Good? Bad? Does it really matter? The Old man is having the time of his life, and for Drowning Pool to be gracious enough to have him on stage? This is definitely worth watching. You guys are awesome!!
Former NAVY pilot, helped fix the Hubble Telescope and rocks like a 20 year old. Half of the people posting here would dream to have one fourth of this man´s life.
I love how John missed the original cue to scream “FLOOR” during the intro but then did the scream in the small break between the intro and verse 1 and somehow made it an even more perfect placement for the scream. What a legend.
I am so moved by the act of Drowning Pool by brining Mr. Hitlinger on stage! I have tears in my eyes! It is a really sweet gesture to invite this lovely old man on stage! Thank you
They would if they had positive reinforcement/support system/opportunities/good upbringing etc. But a lot of people had shitty lives beyond their control.
“My nurse brought me here tonight to play with you kids” what a legend bro, this guy was 80 cracking jokes left n right. I want to be like him when im old.
Now this is act of respect to this Old Man. And it absolutely doesn`t matter how good he sang. The only thing you have to know, that he nailed it, he received what he wanted. Absolutely adorable
Clearly he could be better. He has range and he's 82. Of course there will be delays in how hewill perceive things especially in how fast paced live concerts can be. The drowning pool is kind to play on his tempo.
RESPECT! John, you are incredible! Not only a veteran who fought for my freedom, contributed to scientific discovery by working on the Hubble telescope, but gets on stage at age 82 and SLAYS!!!! I LOVE you man!!!!
What a show this experienced man puts on. Incredible. More than most of the 20 year old these days. I pay respect to Drowning Pool for bringin him on stage, but in the end I think that they benefitted from his appearance at AGT a lot.
Really awesome of them having John join them on stage and they were cool enough to encourage him rather than overtake him. vocalist also has a really decent voice live.
I first saw John in AGT. He freaked everybody out, including the judges. How awesome DP brought him on to sing. Much respect to John for his service in the Navy and his work with NASA. This was the cherry on top.
Coolest grand dad eva! Haha. he was like... fuck this... Im not an old guy that listens to classical and jazz... I need something to mosh and scream to... Some metal would be so good right now, hmmm... Hahaha. Respect man. Really touching... Hope to be like you until the day I die
A tech-saavy man with a huge resume, involving being in the Navi and fixing one of the most iconic telescopes in human history, rocking like this with such attitude? My lifetime is not enough to reach half of his awesomeness. I'd be honored to shake his hand.
How many older guys listen to Metal> i know there are many but Cmon. Great for this genre of music! Awe inspiring! Not only was this his best rock experience other than on AGT. but I guarantee this was one of the most memorable experiences Drowning Pool band members ever had while performing
I love him!!! He's done everything in the world that he set his mind to and now he's a metal head! It doesn't get any better. I hope he has a blast touring. 😉
So Nice of John Hetlinger to let Drowning Pool perform with him
It's a really cool move to have that man get on stage and show his amazing personality
I'm dead
@@RSparrow3936 Just hit the floor.
Hes giving King Diamond vibes
@@TonythekillaB Respectfully disagree, King Diamond sounds like a nasal cat. Respect for what he does, but his falsetto has always annoyed me
Good? Bad? Does it really matter? The Old man is having the time of his life, and for Drowning Pool to be gracious enough to have him on stage? This is definitely worth watching. You guys are awesome!!
The only thing that matters to him is that he is good to himself
They gave a man the time of his life. Drowning Pool is the epitome of a class act.
He is a high grade rocket engineer...
Drowning Pool......you guys are awesome. Dude had a real good day that day. Very generous and graceful of you all.
tf do you mean bro
THIS SHIT IS FIRE THIS OLD GUY CAN ROCK LIKE A FUCKING BEAST LOL
Former NAVY pilot, helped fix the Hubble Telescope and rocks like a 20 year old. Half of the people posting here would dream to have one fourth of this man´s life.
exionem very very intelligent man . He deserves to do anything he dam well wants to do ....
He is living a great life full of adventure, People should look to this man.
same comment at the americas got talent video lol
Indeed
exionem 80 year old metal head and put in a full career of being with the navy amongst his other accomplishments. Dudes the greatest gramps ever
Legend has it, He made all the 80 year old ladies bodies hit the floor that night
Whitefright rumors have it chloroform was helping
Flu season will do the same though..
LOL
They never got up am afraid
if you wanted them getting up again you should of put that into the song lyrics...
sorry
"my nurse brought me here to play with you kids " FUCKING LEDGEND !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ha, that's awesome of them to bring him on stage to perform with them.
Necrotic Reaper ... Never to old to do what u love doing
yeah really man truly
Necrotic Reaper I was thinking the same thing it's so fuckin sick they did that. Props to the old man getting on stage and having fun fuck yea dude.
Man Stfu
This is A Disgrace To Dave Williams
D Oliver You're a disgrace to Dave Williams.
I love how John missed the original cue to scream “FLOOR” during the intro but then did the scream in the small break between the intro and verse 1 and somehow made it an even more perfect placement for the scream. What a legend.
YEEEEESSSSSS 🖤
I thought he was pretty damn good for how old he is!!! He kept up with the band as well as he could. Rock on!!!!!
omg he rallied back so hard with that scream. Amazing timing
YES!!!!
he deadass made his own cover WITH the band that’s some seriously goated stuff
I am so moved by the act of Drowning Pool by brining Mr. Hitlinger on stage! I have tears in my eyes! It is a really sweet gesture to invite this lovely old man on stage! Thank you
This is called "Near death Metal"
Ralf sachs Dang I was about to comment that xD
Ralf sachs dm suck. this is called "heavy Nu metal",or pure nu metal
I almost died from your comment XD
Ralf sachs Im literally cryin right now canning myself
Sohib Conner Somebody missed the joke
why cant more people be like this and enjoy life? Love this guy.
Because our kids tell us we look ridiculous lol but I can't suppress my love for music!
They would if they had positive reinforcement/support system/opportunities/good upbringing etc. But a lot of people had shitty lives beyond their control.
Why can’t my neighbors be like this 🥰
@@StanHowser it really is that unfortunately
“My nurse brought me here tonight to play with you kids” what a legend bro, this guy was 80 cracking jokes left n right. I want to be like him when im old.
The G.O.A.T
Me 2...
It's so great that they actually tried timing everything for him
I thought he was pretty damn good for how old he is!!! He kept up with the band as well as he could.
You're never too old to be Metal
Damn fucking straight!
Amen!!!
John Hetlinger an 83 year old former Bad Ass Navy fighter pilot owning it!
Aviator, naval aviator... If he flew onto carriers that is like the utter knife edge of piloting skill....
Nothing former about it.
John will always be a badass
Former? I'd say he's more badass than ever
“My nurse brought me here tonight” 😂
Making an old mans dream come true, he found your band late yet he idolised you. God bless you.
Or making their dream come true, don't forget what he has done in his life besides this.
Bloody tremendous. Well done Drowning Pool, that is true respect for a fan.
Kenny Nicholson also respect to a navy vett
True lol. Ur fake
thats very nice of drowning pool taking this beloved grandpa
Miracle Diengdoh I have a serious newfound respect for them.
Hell yeah did good on the vocals
When your grandpa has 10 times more energy than you do. This is Just pure awesomeness.
Now this is act of respect to this Old Man. And it absolutely doesn`t matter how good he sang. The only thing you have to know, that he nailed it, he received what he wanted. Absolutely adorable
Clearly he could be better. He has range and he's 82. Of course there will be delays in how hewill perceive things especially in how fast paced live concerts can be. The drowning pool is kind to play on his tempo.
RESPECT! John, you are incredible! Not only a veteran who fought for my freedom, contributed to scientific discovery by working on the Hubble telescope, but gets on stage at age 82 and SLAYS!!!! I LOVE you man!!!!
He doesn't have the guttural growling technique but he *does* have the most important part: the energy and enthusiasm!
I’m a country fan and this is the greatest thing I’ve ever seen
Same that and Brad playing hot for teacher with a then 8 year old Avery.
The metal community is very accepting!
This man is basically Han Solo, former pilot, sings with drowning pool
Badass old man, I thank you for your service
Yeah. Pretty much. Lol
It is currently 5 am and I am watching this. I have an awesome life.
Billy Mays same. It is 5:53 am
Egg Daddy same! 5:33 😂😂🙌
3 30 and just had this pop up and he is my new superhero model and awesome of dp 🤯🤘
We have to live by his example.
Same same
To bad Dave Williams was never able to see this he would have been proud.
So True!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dave had a lot of issues and while he could've asked for help, he chose to deal with it alone, which is always a fatal mistake.
What are you talking about Dave died from a heart condition lol
4:36 you have to remember that this man is 82 years old, not 30, 20 or 40, that's a really good performance from him!
He has stage presence too, what a legend.
Hats off to Drowning Pool for letting John perform with them.Great job guys.
this is a man living life to the absolute fullest i hope in 62 years when im jons age im half as awesome
he's 82 at the time
Man, this is how I want to go out!
I hope he lives forever but when time catches up I hope someone gets a video of it since it should be crazy!
“My nurse brought me here tonight to play with you kids” lmao I love this guy.
What a show this experienced man puts on. Incredible. More than most of the 20 year old these days. I pay respect to Drowning Pool for bringin him on stage, but in the end I think that they benefitted from his appearance at AGT a lot.
DaPOS LLC They did and thats fine
DaPOS LLC exactly that mate, sort of a youve scratched OUR backs so we'll return the compliment thing, huge respect
yes..never had heard of this band..now i do..
the old man let the drowning pool sing with him.
LEGEND!
This is awesome glad he got to sing it with drowning pool after agt. This was probably one of the greatest moments of his life.
John is a legend I hope to be like him at his age still rocking.
Really awesome of them having John join them on stage and they were cool enough to encourage him rather than overtake him. vocalist also has a really decent voice live.
I first saw John in AGT. He freaked everybody out, including the judges. How awesome DP brought him on to sing. Much respect to John for his service in the Navy and his work with NASA. This was the cherry on top.
The love they showed John 🤘 it's why I love the metal community 🍻
so cool i saw him on americas got talent
Duh
I so badly want to be even half as badass as this man at 82. We'll see in 60 years!
Meet me here if you're still alive
@@diobrando666 LOL
When I get old. 25 now. I am so gonna be like this man! He's fucking awesome!
Still rocking on?
I'll be 60 in less than a year and still go to rock/metal shows and jam it out in my car
THAT IS EPIC AS FUCK!! WAS WAITING FOR HIM TO JUMP OFF STAGE AND CROWD SURF!!
This is legitimately the coolest thing I've ever seen.
Coolest grand dad eva! Haha. he was like... fuck this... Im not an old guy that listens to classical and jazz... I need something to mosh and scream to... Some metal would be so good right now, hmmm... Hahaha. Respect man. Really touching... Hope to be like you until the day I die
Rock on man . Metal doesn't have a age limit.
This made me cry tears of joy!
This is the best thing I've ever heard in my life. This is a talent. I don't think an 80-year-old can do this. It's unbelievably cool.
first thing he says to the crowd "damn those stairs are hard to get up" LOL
They just earned my utmost respect as a band with this amazing, sweet gesture.
The world needs more people like you, guys!
Came on looking like an old grandpa with his pants high as hell, ending up dropping others pants 🤣 rock the hell on my man
Dropped ladies' panties and depends that night
He’s a great example of the greatest generation‼️🤘
Also power to Drowning Pool for inviting John Hetlinger to perform with them on stage‼️🤘
Music has the power to bring people together, this was so awesome of them to let him join them. Everyone looked so happy! It made me smile too 💛💙
This dude passed away may 15th. Rip. He was like 88 or 89.
May his soul rest for his eternal life 😊😊😊😊👍👍👍👍
If I'm in a bad mood I'm just going to watch this. So epic, I love it!
These guys are legends for letting John be apart of their gig. This had to have been a bucket list moment for sure.
He’s having the time of his life and it shows I’m glad they let em take the reins on this
This is super adorable
RIP John Hetlinger. He just passed away in May 2023
A tech-saavy man with a huge resume, involving being in the Navi and fixing one of the most iconic telescopes in human history, rocking like this with such attitude? My lifetime is not enough to reach half of his awesomeness.
I'd be honored to shake his hand.
Just proves 100%, metal has no limits to age, talent, or expression.....This man is an inspiration to many!!
Such a genuine performance. Credit for giving it your all and having a good time. And that's why we are all here. Amazing job.
How many older guys listen to Metal> i know there are many but Cmon. Great for this genre of music! Awe inspiring! Not only was this his best rock experience other than on AGT. but I guarantee this was one of the most memorable experiences Drowning Pool band members ever had while performing
They are really AWSOME to do that really great band
He would be the best grandpa ever. But I already had the best grandpa ever. I miss him dearly.
I love him and want him and my band if I had a band
Somebody give this old badass rocker a record contract! Good on you Drowning Pool for inviting him up on stage with you guys. :-D
Dude has lived!
This is the best and the unforgettable moment of his life....
Age doesn't matter in the name of music..
Not a fan of DP but mad respect for having Mr. John Hetlinger on stage with them! His is definitely a legend!
Do not go gently into the night!
Hell no!!! Go yelling
I wondering have a grandpa like him 😍🤘😂
Music knows no age.....Fantastic!!!!!
Just proves, just because you're old, it doesn't mean you're DEAD! ENJOY LIFE!
OLD BUT GOLD...Literally
Ah I'm so glad he got to play with them, grandad is a LEGEND
im wacthing on nov '2023, may jhon rest in peace. he is a legend❤❤❤
America's Got Talent winner in reality on that stage right there
I hope this legend is still alive and rockin!!
He's gonna die a legend.
Love that dude, i was so proud when i saw him on americas got talent. Metal is for anyone willing to listen, live your life to the fullest old dude
He's following his passions, man. ❤️ So great.
Oh my god i love this :))))))
So freaking metal!
Kinda cool to see an old guy like John rocking out. Coolest grandpa out there.
He's Doing Amazing At This Song
If you don't like this, you have a problem with yourself! Rock on Legend!!
Respect the 82 years old man✌👏👏👏✌
one of the most underrated bands out there, and this is one of the reasons why.
John Hetlinger the Legund
R I P John Hetlinger
That is the most metal 82-year-old man who has ever walked the Earth's surface.
Drowning Pool definitely are the nicest rockers around!!
His pants are so high he's going to get deodorant on his pockets
Charlie Havner HAHA!!
😂😂😂😂😂
Charlie Havner lol
Just had to let you know bro you have me in tears literally
Lmao yessssssssss you are a legend
No these aren't tears LEAVE ME ALONE :) #NeverTooLate #NeverGivingUp #FUCKYOUWATCHME
If I'm half as cool at his age. Shit makes me smile man. We're all just humans trying to get around on this crazy rock
Saw him perform this on America's got talent... loved it and so did they!
WICKED!! I hope I have as much energy at his age!! Screw the nursing home!! :-P!!
By the time we hit that age I hope metal is the norm and we are just extra exercise for the workers :)
THIS IS WAT I WANTED!!
I love him!!! He's done everything in the world that he set his mind to and now he's a metal head! It doesn't get any better. I hope he has a blast touring. 😉
Saw DP in 2004, they are intense! So glad the older gentleman had a good time! ❤️
He was 82 years young.
I'm here from the America's got talent
Leejohn Gurung my friend told me about it after I shared the Americans got talent video. So cool!
So' he