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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