two greats there 🤘🖖

[@lionandthewolff]

Wow, Frank Black does a great Philip Seymour Hoffman (0:32).

[@phildanus6962]

No way

[@MUFFINHEAD1985]

Great catch

[@kuerst]

"Then he bought me a soda, but that's another story altogether..." hahhahahhaahahhahahaa

[@bradburkley5811]

Damn I feel old.

[@JHibbeln93]

I love The Pixies.

[@mikefarr8585]

2 ganz Große, Tony Hawk interviewt frank Black von den Pixies!!! Geil! ;-)

[@TREVOR007BARNES]

SECOND TO LAST!!!! YEA!

[@iliketoskate865]

Your right , no place better then here to show it too.

[@satelliteRadar]

Cool ass interview!

[@darioconstain]

Sad punk is the perfect song for pro skater

[@cocosloan3748]

2:46 According to this here's a little quote from U2;s song "Every artist is a cannibal, every poet is a thief"

[@niandra_t]

I tried to go to the west coast but california got in the way.

[@FaxanaduJohn]

Urgh- I loooooove Frank!

[@_Alfa_Channel]

best cross-over ever

[@jasonsenator6144]

I seen em on this tour

[@quillber]

hero

[@blandoworthlessness]

Cool interview! I was hoping Tony would ask Frank about skateboarding though since theres at least a couple FB songs that refer to skating: Jesus was right on cult of Ray and south bay off of pistolero

[@ricjuk]

Elijah on Fast Man Raider Man is another

[@Devillionaire]

Frank Black probably doesn't know about Mike Frazier's part in the Birdhouse video that was set to "I've Got Something Against You." Bet he'd be stoked as fuck on it. Can't even find that part on KZbin now, but I never forgot that song choice Tony. Sick shit.

[@ryexavellanosa1375]

Blackhawk Up

[@TVindustries5000]

Frank Black WHAAAT!? AWESOME! go listen to Teenager of the Year!

[@blahblah2018]

a new album from the pixies would be epic

[@BlGGESTBROTHER]

Well, they gave you three :D

[@cliffwebb1621]

Frank Black solo kicks the Pixies ass.

[@trillteej]

I AM UNCHEIN ANDALOUSIA

[@vincent.b]

Oe yes!

[@HASSETT1982]

Well_Spotted

[@nomadben]

Anybody notice the reference to "I've Been Tired" at the end of the description? Haha, total gold.

[@davidslebodnick2119]

master777999 You mean "Bone Machine?"

[@nomadben]

+David Slebodnick Shit, you're right. I've Been Tired is one of my favorites, so I guess I subconsciously said that one. Good catch. Still a great reference.

[@davidslebodnick2119]

master777999 haha all good yea ive been tired is one of my favorites as well.

[@AnklepantsSkateZine]

Oh no, not the human body! Anything but that!

[@WarmwaterBliss]

Fuck yeh pixies!!!!

[@etocstacks]

3rd to last, yea

[@blonieamw2998]

Odd combination

[@jeandurand3095]

the editing of the interview is weird...some much cut and paste

[@MrGuGnar]

You guys can upload weekend buzz any fucking second now!!!

[@JorshWarshington1]

Does anyone know if The Sad Punk was actually in that game?

[@RaygunShaun]

AFTER CLASSES

[@xBiiPoLaR]

tony hawk

[@Sumkneegrow]

Looks like a wrestler who's hesistant about retirment but sounds like a teenager

[@Sumkneegrow]

Man is 50teen

[@The-me9qp]

That’s the fucking shit. So can I get a skateboarding lesson please?

[@WillyWobSk8in]

they have made it clear this isnt a kids channel.

[@leewalker101172]

its on netflix.

[@asstrida]

where is tony living now?..la jolla?

[@simongunkel7457]

The whole other story: Tony got molested in the parking lot.

[@EGoltz]

Simon Gunkel I was just gonna biy you a soda.

[@Gigameth218]

Sorry to burst your bubble, but this isn't a kids channel. Ever watch an episode of skateline?

[@shouldiworry]

cu cu cu combo breaker

[@KingStephenArthur]

welcome to earth. besides nothing wrong with the human body.

[@betinho1126]

pretty sure they were always geeks

[@MorgMorg-uf6ps]

To ny to ny to ny

[@K31R616]

An English KG

[@JamesTheGiantPanda]

wait, what?

[@iliketoskate865]

Im pretty sure its illegal to show this stuff to kids.. thats my point.

[@conorolochlainn5782]

break my body sounds very like slts and the drums are the same as where is my mind nearly

[@SkatrzSeb]

ruined it...

[@destroy1998]

i love these two mofos!

[@darioconstain]

Sad punk is the perfect song for pro skater