10 Times Musicians Outclassed Interviewers 

Ha ha ha!

Thats a great look Cornell gave him...

i like how after the awkward silence went on a little too long he kinda gave him a nod like "come on, say something back"

Cornell was just as surprised as the interviewer that it was as badass as it was

@@doubleclick4132 To me the Nod says "You weren't expecting that answer were you eh?" ahahai. Chris Cornell is a badass

And that little 'gawk' head-shake he does after that is just perfect, like "Ok man, I heard you twice the first time, got anything else?"

aw:(

Weird interview

It's a shame your bold marks didn't work :(

That interviewer was so out of his element.

He was murdered because he was going to expose a massive pedophilia ring comprised of politicians, Hollywood actors/executives, royalty and the Uber rich..😳

@@claudiaholmes8468 Take your medication.

@@claudiaholmes8468 Log off Facebook and go visit your grandkids

Rip

Chris is always with us. Ascend to a higher frequency and you can communicate with him.

Same, i legit screeched when he said that 😂

I met him at one of his book signings and he was trying to be stand-offish but when we went to take the photo together, I was standing beside him and he was sitting down. I put my hand on his shoulder and leaned down and smiled and I saw him look up at me and then imitate my smile. The photo came out with both of us with the exact same expressions on our faces. It was really sweet, and made up for his attempt to be an assh*le before.

That one struck me as the most interesting of them all, because clearly he does care what people think. Everybody does, regardless of how they rationalize it. It's part of our egos and narcissism, which we all have in varying degree. Especially for someone who was trying to look "shocking" at the time. Re-watching it again, I think the best answer Johnny Rotten could have given was, "Yes, I am." But I also understand the context and framing of the question put Mr Rotten on the defensive.

@@steves4533 actually John lydon never tried to look shocking. He died his hair because he had long hair growing up his father said he had to cut it so he cut his hair in the kitchen and died it green as he still wanted to be the one who had a say in how he looked. If you look at most of the pictures from the sex pistols John was wearing a fluffy sweater and skater jeans. He was chosen for the band because of how angry he sang and he had a t-shirt on from pink Floyd with in marker written above the bands name "I Hate". Sid was chosen because he was John's childhood friend, he was present at the gig and he had "the look". Sid's hair was cut on the same day as John and they kept it in the style of wtf I don't have any kind of hairstyle.

Yess!!! That was such great answers to those questions!

I do the same thing but with dude.

I’ve done that before lol

Yup!

He does (pre corona) a radio show on bbc 6 music ‘the confidential’. It’s a good listen.

That WAS is so awesome dude! It it sure was is man... Was is.

that guy was like my entire family. some people are really don't know what metal and rock music is...

He really was. His name is Jan Douwe Kroeske. How that guy ever got his own show is a mystery. He was famous for his cringe-inducing interviews. What an asshole.

@coffee carnage Ok chief.

@coffee carnage I bet you're fun to hang out with. Reply all you like, I'm done now 👋

Coffee carnage, I’d like to meet you sometime. I’ll come to you so no worries. Let’s exchange info please

another very intelligent and informed musician. Dee Snyder is another. During his PMRC hearing, he made all those congressional folks look even more foolish than normal. just because someone has long hair, loves / plays loud music doesnt mean they have no intelligence. however, those clowns obviously didn't realize this and underestimated Dee's level of inteliigence.

I was gonna reply to someone else that focused on HR's statement,but those replies got all political. No thanks. I just wanted to point out that Henry was undoubtedly thinking of "War Pigs" from Black Sabbath when he said that. I've seen him talk about Black Sabbath a few times,seems that he likes them a lot...Specifically these "War Pigs"lyrics: "Politicians hide themselves away. They only started the war. Why should THEY go out to fight? They leave that all to the poor. Yeeaah!" Same exact thing Henry said,different words. It's not coincidence.

@@jaycoppola4324 George Orwell's Animal Farm elucidates the deceit and disgrace of socioeconomic and political realities in this world that is dead in sin/ Artists are the real educators and they're always truthful, faithful to their vocation/

@@FabzRoma-is3sq Uuuhh...OK.

Right? Lol I read this comment as he said that 😂

What's beautiful about it? If anyone else said that they would be called weird, not beautiful.

@@nickpastorino5370 if anyone else said that it would still be a beautiful thing to say. Never heard anyone describe music like that. Go be negative somewhere else bro.

@@ernieramos2792 I'm not being negative, I'm just pointing out that it doesn't sound beautiful to me so stop labeling me. You're just blinded by your love for him. If you can't accept the truth then you're the one being negative. Plus, you can not tell a person what they find beautiful, that's obviously subjective.

@@nickpastorino5370 LMAO!!! Dude you're a hilarious troll. Good job.

@@nickpastorino5370 It's funny you preach about subjectivity but the concept of it seems to have escaped you entirely.

Something that the fox pro-war, pro-military industrial complex, pro-brainwash, pro-torture hypocrite will never understand.

Pena Punkkanen Hold up. You mispelled CNN.

@@coolthief8375 That's cute, still thinking they aren't the same thing.

Dylan Jones They aren’t. Fox News tries giving somewhat accurate and unbiased opinion (not ideal at all) and CNN just show the delusional left narrative (which in a normal country isn’t considered news but opinion pieces) they don’t even try.

@@coolthief8375 seriously? CNN has a pro-corporate bias, no doubt, but Fox is a straight up propaganda arm of the Republican Party. Studies have found that watching Fox News makes people LESS informed.

One of proofs how drugs are bad...

I think that the interviewer was just dumb

@@iridescent9254 You don't say

@@kristiecornell5723 are you really Kristie Cornell

german

Well look, he's got long hair and plays loud rock music! Bad, right!?! Glad we've evolved beyond such broad stereotypes and become completely accepting of each other!

Interviewer: music is loud. Cornell: yeah. *silence and direct eye contact*

Which says a lot about Cornell because Jan Douwe Kroeske was being an idiot here.

Idiot interviewer

When wasn’t Cornell courteous and cleverly funny?!?! He was a genius and still is to me. RIP CC

coffee carnage : Actually, that is an 110% inaccurate statement. People with higher IQs are more at risk of developing mental illness. This has been studied for a very long time, many many times. It has been proven. And as to our last conversation on meeting in person, it’s because I think we should talk about your last comment about Cornell. I’m sure that there is a lot of folks on here who would like to hear you make that comment in person, so we can talk to you about it of course.

Nice one! Love that song!)

I think anyone would to an interviewer that only says "your music is loud " .. Even the spice girls would come off looking shined🤷‍♀️

Sydney Prescott It’s a pun because Soundgarden has a song called Outshined

Lol

😂

He always had that heor of "I could rip your face off at any moment" vibe.

Yeah, Iggy is a monster of a performer but he's also quite famous for being a gentleman.

He sipped that wine with a look on his face like " this is the blood from the last clown that tried to interview me"!!!

The documentary that came from is actually pretty interesting.

@@Claymore84517 most wouldn't get it. Talk about off the grid.

jdhed1 no kidding.

in the unedited interview he stares at him for about 3 minutes in silence then sips his wine. I have no idea why they would edit it out as thats the main reason the wine sip has so much impact.

Hes also an older man specifically targetting vulnerable teens. I'm not saying there's anything negative about him.... I just kind of see him as Backstreet Boys with eyeliner.

@@timothyhoward6112 Lol that is the stupidest comparison I have ever heard. The Backstreet Boys were a manufactured boy band with not a drop of substance or intelligence. Manson is an intelligent guy going out with a brilliant statement on everything.

@@TECfan1 Okey. Butthurt or not that's my opinion and how I see it.

@@TECfan1 Oh and to take it even further, since you had to attack me... Hes signed with Interscope...... Interscope records, home of:: Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Selena Gomez, Katy Perry, Imagine Dragons, Maroon 5, One Republic......and 5 seconds of summer.... So how is he not just another Pop star?

Timothy Howard maybe because of the messages in his songs. I don’t hear any pop stars criticizing the lies in Christianity.

He does not blink for over 3 minutes

🤣🤣😉😉😉

Aw boy

This comment is criminally underrated.

Wowwww

nice one

sitting on a table not in

ok calm down Mr. Bryce.

y'ou'r'e*

Hahaha.. I know 👌😂🤣

*you're

I was looking for this explanation. Felt his disappointment through camera and his response was so damn perfect. “I don’t think you’re focusing on what’s being told.” Gaahl looked DONE. Man’s time and efforts practically wasted in that moment. Definitely a teaching moment and learning lesson in hindsight though!

Thank you for clearing that up! You can clearly see he is fed up with the reporter.

@@MusicFromTheOm Gaahl spent most of his life as an icon, with people wanting to talk to him, buy his art, and listen to his music because he was Gaahl. He tried to reveal his personal side, the one that no one ever got to see for the first real time in ages, and all the interviewer was able to see was Gaalh the icon. Right before this clip, he says that he's tired of people acting like he's greater than they are and worthy of leadership and guidance, because he's not. And what does the interviewer say right after? "Guide me."

"Guide me" is also a dumb thing to demand of an open practioner of the Left Hand Path.

'Guide me'. I can understand this sentiment with someone who is your hero or superior, but it's still a pathetic approach as a journalist. Research your topic and write some decent questions down, or borrow some from others. Do your fucking job. It's not a casual chat over brews.

Don’t ruin it with god

nicole avery 🥴 wow, you’re so edgy 😎 😂🤣

Classic Iggy.

On a side note: Who the fuck is this "sir" dude anyway !?

nicole avery top 10 atheism wins number 1 😎😎

He was exposing massive pedophile rings. Go figure...

Then suicide...

make me sad to see his part even though it was so funny

Chris and Chester Bennington were going to expose a massive pedophilia ring. Same thing with Anthony Bourdain. They were murdered.

@@Cittamatra him and Chester. God bless them

The look...and then the long sip of wine...deadly - love it!

The look in his eye gave me chills. Very unnerving.

@@briannamorrison380 Yeah, I didn't find it funny either. I thought it was terrifying. But, he is Gaahl. I wouldn't expect anything less.

@@pryingeyes1551 I don't know if you saw that short documentary, and I don't know if this answer even applies to your statement, but really I'm looking to regurgitate my knowledge of the situation and I chose your comment. So here it is; He spent the entire time with those journalists sharing his wine and his beliefs about how he doesn't believe he is a leader or anything special at all, and at the end of all of that, the dumbass still asks him how it feels to be a leader. It became evident to him that he wasn't being heard anyway. It is a terrifying look, but there's an explanation for it if anyone is wondering why.

the interviewer actually had the audacity to say "guide me" after ghaal responded politely

Most of these people were/ aren't famous. Who the fuck is Gaahl???? Jesse Leach?

@@erossinema8797 Your name will be lost to the universe for decades appon decades while 90% of the people in this video will continue to be celebrated.

Are you sure it's not ben stiller at 1:45?

​@@erossinema8797 girl-

@@erossinema8797 Gaahl is only one of the most famous singers in black metal

It wasn't that deep.

Yep, not deep at all.. i mean sure it might be if you're 12

@@jesse_cole I'm not saying it's deep, it's just my way of living Oh yeah, does that sound too sublime for that simple words in your opinion too?

Im an advocate of free speech all day but if you have to yell words to control yourself you belong in the subway

I would like someone to demonstrate what is wrong with the word FUCK. It's another word for Sex an expression of love and reproduction.

LOL. Keiran before Karen

Yeah right, fuck that oddball

“I know can you believe it!”

It's like having someone at a rave get insulted for offering them drugs lol.

that's why they're called SOUNDgarden

I saw it different: Gaahl took him on that long hike to try to teach him about a certain submission to nature to find personal power and the only question he could ask was about being *lonely* . He thought it was a weak sheeple question, and something about focusing on someones supposed loneliness, when they've already shown you a unique experience is irritating. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-32iX5lbVDto.html

With Rob Halford, they used to have girls night

ya he def does.. it's great

That was the quietest and most pointed FU, ever.

Ghaal is a bad ass, but overall is is an elitist prick.

Oh brother!!!!!!!🙄

yeah. i thought that was Ben Stiller for a second.

I thought it was Ben stiller as Starsky for a minute..

Lou Reed grew up to become Ben Stiller

Shit, like many, I thought it was Ben Stiller!

Or Jesse Eisenberg

haha xD so true!

I feel like it was more of a better way to dodge what's honestly a really invasive question. He's asking super private questions.

If Peter minds, I should mind too...

@@ThiccOleCat to be fair, he was on Jerry Springer. It's kind of the nature of the show.

@@zcasper1985 Oh 100%. It's why the response is also so humorous.

Jan Douwe Kroeske. Another monument to Dutch mediocrity.

Sometimes it's nice to put things where they don't originally belong, that's how we get these unique moments . At least he was honest without being a douchebag unlike most journalists

"It's so loud "Chris Cornell speaking in to the megaphone 🔊😂😂😂

Jan Douwe Kroeske.. Wat een grade-a randdebiel.

I could be wrong but I just assumed the dude had poor English skills and was just having trouble trying to say what he meant

@@jordanparker7407 nope, his english is good. Just a stupid question 😂😂😂

He's complaining that Soundgarden was too loud. WTF, that's what Soundgarden was all about!

well thats kind of non - nonsensical, as if people were not so willing to engage in tat conflict, then whatever "leaders" wanted would be meaningless. Far too many people just go along with war and joining the army in the first place and reality is many of them are probably a little crazy and willingly go along with it or thi nk they are hero's or more to the point, people at home and the media put that badge on them.

Well, my friend, from an outside perspective, you may think of us as crazy. However most of the people I have met while in the military are perfectly normal, sane human beings, who have made the decision to, should the need arise, defend the country to which they belong. I believe your argument is based on inexperience with the people you are referring to. None of us think we’re heroes, and none of us are seeking out the opportunity to murder and to maim.

@@Earthfield-GeopolymerWorld I'm assuming you are American, forgive me if you are not, but the reality is that it's just a job. We are not psychos and lunatics. I served on a submarine and all the people I worked with were extremely intelligent, well mannered, good people. I did my service for the citizens, not the politicians - even though that's who ultimately gave the orders. Without volunteers, citizens would be drafted. Who would you rather have operating nuclear ships and military hardware, smart people who care about the country or people that were forced, and don't give a damn?

@@WZW1982 hi. Not American. I did not say everyone was "psychos and lunatics" that is obviously an absurd idea.

@@WZW1982 i just mean this s a general observation about societal attitudes and conditioning. Not a personal criticism on people

I don't even like metal music, but I liked it when Soundgarden played and sung it

MJNation 🌹🌺❤️

Chris answered him the best way, that LOOK like, "ah, yeah, it should be loud". RIP Chris Cornell.

Levi Palacios fuck, you beat me to it 😂

Dammnit

Bicardi and cola, do it do it!!

Biggest fixture chain in the south land.

Hahahaha I died

The man had a style all his own

My second... My first was Brandon Lee.

👌🥴

Whitney Terry and Chester!

Why, what happened?

@@nolanjenkins7510 i dont think they intented for him to read it, young boy genius

Whitney Terry 🌹🌷

Nathan Allen: Cornell passed away about 3 years ago

Bill O'Riley is far from the first interviewer to learn the hard way that Manson is a lot smarter than he would first appear. His music isn't my personal taste, but he's no idiot.

@@ajohnson153 Manson is near enough a certifiable genius in terms of elocution. He responds thoroughly, picks words with caution, and does very little to "give away" the argument for people who tend to latch onto the ad hominem defenses of body language aggression or ignorance.

@@Robert5185 Lol, tool.

Johnny rotten is such a badass

He was a Rotten feminist. Who knew?

Listening to interviews with Johnny Rotten is a painful thing. It's nothing but him getting off to the sound of his own voice. He is so above it all that he does interviews to let everyone know how much he doesn't care.

Rotten/Lydon's always been spot-on and has never been afraid to tell it like it is. Seems the majority of people get offended and hurt by truth. Johnny couldn't care less.

well the interviewer asked "Why?", I think more to understand "why break the norm?". Instead of an answer he just gives a hardass remark. Pretty self-indulgent to do things indiscriminately without reason or thought.

Such a genuine soul

He was a genuine human being Well acquainted with being human And could speak to almost anyone with honesty. He'll always be missed by those that knew him

the fact that we have to say had makes my heart break. soundgarden and chris is the only reason why I am alive right now

It's the smile for me.

He was extremely handsome for real 😍

I think he probably meant "aggressive" but for someone who is in the position to be interviewing well established musicians, and who I'd imagine probably had some degree in journalism or the music industry, he didn't seem too great at expressing himself and what he actually was wanting to know.

@@salt5999 Also it was clear English in't his first language and he didn't know the right word for what he wanted to describe

Ikr?

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People do it because they are afraid of copy right. By doing it you creating a new value or perspective and therefor it falls under fair use.

@@hohnjopkins5705 I understand that but all too often it's just a lot of blah, blah, blah that drones on instead of a unique perspective or value.

Spoken about the Iraq War, where the majority of the nation and military wanted war. Just another dumb catchphrase for people who don't want to own the imperialist bullshit they love so much.

Bankers and industrialists control the politicos.

And the kicker was the next question. "where do you get your inspiration from?" * glare* "........................Satan............................"

@@Mp57navy thank you, that is the only part i remember from that doc, and i couldnt remember what the question was...........Satan..........

Classic Video clip..... Stuff Horror movies are made in the brains of Gaahl... That stare was way longer and way heavier

Gaahl and King ov Hell were fucking posers that ruined Gorgoroth for a time. All the albums they were included in were Gorgorths worst work. And then look at that, when they get the boot, Infernus comes out with Ad Majorem Sathanas and it ends up being their best album since Under the Sign of Hell.

I couldn't even hear that part of the video

Robert Krober jr. That's great but don't you think when you sign up for the military you are voluntarily saying that you are ready to go to war when called upon? Isn't that the whole reason to join the military, to serve your country in that way? I'm sorry, but if someone signs up for the military just to get free college, then you signed up for the wrong reason.

​@@Orangeokie7 No, you sign up to the military to defend your country. That does mean going to war but you trust your leaders to make the correct calls. The war on Iraq was NOT a defense and was NOT the correct call. However, when the time comes when your country is legimitely attacked and needs to defend itself, the troops will be there for you. You can support your troops and not your president or his decisions.

Kyuuga I agree but weren't we attacked on 9/11/01? Does that not justify us going to war? Besides that, my response is to the general statement made. "Troops don't start wars, Kings and leaders do." That in itself doesn't even apply to the United States. Congress declares war, not our President. Congress overwhelmingly voted to go to war after 9/11.

@@Orangeokie7 9/11 was an inside job tho

@@Orangeokie7 psssst that wasn't Iraq that attacked you on 9/11. Afghanistan held the terrorist, troops were in there for a year, US fucked off to Iraq to liberate some oil, I mean....to check things out and left Canadian troops to clean up Afghanistan.

That interviewer is Rove McManus. 🙂🇦🇺

Odd seeing you here Mr. Weston. Click-baity titles be click-baity.

I was very happy to see Peter was the first video on the list. :)

Did you just make a reference to a certain photoshoot.

I could do more on the table... 🤮

that whole interview is horrible and you can just tell josh and Tyler had enough of it

@@edelweiss14__ you've seen the actual interview? Like the whole thing?

Hex Mac yeah a while back when I used to like tøp

@@edelweiss14__ and the interview was that bad? Lol

Jackt 220 oathhhhhh

@coffee carnage because he became a millionaire doing it lol. What kind of stupid question is that?

@coffee carnage so what line of work are you in?

Same with Henry Rollins.

@coffee carnage Found the dumbass.

That stare was quite intimidating - I'd hate to be on the other end of it!

@@raysmetaltracks6782 OH Man I thought the same! like that interviewer is gonna come up missing LMAO!

@@berserker523 To be fair, nearly every interview with him is in a dim-lit room and he is always quiet. I'll be damned if he isn't one of the most terrifying dudes in the music industry.

@@molkozero Looking at Ghaal in the eyes reminds me of that saying "If you stare long enough into the abyss..."

That Gus Fring stare.

So that was your favorite part too? What a unique comment. Now we know. And then you edited the post instead of just removing it entirely.

@@humphreecalabash4011 So now you know

😂😂😂🥺🥰

Knew what?

He does have a history of embarrassing interviewers, doesn't he? Nowadays interviewers know not to pick a fight they aren't prepared for.

On Fox News lol

@@dacksonflux he has played them like a fiddle

Pancakes Flying lmaooo i was thinking this too i remember that time when the guy was like why is your name marilyn manson and he was just like cause that’s my name

@Keith Sizemore As a teenager I loved Marilyn Mason. I dressed in a rock/goth style and because of this, I worried a few family members. I remember trying to explain how intelligent Mason and other singers I liked were, but no one was having it. I still think he has an interesting mind.

With laughter. That shit was funny.

You funny ba"&tard. ;)

Stiller would be a great choice to play Lou in a movie based on his life... totally get it!

Interview skill level? Lady working at hospital gift shop.

I think you're beautiful!

Literatist what

Anna Marie is hot!

Yes

Btw, I love how you made a good point and the only comments are people saying how you look. Lol. Not talking shit, just think its funny.

Love your art.

It's so annoying, right? I don't think it's the typical approach, but it is jarring to me a few Dutch interviewers have made it in - both being terribly sad cases.. lol.

What're you gonna do fight a German?

Wtf you’re still alive?

If that’s true, then no wonder why so many interviews have gone horribly. Also, Salad Fingers is really good.

Punk rock is a term for ....

Don't know why

Evidently, the interviewer ain't got crazy blood in his veins/ To Rock Or Not To Be/ Hard Rock and Metal music is for the Crazy Freaks/ Holy Outlaws Savage Saints singing Blow Up The Outside World/

Ironic

Fuck! I forgot he died.

I was so embarrassed after that interviewer asked Gaahl to guide him. It was like a slap to the face after all the stuff you saw and heard on the video!

Right?! Us misophonia folks about to lose their s***...like please for the love of God STAAHHHHP moving!

Loudest or most loud. Pick one. You can't have both.

I thought it was an attempt to defuse a hostile situation by trying to steer the discussion towards anything that Lou was happy to talk about. Quite a common strategy.

Um he killed himself 2 months before Chester did in 2017. RIP

He has a few songs I adore, but I too love him as a person! I truly respect him.

Same here, but man, are his interviews great. You get a sense of how much intention and thought he’s put into his role as an artist and entertainer, and what his responsibilities are. You just gotta respect that.

@@SonBrimmer I agree I've watched some and they're great.

Really? I believe you choose not to enjoy his music rather than be honest with yourself and your likes or dislikes. Go and listen to each one of his songs at least one time. I'd be willing to bet money that you enjoy at least 3 of them.

@@bobtom3625 I don't know man, everyone has different tastes, and thats cool. For me its just a stylistic thing. it's just too polished for me. Not that polished can't sound good to me either, but there needs to be something else in there too, for it to grab me. I tried. This is just my reason. I appreciate him as an artist, It's just not my jam.

Dude so did i

I too

I see Toby from the office

Me too. He sounds like Dustin Hoffman.

Right ?