"The Wesley Willis Experience" - A Documentary by Darren Leis & Matt Marshall

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  • @starandswords
    @starandswords 6 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    I loved him so much! I met him at a show once and had him talk to my roommate on the phone. He said “hello! Michelle?! This is Wesley Willis. Say rock. Say roll! Have a nice day.” She couldn’t believe she was on the phone with him.

    • @DrMackSplackem
      @DrMackSplackem 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That's awesome. He was such a character. I once got to interview him in Seattle in 1998 (on condition of a head-butt, of course).

    • @supermeansadie6753
      @supermeansadie6753 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I remember the say Raawwwk say rooooll thing!
      He was so awesome. It's cool to see other people on here who spent their time going to Wesley Willis shows as well!

    • @Itsa6stringthang
      @Itsa6stringthang 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's fucking awesome! I also got to hang with him for a few days while he was on tour. It was pretty sweet because we got to jam with him. I received many headbutts from him. When he gave you guys headbutts did he also say rauuuul after? He said that everytime! Such a nice dude...

    • @Itsa6stringthang
      @Itsa6stringthang 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@supermeansadie6753 yeah that was his thang! I still say rauuuul sometimes as a greeting because of him lol.

  • @alisonx7762
    @alisonx7762 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I met Wes in Wrigleyville before his fame. He was drawing pictures of the buildings. His drawings were beautiful.

  • @djsimplejack3892
    @djsimplejack3892 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    The dudes right about people remembering him long after he’s gone. He died right around when I was born and I’m just now finding out about him. He is a rock legend

    • @Joshbaity79
      @Joshbaity79 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Bet your mommas ass he is.

  • @Itsa6stringthang
    @Itsa6stringthang 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    It's really cool to hear Henry Rollins say that about Wesley. I met him (Wesley) back in like '98 and got to hang out and jam with him for like 3 days while he was in Ann Arbor. He was such a nice and gentle dude, that always stands out in my mind. I also received many headbutts from the man. Rauuuul Wesley, rauuuul!!! Till we meet again...

    • @DrMackSplackem
      @DrMackSplackem 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wow, to jam with Wes must have been something else. I'm just happy I got to meet the man.

    • @thomasdupont7186
      @thomasdupont7186 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's a cool story, but regarding Rollins, frankly I've always saw him as a overconfident asshole that doesn't have much interesting things to say

  • @TheOldOakSyndicate
    @TheOldOakSyndicate 9 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Wesley Willis is whipping the werewolfs ass with a belt in heaven!

  • @mcjsrn
    @mcjsrn 7 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I met him at the Double Door in Chicago while visiting from California, in the mid 90s, and saw his performance.He is unforgettable. When Super Size Me the movie used Rock And Roll McDonald's I nearly flipped. I was so excited for Wesley.

    • @dalisman
      @dalisman ปีที่แล้ว

      He was gone by then but yeah it was good to see that

  • @DrMackSplackem
    @DrMackSplackem 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    5:58 WHOA, that's me headbutting Wesley Willis. Or rather, that was Wesley Willis headbutting me! And that was my second time around, too! RIP Wesley, you were a sweet person.

  • @jakelaconte2319
    @jakelaconte2319 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Part about Wesley being remembered long after whatever metal trend was popular is the truest shit ever

  • @izuehenderson9512
    @izuehenderson9512 11 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Wesley Willis singing a song about himself is so heartwarming

  • @Joshbaity79
    @Joshbaity79 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Note the mark on his forehead... he headbutted EVERYONE... and it was an act of love

  • @paulotonedef
    @paulotonedef 10 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    it is my assertion Wesley was a modern day Robert Johnson. using a simple, standard medium to drive home his message of life and his blues.. God bless Wesley, I hope you're happy now..

    • @Ninja_Gaijin
      @Ninja_Gaijin 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      R.I.P. Wesley - much love and respect

  • @alexandrasmith9254
    @alexandrasmith9254 9 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    i think i may have accidentally stumbled upon the best documentary of our generation

    • @taavihaapala
      @taavihaapala 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree

    • @Noonootank
      @Noonootank 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It was no accident…now preach the gospel my friend 😂😂😂

    • @NinjaNitwit99
      @NinjaNitwit99 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Its a 10 minute doc calm down

  • @mc_lars
    @mc_lars 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This dude changed my life. Was honored to have met him a few times. RIP.

  • @handlit7123
    @handlit7123 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    3:45 piss in the background hell yeah i miss this guy

  • @supermeansadie6753
    @supermeansadie6753 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Man, Wesley Willis was so awesome. I miss going to his shows. He head-butted me hard as fuck and did that to all his fans.

  • @yehat17
    @yehat17 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Truly an inspiration for the human spirit. You are pure rock and roll, Mr Willis, and I hope your inspiration is remembered for a long time to come. His work is far more thought provoking than any top 40 release I've heard in years.

  • @taavihaapala
    @taavihaapala 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you so much for this. I thought about Wesley today and searched Spotify for his music, listened and it lifted my spirits, then found this doc, thanks again so much. Wesley is a great artist, the art is so pure and raw I love what Henry and everyone said 🙏🏼🐬

    • @dpleis
      @dpleis  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the kind words. Wesley was such a special person and I feel lucky to have been able to spend time with him. I'm glad this doc could bring you joy!

  • @dpleis
    @dpleis  12 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thanks for the kudos and thanks for watching! Let's keep the spirit of the brilliant Wesley Willis alive!

  • @jclevenger7580
    @jclevenger7580 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    One of the most individual musicians I have ever encountered. I would have enjoyed jamming with him. R.I.P. Wesley

  • @kakstin
    @kakstin 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    "Number 4, I'm gonna fuck ya up like a goddamn accident! And number 5, Jesus is the answer!"
    "...Mitsubishi: The word is getting around!"
    I've been a WW fan for 15 years, and this little clip shows why. :-)

  • @celsogarza6372
    @celsogarza6372 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome documentary.... wesley was amazing

    • @dpleis
      @dpleis  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Celso Garza I was very lucky to have spent time with this unique man. Glad you enjoyed the doc, keep the spirit of a Wesley alive!

  • @dallassurfersclub8872
    @dallassurfersclub8872 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you Lord for Wesley Willis!

  • @SoundsOfSushi
    @SoundsOfSushi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love Westley Willis. I used to play his music on-air when I worked in college radio.

  • @OctopusVolcano
    @OctopusVolcano 10 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    if you want to hear someone pissing go to 3:49 I love Wes!!

  • @misturchips
    @misturchips 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    3:47 "..and I think that's part of his appeal..." . Such truth!

  • @homedog3654
    @homedog3654 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    ROCK N ROLL WILL NEVER DIE. SCREAM DRACULA, SCREAM.

  • @3ShotTGK
    @3ShotTGK 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    When Henry Rollins says you're cool, you're fucking cool.

  • @LulaCae
    @LulaCae 11 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    thank you for sharing this, so beautiful!

  • @etmmeonjfscasap6511
    @etmmeonjfscasap6511 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Greatest artist in the history of the world

  • @ClemProductions
    @ClemProductions 13 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Superb man and artist

  • @jimbo2346
    @jimbo2346 9 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    It's definitely better than Five Finger Death Punch.

    • @kakstin
      @kakstin 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Kinda goes without saying... ;-)

    • @chainsawteddybear
      @chainsawteddybear 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      jimbo2346 why even compare the two you fucking child

  • @dpleis
    @dpleis  13 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    @CaptainRon2341 - We were lucky enough to get in touch with Wesley's people and go on a few small tours with him, having full access to shoot what we want. Along the way, we happened to meet some of his biggest fans, including Rollins and Jello. Things just came together over a year or so. Lucky to have met the man! A unique talent who will be missed.

  • @pandanurse
    @pandanurse 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thanks for this fantastic documentary

  • @edpontius2629
    @edpontius2629 11 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The first dead milkmen record is what got me into punk rock.

  • @druha10304
    @druha10304 10 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Rock over london , Rock on Chicago , TACO BELL CROSS THE BORDER

  • @matttassiello1937
    @matttassiello1937 10 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    he embodies what it's all about

  • @dreadfort
    @dreadfort 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing documentary, guys! Loved it.

  • @spayspay
    @spayspay 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job!!!

  • @HomeMadeKrazy
    @HomeMadeKrazy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My dream is to have someone talk about me the way Jello talks about Wessley

  • @edanmacabre1604
    @edanmacabre1604 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing 👏!!!

  • @nobloodforfoil
    @nobloodforfoil 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Incredible!! :D You got to meet many amazing people!! :D

  • @TheDarkkirby64
    @TheDarkkirby64 11 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    R.I.P Wesley Willis

  • @briang8766
    @briang8766 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This guy is fucking awesome!

  • @666kvlt
    @666kvlt 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I WANNA HEADBUTT HIM 😭

    • @youcanbesmartaskhow3857
      @youcanbesmartaskhow3857 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I met him in southgate house venue KY. I bought his cd from him, at the merch table. I saw him head butting friends but I stayed outta that line. Love to lie but I settled for a handshake. He was a legend I couldn't believe when I read he had passed soon after. Within a year I believe. Stil blast that cd whenever things get too serious.

  • @gazriley624
    @gazriley624 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    he didn't seem to like rare and endangered spices which cracks me up

  • @smirch
    @smirch 10 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Damn you comic sans!!!

  • @johannwilder1437
    @johannwilder1437 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "That's the way it is just like serpent drag. And that's the way it is on the side of the serpent drag wheel."

  • @Paul_Whaley
    @Paul_Whaley 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was really awesome.

  • @djjoel1
    @djjoel1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Guy taking a loud piss 3:58 is the best part of this video

  • @EuroFootballNew
    @EuroFootballNew 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This shit was sad because he’s gone now and how troubled he was but damn he seemed like a lovely guy

  • @check22
    @check22 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Powerful stuff.

  • @beownaah6300
    @beownaah6300 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    He sometimes sounds a bit like Lee Scratch. Thank you Mr Willis!!!!

  • @lillyv9440
    @lillyv9440 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rock N Roll McDonald's , Cut The Mullet, Johnny Depp, just to name a few hits...miss you Wesley!

  • @cozycabin2606
    @cozycabin2606 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    God bless him. 👐

  • @CaptainRon2341
    @CaptainRon2341 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was fantastic! Where did all of this footage come from?

  • @johannesmusta5746
    @johannesmusta5746 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This dude must have 15 different documentaries about him

  • @brandonhosman4697
    @brandonhosman4697 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I feel like the Comic Sans font fits Wesley perfectly

  • @edanmacabre1604
    @edanmacabre1604 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    If I welsey was still alive I would buy 1000 💿

  • @BigfishinonWhidbey
    @BigfishinonWhidbey 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    At four mins if you listen you can hear someone taking a piss.

  • @riceisnice99
    @riceisnice99 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    listen at 3:48
    Why did they do an interview in a bathroom?

  • @Lepiotaphage
    @Lepiotaphage 13 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Holy smokes, Get The Fuck Away From Me is amazing.

  • @fourplayerarcade
    @fourplayerarcade 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    @mccraejeremy He had messages probed into his songs rock and roll mcdonalds was talking about how you can become over weight at fast food resturants in america very easily.

  • @bvaia
    @bvaia 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome doc but the scene where the guys talking about wes someone just starts pissing like a waterfall you can tell he got uncomfortable

  • @kevincoleman6804
    @kevincoleman6804 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    not until 3:48 did i realize this interview is taking place in a bathroom

  • @bondedwithpotatoes0076
    @bondedwithpotatoes0076 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If the Sex Pistols set out to ruin what was Rock N Roll, Wesley repaired it.
    Rest In Peace.

  • @oClucker
    @oClucker 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    4:52 - 5:00 AMEN works everytime

  • @Tanner8266
    @Tanner8266 12 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    3:50-4:00 INTENSE PISS

  • @TheDarkstar6996
    @TheDarkstar6996 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    3:48 guy is just pissing in the background of the interview

  • @stevermacsoucher1625
    @stevermacsoucher1625 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is that jellow from dead Kennedys

  • @isiahjay791
    @isiahjay791 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    anyone notice his enlarged pineal gland?

    • @chainsawteddybear
      @chainsawteddybear 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ninja Gaijin no reason to have brought up the Muslim example dude, unnecessary

    • @djjamesporter4740
      @djjamesporter4740 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      E Vercetti no? How's it unnecessary? He's giving an example that some people know so it'd be easier to understand how he got the bump on his head?

    • @technerdbird
      @technerdbird 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@phatmanpushimbak8903 are you wesley willis

  • @donaldbiden636
    @donaldbiden636 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rock and roll McDonald's 😔

  • @alexcarter8807
    @alexcarter8807 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's too bad he got so overweight and unhealthy. He could still be rockin' now.

  • @matttassiello1937
    @matttassiello1937 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    how can that man take his music seriously

    • @chainsawteddybear
      @chainsawteddybear 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Lil Per Vert he's not a fucking circus animal you pathetic piece of shit. It's all about experiencing the living embodiment of rock n roll's free and fun spirit in its most purest of form

    • @inventoryfull34
      @inventoryfull34 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Eddy Vercetti I would never look at Wesley as a circus animal or anything less than a wonderful soul with the aim to make others happy. Off yourself for even implying that, shitstain.

    • @yehat17
      @yehat17 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      When he says his ma smokes crack, he's telling you the truth. When he says "cut that mullet", it's good advice. There are few artists who are capable of being this honest. Also true with comedians. He sings the truth and accomplishes both. The question is, can you tell it's the real thing when YOU see it?

  • @plexpopper8763
    @plexpopper8763 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was he a comedy act or is that how people wrongfully interpreted him? Like was he being laughed at or laughed with?

    • @youcanbesmartaskhow3857
      @youcanbesmartaskhow3857 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      An HONEST ANSWER right here,;I saw him in 2002 having never heard of him before. He played cut the mullet, and he played'suck a palominos d$ck" and we laughed out loud. After 15 to 20 songs and listening to more honest lyrics about who he liked and who he had beefs against, well our laughs turned to " hell yeah" and he communicated more feelings than any new pop acts for sure. His artistry, confidence, and appreciation were pure and honest. He didn't know how to fake. Rocked it like a car crash. Rocked all the way to Russia.bought his cd straight from him at the merch table southgate house Ky R.I.P.

  • @Ninja_Gaijin
    @Ninja_Gaijin 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    In grade 7 & 8 I used to headbutt girls I liked as a way of physical touch lol. It was a conversation starter but yeah not too effective lol.

  • @girlnarly
    @girlnarly 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    hahaha

  • @jean-frederic-pascalgoddar9801
    @jean-frederic-pascalgoddar9801 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Biafra,Rollins and the rest are posers compared to MR.Willis.