Duff kinda reminds me of a version of Keanu Reeves in the rock industry, he's zen and chill but anarchy, really warm and a lovable guy, never negative, might not be the best at what he does but his passion and love for what he does vibrates, he has his own style and at the end of the day he's Duff McKagan, a legend and a brother and a father and a son. Respect.
Every band has the chill dude caught in between the two egomaniacs. Duff is that dude for Guns N' Roses. He's such and awesome guy and underrated bass player.
Joe Romano there's always that person who gets along with everyone. They are the glue because it would never hold together without that dynamic. But even they have breaking points lol. You need to have that guy that tries to put out the fire between them. Well he said,,, no he said,,,alright you guys
It's amazing he only took bass lessons half way through his career. Amazing because he didn't need to, but still was hungry to be better. Actually pretty inspiring.
@@michaelbrady3885 Duff was an extremely heavy drinker for at least a good ten to fifteen years. He was very close to dying but got help before it was too late.
@Michael Brady I'm reading his book, and at his height of drinking, he was drinking ten BOTTLES of wine A DAY. His pancreas burst because of that, and ended up putting him in hellish pain from the internal acid burning his guts.
I like Duff.Hes cool and nice guy. I guess all of them are. Even Axl and Slash. They've matured enough. Gonna watch them in Singapore in February. So excited.
They had to steal them one at a time at rehearsals until one day Stevie goes" Hey Duff didn't i have more drums"? lmao They wanted him to have that straight ahead 4x4 on the floor beat with his "popcorn" bounce you hear on Appetite! Problem was back then Steve was a huge Kiss fan.
@@jonevans870 Duff meant they got rid of his big set of rack toms, like a set of four or five, so he couldn't do stereotypical long heavy metal fills. Steven of course still had one small tom and a floor tom.
I know they went through some stuff and that it wasn’t an easy decision but, Adler belongs with Guns. I always felt bad for him. Sorum just doesn’t fit their sound in my opinion.
+Rhythmista same here y'all! What a freaking disaster that would've been huh? Sweet Jeez, I've lost so much respect for Paul since his book came out and he talked about how bad every one else was around him since about birth and how great he was. Can you imagine Kiss beginning without any ONE of those guys. He was the hardest on Peter that aftermath was that Peter didn't want to be Peter. In my Kiss days, I loved all Pete's songs with Hooligan as my favorite. Ace's songs were right there with him for me. I thought and still do think if I hear rock n roll all night I would run an ice pick through my eardrums. Love Gun was the same way for me. I liked the album because of the paper popgun included, which I still have.
Tammy Sigmon I think Ace and Peter's song contributions were the gems that made Kiss special..They were and always will be my favorite members..The other two are just money grubbing, ego maniacal, attention seeking assholes..
@@mjrydsfast it is still the most successful type of theft there is. People get caught because they keep doing it again and again. Well its probably not as successful as identity theft is today, so I guess its 2nd.
I met Duff Mckagan in 97 at a bar/restaurant in downtown Nashville. Made an ass out if myself bc I was told they were there and walked by them 5 times. Once we figured out, oh there they are... I was embarrassed and he said, "awe come on now, we don't bite"
Same! He asked me for directions in Wellington, New Zealand in 2017, the day after their gig. Super polite and cool. I thought he'd be taller though! I'm just under 6 foot and we were the same height. I imagined him being towering! 😂
The first time I ever saw Guns was when I was still a 15 year old metalhead transitioning to a punk. "Sweet child" was playing on mtv, and I was in heaven. As soon as his bass came into the song, it went to a place that was destined to write music history.Try to imagine this song without the bassline, go on try it. It is more important than the guitar riff. It is the glue that brings everything together, while complimenting the guitar part at the same time. His basslines always have stood high on the mix, for the obvious reason, there were too important to have an "and justice for al"l thing happen to them. And then I saw him wearing his CBGB shirt in the video, and I knew that he was a punk with a glam metal haircut.
I can’t say I saw Guns at the troubadour but I can honestly say I partied with Duff on several occasions (before he left for Cali, nobody really knew who he was at the time aside from he brought his acoustic to some of the keg parties in Seattle IE carkeek park, magnuson park, golden gardens, lower woodland, Etc, he wasn’t a showboater / show off , he was just a low key dude who never had a girlfriend with him. I talked with the guy but how would I or could I have ever known who he would become, I could of buddied up with him and became friends lol, except I didn’t play any instruments and had nothing in common aside from partying ......
This has been one of my favorite in this series. Always thought he was a very cool dude and this shows here. He's one of only a couple of stars that I'd like to sit down and talk to. I think he looks in better shape and younger now than he ever has, contrary to the many comments here.
I was about eleven years old when I saw GNR on MTV for the first time and I immediately knew that was a real rock star band. No bullshit or faking it going on with those five musicians. I can remember singing “Out To Get Me” In my room from Appetite and loving it.
ARIS NIKOLAOU true that.I just wonder do they workout even before?Well we all know how they dress esp Axl (in his boxers).I dunno if its just me.His legs seem buff to me hehehe.
Miss de Menor I suppose running up and down the stage for 2 and a half hours during the shows was enough for Axl to have such muscular legs lol... Tbh I haven't seen any pics of any of them working out and they all had great bodies back then besides Duff.. I know Duff is working out big time now.. He has a black belt in karate or something similar in another martial art..
Duff is cool thank you for all of my top music in my teen's man, I'm 45 now and truly appreciate your great input in my life. Bless you brother and see you in Brisbane Australia in February man you have influenced my life in the most positive way and I thank you.
Chad and Duff worked on Ordinary Man for Ozzy. It came out so very awesome. Post Malone was on the album too. I can’t wait for the movie to come out. There will never be another Ozzy.
DUFF-- IS A BADASS..My mom was a Medical transcriptionist All so.Very SMART lady.THANK YOU for some bad ass music and bad ass years.And for letting me be lucky to have you in my ggggenaration. :)
It's honestly a miracle each members of GNR classic line up are still alive
Duff kinda reminds me of a version of Keanu Reeves in the rock industry, he's zen and chill but anarchy, really warm and a lovable guy, never negative, might not be the best at what he does but his passion and love for what he does vibrates, he has his own style and at the end of the day he's Duff McKagan, a legend and a brother and a father and a son. Respect.
Exactly, I always thought if Keanu, Gary Oldman, David Bowie and Sid Vicious were thrown in a blender you'll have Duff Mckagan!
Doc Brown dam totally!
Don’t forget like Keanu he went through a hard time that would scar anyone but duff kept going.
Agree
Yep, that’s just what’s UP🤘
Every band has the chill dude caught in between the two egomaniacs. Duff is that dude for Guns N' Roses. He's such and awesome guy and underrated bass player.
Joe Romano there's always that person who gets along with everyone. They are the glue because it would never hold together without that dynamic. But even they have breaking points lol. You need to have that guy that tries to put out the fire between them. Well he said,,, no he said,,,alright you guys
***** Ummm no an egomaniac has too much confidence. That's why they're called egomaniacs.
+Joe Romano fire and ice
and then you have lukewarm water
+Joe Romano he was always my fav gnr member
totally underrated musician
+Joe Romano I wouldn't say he was underrated, although, there is no such thing as a major blues scale...
Man, I love Duff. He's so polite, listening intently and engaging, telling stories. This is a really good interview! Props to the interviewer
Duff is seriously one of the coolest men alive!
Samuel Gutierrez yup Duff is so laid bk, awesome dude!
He's a legend and still so chill and relatable....
You said it, super fucking cool dude!
You must know him personally.
@@korykloth9244 I know ... I usually hang out with him LOL
Get Izzy Stradlin...If you can find him
Goodfella #wheresizzy
@@cappanio Yeah, he is a big part and source of the history of GnR.....Would love to hear what he got to say... #wheresizzy
@@somegreatbloke a cool "no" probably
Probably doesn't want to be found
Its So Izzy
I love how duff is really with you when having a conversation with you
the interviewer is so shy but he knows what to ask
+Fiore Bisso not that weird interviewing all these legends
He's got a lot more confident lately from what I've seen, one of the best metal interviewers on YT imo
That makes him very likeable to me. :)
And he dies a great job.
"robbing banks will get you in prison... IF YOU GET CAUGHT"
fucking legend.
Duff is the epitome of cool!
He really is.
Stevie Wonder i'd say! Duff is so cool! 🙂🙂🙂
Stevie Wonder How could he be so cool?
That's a fact
I’m about to turn 41 and I still want to be Duff when I grow up.
❤
That was probably your best interview yet!! Very funny
Your face expression is awesome
+MetalJesusRocks Great to see you here MJR!
It's amazing he only took bass lessons half way through his career. Amazing because he didn't need to, but still was hungry to be better. Actually pretty inspiring.
He said "Mr. Paul Stanley"...Respect, you youngsters, never lose it. No matter how cool your band...
Scott Peoples Love the ellipsis.
Ok boomer 😎😎😎
@@No._.Boundariesz well the first part of your screen name is right.
i love him, he’s one of the best bassist’s in the world.
I like Duff, but he's definitely not one of the best bassists in the world though
For everything he's been through, he's aged incredibly well. (Also my hero so happy to see him acknowledged. Bassists are always left out :'( )
Whats he been through? Just wondering
@@michaelbrady3885 Duff was an extremely heavy drinker for at least a good ten to fifteen years. He was very close to dying but got help before it was too late.
I started playing bass cause of him. I actually named my second son after him( his older brother is named after slash)
@Michael Brady I'm reading his book, and at his height of drinking, he was drinking ten BOTTLES of wine A DAY. His pancreas burst because of that, and ended up putting him in hellish pain from the internal acid burning his guts.
He's alive that's some important
I'm like Homer Simpson. I love Duff
Duff Mckagan was the coolest dude I knew in 1983... he stood up for me.
Story please?
I like Duff.Hes cool and nice guy. I guess all of them are. Even Axl and Slash. They've matured enough. Gonna watch them in Singapore in February. So excited.
Miss de Menor i saw them on november they are awesome 😍👌
patricia tovar Im reading his book Its so easy and other lies.I dont really like to read but it got me hooked.Very entertaining.
Slash was always a polite fellow- though he wasn’t always accessible in those alcohol soaked years,
If only every musician were as cool and open as Duff
i respect this man a lot for staying sober
duff is always a joy to watch and listen..i love him too...
I love Duffy! Just as adorable as he was in the 80's 😍
Duff is my favorite GNR member. I hope he plays So Fine in the tour!
"And we just got done taking away all of Steven's drums..." LMAO.
They had to steal them one at a time at rehearsals until one day Stevie goes" Hey Duff didn't i have more drums"? lmao They wanted him to have that straight ahead 4x4 on the floor beat with his "popcorn" bounce you hear on Appetite! Problem was back then Steve was a huge Kiss fan.
I am sure there are toms on appetite though.
Lol I would be mad if they took all my drums away to I love my drum set no one touches it except my drum teacher that's it
@@jonevans870 Duff meant they got rid of his big set of rack toms, like a set of four or five, so he couldn't do stereotypical long heavy metal fills. Steven of course still had one small tom and a floor tom.
I know they went through some stuff and that it wasn’t an easy decision but, Adler belongs with Guns. I always felt bad for him. Sorum just doesn’t fit their sound in my opinion.
he kinda sorta looks like David Bowie here
+KitKat Better looking.
you're right...
*tears*
Keanu Reeves / Bowie morph
Who the hell gives Duff McKagan a thumbs down? He’s an awesome dude!
probably because he said the word shithole. not nice
@@video2000_TVsorry that a word is too sensitive to you
I bet hanging with Izzy and Duff, now or then, would be a real treat. Just very solid dudes.
Thank God Paul Stanley didn't get to pollute "Appetite For Destruction" with his cheesy ideas and visions.
+markyncol--Major + 1 on that ! And this is coming from a vintage Kiss fan !!
LOL !
+Rhythmista same here y'all! What a freaking disaster that would've been huh? Sweet Jeez, I've lost so much respect for Paul since his book came out and he talked about how bad every one else was around him since about birth and how great he was. Can you imagine Kiss beginning without any ONE of those guys. He was the hardest on Peter that aftermath was that Peter didn't want to be Peter. In my Kiss days, I loved all Pete's songs with Hooligan as my favorite. Ace's songs were right there with him for me. I thought and still do think if I hear rock n roll all night I would run an ice pick through my eardrums. Love Gun was the same way for me. I liked the album because of the paper popgun included, which I still have.
Tammy Sigmon I think Ace and Peter's song contributions were the gems that made Kiss special..They were and always will be my favorite members..The other two are just money grubbing, ego maniacal, attention seeking assholes..
+markyncole thank god !!!!!!!!
i was made for lovin you baby. you were made for lovin me
Duff is like the Keanu Reeves of Hard rock. Everyone likes him
"Oh, he was robbing banks! That'll get in prison, if you get caught!" lmao
How do you NOT get caught rubbing banks after 1970?
@@mjrydsfast Is running banks illegal?
@@ajmurtagh27 "Running", "Rubbing"... ...as long as you don't ROB them.
@@mjrydsfast it is still the most successful type of theft there is. People get caught because they keep doing it again and again.
Well its probably not as successful as identity theft is today, so I guess its 2nd.
Incredible musician, bandmate and human! Love this guy!!!
His leather jacket looks like it has melded onto his skin. lol
yeah... that'll happen after 40 years hehe
I thought that was his skin
He hasn't taken it off since "Lies"😂😂
Also I think he has one of the longest necks I have ever seen!
He seems so nice and polite but also very chill and Intelligent. I would love to meet him.
He looks like David Bowie and Keanu Reeves had a baby...
I'll be honest, I couldn't care less about GnR, but Duff is such a cool cat I'll watch anything with him talking.
Remy Smith totally relate
I ran into Duff on the streets of NYC last summer - super cool down to earth guy!
It's so insane how much Duff's changed/matured since his GNR years.
Duff has got to be the most humble guy. So cool
For a rock n roll star he has zero ego. Nice guy.
I met Duff Mckagan in 97 at a bar/restaurant in downtown Nashville. Made an ass out if myself bc I was told they were there and walked by them 5 times. Once we figured out, oh there they are... I was embarrassed and he said, "awe come on now, we don't bite"
I was lucky enough to meet Duff and he is the coolest (also the tallest).
Same! He asked me for directions in Wellington, New Zealand in 2017, the day after their gig. Super polite and cool. I thought he'd be taller though! I'm just under 6 foot and we were the same height. I imagined him being towering! 😂
One of my favorite humble icons, been there done that, met all. Respect bud.
Guy is a very sweet dude. Great father and husband and talks to people like a friend would.
The first time I ever saw Guns was when I was still a 15 year old metalhead transitioning to a punk. "Sweet child" was playing on mtv, and I was in heaven. As soon as his bass came into the song, it went to a place that was destined to write music history.Try to imagine this song without the bassline, go on try it. It is more important than the guitar riff. It is the glue that brings everything together, while complimenting the guitar part at the same time. His basslines always have stood high on the mix, for the obvious reason, there were too important to have an "and justice for al"l thing happen to them. And then I saw him wearing his CBGB shirt in the video, and I knew that he was a punk with a glam metal haircut.
This guy is cooler than a fan.
Duff always seemed to be the most down to earth of all the GnR crew. He seems very likable which probably why he’s had so much success after GnR.
Duff seems like a really cool dude. I love GNR and VR.
Velvet for me! I can't stand the AXL .
I got to see VR and it was great !
I love you guys...like seriously. the best music channel on the net. I only hope you keep growing and growing.
always gr8 to see duff when he does interviews he always take a interest in the interviewer
"dictaphone..."
"what did you say?"
"Dick...tafone?"
"yes, you did"
could be in a tarantino film
Dick To Phone
Great interviewer. He really just lets them do all the talking.
The most down to earth rock star there is! You gotta love Duff!
We need more Duff lead vocals songs! We got some on Spaghetti Incident but that’s all, maybe some on new album
I used to work for his brother in Seattle. Nice man.
Love these segments. Duff is a wealth of history telling.
Awesome when I watch the patience video, knowing Duff playing the acoustic so raw. Such an awesome talent!
He is so humble and so damn cute! He aged very very well… just gorge!!😍♥️💕
Duff send like a really nice guy. Great interview
Awesome bassist!!! I just love the guy!
Saying you saw The Clash before London Calling is like saying you saw Guns n Roses at The Troubadour
I can’t say I saw Guns at the troubadour but I can honestly say I partied with Duff on several occasions (before he left for Cali, nobody really knew who he was at the time aside from he brought his acoustic to some of the keg parties in Seattle IE carkeek park, magnuson park, golden gardens, lower woodland, Etc, he wasn’t a showboater / show off , he was just a low key dude who never had a girlfriend with him. I talked with the guy but how would I or could I have ever known who he would become, I could of buddied up with him and became friends lol, except I didn’t play any instruments and had nothing in common aside from partying ......
This has been one of my favorite in this series. Always thought he was a very cool dude and this shows here. He's one of only a couple of stars that I'd like to sit down and talk to. I think he looks in better shape and younger now than he ever has, contrary to the many comments here.
Duffy was in a band called Neurotic Outsiders. He's a fox. so sexy.
+Alessy Landa With Steve Jones!
“Duffy” lol
I was about eleven years old when I saw GNR on MTV for the first time and I immediately knew that was a real rock star band. No bullshit or faking it going on with those five musicians. I can remember singing “Out To Get Me” In my room from Appetite and loving it.
Do Fact or Fiction Steven Adler!!!!
He wouldn't be able to remember anything from 87-2005.
Axl would be better.
The most casual Rock Star I ever saw! So down to earth!
Duff is awesome. Always wanting to better himself.
Love duff so down to earth and great personality. Love him.
Duff is straight up one totally cool humble guy,and very talented! I would love to jam with that cat any day anytime.
Duff must be the only rock star whose body is hotter now than when he was in his 20s!!!!
ARIS NIKOLAOU damn it! i thought i was the only one, i just saw them live in november and i fell in love 🙈
ARIS NIKOLAOU true that.I just wonder do they workout even before?Well we all know how they dress esp Axl (in his boxers).I dunno if its just me.His legs seem buff to me hehehe.
Miss de Menor I suppose running up and down the stage for 2 and a half hours during the shows was enough for Axl to have such muscular legs lol...
Tbh I haven't seen any pics of any of them working out and they all had great bodies back then besides Duff..
I know Duff is working out big time now.. He has a black belt in karate or something similar in another martial art..
ARIS NIKOLAOU no way
I mean he was pretty damn hot then lol
This guy is one of my favourite Rockstars
Duff is literally the coolest guy on the planet
He might be thr most down to earth coolest musician out there. Most people in this give a small explanation. Like I could listen to Duff all day
I have always loved Duff. I remember the day The Headbanger's Ball introduced us to Guns N Roses.
one of the nicest and coolest guys in music
Such a polite and kind man! I really love him. I would really like to see izzy somewhere in media, but he is so cut off the world.
Duff is cool thank you for all of my top music in my teen's man, I'm 45 now and truly appreciate your great input in my life. Bless you brother and see you in Brisbane Australia in February man you have influenced my life in the most positive way and I thank you.
Chad and Duff worked on Ordinary Man for Ozzy. It came out so very awesome. Post Malone was on the album too. I can’t wait for the movie to come out. There will never be another Ozzy.
fact or fiction with some guys like Eddie vedder, Jerry Cantrell , Dave ghrol would be cool
yes! Jerry Cantrell
Haha, I always liked Duff in GnR, but after watching this interview I'm a fan now. Rock On!!!
DUFF-- IS A BADASS..My mom was a Medical transcriptionist All so.Very SMART lady.THANK YOU for some bad ass music and bad ass years.And for letting me be lucky to have you in my ggggenaration. :)
2 minutes in and Duff takes over the interview lm@o.....
Duff is so cool, thoughtful and well-spoken 🤘
the interviewer is such a nice guy! Great video!
Although i'm a bass/mandolin player, there's just something about Duff i dig but cant explain. Guess he's inspirational
Duff is just the coolest guy ever
I'm amazed how humble he is.
"Why is he in prison?"
"Oh yeah he was robbing banks"
AHAHAH
2 awesome bassists I consider so underrated it's a shame: Geezer Butler, and Duff McKagan
The interviewer reminds me of Samwell Tarly.
Skinny Samwell Tarly
Duff McKagan- Champion and Legend!!!
Great interviewer. Everyone he interviews seems really into it!
+TaylorBellemare Check Taylor channel, he is son of Buckethead
Much respect to this young man interviewer.
Great episode. Thanks.
Duff is a true hero and an inspiration
the audio always so low on these videos
+Ernie Hidalgo Yeah, except the theme music. Knocked me out of my chair.
+Nat Funk i just imagined your moment :D thx.
prince and flag. wow that's a big variety.
Good music is good music!😁👍
What a cool bloke, reading his book at the moment...😉🤘
Duff is so normal and relatable it’s almost weird.
I so amazed he only "knew" the neck of the bass during Velvet Revolver and all his legendary bass line were in GnR.