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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[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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....

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@sietecarpinchos635]

They’re both like fans of each other

[@jaesteban44]

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

[@MurdochBuy]

two of my idols together...

[@ryandooner1440]

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

[@ryank289]

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

[@DearBodah]

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

[@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!!

[@herchelleonwood7463]

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

[@charleshoughton100]

so strange. so thoughtful

[@frankblack8877]

Thank you

[@n1c98]

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

[@jasonsenator6144]

His voice is amazing

[@MrMastrsushi]

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

[@bradsaunders5367]

"Cinema Star" is an absolute banger on Nonstoperotik

[@CheckmateWithPawn]

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

[@douglasstephens6693]

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

[@vincentdegrasio2879]

"That was awesome..."

[@dawson_cashwell]

Smooth and direct. No wasted movements.

[@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

[@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

[@JoshFranco1]

Eric Koston- Yeah Right

[@antoniogil5156]

Sad Punk is the best song ever written

[@ryanhingorani4019]

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

[@MrCanada144]

My two favorite people.

[@kungpao-wp2sq]

Best interview on KZbin !!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@cocosloan3748]

Like true veteran to veteran talk..

[@iliketoskate865]

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

[@roberthatfull3816]

Awesome interveiw two greats there 🤘🖖

[@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"

[@JHibbeln93]

I love The Pixies.

[@bradburkley5811]

Damn I feel old.

[@niandra_t]

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

[@lionandthewolff]

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

[@phildanus6962]

No way

[@MUFFINHEAD1985]

Great catch

[@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.

[@darioconstain]

Sad punk is the perfect song for pro skater

[@mikefarr8585]

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

[@_Alfa_Channel]

best cross-over ever

[@TREVOR007BARNES]

SECOND TO LAST!!!! YEA!

[@satelliteRadar]

Cool ass interview!

[@FaxanaduJohn]

Urgh- I loooooove Frank!

[@jasonsenator6144]

I seen em on this tour

[@kuerst]

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

[@blahblah2018]

a new album from the pixies would be epic

[@BlGGESTBROTHER]

Well, they gave you three :D

[@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.

[@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

[@TVindustries5000]

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

[@cliffwebb1621]

Frank Black solo kicks the Pixies ass.

[@HASSETT1982]

Well_Spotted

[@vincent.b]

Oe yes!

[@ryexavellanosa1375]

Blackhawk Up

[@AnklepantsSkateZine]

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

[@trillteej]

I AM UNCHEIN ANDALOUSIA

[@MrGuGnar]

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

[@JorshWarshington1]

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

[@Sumkneegrow]

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

[@Sumkneegrow]

Man is 50teen

[@etocstacks]

3rd to last, yea

[@WillyWobSk8in]

they have made it clear this isnt a kids channel.

[@jeandurand3095]

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

[@WarmwaterBliss]

Fuck yeh pixies!!!!

[@leewalker101172]

its on netflix.

[@asstrida]

where is tony living now?..la jolla?

[@RaygunShaun]

AFTER CLASSES

[@blonieamw2998]

Odd combination

[@xBiiPoLaR]

tony hawk

[@The-me9qp]

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

[@Gigameth218]

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

[@simongunkel7457]

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

[@EGoltz]

Simon Gunkel I was just gonna biy you a soda.

[@JamesTheGiantPanda]

wait, what?

[@betinho1126]

pretty sure they were always geeks

[@shouldiworry]

cu cu cu combo breaker

[@iliketoskate865]

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

[@KingStephenArthur]

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

[@K31R616]

An English KG

[@MorgMorg-uf6ps]

To ny to ny to ny

[@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