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

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

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

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

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

Henry Rollins should interview Nardwuar and complete the circle

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

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

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

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

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

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

Henry is the coolest. Damn.

I really miss the 90s! Take me back

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Love veruca salt

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

Sound of the bell one of my favorite songs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Louise's opening vocals on all hail me is iconic

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

I love Veruca Salt 💕

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

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

Great underrated band

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

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

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

Been a fan for 27 years now!!!!

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

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

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

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

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

Henry is a mood. Love him.

Henry is so amazing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I love them and the song Seether! First heard the song while watching Betsey Johnson ss 1995

Thank you all for this interview. 🤘🤘

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

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

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

Louise made my cry... Thanks

great interview i hope to see more

loved this band really down to earth😊

these girls rock and love there music

What a fantastic interview... thanks!

They’re still both so 😍😍

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

Queens of 90s alternative. ❤️🎸🙌

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

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

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

incredibly memorable and a must sing along when I hear them

This is awesome!

Huge fan of all three. This is awesome

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

They were amazing

fantastic show and band.Thank you HR.

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

One of my favorite bands. Awesome live.

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

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

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

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

Wonderful interview! Ghost Notes! Brill comeback album! Stellar.

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

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

90's best decade

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

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

I remember digging Veruca Salt.

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

Veruca Salt 4 Life!!!!!

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

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

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