Mike Sarraille: I swear to God cuz because I was shy. And the disease got him. What was it about the, that drew you in that that, that, you know, sparked that passion dude behind, uh, music? Um, but everyone, you know, even Isis, Al-Qaeda, Hell's Angels also offers a form of homecoming and belonging to, to a young impoverished kid who, who's never been part of a group to, to them that's, that's like a drug. He recalls going into the recording of the one-off collaboration in a state of numbness. Johnny Rzeznik and the Goo Goo Dolls share the harrowing story of surviving a 1999 plane crash. And, and the fact that I had grown up in really in, in, in a pretty crazy environment, it was pretty nuts. We just finished the manuscript called The Everyday Warrior, A No Hack, Practical Approach to Life. John Rzeznik is very talented and amazing guitarist which known throughout the world for his performance with his band mates. "We've had a few run-ins with mentally unstable fans and it's a little bit scary," Rzeznik explains. Mike Sarraille: You get, you either get up or die. Well, hopefully we can join you for one of your shows. He paid for his own apartment using Social Security Survivor Benefit checks. He performed three touch-and-go landings before heading out over the Pacific Ocean. And so they just stay in the victim right. And, you know, um, and I think people just kind of sit there and, and win and bitch and, and nothing gets done. And what out the airplane? You know, because you. It's, it's an indulgence that can become very addictive, you know? They say, Hey, I, I've suffered this and I'm a victim. Born John Joseph Theodore Rzeznik, Johnny Rzeznik rose from a humble working-class background to become the frontman for one of the world's most popular rock and roll bands, the Goo Goo Dolls. This is my life. John Joseph Theodore Rzeznik (/rznk/; born December 5, 1965) is an American singer-songwriter, best known as the founder, guitarist and frontman of the American rock band Goo Goo Dolls, with whom he has recorded 14 studio albums. And I think it's a control issue, I think, cuz I'm not a pilot. And I remember it was like, I remember they had to take her to the hospital and then, and um, you know, she was obviously already gone. Does that just, do you walk away from that and you're like, Okay, we gotta keep on going. You, you know, you love all your family members. [citation needed], On July 4, 2004, Rzeznik and his bandmates returned home to Buffalo and played a free show to give back to their loyal fans, over 60,000 of whom attended. He was, he was actually, he was at the end of World War ii. John F. Kennedy Jr. was just 38 years old when he died in a tragic plane crash on July 16, 1999 and not everyone believes that it was an accident. An exclusive HITS dialogue with the Goo Goo Dolls' Johnny Rzeznik and Robby Takac by Lesley Zimmerman As the Goo Goo Dolls ' founding members Johnny Rzeznik and Robby Takac embark on their 16th year together as a unit, they've finally achievedand sustainedcommercial success and mainstream acceptance. I, I'm not afraid of strong women. Cuz it's like, screw you. He has also received numerous awards for his musical talent. [16] Rzeznik also cites Paul Westerberg as an "obvious influence" on his music. And, um, and then we're picking up in the fall, we're gonna do, uh, a theater run in smaller cities across America. You know, I do remember, and, and I know it's your most iconic song, uh, Iris, but we were sitting on a h site in the Marines. Yes. You know, Mike Sarraille: Warner Records. I think my dad did though. Yeah. exclusives, interviews, competitions & more. I've never heard that, but I do, I think I do know where you're going. Um, and, and I, in retrospect again, you know, it's like, Oh, I understand why my father was so dark, You know, because he grew up in a screwed up situation. If it's not right, oh my God, I'm gonna lose my fame, I'm gonna lose my status. By submitting my information, I agree to receive personalized updates and marketing John Joseph Theodore Rzeznik ( / rznk /; born December 5, 1965) is an American singer-songwriter, best known as the founder, guitarist and frontman of the American rock band Goo Goo Dolls, with whom he has recorded 14 studio albums. concert in New York, Rzeznik performed a duet version of the song Iris with Canadian pop-punk singer Avril Lavigne. John Rzeznik: John Rzeznik: Mike Sarraille: I flunked out. John Rzeznik: Cuz I was so toxic myself, you know? Um, there are a lot of people trying to make a buck off, off of my disease or my, my illness or whatever you wanna call it. And um, and then I did, and then I went to rehab and it didn't work. As you're saying that, man, now I'm thinking of my 37 to about 40 until I turned 40, uh, coming off a divorce, leaving the military, uh, hanging with a, and I don't, I want to be careful not to call them poison, but they were a fun group. Thanks for joining us on another episode of the Men's Journal Everyday Warrior podcast. I, right now, they, they have their problems. And that's insane to think about that, but. I will say that post-traumatic stress can lead to growth, though post traumatic growth. On October 24, 2004, a Beechcraft Super King Air aircraft, registered N501RH and owned by NASCAR team Hendrick Motorsports, crashed into mountainous terrain in Stuart, Virginia, during a missed approach to Blue Ridge Airport in Martinsville, Virginia.The aircraft was transporting eight passengers and two flight crew to Martinsville so they could attend the NASCAR event at Martinsville Speedway . Thursday night, Friday night, Saturday night and Sunday night to where it was just after two years of that. I had to desensitize myself, you know, because because someone traumatized me. discounts in our online store! That was a generation when you look at it. Yeah. But I, I, I think there, I think we have, uh, some darker days ahead of us than than son of your days. Mike Sarraille: I think we can, but, but what is going on inside my mind doesn't even qualify when you, when you've seen someone who has been through battles and who, who who has really been their life has been at risk and, and, and. Yeah. And they just, so they're getting that i, I call it negative, uh, you know, affirmation. And he would tell me, it was like he was preparing me. You know. First off, that's insane. So I had to, Now it took a while because I am an addict and I, you know, and I always will be, but when it finally got to a point, we were all out at dinner one night and one of the guys in the band was texting one of the other guys in the band, Where are we gonna go after John leaves? John Rzeznik: 10,000 people like me. I, Mike Sarraille: Much like, um, failure and changing your mindset. You need, you need your tribe. It's like, that's in the past. I have no regrets in my life. I hope my daughter loves me and respects me in my, Mike Sarraille: You know? An obituary in the Dallas Morning News said Dunn was "traveling with . You are there because people have enabled and supported and coached and mentored you. That was, that was probably the hardest decision I had ever had to make. Forget it, I dont need that shit. There are a lot of sick people in the world and a few of them happen to gravitate towards me. Get back after it? Rzeznik founded the group alongside Robby Takac and has recorded 12 studio albums so far. But, but, um,