It rly bums me out to see him being bullied by a band I loved growing up and as an adult. Now I’m thinking they were assholes all the time and I just didn’t notice
@@annward7794 I stopped supporting their music back when they did that shit. I did not know him at the time but remember the full interview is SUPER CRINGE and not because of Nardwuar. They were bullying him just like a group of jocks on a nerd.
That sonic youth interview looks literally like school ground bullying. Like when you're 14. I think it goes to show that hip hop rappers are only 'bad' when you disrespect them. I'm glad he continued after that and found home interviewing people that actually have hearts; of whom we dont see very often.
And they were like in their 30s… they have some wicked songs but they’re super overrated pretentious jerks tbh. A ton of their music is just noise yet they act like they’re music gods. They’re just bullies!
I’m a musician from Singapore, and not particularly famous on any worldwide scale, practically invisible in most contexts. 4 years ago Nardwuar followed me on Instagram, liked a few posts, and also replied a story of me freaking out over him following me 😂 I had never felt more seen or recognised. I still don’t know why he did, what he possibly had to gain from it, the only thing I could conclude is that this guy must be endlessly curious if he’s looking all the way in my corner of the world for artists and musicians. Thank you for you, Nardwuar. (And thank you for this amazing video)
I will tell you a story about what a great guy Nardwuar is: I’m a full-time musician in Canada and to make a living I have to play with multiple bands. One of the band’s I had the good fortune to play for was the hard rock band Helix. Now, I did this from 1997-2004. There was a music message board I used to frequent (I won’t say which cause A: it blows now and B: I want to respect Nardwuar’s privacy.) Anyway, I took a lot of heat on this board, as I was in the band after it’s 80’s glory days. That, and the fact that the nature of this board was sarcasm, negativity and mocking. Now, I admit it could be fun, posting on there. But some times, people would dog pile on others. And get really, really mean. Well, on one occasion this happened to me (posting drunk and high didn’t help me). And I got taken apart...at times I’m sure I deserved it. But, one time, someone found out personal information about me, posted and shared it-and some of the posters became really hurtful. Now, in perspective, it wasn’t a huge deal-I didn’t lose any sleep over it. But it was cruel. Well, Nardwuar private messaged me and proved to me it was him...and he was a sweetheart. He really took the time to tell me not to believe what they were saying and that I should be proud of my Helix past etc. He also defended me in the board discussions. Point is, he didn’t have to do this. He was hiding under the cover of anonymity, and a username, and just could have let it slide. But he didn’t. I’ve never told this story as I’ve respected his privacy but at this point it’s almost 20 years gone past-and frankly, that BOARD is now past it’s sell by date. But quite frankly, he deserves a good word for this! Thanks again, Nardwuar...and keep on rockin’ in the free world! Glen ‘Archie’ Gamble
I used to think he is a weird dude..but I have come to realize he is a very loving dude. He shows love and knowledge when speaking to people and the people who bullied him..they no longer matter
Sadly that's usually the reason why people treated him like garbage, negative people generally don't like positivity, they'll force you to get on their level or make you leave.
If nobody understands this dude by now then they never will. i have literally been watching this legendary interviewer/ DJ and Punk Rocker for decades. This guy has made me aware of so many great bands and artists like nobody else.
Nardwuar is one of the single best interviewers to ever do interviews. He researches his subject deeply, he doesn't ask the same cookie cutter questions and the most subtle thing most people never notice is that he almost never (possibly never) brings up negative aspects of their careers and instead conducts the interview as if it is a game of "This is your life". I also find bands or artists that treat him poorly I tend to lose a lot of respect for even before the point where he was universally known for his interviews, it just shows the type of person they really are underneath it all and Nardwuar inadvertently brought that to the light for all to see.
OMGOSH this was so well done man, I wanted to learn about this legend so bad and immediately clicked when it came up. When they make a Netflix special on Narwuar I hope they hit you up!
I personally find his voice and absurd energy to be a bit grating, but he seems like such a genuinely nice guy, and to think people would be rude or hostile to him breaks my heart
Shit like that will happen when you're a young, weird, annoying music journalist interviewing young douchebag artists who are also probably on drugs lol
nardwuar is the heart of the interviewing world and hands down to most wholesome, energetic and happy person to get given the pleasure of having an interview with.
Nardwuar personally responds to emails sent to him from his website. He's truly a one-in-a-million, and Canada should be honoured to have him in the music journalism industry.
I think Nardwuar is a great example of how being true to yourself is such a powerful thing. Some people will love you and some will hate you, usually the ones who aren't happy themselves. He worked hard to have really good interviews because he wanted to show his genuine interest in the people he interviewed and he share the interest with his audience. Truly remarkable dedication by him.
I grew up watching Nardwuar on MuchMusic in Canada. The man is a legend. Thanks for making this short documentary about the greatest musical journalist ever. I think "Hot Ones" owes a lot to this man.
Man those people straight up bullying made my blood boil but I’m just so proud and inspired by his ability to bounce back, still though even if he doesn’t take it personal I do not like them, the way they laugh and grin disgust me deeply and makes my skin crawl. Vile.
He is such an inspiration. Most people would give up after being treated half as badly as some of those horrible people treated him... He's such a special & unique individual & deserves nothing but the best 💜
seeing how some of my favorite bands treat this man compared from some of my most hated rappers is honestly pretty sad. if this guy was to give me an interview and pull some of the most embarrassing stuff from my past, i’d be absolutely ashamed and astonished. nardwuar is a national treasure
Nard is truly a special dude. Having grown up in Vancouver and being interested in alternative/local music, he was always around, and nearly anyone involved in the scene has one (or a hundred) stories about him. I saw him and The Evaporators perform for free a number of times in high school. I eventually ended up being neighbours with a friend of his who is one of many folks in Vancouver that provides him some of the crazy anecdotes he surprises interviewees with. When I went to UBC for my undergrad, I joined CiTR (seeing the old Student Union Building radio offices in this video was a trip -- they've since moved to a newer building) and started writing for Discorder. I actually got to interview Nard for the magazine as a part of the 30th anniversary for his show, which was pretty nerve-wracking. Interviewing the legend of interviews himself! But he's incredibly sweet and happy to chat with fans at shows, the radio station, or when you inevitably bump into him while digging for records.
Well done mini doc! Fascinating to see the world catch up to Nard's qualities. He really shines a light on the nexus of machoism, rock star attitudes and "coolness". Absolutely LOVE that over time, Nard's niceness has triumphed over wankers like Rollins and Lunch, and the way African American culture heroes have embraced him. Give you hope for the world.
OMG I really tried not to cry watching this!! Seriously!!! 😭 he is such a good hearted person & he believed in himself so much & pushed thru ppl degrading him & just awful things they did! But he kept on pushing!
artists who take themselves too seriously and are full of their ego are the ones that dont get Nardwuar the only way they have to adjust is to be rude to him
He’s the best I seen him in the early days of RUclips in the 2000’s but just last year watched every one of his interviews even of people I didn’t know he’s such an amazing person I don’t think he’s even human lol the man’s a savage
his interviews with Kurt an Courtney to snoop Dogg and logic all the way to Juice Wrld Nardwaur will always be one of the best interviewers and journalists we ever had. A real Canadian Legend
Henry Rollins was actually being super friendly (as far as Henry goes)😂😅 I always joke that his role in He Never Died, was probably the easiest role he's ever played. He just had to act like himself.😆 On a serious note, he's also one of the most intelligent, intellectual guy you'd ever meet. This was a fantastic Bio. Well done.!❤
What people don’t know about him is that he still goes to small shows, I was a tour manager of a band in 2018 2019. I didn’t know who he was, he asking to do an interview but the guys didn’t want to. When I started seeing videos of him I started realizing it was the same person.
You're Nardwuar, we HAVE to know! I genuinely love, nardwuar. So much so that I've turned my back on celebrities that treat him any less than the treasure he truly is. By the same token, he's introduced me to some celebrities that I like just because they were good to him and went with his eccentric personality. DOOT DOOLA DOOT DOOT!
i love this cat. Ive been watching for over 10 years and waiting for the next upload right now. Nardwuar is apologetically himself, no matter who he's in front of!!! ...90 % of humanity cant do that....as he continues! more fearless than most so-called gangstas. Saute to you Nardwuar...one in a million.
All I gotta say is damn. I'm not really into music or journalism, but I really love Nardwuar's interviews. Seeing his struggle nd how he got to where he is now is so inspiring and I love it!
Rappers respect him and are happily shocked by his questions. The rockers are scared because they’re scared of the questions. The rockers are just posers, being called out about their past. The rappers are genuine and proud of their history and background and thereby honor and amazed by his research and knowledge.
Nardwuar interviewing GWAR was probably one of the greatest interviews ive come across. The way Nard and Dave's energies complement each other is unmatched
September 29, 2019 was declared "Nardwuar Day" in Vancouver by Kennedy Stewart, the Mayor of Vancouver. In 2019, Nardwuar was inducted into the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame and included in their star walk on Granville Street in Downtown Vancouver.
sonic youth is the prime example that some people who call themselves "outsiders" will be the biggest bullies when they find someone who looks weirder than them
The fact that he thrived in a genre filled with actual violence, toxicity, and people who are actually underprivileged and from the bottom bottom and make it to the top vs rockers actually makes a lot of sense. I would’ve given them the excuse of that time was different but cancel culture only started within the last 7 years before then it was still you can say whatever you want, so that doesn’t fly especially when rappers have never been one to bite their tongue when around goofy people but the mere fact they all rock with Nardwaur means that there’s something genuine and overall liked and admired by people in the most demanding and abusive music genre and that alone demands respect and applause.
The best part is that Nardwuar has become a national treasure in the music community and I've never heard of any of the people who've disrespected him.
Henry Rollins is pretty famous, he was in sons of anarchy and a pretty famous punk rocker back in the day,, but he's a known asshole and has always been an asshole 🤣 he's kind of like the Axl Rose of punk rock , lots of talent but just a superb asshole
You haven't heard of Blur and Sonic Youth? It's impossible to be a fan of music without having at least heard their names thrown around before. Having said that, it's really heartwarming how he's become such a staple. He's a very sweet man.
@@joaoassumpcao3347only reason I’ve heard of Blur is because I’m British and I’ve never seen or heard anything from Sonic Youth so it being impossible is a rather large overstatement
its not that crazy when you really look at how other white interviews have treated them. always asking stupid patronizing questions. this dude comes in and KNOWS them and brings them things and treats them like real people. its not that wild to see they took to him.
@659J there are hundreds if not thousands very popular hip hop artists and yet you seem to believe for whatever reason that four people being rude represents the entire industry
@659Jthey definitely are pillars of the community but they aren't the majority of the community. Its 5 people that didn't like him out of how many interviews???
@659J Jay Z is a known dickhead though, I can’t say enough about the other rappers to judge them personally but Jay Z has consistently shown himself to be a very self centered not good person
Nardwuar is a national treasure! The footage of groups harassing / abusing him are heartbreaking. So glad he kept at it and didn't let the haters win. DO DOOOO
@@chriscueva1866 They have a lot of great songs. You'd have to wade through a lot of annoying boring crap to find the gems, but the gems are real shiny. They're one of those bands that doesn't have any one single album that deserves a 10, but most of their albums have a handful of genius ideas on it. The band themselves are pretentious assholes and I don't like them, but I can forget that when I hear a song I like.
I am 'Pete' the original bassist for the Evaporators. Well done documentary but some details are wrong. The Evaporators was started when Nardwuar was still in highschool . Nardwuar was a great promoter and got our band into so many gigs all over Vancouver. Lots of fun.
Hey Pete! That sounds like a great time. I'm sure it's been incredible watching him over the years. I appreciate the comment, and thank you for the correction!
How many characters deep are we seeing him? Or is that his authentic "norm". No disrespect, either way is awesome. I just discovered him and he makes me smile and somehow super proud of him. What a smart, creative, and cool dude.
Blur and Sonic Youth are both pretty massive bands to be fair. But you could argue maybe they don't deserve it after seeing what kinds of people they are. Narduwuar, though, deserves every last inch of success he can get.
Blur was only well known in the UK, it's frontman Damon Albarn is way more well known for Gorillaz. Sonic Youth however was always a relatively underground band despite their influence. Most rock musicians you know were probably inspired by the Sonic Youth. Most notable example being Kurt Cobain of Nirvana who was also friends with the band.
Lol you think Hot Ones ia a good interview show? Thata a great joke, its like saying legal eagle knows anything about the law. I did not know PR firms could write good jokes.
This has been demanded on HotOnes comments by myself and countless others over the years. It's like they only interview someone who has some show or album to pimp out.
@@simplyafederalist literally ALL actors and celebrities that go there says it's the best interview they ever had. Like, all of them. There are literal compilations of Sean getting complimented by celebrities. Guy really is amazing
Interesting fact: The drummer in Blur who treated Nardwuar badly has opened up a few times about this incident. He said it is one of the biggest regrets in his entire life. He also was on a lot of drugs at the time. He is sober now and he mentions that any time he has struggled with his sobriety he will open the Nardwuar interview he has saved on his phone and watch it. He is so disgusted with the way he treated such an "incredible person" and feels physically sick with himself when watching it.
@@lyratheakston6713 he doesn’t use drugs as an excuse, he watches it regularly which suggests he can’t forgive himself for his actions. Suggesting he too finds his actions inexcusable. We have all had moments in life which do not truly reflect our character.
@@lyratheakston6713 drugs have different effects on people. its not an excuse, its a simple explanation. how you act when ur on shit doesnt translate to how other people do. its the same with mental disorders
The guy is an asshole. I don't give a rat's ass about his regrets. I did a lot of drugs during my younger days and I never was like that guy. Blaming addictions is too easy and people buy it, sadly.
The day Naurdwar passes (hopefully a very long time from now) there is going to be so many artist playing tribute to him. He has truly touched the entire music industry with his genuine excitement and true love for music ❤ Naurdwar is one of a kind a true icon 🥹❤😭❤️🔥💯♨️
I haven't seen a comment yet that has said this. 100%. Reminds me of Sacha Baron Cohen, Andrew Callaghan, etc... people who are able to dig deep and hit hard when it comes to interviews while also keeping it crazy, weird, and somewhat light. It's a gift and takes more work than it appears to.
media back then was corporate ... his humor was the humor most people had and found funny ... you just didnt dee it on tv ... tv from back then doesnt represent people from back then ....
When I saw how harshly some of the artists treated him. Especially the ones that broke a record he wanted to gift to them, I actually cried. This video was very enlightening
@@null_character_ Sure but most of their music is kinda forgotten even in the alt-rock scene even though they were pioneers today they are mostly rememberd as asshole junkies Sonic Youth that is. Blurs fame outside of the UK went down the shitter pretty quickly and most people don't know them. Others shown in the video I don't even know who they are.
The J.Cole interview where J.Cole flips the script and gives him his roses is so puree and heartwarming.I like that Snoop lowkey became a kid around him and loved his gifts.We all have that one nostalgic toy that just hits the right part of your brain.
Nardwuar is so damn patient with everyone. I would’ve immediately started throwing hands if someone did those things to me when I was trying to be nice
@@kevineckelkampI’ve genuinely never heard of them 💀 they seem like trash based on the interview though, so not my loss. Not seeing nardwuar’s interviews is a major loss.
...as an older hip-hop head, I think they deeply appreciate someone who takes the time & effort to know about them as a person, opposed to many in media who use the culture when it'll benefit them (Vlad, networks, etc). These interviews are a balanced trade between two parties, due to that, which is not common, but esp for those in media who happen to be black.
my aunt used to work as receptionist in the same building Nardwuar did. when he was asked if i could meet him, he invited us all out to his interview with Sir Mix-A-Lot. we ate dinner with the two of them and Sir Mix-A-Lot's entire tour bus. it was surreal but Nardwuar was so courteous and grounded through every moment. people shouldn't discount how intelligent he is.
Whoa that's actually a really interesting take on punk. It's not necessarily being all edgy and shocking, it is just the act of being your full and true self despite others trying to tell you otherwise.
@@Profile__1 I saw this analogy once which I think captures it perfectly One Man asks the other “what’s punk?” So the other man kicks over a trash can and says “that’s punk” The first man also kicks the trash can and says “so this is punk?” “No, that’s imitation”
I watched this about a month ago, and I recently had the pleasure of meeting him at a music festival, his smile and positivity is not just for the camera, it is everywhere he goes
Imagine having Nardwuar as your dad "So tell me about the girl you had your first kiss with today after school" "How do you know that dad you weren't there" "Well you're my son I have to know!"
He wouldn’t even need his son to tell him about her he’s already found her social security number, blood type, and traced her family tree back to the stone age
His younger videos feel very much like a young man with ASD with a special interest in music, and so many of these bands were just straight up bullies to him. I’m so glad he kept at it because we all adore him now! Well, most of us.
People with ASD are very often misunderstood and I think that is what is going on here. Out of context, a lot of people have trouble reading Nardwar as the sweet person he is and may instead think that he is mocking them or trying to get one over on them. Bully types have often been bullied themselves and then go on to bully others. I think that a lot of the people who take him wrong are people who see him as some kind of aggressor who is making fun of them so they get really defensive and mean. In a lot of his early interviews, I'm sure people had zero context for who he was and that he was a good guy. I'm just glad he didn't let those experiences change him because he is a rare gem.
He speaks and behaves just like my little brother who has ASD! I am on the spectrum too, but I’m much more shy. My brother will speak to anyone. Sometimes people think he’s being rude because of his intonation and pedantic language, but he is always being genuine. He’s not making fun of anyone. He’s trying to engage.
Most of the people that have treated him badly weren't "rockers." Most were crazy punk bands, who's scene he's into himself. Most rock artist are extremely kind and appreciate him. Not all rap artist are kind to him either. A lot of WuTang clan were pretty rude to him as well.
dude, there's no such a thing like better rocker behavior / worse punk behavior / worse rapper behavior ..it's all about characters of people, some of them are good some of them are bad no matter what genre of music they are into
@filooo789 i agree. Thats what i was trying to point out, I just went a bad way about it. I had just seen a lot of oost about how rock stars were the main people treating him badly. Sh##y people are just sh##y people.
I love that it was mainly the hip hop community who welcomed him and actually realized how great he is as an interviewer. Although I do think it’s really sad that he was mainly inspired by punk rock and he was treated so poorly by some of tho ppl who I’m sure were his hero’s before that.
The Punks ended up living up to their derogatory name. Although, I also believed that Nardwuar was so successful in Hip-Hop since no one ever encountered someone like him yet.
crazy thing is how rock is suppose to be about defying authority and breaking the social norms so most people that get into it become extremely pretentious and egotistical about it
@@siomaras161 this is so true, I love punk rock and heavy metal and grunge almost all subgenres within but some of the most notorious gatekeepers are rock fans. So ironic that rock is supposed to mean doing what you want but then the old schoolers get pissed when a band starts playing more than 3 chords and calls them sellouts.
The fact that they broke the record he was going to give them and he still wanted to finish the interview just shows how passionate he is.
It rly bums me out to see him being bullied by a band I loved growing up and as an adult. Now I’m thinking they were assholes all the time and I just didn’t notice
@@annward7794 I stopped supporting their music back when they did that shit. I did not know him at the time but remember the full interview is SUPER CRINGE and not because of Nardwuar. They were bullying him just like a group of jocks on a nerd.
@@HardWhereHero And they were probably bullied, too... pitiful
@@annward7794 Never meet your heroes. That goes for finding their true personalities outside of their act
Which part?
I feel like rappers have treated him better than a lot of rockers.
From what i read years ago a lot of the rockers were on drugs that increase aggression.
Honestly a bunch of jokes
rockers prove they only care about people within their view time and time again. :shrug:
yeah when blur met him i felt so bad. I think the members thought it was just banter but it was honestly just straight up bullying
blur is britpop but still u get the point
Dawg watching that clip of Nardwuar’s gift being broken in front of him was honestly upsetting because he’s such a genuine dude..
That literally happened to me once when I gave someone a CD.
That clip was hard to watch.
@@Weyland_Punanilike what
Pure evil bro
Man, watching that was hard, felt so bad for him
I thought he was annoying at first but now I think he's awesome just how much work he puts in
I bet no punk rockers will mess with him now. Dudes got the entire rap/hip hop comminity behind him
Most of the punk rockers are old, out of business, or irrelevant anyways lmao
Not really. Rap tolerates him cause he a popular white guy talking about they’re shit. He is a poser creep
If anyone messes with him now snoop dog and literally every other hip-hop/rap artist would be after their entire bloodline
yeah I was gonna comment there's no new punk bands anymore, they're dying out, and pretty much 99% of modern "rockers" are pretty nice kids xD
Pretty much anyone on the planet will defend the dude hes loved
That sonic youth interview looks literally like school ground bullying. Like when you're 14.
I think it goes to show that hip hop rappers are only 'bad' when you disrespect them. I'm glad he continued after that and found home interviewing people that actually have hearts; of whom we dont see very often.
And they were like in their 30s… they have some wicked songs but they’re super overrated pretentious jerks tbh. A ton of their music is just noise yet they act like they’re music gods. They’re just bullies!
Basing an opinion of an entire group based on the actions of one small section of that group is a good way to be a complete idiot.
Golly gee shucks, I sure do love them hip hop rappers, yes I do
Made me so sad. I’ll never have the same respect for Sonic Youth n I loved their stuff
@@Xoxo-bt4bn Yeah, same. I’ll never shop at Sonic Youth ever again
I’m a musician from Singapore, and not particularly famous on any worldwide scale, practically invisible in most contexts. 4 years ago Nardwuar followed me on Instagram, liked a few posts, and also replied a story of me freaking out over him following me 😂 I had never felt more seen or recognised. I still don’t know why he did, what he possibly had to gain from it, the only thing I could conclude is that this guy must be endlessly curious if he’s looking all the way in my corner of the world for artists and musicians. Thank you for you, Nardwuar.
(And thank you for this amazing video)
such a cool story, man!
love it. Still making music?
@@whatispizza oh hell yeah nathan hartonos national treasure here
Why???
@@instadam864 we just don't have a lot of good musicians here ya know
It breaks my heart what sonic youth did to him but I find comfort in the fact that I have no clue who they are or any music they have made
Ironically I found this video as an early search result from Sonic Youth’s cover of Superstar from the Carpenters
Lol dude. They’re massively influential. Apparantly massive douchebags too tho
They're a band from the late 80s- early to mid 90's-00's they have a few good songs but yeah this soured them for me
@@Nauj1017 a few good songs is an understatement
but yes, it's a shame they were such assholes to him
To be fair they were one of the snobbiest rock bands of the era
I will tell you a story about what a great guy Nardwuar is: I’m a full-time musician in Canada and to make a living I have to play with multiple bands. One of the band’s I had the good fortune to play for was the hard rock band Helix. Now, I did this from 1997-2004. There was a music message board I used to frequent (I won’t say which cause A: it blows now and B: I want to respect Nardwuar’s privacy.) Anyway, I took a lot of heat on this board, as I was in the band after it’s 80’s glory days. That, and the fact that the nature of this board was sarcasm, negativity and mocking. Now, I admit it could be fun, posting on there. But some times, people would dog pile on others. And get really, really mean. Well, on one occasion this happened to me (posting drunk and high didn’t help me). And I got taken apart...at times I’m sure I deserved it. But, one time, someone found out personal information about me, posted and shared it-and some of the posters became really hurtful. Now, in perspective, it wasn’t a huge deal-I didn’t lose any sleep over it. But it was cruel. Well, Nardwuar private messaged me and proved to me it was him...and he was a sweetheart. He really took the time to tell me not to believe what they were saying and that I should be proud of my Helix past etc. He also defended me in the board discussions. Point is, he didn’t have to do this. He was hiding under the cover of anonymity, and a username, and just could have let it slide. But he didn’t. I’ve never told this story as I’ve respected his privacy but at this point it’s almost 20 years gone past-and frankly, that BOARD is now past it’s sell by date. But quite frankly, he deserves a good word for this! Thanks again, Nardwuar...and keep on rockin’ in the free world!
Glen ‘Archie’ Gamble
That's awesome. Keep rockin buddy. 🤘
CLASS!
Very sweet
Thats a sick Nardwuar story! Classy and inspiring.
Give me a fuckin R….
Seeing people be rude to nardwaur is one of the most infuriating things to watch and it really speaks about their character
Honestly this man deserves a whole biopic. This video was very well done.
who would play him well ? i been thinking for 10 mins straight. james franco could have if he wasnt cancled
@@myname-mz3lo I feel like Martin Starr would also be a good option
@@myname-mz3lo I wouldn't call being accused of sexual misconduct by multiple people just being cancelled, that's literally just criminal
@@GrubQueenMarisajesus honestly lol its silly hearing internet culture brought into criminal activity
To see how he was tormented by people he was interviewing and then assaulted absolutely breaks my heart.
I think this is the "go-to" video that I'll send people about Nardwuar from now on. Extraordinary work Dod
great praise! thank you my friend, the confused turtle
@@DodfordYT Seconded! Definitely will share this video whenever someone asks about Nardwuar! Great video, thank you for making and sharing!!!!
It’s a testament to the rap community that they would embrace such a genuine soul 💪🏼🔥
I used to think he is a weird dude..but I have come to realize he is a very loving dude. He shows love and knowledge when speaking to people and the people who bullied him..they no longer matter
he really is a weird dude, but i think that’s what makes him so loveablr
He's definitely weird. And that's a compliment.
You’ll never know how I got this many likes…
It's that wackass ego.
Sadly that's usually the reason why people treated him like garbage, negative people generally don't like positivity, they'll force you to get on their level or make you leave.
Normal people are always the boring of society, we should have more people like him sometimes...
Mostly the politicians and the druggies
And this is why sonic youth were kinda dipshits back in the day.
Nardwuar is a legend in the hip hop and underground music scene. We owe him so many pieces of film history
I am so happy every time Nardy lands in my feed. He’s such a wholesome guy and deserves every bit of the love he gets and more
It makes me cry to see a man like nardwuar get disrespected if I ever have a chance to see him I got a big every big surprise for him
If nobody understands this dude by now then they never will. i have literally been watching this legendary interviewer/ DJ and Punk Rocker for decades. This guy has made me aware of so many great bands and artists like nobody else.
Nardwuar is one of the single best interviewers to ever do interviews. He researches his subject deeply, he doesn't ask the same cookie cutter questions and the most subtle thing most people never notice is that he almost never (possibly never) brings up negative aspects of their careers and instead conducts the interview as if it is a game of "This is your life". I also find bands or artists that treat him poorly I tend to lose a lot of respect for even before the point where he was universally known for his interviews, it just shows the type of person they really are underneath it all and Nardwuar inadvertently brought that to the light for all to see.
OMGOSH this was so well done man, I wanted to learn about this legend so bad and immediately clicked when it came up. When they make a Netflix special on Narwuar I hope they hit you up!
I personally find his voice and absurd energy to be a bit grating, but he seems like such a genuinely nice guy, and to think people would be rude or hostile to him breaks my heart
Shit like that will happen when you're a young, weird, annoying music journalist interviewing young douchebag artists who are also probably on drugs lol
nardwuar is the heart of the interviewing world and hands down to most wholesome, energetic and happy person to get given the pleasure of having an interview with.
Nardwuar personally responds to emails sent to him from his website. He's truly a one-in-a-million, and Canada should be honoured to have him in the music journalism industry.
I think Nardwuar is a great example of how being true to yourself is such a powerful thing. Some people will love you and some will hate you, usually the ones who aren't happy themselves. He worked hard to have really good interviews because he wanted to show his genuine interest in the people he interviewed and he share the interest with his audience. Truly remarkable dedication by him.
He has such a sweet heart. seeing people treat him so horribly just makes me sad
I grew up watching Nardwuar on MuchMusic in Canada. The man is a legend. Thanks for making this short documentary about the greatest musical journalist ever. I think "Hot Ones" owes a lot to this man.
That doot-doot at the end was a perfect touch, awesome video.
This guy made HipHop and Rap history over and over and over and over again. Legend!
Man those people straight up bullying made my blood boil but I’m just so proud and inspired by his ability to bounce back, still though even if he doesn’t take it personal I do not like them, the way they laugh and grin disgust me deeply and makes my skin crawl. Vile.
He is such an inspiration. Most people would give up after being treated half as badly as some of those horrible people treated him... He's such a special & unique individual & deserves nothing but the best 💜
seeing how some of my favorite bands treat this man compared from some of my most hated rappers is honestly pretty sad. if this guy was to give me an interview and pull some of the most embarrassing stuff from my past, i’d be absolutely ashamed and astonished. nardwuar is a national treasure
Nard is truly a special dude. Having grown up in Vancouver and being interested in alternative/local music, he was always around, and nearly anyone involved in the scene has one (or a hundred) stories about him. I saw him and The Evaporators perform for free a number of times in high school. I eventually ended up being neighbours with a friend of his who is one of many folks in Vancouver that provides him some of the crazy anecdotes he surprises interviewees with.
When I went to UBC for my undergrad, I joined CiTR (seeing the old Student Union Building radio offices in this video was a trip -- they've since moved to a newer building) and started writing for Discorder. I actually got to interview Nard for the magazine as a part of the 30th anniversary for his show, which was pretty nerve-wracking. Interviewing the legend of interviews himself! But he's incredibly sweet and happy to chat with fans at shows, the radio station, or when you inevitably bump into him while digging for records.
I think nobody else fucks with nardwuar anymore because he can simply find every dark secret of each person.
Well done mini doc! Fascinating to see the world catch up to Nard's qualities. He really shines a light on the nexus of machoism, rock star attitudes and "coolness". Absolutely LOVE that over time, Nard's niceness has triumphed over wankers like Rollins and Lunch, and the way African American culture heroes have embraced him.
Give you hope for the world.
OMG I really tried not to cry watching this!! Seriously!!! 😭 he is such a good hearted person & he believed in himself so much & pushed thru ppl degrading him & just awful things they did! But he kept on pushing!
artists who take themselves too seriously and are full of their ego are the ones that dont get Nardwuar
the only way they have to adjust is to be rude to him
He’s the best I seen him in the early days of RUclips in the 2000’s but just last year watched every one of his interviews even of people I didn’t know he’s such an amazing person I don’t think he’s even human lol the man’s a savage
his interviews with Kurt an Courtney to snoop Dogg and logic all the way to Juice Wrld Nardwaur will always be one of the best interviewers and journalists we ever had. A real Canadian Legend
saying "I'm hungry for an intelligent conversation which I have yet to find" to Nardwuar is crazy
Henry Rollins was actually being super friendly (as far as Henry goes)😂😅 I always joke that his role in He Never Died, was probably the easiest role he's ever played. He just had to act like himself.😆 On a serious note, he's also one of the most intelligent, intellectual guy you'd ever meet. This was a fantastic Bio. Well done.!❤
Yes, agreed. It's his intelligence that's made him hate people. Which is why he warmed up to him.
hearing Nardwuar yell "you fucking piece of shit!" is heartbreaking
fr... i felt like crying :""((
nardwuar is the most charismatic interviewer ive ever known
What people don’t know about him is that he still goes to small shows, I was a tour manager of a band in 2018 2019. I didn’t know who he was, he asking to do an interview but the guys didn’t want to. When I started seeing videos of him I started realizing it was the same person.
What a foolish move. That was probably the band's one and only break to become heard of by anyone.
Such a beautifully done tribute. Thank you for doing this.
You're Nardwuar, we HAVE to know!
I genuinely love, nardwuar. So much so that I've turned my back on celebrities that treat him any less than the treasure he truly is.
By the same token, he's introduced me to some celebrities that I like just because they were good to him and went with his eccentric personality.
DOOT DOOLA DOOT DOOT!
8:35 destroyed gift
Man they’re mean
Storytelling at its finest
thank you amazanta 🙏🏻
@@DodfordYT np
i love this cat. Ive been watching for over 10 years and waiting for the next upload right now. Nardwuar is apologetically himself, no matter who he's in front of!!! ...90 % of humanity cant do that....as he continues! more fearless than most so-called gangstas. Saute to you Nardwuar...one in a million.
Being a Canadian this man is a music icon, best interviews out there for decades.
"thanks, have a good lunch!" what a fucking pro
its crazy how the newer generations and even the older artists that still carried on till today treat him better than how he got treated back then
All I gotta say is damn. I'm not really into music or journalism, but I really love Nardwuar's interviews. Seeing his struggle nd how he got to where he is now is so inspiring and I love it!
Rappers respect him and are happily shocked by his questions. The rockers are scared because they’re scared of the questions. The rockers are just posers, being called out about their past. The rappers are genuine and proud of their history and background and thereby honor and amazed by his research and knowledge.
I love him so much, he's so dedicated to whats he's believes in
Nardwuar interviewing GWAR was probably one of the greatest interviews ive come across. The way Nard and Dave's energies complement each other is unmatched
If god is going to strike him dead, why would he need him?
4:38
September 29, 2019 was declared "Nardwuar Day" in Vancouver by Kennedy Stewart, the Mayor of Vancouver.
In 2019, Nardwuar was inducted into the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame and included in their star walk on Granville Street in Downtown Vancouver.
One of the most inspiring human beings ever
He's so inspiring, his energy and determination are infectious.
A punk who would treat anyone the way they treat Nardwuar isnt a real punk
sonic youth is the prime example that some people who call themselves "outsiders" will be the biggest bullies when they find someone who looks weirder than them
The way people treat nardwuar is the way I treat them
nardwuar is our G and we love him for being him !! and never gave up ! and always stayed to himself !!
The fact that he thrived in a genre filled with actual violence, toxicity, and people who are actually underprivileged and from the bottom bottom and make it to the top vs rockers actually makes a lot of sense. I would’ve given them the excuse of that time was different but cancel culture only started within the last 7 years before then it was still you can say whatever you want, so that doesn’t fly especially when rappers have never been one to bite their tongue when around goofy people but the mere fact they all rock with Nardwaur means that there’s something genuine and overall liked and admired by people in the most demanding and abusive music genre and that alone demands respect and applause.
love nardwaur and what a great video honestly
bro got the last Nirvana interview, he’s the goat
I was fully expecting the Nardwuar theme to play at the beginning.
I love him and his content, his goofiness was always just weird enough to be funny to me and he’s extremely thoughtful
The best part is that Nardwuar has become a national treasure in the music community and I've never heard of any of the people who've disrespected him.
Henry Rollins is pretty famous, he was in sons of anarchy and a pretty famous punk rocker back in the day,, but he's a known asshole and has always been an asshole 🤣 he's kind of like the Axl Rose of punk rock , lots of talent but just a superb asshole
You haven't heard of Blur and Sonic Youth? It's impossible to be a fan of music without having at least heard their names thrown around before.
Having said that, it's really heartwarming how he's become such a staple. He's a very sweet man.
@@joaoassumpcao3347only reason I’ve heard of Blur is because I’m British and I’ve never seen or heard anything from Sonic Youth so it being impossible is a rather large overstatement
@@joaoassumpcao3347 Sonic Youth is a band I think most "rock music people" would have heard of, Blur were a one hit wonder footnote.
You must be very young
you can tell if an artist is cool or not by the way they treat nardwaur
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Facts
He’s highly revered in the hip-hop/rap community!
Further confirms what I thought about Henry Rollins.
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It’s so crazy how the rap community that he wasn’t really known in, greeted him with open arms
its not that crazy when you really look at how other white interviews have treated them. always asking stupid patronizing questions. this dude comes in and KNOWS them and brings them things and treats them like real people. its not that wild to see they took to him.
Its called "Jewish privilege" and those "rappers" embrace him cause they are told too. There is nothing grass roots about him.
shut up@@blackmatterlives9865
@blackmatterlives9865 OK hahaha 😂
Or maybe because he's cool as hell
It’s warming to see hip hop culture embrace him rather than hating him like the rockers
@659Ja very small portion of the industry
@659J there are hundreds if not thousands very popular hip hop artists and yet you seem to believe for whatever reason that four people being rude represents the entire industry
Both valid points. But in general the hiphop community as a whole has treated him better.
@659Jthey definitely are pillars of the community but they aren't the majority of the community. Its 5 people that didn't like him out of how many interviews???
@659J Jay Z is a known dickhead though, I can’t say enough about the other rappers to judge them personally but Jay Z has consistently shown himself to be a very self centered not good person
Respect to the hip hop community for embracing nardward. Hands down one of the best interviewers of all time.
nardward😂
*the best
they hate him
@@KingLegendary1 cap
@@jmank6064 look at how kendrick treated him they all think he's corny
Dude has more clout and longevity than half the artists he interviews.
Deserves a comment
This should be pinned
On gang
Facts
When was the last time before this you even thought about Sonic Youth lmao
Seeing this lovely guy get bullied like that, was hard to watch; even more so because he bought a gift for each! You can tell he has a soft soul.
ROCK AND STONE
@shadowyyCFH Rock and Stoneee!
Hes pure, but hes def not soft.
Nardwuar is a national treasure! The footage of groups harassing / abusing him are heartbreaking. So glad he kept at it and didn't let the haters win. DO DOOOO
Yea, I listen to artists primarily based on how they treat Nardwaur. I’ve never listened to a single Sonic Youth song.
@@chriscueva1866 They have a lot of great songs. You'd have to wade through a lot of annoying boring crap to find the gems, but the gems are real shiny. They're one of those bands that doesn't have any one single album that deserves a 10, but most of their albums have a handful of genius ideas on it. The band themselves are pretentious assholes and I don't like them, but I can forget that when I hear a song I like.
@@choronos I'm gonna have to let those gems stay buried unfortunately, I don't support people who are just plain mean.
@@chriscueva1866 Sonic youth were one of those heroin junkie assholes who got big too, their music sounded bad cos they didnt rehearse
he's a gift to humanity, that's what he is.
I am 'Pete' the original bassist for the Evaporators. Well done documentary but some details are wrong. The Evaporators was started when Nardwuar was still in highschool . Nardwuar was a great promoter and got our band into so many gigs all over Vancouver. Lots of fun.
Hey Pete! That sounds like a great time. I'm sure it's been incredible watching him over the years. I appreciate the comment, and thank you for the correction!
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How many characters deep are we seeing him? Or is that his authentic "norm". No disrespect, either way is awesome. I just discovered him and he makes me smile and somehow super proud of him. What a smart, creative, and cool dude.
@@emilyrock8594 100% authentic norm.
No fuckin way
Now nobody knows any of those who disrespected him.
But everyone knows Nardwuar.
Blur and Sonic Youth are both pretty massive bands to be fair. But you could argue maybe they don't deserve it after seeing what kinds of people they are. Narduwuar, though, deserves every last inch of success he can get.
@@themanonguitar3398never heard of them
@@themanonguitar3398genuinely no clue who those people are
@@themanonguitar3398 Never in my life have I heard of either Blur or Sonic Youth, so I'd say that the OP was onto something lol
Blur was only well known in the UK, it's frontman Damon Albarn is way more well known for Gorillaz. Sonic Youth however was always a relatively underground band despite their influence. Most rock musicians you know were probably inspired by the Sonic Youth. Most notable example being Kurt Cobain of Nirvana who was also friends with the band.
I would love to see Nardwuar on Hot Ones. Two of the best interviewers conversing with each other.
THIS
Lol just commented this let's all comment it on hotones recent upload.
Lol you think Hot Ones ia a good interview show? Thata a great joke, its like saying legal eagle knows anything about the law. I did not know PR firms could write good jokes.
This has been demanded on HotOnes comments by myself and countless others over the years. It's like they only interview someone who has some show or album to pimp out.
@@simplyafederalist literally ALL actors and celebrities that go there says it's the best interview they ever had. Like, all of them. There are literal compilations of Sean getting complimented by celebrities. Guy really is amazing
Interesting fact:
The drummer in Blur who treated Nardwuar badly has opened up a few times about this incident. He said it is one of the biggest regrets in his entire life. He also was on a lot of drugs at the time. He is sober now and he mentions that any time he has struggled with his sobriety he will open the Nardwuar interview he has saved on his phone and watch it. He is so disgusted with the way he treated such an "incredible person" and feels physically sick with himself when watching it.
I'm honestly glad to hear that, wouldn't have been able to listen to Blur in the same way
As he should! And the fact he was on something doesn’t excuse him at all. I’ve been on a lot of things but never ever I’ve treated someone like this
@@lyratheakston6713 he doesn’t use drugs as an excuse, he watches it regularly which suggests he can’t forgive himself for his actions. Suggesting he too finds his actions inexcusable.
We have all had moments in life which do not truly reflect our character.
@@lyratheakston6713 drugs have different effects on people. its not an excuse, its a simple explanation. how you act when ur on shit doesnt translate to how other people do. its the same with mental disorders
The guy is an asshole. I don't give a rat's ass about his regrets. I did a lot of drugs during my younger days and I never was like that guy.
Blaming addictions is too easy and people buy it, sadly.
The day Naurdwar passes (hopefully a very long time from now) there is going to be so many artist playing tribute to him. He has truly touched the entire music industry with his genuine excitement and true love for music ❤ Naurdwar is one of a kind a true icon 🥹❤😭❤️🔥💯♨️
it broke my heart to see that band break the record that they were gonna get and repeatedly bully nardwuar. i have so much respect for him
the fact you didnt remember their name because they arent famous anymore is a good consolation
Sonic Youth is now a footnote in the chronicles of Nardwuar.
It's also gut wrenching to know that Nardwuar interview Sonic Youth again 11 years later with Lee Ranaldo having no recollection of the incident
@@silentspidergaming that’s horrible
@@silentspidergaming no recollection or simply not wanting to confront the truth? Video of it is literally on the internet, doubt it’s never come up
The fact that he has 21st century humor in the 20th century is phenomenal.
I haven't seen a comment yet that has said this. 100%. Reminds me of Sacha Baron Cohen, Andrew Callaghan, etc... people who are able to dig deep and hit hard when it comes to interviews while also keeping it crazy, weird, and somewhat light. It's a gift and takes more work than it appears to.
media back then was corporate ... his humor was the humor most people had and found funny ... you just didnt dee it on tv ... tv from back then doesnt represent people from back then ....
The fact that 400 people think what you said makes any sense is a phenomenon.
@@Space_Ghost_Hunter cry about it
@@Baushawat I'm sobbing uncontrollably
Nardwaur is an example of a person who had a vision, made it a dream, and then a career. Very inspirational, go against the grain!
When I saw how harshly some of the artists treated him. Especially the ones that broke a record he wanted to gift to them, I actually cried. This video was very enlightening
Yet he’s still relevant to this day and most of the people that treated him like shit aren’t.
@@KenaiTobin That's a really good, reassuring point
You cried?
@@null_character_ Sure but most of their music is kinda forgotten even in the alt-rock scene even though they were pioneers today they are mostly rememberd as asshole junkies Sonic Youth that is. Blurs fame outside of the UK went down the shitter pretty quickly and most people don't know them. Others shown in the video I don't even know who they are.
literally stopped liostening to sonic youth cause of this
The J.Cole interview where J.Cole flips the script and gives him his roses is so puree and heartwarming.I like that Snoop lowkey became a kid around him and loved his gifts.We all have that one nostalgic toy that just hits the right part of your brain.
That J. Cole moment was fantastic
trinidad jame$ also gives him a gift, great guys
Nardwuar is so damn patient with everyone. I would’ve immediately started throwing hands if someone did those things to me when I was trying to be nice
The fact Nardwuar turned out a bigger name than Sonic Youth is cathartic.
Never heard of or seen this guy in my life...
@@kevineckelkamp I never heard of Sonic youth in my life... Guess it's your loss.
@@Ronam0451 I couldn't name a single sonic youth song, but I've heard their name thrown around for many yrs...just like u have lol
@@kevineckelkamp what century were you last around people and what the hell is sonic youth
@@kevineckelkampI’ve genuinely never heard of them 💀 they seem like trash based on the interview though, so not my loss. Not seeing nardwuar’s interviews is a major loss.
Funny that it's all the rappers who seem to love him and respect him the most. If you're good in Snoop's books you're good in my books
...as an older hip-hop head, I think they deeply appreciate someone who takes the time & effort to know about them as a person, opposed to many in media who use the culture when it'll benefit them (Vlad, networks, etc). These interviews are a balanced trade between two parties, due to that, which is not common, but esp for those in media who happen to be black.
@@Krazie-Ivan VERY INTERESTING PERSPECTIVE
Don’t forget Kurt Cobain, he was just like nardwuar
It seems like some of the rock, punk and metal world weren’t as appreciative of him which is ironic bc nardwuar is a punk rocker
@@xrattleheadx they all try to act like they're above someone like nardwuar and take themselves way too seriously lmfao
my aunt used to work as receptionist in the same building Nardwuar did. when he was asked if i could meet him, he invited us all out to his interview with Sir Mix-A-Lot. we ate dinner with the two of them and Sir Mix-A-Lot's entire tour bus. it was surreal but Nardwuar was so courteous and grounded through every moment. people shouldn't discount how intelligent he is.
Thats amazing, i wish i could meet someone as genuine as him.
so true. he’s true gold
thats so cool what
Guys a weird creep
9:05 i could hear the pure sadness in his voice
dudes like this are the essence of punk. being unabashedly yourself even when people dont get it. love nardwaur
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Whoa that's actually a really interesting take on punk. It's not necessarily being all edgy and shocking, it is just the act of being your full and true self despite others trying to tell you otherwise.
@@Profile__1 I saw this analogy once which I think captures it perfectly
One Man asks the other “what’s punk?” So the other man kicks over a trash can and says “that’s punk”
The first man also kicks the trash can and says “so this is punk?”
“No, that’s imitation”
I watched this about a month ago, and I recently had the pleasure of meeting him at a music festival, his smile and positivity is not just for the camera, it is everywhere he goes
Imagine having Nardwuar as your dad
"So tell me about the girl you had your first kiss with today after school"
"How do you know that dad you weren't there"
"Well you're my son I have to know!"
Bro 😂
😂😂 this is great
aww that would actually be cute😭 dad goals ngl hed be so happy for ya
He has no kids because WE ARE HIS KIDS
He wouldn’t even need his son to tell him about her he’s already found her social security number, blood type, and traced her family tree back to the stone age
if any "rock star" ever decides to treat nardwuar that badly now.. they gotta answer to the whole rap community
His younger videos feel very much like a young man with ASD with a special interest in music, and so many of these bands were just straight up bullies to him. I’m so glad he kept at it because we all adore him now! Well, most of us.
People with ASD are very often misunderstood and I think that is what is going on here. Out of context, a lot of people have trouble reading Nardwar as the sweet person he is and may instead think that he is mocking them or trying to get one over on them. Bully types have often been bullied themselves and then go on to bully others. I think that a lot of the people who take him wrong are people who see him as some kind of aggressor who is making fun of them so they get really defensive and mean. In a lot of his early interviews, I'm sure people had zero context for who he was and that he was a good guy. I'm just glad he didn't let those experiences change him because he is a rare gem.
Yea I'm autistic and he deffinitely seems like it to me
He speaks and behaves just like my little brother who has ASD! I am on the spectrum too, but I’m much more shy. My brother will speak to anyone. Sometimes people think he’s being rude because of his intonation and pedantic language, but he is always being genuine. He’s not making fun of anyone. He’s trying to engage.
@@chevyisawhip right! Im quite talkative and im autistic and people always think the worst whenever we are just trying to be nice and communicate!
@@stacysullivan4425 Yeah he's for sure on the spectrum. I just love that we take up spaces in all industries. We deserve to
Most of the people that have treated him badly weren't "rockers." Most were crazy punk bands, who's scene he's into himself. Most rock artist are extremely kind and appreciate him. Not all rap artist are kind to him either. A lot of WuTang clan were pretty rude to him as well.
dude, there's no such a thing like better rocker behavior / worse punk behavior / worse rapper behavior ..it's all about characters of people, some of them are good some of them are bad no matter what genre of music they are into
@filooo789 i agree. Thats what i was trying to point out, I just went a bad way about it. I had just seen a lot of oost about how rock stars were the main people treating him badly. Sh##y people are just sh##y people.
Punk is a subgenre of rock music so the observation still fits.
Naz was great until he gave Nard an entitled attitude. But in general the correlation is undeniable.
@@kingace6186 He was shoving the mic in his mouth REPEATEDLY, even when Nas told him to back up. I like Nard he is just really bad at holding the mic.
I love that it was mainly the hip hop community who welcomed him and actually realized how great he is as an interviewer. Although I do think it’s really sad that he was mainly inspired by punk rock and he was treated so poorly by some of tho ppl who I’m sure were his hero’s before that.
The Punks ended up living up to their derogatory name. Although, I also believed that Nardwuar was so successful in Hip-Hop since no one ever encountered someone like him yet.
crazy thing is how rock is suppose to be about defying authority and breaking the social norms so most people that get into it become extremely pretentious and egotistical about it
@@siomaras161 says a lot about the human being
Punk is for twats.
@@siomaras161 this is so true, I love punk rock and heavy metal and grunge almost all subgenres within but some of the most notorious gatekeepers are rock fans. So ironic that rock is supposed to mean doing what you want but then the old schoolers get pissed when a band starts playing more than 3 chords and calls them sellouts.
I love Nardwuar and Tyler the Creator energy with each other, it is amazing
They seem like actually quite similar people.
They are lovers
My bad Nardy
Also Nard and Uzi have great chemistry
Same with him & Uzi