One interview I will watch repeatedly. He sensed your lack of agenda, and pure love for the music. You having both a rock AND country channel, he must've really had respect for you. It's so exciting watching you thrive. Much love, always. I'm a forever fan of Rock feed 🤟🤟🤟🖤🖤🖤🖤
Not only did I love Aaron back during the 90's, but now I love Aaron's BRAND of Country music. It's like Grunge meets Country! You hear about different genre's mixing- likeTaylor Swift--Pop meets Country-- Grunge Meets Country!! Awesome! Love the voice!
Great interview. I remember meeting Aaron and the band in 2003. At the catillion ballroom in Wichita. Me, a friend and a girlfriend snuck in the back during soundcheck and told people we were techs for the opener. All of Staind are great dudes but Aaron is probably the nicest famous guy I've ever met. I watched their soundcheck then as a gritty highschool kid, walked over and introduced myself. He was eating. Super nice. Then we separated and someone came up a little later and said Aaron is looking for y'all. So we went to the back and Aaron had a huge body guard by him. He just said "no one here knows who y'all are, who are you?" I just said "I'm so sorry, we snuck in, your music saved my life. I had to meet you. I'm so sorry, we will leave." Aaron said "no, you don't have to leave, I'll add you to our guest list. Stay and enjoy the show" and he shook my hand and walked away. He was so cool. I'll never forget that.
That’s a great story. When I was a teenager I landed a day gig unloading gear for a Ronnie James Dio show in San Diego. Me and a friend had tickets to the show and got offered to make a few bucks…literally a few bucks….helping to unload gear. We got to stick around and listen to sound check. That was a privilege, getting to hear one of the greatest rock vocalists do his thing in a casual setting was great. We were leaving and a security guy told us to wait up. Ronnie came out from back stage to personally thank us for helping out. It was a hot summer day, we were not 21, so he ran back stage and grabbed us some sodas and came back out. Got hang out and talk music and football with Dio while having a soda. Great dude. RIP.
Lucky dawg!!! I wish Staind was with Godsmack in Charlotte on May 21st but no I got to see I Prevail and Austin Meade instead lol. I Prevail was pretty good and AM was alright.
Halloween 1999. I drove from Little Rock AR to Biloxi for the Family Values Tour. Me and 5 friends. That day we went and saw Fight Club at the theater. Then saw the concert that night. Was in the building for that live performance of “Outside”. Surreal experience to see it live and to hear this story. Fight Club has always been one of my favorite movies- Staind is one of my favorite bands. Epic interview thanks for the stories Aaron
This is 110% Aaron to the fullest! One of the realest people and artists the music industry has ever and will ever see! I've had the pleasure of meeting Aaron twice, and I've seen both him and Staind well over 20 times a piece! Aaron has had such a drastic and huge impact on my life, that I have lyrics tattooed from him and Staind on my body!
I’ve seen Aaron many times solo and his country band live but have yet to see Staind. He was so good live and one of those authentic great voices that is one of a kind
@@t-bonewrecks290It can be. If it's your opinion that Aaron sucks has a singer, from an objective perspective, you're wrong even if it's your opinion.
@@adamjay2ndward I guess it depends on you. But a lot of his songs are real life for me. Take the song “Waiting there for me” for instance. We all have that one girl that just Is always there no matter how hard you try to forget her.
This man has single handedly changed my life. I love everything he's ever put out. He was even the first dance song at my wedding. I've only had the chance to see his stripped down solo show once and honestly, to be able to hear what he's done with his music is awe inspiring. I love every note. I'm sorry to hear that you've had to sacrifice so much of yourself to be in the position you're in. You deserve better, but the outlook you have is just another stone showing your character. Love you brother, keep your head up. Just remember the road to hell is paved with good intentions.... so they say.
11:04 Every good memory from my Childhood has Staind in the background. My mother played it during late night car rides, trips to school, cleaning the house. I remember when I was around 10 years old, I had started to play music on my living room T.V. The only bands I knew were Staind, Avenged Sevenfold, and two Black Sabbath songs. I played Staind all the time and truthfully, that band’s music has been engraved into my mind like a brand on a cow’s side. Never to leave. Now that I’m older, I am starting to comprehend and inderstand the subjects of these songs that were written. Thank you Staind for always being that one band above all the others! 🤘🏼
I am in recovery after one hell of a battle to get sober from narcotics...off & on from 1996 - 2017. As I type this, I am proud to say that on 12/17/24, God willing, I will celebrate 7 years narcotics free 🙏 I have loved Staind since the late 90's & still remember this like it was yesterday...in 2001, I was at an inpatient rehab facility in Laurel, MD. I was outside sitting at a picnic table in the fenced in yard at the facility & I sang "It's Been Awhile" acapella, word for word, to the other residents enjoying the fresh air. I have felt the pain, triumphs & authenticity in the lyrics Aaron Lewis has written to my core for years & just purchased a ticket for their 2025 Awaken the Fallen tour!!! It'll be the 1st time I've seen them in concert, so I am extremely excited & grateful that I have this opportunity to see a band that has helped me get through a lot of dark years 🥰 Thank you Aaron for helping this addict by sharing your experience, strength & hope through your music!! ODAAT
This was truly a gift! Thank you so very much for this! I could listen to Aaron Lewis talking about anything for literally hours on end! One of the true heroes and legends in the music world! 🤘🏼💙🤘🏼
You may agree with him on the things he says, but overall, he certainly is not honest. He blatantly lies and regurgitates things that are just not true. Many of those things can be PROVEN to be false. Well, socially and politically anyways.
@@OlinKreutzRulesget a life troll. Opinions are like assholes everybody's got them and too each other they all stink. If you don't agree with it oh well
Great interview! I was 18 when Staind hit the airwaves and instantly fell in love with the Band. I'm very grateful for the music of my generation. I am also very grateful for the younger generations who are interested in all of the bands from the '90s and on. Because I get to see my heroes in interviews and learn so many new things about my favorite bands! So thank you so much for this interview and thank you Aaron for doing it! 🤘🏽
What a GREAT job you did with this interview. Aaron is Iconic. Staind is GREAT, and this interview 100% lives up to all their greatness. The CD cover story and how that cover in a roundabout way kept Fred stage side thru their entire set landing them a record deal is classic. Talking about his vocal cords another classic tidbit. What a GREAT interview!! Thank you
This man is on another level. A very raw interview. Aron explains the torments of being an artist who reaches that level of fame. He is so down to earth. I have so much respect for him.
I'll never forget seeing Staind for the first time at the Family Values Tour in 99, i came for KoRn but left totally blown away by Aaron's voice and the bad ass drop tuned baritone guitars. My 14 year old self was forever changed.
Him sticking to his style and keeping it Staind original, is absolutely amazing. It’s so nostalgic and I am tuning in for that reason. Always loved Staind
I missed them in my home town. I’ll never forgive myself if I don’t get to see them the next time around. I love Aaron, everything he does and everything he speaks on. You can’t get more American than him. So tired of missing my favorite bands because of work. NO MORE!!!
Great interview, ive followed Staind and Aaron religiously from 99 to probably 2012. Seen him live 13 times in total including solo shows, they are incredible!
My son , who will be 17 next month, when he was around 6 years old he told the preacher at church he wanted to get up and sing a song for everyone..so preacher gave him the mic....his little voice belting out "It's been a while....." was the funniest sweetest thing ever!
I seen Staind 3 weeks ago, still pumped. That voice, and his words/lyrics, I cried. With Aaron what u see is what u get. ❤❤❤❤❤and love how he smokes while he sings😂
Aaron & Mike are Spgfld Boys and it's so crazy how this band blew tf up over the years. On that note, I'm gonna go binge the Dysfunction EP for the 1,000th time
What I wouldn't give to be able to sit down with Aaron Lewis just to tell him how influential he was for me; or how much he got me through. My daughter's name is Zoey Rayne - after his daughter Zoey Jane. I found their tormented album long before they got popular and listened to every song, on every album, from the day they came out. I started singing because of him and actually did really well in some Karaoke competitions (As stupid as that sounds) - played in a band that did decently well, and he genuinely conveyed to me at the time that I wasn't the only person who felt the way I did. He legitimately saved my life.
Man this makes my heart so happy watching this. Aaron was one of my biggest heroes growing up in the late 90s early 00s. The love, respect and admiration for this guy and all those frontmen of the age, John Davis, Fred Durst and Chester to name a few. Wish I can go back in time and relive that era and hit pause just before it ended
I hated country as a kid, the older I’m getting, I’m now 32, I’m starting to appreciate country music more and more. Aaron Lewis definitely opened the door to country music for me.
I remember seeing staind in the early years at small bars or expresso bars in Massachusetts. With godsmack and other local bands. . So great to see what they have become .
When i was in 7th grade i was going through a deep dark depression and i would always listen to break the cycle. That album helped me alot. Staind and korn were my go to bands when i was depressed. Thank you Aaron.
This was such a great interview! I love that you're a genuine fan of Aaron's, just like I am, so your questions weren't the basic nonsense that some interviewers ask. Aaron Lewis is by far one of the most amazing musicians/vocalists of all time. His music has been part of the soundtrack of my life and I know so many people relate to that. He seems like the most genuine, honest guy and it was awesome to hear him tell stories that I had never heard but am totally excited about knowing.
What a great interview!! as a cig smoker who recently quit around 5 months ago I must say this man makes those damn sticks so delicious. I have to be strong towards a potential relapse ✊
I signed my first professional hockey contract in 2001…the family that I lived with in Butte Montana was a military veteran/family. The housing father introduced me to “Staind” one night after practice and it hit me so hard. Loved every song on the album. Those were the best times of my life.
As an artist myself, life has been a lonely adventure 😔 I'd say its a great blessing to be artistic. In the same notion its also a curse, because nobody understands or can relate.
Aaron Lewis and staind have saved me on more than one occasion I discovered them when I was about 7 thanks to my sister who had the dysfunction album and I was hooked and as i got older and noticed how relatable the music was becoming to my life even now I'm at my lowest point ever in life and this new album coming out around the same time is like a sign that is gonna get better the only way to go is up from here and in thankful for staind and the amazing music they have made over the years
I personally witnessed the Outside performance and it was a defining moment in life for me too. I was so excited when I finally heard it on the radio. I said omg, that's the song they played last. Halloween 1999- Mississippi Coast Colliseum. You were amazing. Saw you again in 2014 solo and consistently amazing. Your music gets me through life. Thank you Aaron. Your sacrifices are definitely worth it for all of your fans. ❤
Great interview! So pumped they're playing "Wanna be" on tour. This new record is fire. I cant wait until it is released in a few days. Very hard watching Aaron talk about the sacrifices he has made and all he has lost, as well as talking about Chester. 💔 Truly a fantastic interview. Thank you for this.
This was the most interesting sit down interview I seen in a very long time thank you for this I'd love to meet him sit down and have a real conversation with Aaron he seems like a very humble genuine down to earth guy.
First time commenting on your channel but all I can say is wow. Thanks for making this happen. Aaron is one of the realest and you are prime example of not all heroes wear capes. 🙏🏻
Love this interview. Love Aaron Lewis! I grew up in Ludlow MA met Aaron one summer at Hampton Beach and hung out for a couple of weeks with a group of people. Used to see him playing around Springfield. Aaron is an unbelievable talent! Worked for every success. Love your story Aaron!!! I know what i've been through in my life and blessed to have come out the other side in one piece. The craziest point in my life is when i met and knew Aaron. I can only imagine the life and walk Aaron has led and came out with a soul intact and one of the biggest hearts in the world. Damn, so love and proud of this guy!
I'm so thankful Staind has a new record. My favorite band of all time. Staind has made music that truly has explained feelings I could never express. Aaron wrote lyrics that made me feel like they were written for me. If I ever wrote music and wanted to fully express who I am as a person it would probably sound just like Staind. The new record sounds great so far and it's almost exactly everything I could hope for in new Staind. Thank you for this interview and soooo stoked to hear the new album. Like literally the thing I'm most excited for right now in my life
I haven't heard any of the new music, but I really loved the self titled album. Aaron is a wordsmith and it truly helps that he can carry a tune very well.
You are not a throwback. You are finally coming back to your original fans! Us rockers that just enjoy your voice! I am privileged to get to see you on April 19th. You were my twin sister favorite vocal artist on your first album . And every albulm till she passed. "Secret song" my favorite! My sister unfortunately passed away. When I come to see you this week. It's not just for me it's for her as well! Love the country acoustic version. But I will always love your original sound. Regardless to this day no one has a voice like yours!
Was so excited to see Staind at Pine Knob. Saw Aaron Lewis at Sound Board Motor City Casino just before COVID. He has such a powerful voice and presence. He emits so much emotion in his vocals, regardless of the version, country, rock, acapella... You are amazing Aaron.❤
This is a really phenomenal interview. You ask well written questions and are clearly a fan which makes this even better. As a musician and a father to a daughter that part of the interview absolutely gutted me.
Although I watched this video because it has Aaron lewis, I found myself really enjoying the interviewer. He keeps it rolling, no awkward silences, no fluff, and he created a really casual vibe which made Aaron more expressive. Good job sir.
For me, this was your ABSOLUTE BEST interview and video to date. (You have put out a bunch of great material) I could write a novel of why, but I’ll keep it short and say that I’m on the exact same page as you. You made my day dude! 🤘🏼😈🤘🏼 Thank you
I had a neighbor I used to borrow cds from when I was first getting into music. He handed me two cds to check out. Methods of Mayhem and Stainds Dysfunction album. I listened to MoM and wasn’t too impressed. Put in dysfunction in my Walkman and it hit so hard. I sat outside and cried. Aaron has been my hero ever since. Got me through some really hard times. Love you Aaron. Thanks for everything. One of the greatest vocalists/song writers I’ve ever heard.
Hands down one of the best Aaron Lewis interviews ever. The way you got him to open up is amazing. It's like watching two old friends talking. Great job!
Excellent interview. Aaron Lewis is refreshingly honest and open. Confessions is a great album, and I'm looking forward to seeing Staind live in Oct '24. Wannabe will be awesome live. ❤
Omg the best Rockfeed guest and interview ever! Thanks to you Brian and Aaron for such an intimate introspective into Staind early days and Aaron's solo country career. Aaron is one of my all time song writers and if you are a Staind fan and have not caught his solo show you owe it to yourself to catch hlm, awesome!
Thanks Aaron for inspiring me to pick the guitar back up again after many years of not playing. When your country albums started rolling out, ive had plenty of great songs to learn and play.
Aaron is amazing, this was great He really has matured a lot, truly shows how real he is, how much he understands circumstances and how appreciative he is of people who have aided him, friends he still has, and when he talked about Chester and Johnathan Davis I shed tears too, can’t wait for the album Thanks for this, well done man 🤘🏻
Awesome interview! So much respect for Aaron! It’s not easy to hold your ground, not compromise your morals and values for fame and success. Also amazed his voice is so good with the chain smoking 😂
@dustygatrell-ru7tg they sell radios and CDs in commissary... I would listen to dysfunction on cd and something to remind you would play on the radio local rock station and I would just lay down zone out and slip out of the prison (in my mind) when it came on...
*edit* he wrote a song that my wife and I chose for the most special day in our lives in 10 minutes 🤣 He has no idea how special that song is to me. *edit* I don't care for his personal beliefs, but Aaron Lewis is my favorite lyricist of all time and Staind has more of my favorite songs of all time than any other band. So Far Away was the song my wife and I danced to 18 years ago on our wedding day 🥰 Started our marriage off right ;) Wish I could tell him thank you.
Damn. Aaron chain smokes it up and still sounds amazing. Saw him perform live about a year ago and was blown away by the vocals sounding top notch. Great cleans and screams. Badass stuff Aaron. Keep it up.
Thank you so much for this interview. As someone who grew up in that same era as you, it was always a dream to be able to sit down and have a conversation with someone like Aaron, and ask these meaningful questions. Everything you guys talked about was the stuff fans want to hear. Hearing Those stories are like the rock gospel! I played a country festival at the Gorge back in like 2016 when I was touring. We played the “Next from Nashville” stage. And I remember seeing Aaron backstage and I was too scared to go up and talk to him even though we were technically sharing that stage. I will always regret that! Well done on a great interview!
I went to two shows on the Godsmack tour, and he was amazing. Aaron’s voice live is crazy amazing. He didn’t say a word for over six or eight songs 😂😂 and of course, when he said something it was about California’s governor. That was amazing.
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I'm so excited to have Aaron Lewis on the podcast. Hope you enjoy this conversation and the stories he shares as much as I did!
It's bs that radio won't play this mans music
Lyrics being censored would kill the music industry
One interview I will watch repeatedly. He sensed your lack of agenda, and pure love for the music. You having both a rock AND country channel, he must've really had respect for you. It's so exciting watching you thrive. Much love, always. I'm a forever fan of Rock feed 🤟🤟🤟🖤🖤🖤🖤
good job !
@SmokeWithMeInCT and????
@SmokeWithMeInCT super interesting. Thanks.
This is one of the best sit down conversations I have ever seen. Not a interview just 2 people talking. Great work gentlemen.
Not only did I love Aaron back during the 90's, but now I love Aaron's BRAND of Country music. It's like Grunge meets Country! You hear about different genre's mixing- likeTaylor Swift--Pop meets Country-- Grunge Meets Country!! Awesome! Love the voice!
NOPE!
I've seen his country shows twice now, he's great.
Great interview. I remember meeting Aaron and the band in 2003. At the catillion ballroom in Wichita. Me, a friend and a girlfriend snuck in the back during soundcheck and told people we were techs for the opener. All of Staind are great dudes but Aaron is probably the nicest famous guy I've ever met. I watched their soundcheck then as a gritty highschool kid, walked over and introduced myself. He was eating. Super nice. Then we separated and someone came up a little later and said Aaron is looking for y'all. So we went to the back and Aaron had a huge body guard by him. He just said "no one here knows who y'all are, who are you?" I just said "I'm so sorry, we snuck in, your music saved my life. I had to meet you. I'm so sorry, we will leave." Aaron said "no, you don't have to leave, I'll add you to our guest list. Stay and enjoy the show" and he shook my hand and walked away. He was so cool. I'll never forget that.
Great story!
Wichita home of the start of fentanyl
That’s a great story.
When I was a teenager I landed a day gig unloading gear for a Ronnie James Dio show in San Diego. Me and a friend had tickets to the show and got offered to make a few bucks…literally a few bucks….helping to unload gear.
We got to stick around and listen to sound check. That was a privilege, getting to hear one of the greatest rock vocalists do his thing in a casual setting was great.
We were leaving and a security guy told us to wait up.
Ronnie came out from back stage to personally thank us for helping out. It was a hot summer day, we were not 21, so he ran back stage and grabbed us some sodas and came back out. Got hang out and talk music and football with Dio while having a soda.
Great dude.
RIP.
I saw staind live this year with godsmack and they played all the hits during their set it was awesome
Staind are one of my all time favorite bands
That would be a great show
Lucky dawg!!! I wish Staind was with Godsmack in Charlotte on May 21st but no I got to see I Prevail and Austin Meade instead lol. I Prevail was pretty good and AM was alright.
@@freedomfan4272 bummer
I saw em too, when they were over in Syracuse in August. It was a great show and it felt amazing to be there!
Saw them in Va Beach few months back! Excellent shows!
Halloween 1999. I drove from Little Rock AR to Biloxi for the Family Values Tour. Me and 5 friends. That day we went and saw Fight Club at the theater. Then saw the concert that night. Was in the building for that live performance of “Outside”. Surreal experience to see it live and to hear this story. Fight Club has always been one of my favorite movies- Staind is one of my favorite bands. Epic interview thanks for the stories Aaron
Hey you from Arkansas. To fam
Wow. Talk about a awesome day from start to finish!
This comment gave me goosebumps... Fight Club and the family values tour on the same day is nuts
I miss Chester Bennington so much..Aaron. thankyou for showing your love for him..🖤❤️
Don't forget Cornell!!!
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This is 110% Aaron to the fullest! One of the realest people and artists the music industry has ever and will ever see! I've had the pleasure of meeting Aaron twice, and I've seen both him and Staind well over 20 times a piece! Aaron has had such a drastic and huge impact on my life, that I have lyrics tattooed from him and Staind on my body!
Finally caught one of his picks from his show. Tattooed both sides on my hands of that pick the next day.
sad so sad
@@jameswestbrook6166 It's so SICK how people worship human beings.....SAD a.f. !!
I’ve seen Aaron many times solo and his country band live but have yet to see Staind. He was so good live and one of those authentic great voices that is one of a kind
But politically wrong
@@Ottophil where in my comment did I speak about politics?
@@Ottophilopinions are wrong?
@@t-bonewrecks290It can be. If it's your opinion that Aaron sucks has a singer, from an objective perspective, you're wrong even if it's your opinion.
@@sickopathogen Otto said his politics are wrong. That is what I was referring to.
I can’t go to an Aaron Lewis show without crying. Every single show Aaron gets me.
Same! ❤ The words to " tangled up in you" are on our bedroom wall. Then I rock out in my car.
Same!! 😅
really? it gets that intense??
@@adamjay2ndward I guess it depends on you. But a lot of his songs are real life for me. Take the song “Waiting there for me” for instance. We all have that one girl that just Is always there no matter how hard you try to forget her.
Me too but I keep going back for more ❤and can’t get enough of Aaron singing.
This man has single handedly changed my life. I love everything he's ever put out. He was even the first dance song at my wedding. I've only had the chance to see his stripped down solo show once and honestly, to be able to hear what he's done with his music is awe inspiring. I love every note. I'm sorry to hear that you've had to sacrifice so much of yourself to be in the position you're in. You deserve better, but the outlook you have is just another stone showing your character. Love you brother, keep your head up. Just remember the road to hell is paved with good intentions.... so they say.
11:04
Every good memory from my Childhood has Staind in the background.
My mother played it during late night car rides, trips to school, cleaning the house. I remember when I was around 10 years old, I had started to play music on my living room T.V. The only bands I knew were Staind, Avenged Sevenfold, and two Black Sabbath songs. I played Staind all the time and truthfully, that band’s music has been engraved into my mind like a brand on a cow’s side. Never to leave. Now that I’m older, I am starting to comprehend and inderstand the subjects of these songs that were written. Thank you Staind for always being that one band above all the others! 🤘🏼
Bro. Thank you for this!! One of the all time great rock bands!
Absolutely 🤘🤘🤘
Staind linkin park...best of the 90s 00s and so forth..imo ever
I am in recovery after one hell of a battle to get sober from narcotics...off & on from 1996 - 2017. As I type this, I am proud to say that on 12/17/24, God willing, I will celebrate 7 years narcotics free 🙏 I have loved Staind since the late 90's & still remember this like it was yesterday...in 2001, I was at an inpatient rehab facility in Laurel, MD. I was outside sitting at a picnic table in the fenced in yard at the facility & I sang "It's Been Awhile" acapella, word for word, to the other residents enjoying the fresh air. I have felt the pain, triumphs & authenticity in the lyrics Aaron Lewis has written to my core for years & just purchased a ticket for their 2025 Awaken the Fallen tour!!! It'll be the 1st time I've seen them in concert, so I am extremely excited & grateful that I have this opportunity to see a band that has helped me get through a lot of dark years 🥰 Thank you Aaron for helping this addict by sharing your experience, strength & hope through your music!! ODAAT
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AARON IS A MF REAL ONE. So much respect goes out to you. You’re someone to look up to as well.
Aaron Lewis and Staind are absolute legends! So excited for the new album
Legends is a stretch don’t you think
@@SS-xq4ljAaron Lewis a Music legend? Nope, not a stretch at all. Top shelf song writer and vocalist. No question.
@@pickititllneverheal9016 average at best. Even in his specific genre he is middle of the pack. Nowhere near legend stays. Even he would admit to that
@@SS-xq4lj That's the good thing about opinions. Just like dirt buttons, we all got one.
This was truly a gift! Thank you so very much for this! I could listen to Aaron Lewis talking about anything for literally hours on end! One of the true heroes and legends in the music world! 🤘🏼💙🤘🏼
So great to hear from Aaron. He's been one of my favorite singers for 20 years. I really appreciate his honest insights.
You may agree with him on the things he says, but overall, he certainly is not honest. He blatantly lies and regurgitates things that are just not true. Many of those things can be PROVEN to be false. Well, socially and politically anyways.
be silent woke lhibthurd@@OlinKreutzRules
@@OlinKreutzRulesget a life troll. Opinions are like assholes everybody's got them and too each other they all stink. If you don't agree with it oh well
I absolutely love Aaron Lewis, Break the cycle got me through the hardest time of my life. I am truly grateful for him and the rest of the band.
Me too mate.
Likewise
same here. forever grateful for that album
Im still listening to those songs here and there in my playlist
Great interview! I was 18 when Staind hit the airwaves and instantly fell in love with the Band. I'm very grateful for the music of my generation. I am also very grateful for the younger generations who are interested in all of the bands from the '90s and on. Because I get to see my heroes in interviews and learn so many new things about my favorite bands! So thank you so much for this interview and thank you Aaron for doing it! 🤘🏽
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What a GREAT job you did with this interview. Aaron is Iconic. Staind is GREAT, and this interview 100% lives up to all their greatness. The CD cover story and how that cover in a roundabout way kept Fred stage side thru their entire set landing them a record deal is classic. Talking about his vocal cords another classic tidbit. What a GREAT interview!! Thank you
You effortlessly became a professional interviewer. No other rock channel can compete with this. You keep me excited about music through your passion.
thank you so much!!!!
This man is on another level. A very raw interview. Aron explains the torments of being an artist who reaches that level of fame. He is so down to earth. I have so much respect for him.
Aaron lewis is by far one of my biggest influences in vocals from metal and country
He def has post grungy voice too
Same Here... Greetz from germany
I'll never forget seeing Staind for the first time at the Family Values Tour in 99, i came for KoRn but left totally blown away by Aaron's voice and the bad ass drop tuned baritone guitars. My 14 year old self was forever changed.
Him sticking to his style and keeping it Staind original, is absolutely amazing. It’s so nostalgic and I am tuning in for that reason. Always loved Staind
I missed them in my home town. I’ll never forgive myself if I don’t get to see them the next time around. I love Aaron, everything he does and everything he speaks on. You can’t get more American than him. So tired of missing my favorite bands because of work. NO MORE!!!
That my friend is what calling in sick and turning of ur phone is for \m/
That my friend is what calling in sick and turning of ur phone is for \m/
That my friend is what calling in sick and turning of ur phone is for \m/
That my friend is what calling in sick and turning of ur phone is for \m/
That my friend is what calling in sick and turning of ur phone is for \m/
I've hear Fred Durst tell the story about "Outside" before but it's it great to hear it from Aaron. Thanks for the interview.
So much love and respect for Aaron. I have all their albums and support all his work. A true American patriot. He's one of the best to ever do it.
I can appreciate genuine people like aaron lewis. Same person regardless of his position in life.
Great interview, ive followed Staind and Aaron religiously from 99 to probably 2012. Seen him live 13 times in total including solo shows, they are incredible!
This interview was a blessing. Thank you. I can feel your genuine excitement ❤
My father wasn’t a musician but a tour/sound manager and a lot of what he says resonates so deeply!
My son , who will be 17 next month, when he was around 6 years old he told the preacher at church he wanted to get up and sing a song for everyone..so preacher gave him the mic....his little voice belting out "It's been a while....." was the funniest sweetest thing ever!
I seen Staind 3 weeks ago, still pumped. That voice, and his words/lyrics, I cried. With Aaron what u see is what u get. ❤❤❤❤❤and love how he smokes while he sings😂
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Aaron & Mike are Spgfld Boys and it's so crazy how this band blew tf up over the years.
On that note, I'm gonna go binge the Dysfunction EP for the 1,000th time
What I wouldn't give to be able to sit down with Aaron Lewis just to tell him how influential he was for me; or how much he got me through. My daughter's name is Zoey Rayne - after his daughter Zoey Jane. I found their tormented album long before they got popular and listened to every song, on every album, from the day they came out. I started singing because of him and actually did really well in some Karaoke competitions (As stupid as that sounds) - played in a band that did decently well, and he genuinely conveyed to me at the time that I wasn't the only person who felt the way I did.
He legitimately saved my life.
Man this makes my heart so happy watching this. Aaron was one of my biggest heroes growing up in the late 90s early 00s. The love, respect and admiration for this guy and all those frontmen of the age, John Davis, Fred Durst and Chester to name a few. Wish I can go back in time and relive that era and hit pause just before it ended
Im still obsessed with their song "outside" his voice the music. It hits deep
I hated country as a kid, the older I’m getting, I’m now 32, I’m starting to appreciate country music more and more. Aaron Lewis definitely opened the door to country music for me.
Same here man.
Yeah man. Crazy how Aaron switched it up. Took me a while to accept it lol 🤘 🤠 🤘
Thats the immaturity leaving. Does rap/hiphop sound like junk to you yet?
Same with me..He’s sorta like a mix of country & rock & I love it..
True that I've always been a metal head. No 45. I'm really starting to live real heart feel country. He hits it in the head
I remember seeing staind in the early years at small bars or expresso bars in Massachusetts. With godsmack and other local bands. . So great to see what they have become .
Epic interview! I love hearing how Staind got started. I’ve met Aaron many times and he’s the nicest most down to earth guy.
When i was in 7th grade i was going through a deep dark depression and i would always listen to break the cycle. That album helped me alot. Staind and korn were my go to bands when i was depressed. Thank you Aaron.
This was such a great interview! I love that you're a genuine fan of Aaron's, just like I am, so your questions weren't the basic nonsense that some interviewers ask. Aaron Lewis is by far one of the most amazing musicians/vocalists of all time. His music has been part of the soundtrack of my life and I know so many people relate to that. He seems like the most genuine, honest guy and it was awesome to hear him tell stories that I had never heard but am totally excited about knowing.
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My all time favorite Rock frontman and Country artist. I wish he/they would tour New Zealand
What a great interview!!
as a cig smoker who recently quit around 5 months ago I must say this man makes those damn sticks so delicious. I have to be strong towards a potential relapse ✊
I signed my first professional hockey contract in 2001…the family that I lived with in Butte Montana was a military veteran/family. The housing father introduced me to “Staind” one night after practice and it hit me so hard. Loved every song on the album. Those were the best times of my life.
1:57 Love hearing Aaron almost say "Mike gave me a cassette". Those were the days
The pain when talking about Chester is so moving
Kudos to @RockFeed for not censoring important parts of this interview. Thumbs up!
As an artist myself, life has been a lonely adventure 😔
I'd say its a great blessing to be artistic. In the same notion its also a curse, because nobody understands or can relate.
Aaron Lewis and staind have saved me on more than one occasion I discovered them when I was about 7 thanks to my sister who had the dysfunction album and I was hooked and as i got older and noticed how relatable the music was becoming to my life even now I'm at my lowest point ever in life and this new album coming out around the same time is like a sign that is gonna get better the only way to go is up from here and in thankful for staind and the amazing music they have made over the years
Always had a soft spot for staind glad they're back love your channel bro keep it up ❤
saw them when thy toured with korn on their issues tour and got to meet them and saw them again with korn in 2021 and they still sound amazing live
One of the most gifted and profound artists to ever sing a lyric. Thanks for the music and interview Aaron.
Lol.
I personally witnessed the Outside performance and it was a defining moment in life for me too. I was so excited when I finally heard it on the radio. I said omg, that's the song they played last. Halloween 1999- Mississippi Coast Colliseum. You were amazing. Saw you again in 2014 solo and consistently amazing. Your music gets me through life. Thank you Aaron. Your sacrifices are definitely worth it for all of your fans.
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Great interview! So pumped they're playing "Wanna be" on tour. This new record is fire. I cant wait until it is released in a few days.
Very hard watching Aaron talk about the sacrifices he has made and all he has lost, as well as talking about Chester. 💔
Truly a fantastic interview. Thank you for this.
Thank you so much for explaining loneliness. Your description depicts what many people live.
This was the most interesting sit down interview I seen in a very long time thank you for this I'd love to meet him sit down and have a real conversation with Aaron he seems like a very humble genuine down to earth guy.
This has to be one of the realest celebrities I have heard interviewed. Much respect to Aaron for keeping it real for so long.
First time commenting on your channel but all I can say is wow. Thanks for making this happen. Aaron is one of the realest and you are prime example of not all heroes wear capes. 🙏🏻
Love this interview. Love Aaron Lewis!
I grew up in Ludlow MA met Aaron one summer at Hampton Beach and hung out for a couple of weeks with a group of people. Used to see him playing around Springfield. Aaron is an unbelievable talent! Worked for every success. Love your story Aaron!!! I know what i've been through in my life and blessed to have come out the other side in one piece. The craziest point in my life is when i met and knew Aaron. I can only imagine the life and walk Aaron has led and came out with a soul intact and one of the biggest hearts in the world. Damn, so love and proud of this guy!
Great interview... Aaron is self made and real... he deserves everything that he has achieved.
Thanks!
I'm so thankful Staind has a new record. My favorite band of all time. Staind has made music that truly has explained feelings I could never express. Aaron wrote lyrics that made me feel like they were written for me. If I ever wrote music and wanted to fully express who I am as a person it would probably sound just like Staind. The new record sounds great so far and it's almost exactly everything I could hope for in new Staind. Thank you for this interview and soooo stoked to hear the new album. Like literally the thing I'm most excited for right now in my life
I haven't heard any of the new music, but I really loved the self titled album. Aaron is a wordsmith and it truly helps that he can carry a tune very well.
You are not a throwback. You are finally coming back to your original fans! Us rockers that just enjoy your voice! I am privileged to get to see you on April 19th. You were my twin sister favorite vocal artist on your first album . And every albulm till she passed. "Secret song" my favorite! My sister unfortunately passed away. When I come to see you this week. It's not just for me it's for her as well! Love the country acoustic version. But I will always love your original sound. Regardless to this day no one has a voice like yours!
Mike Mushok one of my favorite guitarist too 🤙🤘🏼 like his weird tunings like one for mudshovel G# tuning on his baritone guitar
Was so excited to see Staind at Pine Knob. Saw Aaron Lewis at Sound Board Motor City Casino just before COVID. He has such a powerful voice and presence. He emits so much emotion in his vocals, regardless of the version, country, rock, acapella... You are amazing Aaron.❤
This is a really phenomenal interview. You ask well written questions and are clearly a fan which makes this even better. As a musician and a father to a daughter that part of the interview absolutely gutted me.
I see Staind live next week and I’m prepared to cry my eyes out, out of appreciation of the said sacrifices he has made for us.
Although I watched this video because it has Aaron lewis, I found myself really enjoying the interviewer. He keeps it rolling, no awkward silences, no fluff, and he created a really casual vibe which made Aaron more expressive. Good job sir.
For me, this was your ABSOLUTE BEST interview and video to date. (You have put out a bunch of great material) I could write a novel of why, but I’ll keep it short and say that I’m on the exact same page as you. You made my day dude! 🤘🏼😈🤘🏼 Thank you
I had a neighbor I used to borrow cds from when I was first getting into music. He handed me two cds to check out. Methods of Mayhem and Stainds Dysfunction album. I listened to MoM and wasn’t too impressed. Put in dysfunction in my Walkman and it hit so hard. I sat outside and cried. Aaron has been my hero ever since. Got me through some really hard times. Love you Aaron. Thanks for everything. One of the greatest vocalists/song writers I’ve ever heard.
Hands down one of the best Aaron Lewis interviews ever. The way you got him to open up is amazing. It's like watching two old friends talking. Great job!
Excellent interview. Aaron Lewis is refreshingly honest and open. Confessions is a great album, and I'm looking forward to seeing Staind live in Oct '24. Wannabe will be awesome live. ❤
This has been the best Aaron Lewis interview I’ve ever watched. Congrats bro! Great Job!
The only country music i like. Ive loved stained since i was a child. Hes such an amazing person. Id love nothing more than to meet this man
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Omg the best Rockfeed guest and interview ever! Thanks to you Brian and Aaron for such an intimate introspective into Staind early days and Aaron's solo country career. Aaron is one of my all time song writers and if you are a Staind fan and have not caught his solo show you owe it to yourself to catch hlm, awesome!
This new album is awesome! Has at least 5 bangers on it.
Staind was my favorite band growing up. Still one of my moves loved groups. Thanks a ton for having Aaron on the podcast.
I heard songs from the new album at the Salt Lake City concert, and man, this album is great! Staind is legendary.
I love Aaron Lewis. Thank you for having him
Thanks Aaron for inspiring me to pick the guitar back up again after many years of not playing. When your country albums started rolling out, ive had plenty of great songs to learn and play.
A guy I wish I could meet one day. Aron got me through some of the hardest times of my life.
Dysfunction is one of my favorite albums!!! I just listened to a A Flat a few days ago! I'm open to new songs. It's cool to see him!!!!!
Aaron is amazing, this was great
He really has matured a lot, truly shows how real he is, how much he understands circumstances and how appreciative he is of people who have aided him, friends he still has, and when he talked about Chester and Johnathan Davis I shed tears too, can’t wait for the album
Thanks for this, well done man 🤘🏻
I was the only kid in my circle who liked Staind, alot! I even had a tshirt, so happy to see new material come out
Awesome interview! So much respect for Aaron! It’s not easy to hold your ground, not compromise your morals and values for fame and success. Also amazed his voice is so good with the chain smoking 😂
We love and respect your mouth Mr. Lewis.
Ok, Aaron this one jerked a fkn tear outta me. 😊
Thanks guys great interview.
There's no throwback. It's incredible music. In this condition is the greatest track so far. Love that my favorite band is back.
When i was in prison "something to remind you" was my shit till this day i play it...been a fan since the first album
How'd you listen to It in prison? On a tablet or something?
@dustygatrell-ru7tg they sell radios and CDs in commissary... I would listen to dysfunction on cd and something to remind you would play on the radio local rock station and I would just lay down zone out and slip out of the prison (in my mind) when it came on...
Awesome interview. Love Aaron, Love Staind. Hero 🦾
Cool guy, I appreciate his candid voice. Great interview thanks Rock Feed !
Im loving these interviews with artists who I love so much
Excellent interview. I was 19 when I first heard Outside. One of the greatest rock bands in my era
*edit* he wrote a song that my wife and I chose for the most special day in our lives in 10 minutes 🤣 He has no idea how special that song is to me. *edit*
I don't care for his personal beliefs, but Aaron Lewis is my favorite lyricist of all time and Staind has more of my favorite songs of all time than any other band.
So Far Away was the song my wife and I danced to 18 years ago on our wedding day 🥰 Started our marriage off right ;)
Wish I could tell him thank you.
Man itis awesome to see this channel grow ! Keep it coming Rockfeed and thank you for the content !
Damn. Aaron chain smokes it up and still sounds amazing. Saw him perform live about a year ago and was blown away by the vocals sounding top notch. Great cleans and screams. Badass stuff Aaron. Keep it up.
My favorite shows were the ones where he got piss drunk and cranky!
@@michaelhaydenbell haha. Im sure he had a thing or two to say in those moments lol
It helps when you smoke “natural” cigarettes that don’t contain tons of chemicals. He’s talked about it before.
@@georgefloydsinhellwbreonna5330 Finding the good products, definitely does matter. Works that way with marijuana too.
Thank you so much for this interview. As someone who grew up in that same era as you, it was always a dream to be able to sit down and have a conversation with someone like Aaron, and ask these meaningful questions. Everything you guys talked about was the stuff fans want to hear. Hearing Those stories are like the rock gospel! I played a country festival at the Gorge back in like 2016 when I was touring. We played the “Next from Nashville” stage. And I remember seeing Aaron backstage and I was too scared to go up and talk to him even though we were technically sharing that stage. I will always regret that! Well done on a great interview!
I went to two shows on the Godsmack tour, and he was amazing. Aaron’s voice live is crazy amazing. He didn’t say a word for over six or eight songs 😂😂 and of course, when he said something it was about California’s governor. That was amazing.