John Rzeznik | #022 The Kenny Aronoff Sessions

John Rzeznik | #022 The Kenny Aronoff Sessions

Today, Kenny welcomes legendary Goo Goo Dolls frontman, John Rzeznik, to the podcast for a deep dive into a wide range of topics including personal growth, decision-making, career longevity, and health. Together, they provide valuable insights into the world of music, songwriting, and authenticity.

Sharing anecdotes and personal experiences that provide valuable lessons for all, they delve into the importance of living a fulfilling life, embracing leadership, and maintaining a strong commitment to your craft and to those who are drawn to it. Whether you're a music enthusiast, an aspiring leader, or simply seeking inspiration for your journey, this episode offers a wealth of wisdom and practical advice. Join Kenny and John as they share their stories, experiences, and laughter, reminding us all to strive for happiness and excellence in our own lives.

Episode Highlights:

• Goo Goo Dolls fans
• Kenny on first finding success in the music industry
• John and Kenny on being an artist
• John and Kenny on objectivity
• Brad Fernquist and surrounding yourself with the best
• Goo Goo Dolls’ Live at The Academy, New York City, 1995
• John’s songwriting process
• Kenny’s sight reading and popularity among other musicians
• John and Kenny on happiness
• John on writing melodies, detuning guitars, and the influence of Hüsker Dü 
• The impact John’s upbringing has on his music
• John and Kenny on failure and mistakes
• John and Kenny on working with different types of stars
• John and Kenny on how to get out of a ‘pretty dark headspace’
• John’s daughter
• Kenny’s tour with Joe Satriani
• His ‘prepare and repair’ regimen
• John’s start as a singer
• Kenny’s wine
• John on quitting drinking
• John on songwriting and ‘Iris’
• Goo Goo Dolls’ Chaos in Bloom
• John on playing the band’s hits
• Kenny on the music industry over the years
• Jon Bon Jovi’s generosity to John
• John and Kenny on social media and dealing with negativity
• John and Kenny on constantly improving and spreading happiness
• John on collecting recording equipment, their studio, and the Buffalo music scene
• John’s choice of music over college
• John on being a ‘pizza freak’
• Vaclav Smil’s The Way the World Really Works and Jeff Cavaliere’s ATHLEAN-X
• Kenny’s ‘A Healthy Life Is a Wealthy Life’
• How Sex Maggots became Goo Goo Dolls

Quotes:

“I want to be the weakest link on that stage, truly."

"Music became a way for me to make friends, and to bond with people, and to have a peer group."

“My sisters were a huge influence on me, whether I realized it or not.”

"You better bring it... It might be their only big night out that summer…Don't bring your pissy little rockstar problems into the situation."

"I'm a negativity sponge.”

"You’ve got to take a little from everybody and find what works for you."

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