Henry Rollins Chats With Veruca Salt Bandmembers | In Partnership With The Sound Of Vinyl

[@paulcusentino4917]

Met Nina and Louise at Tower Records during a record signing. I left because it was super crowded. Happened to be close by hours later and stopped back in for the hell of it. They were still there making sure they met everyone that wanted to say hi. They were so nice. Probably the nicest musicians I’ve ever met.

[@squishysilver]

They are awesmazing! They really love & appreciate their fans. Just the kindest people. Extremely refreshing!

[@johngapter362]

I remember hearing , "Seether" @ the Firehouse in Denver as I popped into the kitchen serving tables. Loved, "can't fight the Seether", sounded so sexy & yet, raw & driven. Just listened to the studio version as I was gifted the Glastonbury '95 performance my phone gave me. Didn't like anything but "can't fight..." back then & much prefer the live version but a Great song on all counts. Love those bad ass girls.

[@johngapter362]

Over the years I would often hear it in my head & finally pulled it up & rave about it constantly & listen to it every AM until I burn it out. Girl Power @ It's Finest

[@lkgrave4959]

I never thought I would see Nina and Louise together again.

[@joeyday576]

Henry Rollins with Veruca Salt? Did I wake up in 1996?

[@YllwNinja82]

yes, the time machine works!

[@brownhooque]

I wish.

[@tennseven999]

American Thighs was one of those rare CDs (back when you had to buy an entire CD even though all you knew from it was the one hit single) where you were pleasantly surprised because every song on the album was a complete banger.

[@warborn_inc.]

Lived around the corner from Louise in 91-92ish...used to see her and the rest of the band at shows and parties in and around Wicker Park/Rogers Park. There was a buzz in Chicago due to Pumpkins auccess and there were a ton of bands (including mine) trying to catch that wave. I recall talking to Louise at a party and she told me Veruca Salt had a gig in a few days at Double Door (RiP) ...I had no clue she was even in a band at that time. Went and saw them and they were magic. They catch shit for not "paying their dues" etc and honeslty I resented their quick rise back in the day....but I saw one of their first shows and they had "it" right out of the gate. American Thighs is brilliant (hate that they get pigeonholed as the Seether band...they are much much more than that song...much like Blind Melon are NOT the No Rain Band and Janes Addiction are not just the Jane Says/Been caught stealing band) ....I caught them again a few times on tour after the album came out and then 8 Arms came out and didnt have the same magic (in my mind....a few strong songs but they lost some of the dynamics that made them greeat on that album)...then they split...I saw them a few times when Louise kept it going...it was never the same. Then finally when they got back together and put out Ghost Notes and the other singles....they picked it right back up as if it were 1995 again. Chatted with Louise again after seeing them on the Ghost Notes dates and they seemed happier and more content than I ever remember them. So...good for them I hope they continue. Brilliant live band

[@raybrubaker]

Nooooo.... Double Door is permanently closed? So sad!!! :( Saw so many awesome shows there in the 90s. RIP Double Door for sure... Won't ever ever forget...

[@notmyname3883]

Did Veruca Salt ever play THURSTONS? I know Pumpkins did. We played pool instead.

[@scotkaeff7456]

Love Veruca Salt and Henry is an awesome interviewer. Great video.

[@Your_Face]

he learned from nardwuar

[@RolandDeschain1]

Louise Post was one of my first adolescent crushes. I remember seeing her in the 'All Hail Me' video when I was about 14 and thinking "That is the most beautiful girl I have ever seen..."

[@jdmac44]

Their power and energy on stage was so intoxicating!

[@rick3747]

In another life, an ex gf worked in a CD store in the 1990s. I enjoy Veruca Salt thanks to her. Great times back then.

[@benmiddleton9984]

I really miss the 90s! Take me back

[@deveryshepardson3640]

Their first record “American Thighs,” was one of the records that played often in my room when it came out. My room was the place where all my friends came to hang out, kind of a home base, and that record was constantly chosen by my friends to listen to. I loved their first two albums but the first was the one I remember word for word to this day

[@jppagetoo]

A band who deserved more than they got. Fantastic songs, great performances. Glad to see they are back.

[@spacealienjesus709]

I love Rollins..and Veruca Salt did not get the credit they deserved.. Such an incredible band..even their newer material.

[@brettengland192]

“Earthcrosser” on “Eight Arms to Hold You” is epic.

[@DPRyan-vd5pp]

Still love Veruca Salt!!!! Bought their first cd in 1994!

[@sayrerowan734]

Been really hoping they're making new music. Ghost Notes is one of the best comeback albums of all times.

[@Billsterization]

It's hard to believe that it's been five years since Ghost Notes came out. It's truly a great album. One of the few albums to equal or surpass a group's initial heyday. I was disappointed that they didn't announce a new album in this video.

[@richieb1125]

I loved 8 arms, I'm not sure what's wrong with me but I still haven't listened to Ghost Notes. Guess I was afraid itd ruin my view of them

[@lilywhite5499]

You can say that again--GREAT album and a crime it didn't get more recognition or airplay.

[@sayrerowan734]

@@richieb1125 , you're missing out on some great music.

[@shanewilson398]

Right yeah. A great album, as good as 8 arms or American thighs.

[@LuxAudio389]

Henry Rollins is one of the most versatile personable persons in entertainment: Musician, Actor, Journalist, Scholar, and ultimate Audiophile. Henry, please start your own KZbin podcast channe!👍

[@rexmaximilian9548]

His spoken word albums are an experience! A great storyteller!

[@spaceorbison]

Sound of the bell one of my favorite songs

[@elmarbeau]

Benjamin...

[@taintedlife2618]

elmarbeau yes Baby one of my favorites and One Last Time

[@Fix_My_Mix]

Henry Rollins should interview Nardwuar and complete the circle

[@DavidPiniella]

Maybe Narduar can comment on Henry's breath

[@TooStonedToBobsled]

Doo Doodily Do What now?

[@heteroclitus]

@@DavidPiniella Henry could touch Narduar's soup-can in return.

[@thisisajoke0]

Henry rollins now looks like an old lesbian .. the cycle IS complete

[@tipsybass7060]

I love that interview.. how do you know these things? Lol

[@mmomailman]

Number One Blind is one of my all time favorite songs. Very happy to see them back together.

[@steve-bk1qd]

These ladies came out with 'Seether' ...that's enough in my book...one of the greatest songs of all time...they've made their mark big time ...big respect

[@rexmaximilian9548]

And Volcano Girls was quite the follow up too!

[@BigBoss1292]

3 years late to this, but the Ghost Notes album was fantastic and I really hope they make another album

[@danacoleman4007]

This is great!!!! I hope they are all still doing well!!!!

[@vorhese]

I was literally just playing V.S. to my 3 and 8 year olds and having a huge family dance party washing dishes :) Great Timeless Music! Thank you V.S.!

[@rharms_]

henry rollins is one of those rare ppl i just enjoy hear talking, i watch this interview even though i have zero interest in veronica salt

[@michaelgrosberg2665]

I only (re)discovered Veruca salt a few years ago. I was aware of them tangentially back in the 90's but it was only when Ghost Notes was released that I really noticed them and then rushed to go over their back catalog. They rock! Both then and now.

[@williamfleitz8623]

There are a trillion bands that would still be together, making great music, if they only had a small portion of the grace and understanding that Mrs. Post, and Mrs. Gordon demonstrated in this video.

[@bretthue7259]

Besides their amazing harmonies, people sometimes overlook the phenomenal amount of changes that packed the punches in those amazing songs! I mean, like the Beatles and Frank Black, V.S. would write these infectiously, catchy tunes with like 7 changes in a 3 minute song! Who does that? VerucaSalt does that, and amazingly kicks ass doing that, and whenever I hear American Thighs, 8 arms(not to mention Resolver& Everything my hero Louise has done) I get to turn it up and friggin' love the world! I love this band and I love them loud as fuk!!!peace

[@samuelblinne6040]

Love veruca salt

[@HedleyHelmet]

Veruca Salt at Hammerstein Ballroom on the 'Eight Arms' tour is still one of my top 3 shows of all time.

[@peterriario2741]

Hedley I was there, it was phenomenal.

[@NOISEONOMICON]

Love VERUCA SALT! MUCH LOVE FROM ECUADOR! I still have the vhs with your videos from MTV latino!

[@jamesnelson768]

These two together are magic. Oh, and Uncle Hank is pretty great, too.

[@TheVinylGuru]

Henry is the coolest. Damn.

[@bigmanlars40]

Right on

[@megatron804]

back in the day yes but now not so much

[@Brett-yq7pj]

How's it smell up there bud?

[@TheVinylGuru]

@@Brett-yq7pj ? Lost.

@@TheVinylGuru Henry's intestinal system is very twisty and turny. Easy to get lost.

[@DopamineOverload]

Phenomenal interview!!! So great to see them all in the same room. I'm not alone when I say "With David Bowie" could be one of the best (if not THE best) Veruca Salt song. Still my all-time favorite.

[@alexduff8918]

I absolutely love Veruca Salt! Nina and Louise will always be an inspirational duo for me!

[@christian19701]

awesome ladies, both of you are just like I always hoped you be. Don't ever change! :)

[@Kissfan96dr]

My favorite band that started in the 90s. Hope another album comes out one day. Ghost Notes was awesome.

[@Tonetruk]

Veruca Salt is absolutely one of my favorite 90's bands. The American Thighs album holds a very special spot in my heart and mind. I love to see these two back together.

[@theniteowl7007]

oh boy. it does not get more 90s than this. but still, huge Veruca Salt fan here.

[@bigpossum5482]

I feel what makes this a great interview Is Henry's questions... but they where ready to open up. Be honest and have full & answers with depth. As far as vinyl records. How many of us remember how careful we handled them before putting them on the turntable? It was like we were preparing for something epic. We took our time not to scratch it, or we laid the needle down softly. Almost a meditional ritual with an answer to our young teenage minds to guide us fir questions we would never asked our friends or PARENTS . LOL

[@DPRyan-vd5pp]

Been a fan for 27 years now!!!!

[@cwize]

Well. Found this today in 2024! With Louise’s new album out I have been on a retro Veruca Salt binge, rewatching videos & such. So THIS - how cool to have Rollins interviewing Nina & Louise! I like his questions, and the fact that it was about the music, the process, the business - nothing condescending or tawdry, no trying to dig up dirt. Great job by everyone. 🙌🙌🙌

[@C64SX]

Great interview. Refreshing to see an interviewer who doesn't feel the need to set him/herself centerstage the whole time. All attention on the guests. Henry, much respect to you, as always.

[@itchyisvegeta]

I didn't think I'd ever see these two together again. I'm..... so....... happy!!!!

[@darrenwoolley8433]

I love Veruca Salt great band it's great to listen to Henry Rollins interviewing them.

[@JohnADuerk]

I remember going to Wax Trax! Records as a senior in high school. Amazing store. Sometimes I miss Chicago. Best release on the label: Pailhead's "Trait," hands down.

[@markusantonio4866]

Pailhead got me into Fugazi, Minor Threat, and yeah the groups off of Wax Trax

[@blackholerainbow3029]

Wow, Pailhead! I can't believe that band slipped from my memory.

[@kevindemattia]

When Henry was asking them about how many 'dues' they paid, how long they 'gigged' by van, I wonder if they realized how stark the contrast in their and Henry's touring history. They spent 'a few months' in the van, Henry and the various iterations of Black Flag spent years upon grueling years crisscrossing the country, to oftentimes thankless crowds.

[@kevinmitchell4018]

Hmmmn.soooo tru.but at the same time in the end it paid off for henry bczz he is pretty much a household name wth a catalog of priceless music.compared to veruca salt which is pretty much a one hit wonder that Hardly anyone remembers

[@frozenlake1215]

Paying road dues should never be a competition. I suspect Veruca Salt are more than aware that Henry toured in vans way more than they did. I don't think they were trying to say that they put in as many pre-fame miles as he did, but what should they have done? Debased themselves by saying, "Sorry, we're fakers who never lifted an amp in our lives"? That's not the truth. They gave an honest and humble answer to Henry's question.

[@Baddhamster]

@@frozenlake1215 Niely said. At the end of the day, they made good records, so did Henry and Black Flag. It ain't a competition, as you rightly say. I'm glad they both exist. My butler used to load my equipment and serve me cocktails on my private jet when I was starting out...

[@danielhoskins4690]

Yeah it wasn’t their fault that they got picked up so quickly. I know people used to call them industry plants but sounds like the vultures were circling from the first few months. That they stayed together through the criticism and growth period just because Chicago bands were ‘hot’ and they got signed can’t be easy

[@cundinamarca8]

@@kevinmitchell4018 Absolutely.

[@BonnChnd]

Thank you all for this interview. 🤘🤘

[@juliawirch2454]

Henry is a mood. Love him.

[@mikeleblanc8696]

Henry is so amazing

[@jeffreyweber8006]

American Thighs is still an album I can listen to front to back and love the whole thing. I'm from St. Louis and was totally in love with local girl Louise. Lol...

[@Ron-Ton_78]

Henry I am really enough this series of interviews. Fantastic conversations.

[@delphilungwyn5308]

I still listen to their music. Love it. ⚓❤❤

[@PetesCDVinylWorld]

Great underrated band

[@Sarasapien]

I love Veruca Salt 💕

[@elmarbeau]

Louise made my cry... Thanks

[@tercioassis]

I still have Veruca Salt on tape! It’s a very special piece of memorabilia

[@RobertBixler-bt1od]

Louise's opening vocals on all hail me is iconic

[@mikenoface]

Hank is slowly turning into the Blue Eagle from the Muppets. 10:25

[@chriscraven9335]

Geez, his name is Sam

[@mikenoface]

@@chriscraven9335 Thank you, Chris. Sam the Eagle. "You are all weirdos!"

[@oregonziggy2391]

One of my favorite bands. Awesome live.

[@wgb01001]

Undeniably underrated band. Killer songs, killer voices, great lyrics... those first two records are outstanding. They have a slew of B-sides that are just as good. God I love that band. I met Nina years ago and made a fool of myself. 😆 Never meet you’re heroes, kids.

[@edrader]

i knew underated would be coming

[@lilywhite5499]

Yeah, I agree--their sound is so uniquely awesome. I can listen to all of American Thighs, Eight Arms, AND Resolver. I've sadly not listened to IV at all, but Ghost Notes is absolutely fantastic.

[@michaelsands442]

@Shannon Legg yup. Ypu beat me to it. Gotta know

[@amandaburns4568]

loved this band really down to earth😊

[@jrw6061]

fantastic show and band.Thank you HR.

[@markmalonson7531]

Henry Rollins is a vali USA punk legend. And those girls rock!

[@tiberiusblack659]

Eight Arms To Hold You is one of the best albums in the history of music. I had the BIGGEST boy-crush on Louise Post. 😂

[@RolandDeschain1]

100%

[@skinny0ne]

They need a new album! 5 years is too long for these talented people.

[@nimhard]

Huge fan of all three. This is awesome

[@billfowler2867]

I met Nina on her solo tour after a show at the Bluebird in Denver. She was so nice to me and my sons. We had driven about 8 hours to see her.

[@trappedinamerica7740]

I had such a crush on Louise in the 90's, I didn't recognize her in this video. Nina looks very much the same though.

[@brettengland192]

March 26, 1995 I saw Veruca Salt perform at The Boathouse in Norfolk, VA. Superb show. They opened with "Get Back." The mix was perfect and sounded as close to the album as any band I've ever seen. My only regret is they didn't get to play an encore because a girl crowd surfing fell to the floor, landed on hear head and was knocked unconscious. Steve Lack saw what had happened and said "we're gonna take a quick break." Everyone on stage bolted. The bouncers came out and said "show's over. Go home." And that was that. Still, one of the best shows I've ever experienced.

[@KowankoMusic]

Love the. Ghost Notes is incredible, and there were so many great comeback records from '90s bands' that year (Faith No More, The Muffs)

[@nathanbrauerdocdead9947]

This is fantastic I was just reading the history of this band last night.

[@turnnburn9008]

these girls rock and love there music

[@net_news]

Veruca Salt OMG!!! 90's Mtv was so cool!

[@redandbluebulldog1508]

This is an excellent interview!!! Love it!! Three of my favorite people!! The best!!!

[@TERENCEJSCOTT]

The whole interview is great because I was a fan of both Rollins Band and Veruca Salt and still am 😀

[@rik112]

Henry is so cool. The ladies are super cool. Cool interview.

[@BigMurph45]

I saw them open up for Bush back in the late 90’s and they did not disappoint! They sounded so good and had amazing stage presence. Love you girls! So happy you’re back making incredible music! Chicago ruled the 90’s🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@Grandizer8989]

The 90s was the best decade for women rock stars ever.... we had Garbage, Cranberries, Tori Amos, Veruca Salt, Hole, PJ Harvey, Fiona Apple, Lilith Fair, 10,000 Maniacs, and a ton of other solo artists.

[@Torchbearer666]

Don't forget Bjork!

[@KyleS3m3noff]

Jan Hellriegel from NZ who is well worth trying to track down, too.

[@robwalsh9843]

L7!

[@Grandizer8989]

Rob Walsh Breeders, Juliana Hatfield, Letters to Cleo

[@stephaniemendez6784]

And Belly was one of my favorites...feed the tree song

[@frankbroker726]

Awesome music ...I wish you had the chance to reach more people..

[@joanjettboy]

I love the way Nina looks at Louise when she speaks. So sweet. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@regalt1987]

To think they used to hate each other and take pops at each other in there songs when nina went solo

[@Drugaddict22]

They lesbians

[@TheMyisa]

​@Organtrader no they're not. Just best friends with a deep connection. More like close sisters who adore each other.

[@Charleshudspeth]

I used fo be so in love with both these women back in the 90's

[@jmason61]

That Glastonbury video is really great, kinda perfect capture of the scene & it's funny starting of mellow...then

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Queens of 90s alternative. ❤️🎸🙌

[@Diabolik771]

Eyyy O.I. Love your channel. Nice to see you wandering the KZbins. "All Hail Me" was the jam. Heavy and crushing! Can''t believe that was almost 30 years ago! WTF!!

[@TheOmahaIntrovert]

Diabolik771 Hey there!! I’m a Saltine! Love this band and they were my first concert ever! 💥🎸🎶 All Hail Me is a scorcher!

[@マシュードーラン]

They’re still both so 😍😍

[@davemack6384]

I saw VS open for Hole along with Candy 500. It was a good show and afterwards both Nina and Louise were really nice.

[@Gareth96v1]

Great album... I still sing Number One Blind often in my head.. ;)

[@camw621]

Of all female vocalists... Nina Gordon is to this day is still my absolute favourite...

[@Eric_In_SF]

Minty fresh was a dope label. The cardigans, komeda, Tahiti 80. They had a little Swedish thing going on. Shit I still listen to komeda all the time.

[@andrewlee3037]

in 1998 i was forced on a family trip to Colorado.I only had 4 cds for my portable cd player..1.Veruca Salt (8 arms to hold you), 2.Foo Fighters (2nd album) 3. The Toadies, and 4. Green Day (Dookie) ....never listened to Green Day once...played Toadies maybe 3 or 4 times...Foo fighters was a mix between Everlong and Hey Johnny Park...but Veruca Salt...i cannot count how many times i listened to "Loneliness is Worse" vs " Shutterbug" ... i wish i could let these girls know that they helped me immensely in a troubled time, and also , that their song writing style defined my own. their melodies and harmonies captured my heart very deeply.

[@lordmanhammer666]

To add to the list of CD's you had I had Weezer's self titled Ministry Psalm 69 great time to be alive.

[@taintedlife2618]

It’s all about Shutterbug, Volcano Girls, One Last Time, and Benjamin!

[@cate4338]

incredibly memorable and a must sing along when I hear them

[@findJLF]

What a great interview .. great interviewer. :) Loved it

[@OpheliaDarkling]

Although not a fan of Veruca Salt, I see Rollins interviewing, I say hell yes! Great little chat.

[@MikaelLewisify]

Me too. I’d watch Henry Rollins interviewing a brick. Fascinating man.

[@mrnatelygrisse]

^ Great comment!!!

[@taintedlife2618]

What the hell! I just stumbled upon this. Veruca Salt’s Eight Arms to Hold You is one of my favorite albums. Very underrated.

[@ddmann7473]

Right before Seether "hit" Veruca Salt played a club I did sound at part time called Bogies in Albany NY. Was one of those middle of the week shows and they were basically not well known yet. I did their sound that night as they were not touring with a crew. They were very friendly and so appreciative of my efforts. The crowd unfortunately was sparse, probably 80 people or less. But they were so awesome. You knew they were going somewhere, it was obvious they had that special thing going on. A couple weeks later they exploded on the college radio & MTV, etc. I had my bragging rights and had such a crush on Nina from that night on. And Wow! She's still gorgeous and still such a sweetheart!

[@TheSickNeeds]

80 people on a Wed. night ain't bad at all. So many clubs use those nights to feature new bands and tell them "if you bring us 50 people we'll have you open on a friday or saturday".

[@juliamacbeth6747]

Such a good interviewer

[@TheZGALa]

Henry! You are suddenly everywhere again. I used to listen to cd's of some of your spoken word stuff on many long drives. I absolutely love your energy and ability to really get into real shit. Thank you for these discussions. What's a person got to do to talk to you? I have a sprouting podcast...I would absolutely LOVE to talk to you anytime, about anything, in any context.

[@helterskelter1178]

Got to see these ladies rock out back in '97 open for Bush here in Portland. Great live band.

[@kriscody3577]

Can't fight the seether.... love that song still

[@mrnatelygrisse]

You can't fight it, why bother!? ❤😅

[@tueferbenz7492]

Chicago ruled music in the mid-90s: Veruca Salt, Smashing Pumpkins, Liz Phair, Urge Overkill, Wilco. Also sports with the Bulls. 90s Chicago was sort of time capsuled in High Fidelity.

[@stevedevice1866]

All of those bands sucked.. So does Basketball.

[@subg8858]

Yeah I wouldn't put any of those bands near my list of top bands of the nineties

[@Nightwatchman53]

Also Local H, but yes all those bands were huge in the 90's. Good times..

[@wh8597]

It’s pretty cool how Nina sometimes lets Louise talk, too. Right on. Good for her.