I don't think Mike's ever told the story of how he acquired this legendary bass before. Thanks for doing this Matt! Gotta go listen to Kerplunk and Insomniac now to hear this thing in all its glory
Mike was very comfortable talking with Matt. They both go way back before any stardom or dreams of “making it”. The early Gilman St days were golden and pure, they didn’t care about mainstream success of any sort. Their successes came being true to themselves and playing exactly the music they loved. 👊🏽👍🏽😁🎶🎶
As an East Bay kid who spent a night or two at Gilman and Berkeley Square back in the 80s/90s, it always makes me smile to hear a Crimpshrine shoutout. Thanks to you all for making the East Bay what it was (and is).
I was just talking to Brian Stern about old East Bay bass players. Listening to Econochrist and Dead and Gone, I had to ask, "Why did you guys play like that?!" So much melodic meandering that was almost completely independent from the rest of the song. He just said that all the East Bay bass players played "busy as hell" back then, which is so true. Thanks for this interview!
Saw the guys as the Foxboro Hot Tubs back in Dallas. Mike, Billie and Tre all came out after the show to meet everyone. Mike stayed out for a long time just shooting the shit with all the fans. Such a nice guy. I also always choose a spot immediately in front of Mike at every Green Day show I ever go to.
I got to see Tilt open for Green Day right before the Dookie tour and when I saw Pete on stage I was like "whoa that's a Crimpshrine member 🤯🤯🤯". Then he sang his song Fool To Blame and it was like 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯. You, Pete, Mike, Paul Curran, And Bill Monsula were all way ahead of the game 👍👊
Its like he isnt aware of his legend status, super humble and thanking Mike for letting Rancid tour with them. Super cool to see someone with his talent and success still treat other people well.
That was great! I know it’s tough sometimes to find time on tour to talk gear, but it was super cool. Also not sure how he gets those Gibsons to sound so good either! Every one I’ve ever tried I couldn’t bond with 🤷♂️
Mike Dirnt is such a great punk drummer because he doesn't put himself in a box style-wise. And can write some great bass riffs that don't try to be anything but bass riffs. I'm a guitarist but I'm learning bass and what I'm actually most excited to learn is Green Day and The Beatles, because I just enjoy the bass riffs for those bands a lot. I love seeing Mike here so casual and relaxed with you. Great interview. And thanks to Mike Dirnt for all the great music!
Dude for a punk bassist that was inspired by both of your playing to pick up a bass. This shit is better than porn for me. I could watch HOURS of this.
you two are awesome.... loved that Mike was sporting a Charger shirt.. saw you guys in Arlington... what an amazing show.... THANK YOU FOR THE PAST 35 YEARS
Wow legends! I was highly inspired by Matt and Mike to use a pick even though ill never get even close to their skill. Matt you seem so humble. Im sure you realize thousand or even millions of us have listened to you bass lines over and over with exteme admiration.
I really enjoyed this because you both are amazing bass players, each with their own distinct style. I would personally love to see you interview more bass players (especially from the Lookout Records bands).
Matt you've smashed it mate awesome interview. Thanks so much! Shame you boys aren't supporting green day in Australia next year. Please kick your band mate in the nuts for me for still holding a grudge about Brody
You are both such cool dudes, loving your videos man. When I was young I use to hate Gibson or P bass necks… but now give me either, I love both! So comfortable.
Really appreciate the video, love both you guys and Rancid & Greed Day. And Crimpshrine! Nice to hear two legends talk about one of my other favourite bands and bassists, Pete Rypins is incredible. Thanks Matt!
Thanks for doing this piece. Great memories of 1987 - 1992 here in Berkeley. Yes, Chrimpshire, Albany, Berkeley, Doherty’s and all. … plus the S.F. show this month was great. Linda Lindas too. As for the Saturday at Gilman, sorry the fire happened and fire trucks showed … but you and Willer were gentleman, and made it through. Peace, Cheers, … -PM
This Just brings such a smile to my face.. ill never forget being in gr7 and pickin up kerplunk and then couple years later my buddy going dude you gotta hear this and poped in Rancid.. and Just hearing LETS GOOOOOOO .Bamm Adina's crying again... great memories cheers boys
I’ve waited for years to see a video where Mike talks about his old G3. He’s the reason I play them and both of you guys are huge influences on my playing.
Just saw you both at the show in Phoenix! Hadn’t seen either of you since I was 14 I was in heaven! You are my number one favorite bass player of all time Mike is up there too! Great interview!
Love these so much. Started out as a bass player and it was Les Claypool and Bruce Thomas. Then I got the grunge and then my buddy gave me the album. Let’s go and the world opened up. Gonna share an Op Ivy cover soon. Hope it makes you proud.
Discovered this video from Ultimate Guitar, I love the conversation you guys have now and in the past. Way interesting note from Mike over the Epiphone stuff.
saw you guys play seattle a few days ago. had an awesome time with my cousin. gibson rippers/grabbers/g-3s definitely not for everyone. you gotta click with em. i own a black ripper with an ebony board that i will never sell. booming sound, dark dry tone thats perfect with some distortion, comfortable neck, looks badass. amazing punk bass. you guys plus krist novoselic and dee dee ramone are my top bass inspirations. thank you.
Awesome video! Can't wait to see Green Day live in Australia in 2025. 8 years later haha! Great video nonetheless. Mike Dirnt is one of the greats for sure! Much love, from Australia! ❤
Caught you both in Tacoma recently man, *awesome* show! Looking forward to the next one. Mike's gotta get that first Gibson into Fat Mike's hands.... absolutely deserves it's own display at the Punk Museum.
I was at the Oracle show and as someone who grew up going to Gilman and as a lifelong Giants fan it was a magical night all around. Thanks for the decades of amazing music and for always being a cool dude and one of the many amazing people from our little scene. I doubt you'll remember but your brother took me to a show of yours with AFI when I was 15 as a reward for not cutting class for a semester at Albany high and took me backstage and you signed an And Out Come the Wolves shirt for me. Once again, thanks for the memories and everything, and RIP Josh.
Matt knocked it out of Oracle park with this one!! A question I have, being so recognizable do you get time to still geek out on going record shopping? Used to go to Rasputin’s and the Lookout store up there when we’d get bored and want to drive to Oakland/SF/SJ from So. Cal. Still have some Crimpshrine and Tilt records/7 inches. Sir, thank you again for such a great interview. From a US Navy veteran.
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Mike and yourself...two absolute legends of the bass world. Great stuff Matt
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I don't think Mike's ever told the story of how he acquired this legendary bass before. Thanks for doing this Matt! Gotta go listen to Kerplunk and Insomniac now to hear this thing in all its glory
insomniac is still my fav after all these years. such a great album start to finish
like BillyGhostal, Insomniac is easily my favorite Green Day record. Just an absolute hoss from beginning to end. Don't sleep on it.
Mike and Matt are two of my major bass influences, I'm so happy to see this video ❤
Kerplunk bass lines are like...oh my god...O R G A S M I C
Something refreshing about a seasoned veteran of the music industry just making down to earth RUclips videos. Keep it up
Mike seems like a great guy, what an awesome interview. I dont even play bass!
Never heard Mike this casual before.
Mike's the coolest member in Green Day, bar none.
Like little brother talking to big brother
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He keeps putting his hands on his bass, you can tell he deeply values this particular instrument. Which is fair, I love Mike's grabber
Mike was very comfortable talking with Matt. They both go way back before any stardom or dreams of “making it”. The early Gilman St days were golden and pure, they didn’t care about mainstream success of any sort. Their successes came being true to themselves and playing exactly the music they loved. 👊🏽👍🏽😁🎶🎶
As an East Bay kid who spent a night or two at Gilman and Berkeley Square back in the 80s/90s, it always makes me smile to hear a Crimpshrine shoutout. Thanks to you all for making the East Bay what it was (and is).
I was just talking to Brian Stern about old East Bay bass players. Listening to Econochrist and Dead and Gone, I had to ask, "Why did you guys play like that?!" So much melodic meandering that was almost completely independent from the rest of the song. He just said that all the East Bay bass players played "busy as hell" back then, which is so true. Thanks for this interview!
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The two best punk bassists talking about bass. It doesn't get much better than this
They left out Scott Shiflett, he's really something else on bass. Guy's awesome at it
Yeah great vid, lighthearted BTS convo between mates, doesn't get any better.
Saw the guys as the Foxboro Hot Tubs back in Dallas. Mike, Billie and Tre all came out after the show to meet everyone. Mike stayed out for a long time just shooting the shit with all the fans. Such a nice guy. I also always choose a spot immediately in front of Mike at every Green Day show I ever go to.
Dude what a SICK video! Thanks Matt Freeman!
I don't care for gear videos for whatever reason but this one was pretty cool :)
I met him after witness music festival ireland ,he gave me his artist pass and I was green day for the weekend, legend
So fucken jealous!!! I just missed out on Witness :(
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I got to see Tilt open for Green Day right before the Dookie tour and when I saw Pete on stage I was like "whoa that's a Crimpshrine member 🤯🤯🤯". Then he sang his song Fool To Blame and it was like 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯. You, Pete, Mike, Paul Curran, And Bill Monsula were all way ahead of the game 👍👊
Two of the best PLUS a Lemmy reference - this video is awesome!
Matt has to be the nicest guy in punk rock.
Punk is different today, it's not just for assholes anymore :)
Its like he isnt aware of his legend status, super humble and thanking Mike for letting Rancid tour with them. Super cool to see someone with his talent and success still treat other people well.
Had a luck to meet Matt in Italy last year, and he was so Kul. Best punk rock Bass player in the world!
@@smucezi We all have our tastes but as far as being the best punk bassist, Tim would probably agree with you :)
I love both of you guys so much. You introduced me to punk music and now I get to blast my students ears off whenever I put music in class.
He is so underrated the early albums have amazing bass licks
Loving the crimpshrine talk
Thanks to the two of you guys I play my Rick 4003 through a Fender Bassman and it sounds amazing. No need for a Marshall.
I love to see how two super legends get along. Mike seems a super amiable dude.
Nice job, Matt!! You killed it … coming for the Rig Rundown crew’s job!! You really are becoming a RUclipsr!
@@premierguitar HaHa! Yes I guess I am
That was great! I know it’s tough sometimes to find time on tour to talk gear, but it was super cool. Also not sure how he gets those Gibsons to sound so good either! Every one I’ve ever tried I couldn’t bond with 🤷♂️
Two great bassists🎸Such a great interview scene✨
Thank you both, Matt and Mike! From one bassguy to two of punk's most prominent!
I really appreciate you Matt Freeman.
Thanks for showing us Mike's beast so closely. We bassists love the sound he got out on Dookie and Insomniac. Unmatched!
Seeing those 2 old iconic basses for each of you is so awesome. Brings me back to the 90's.
Saw you in Seattle. Awesome brother!!!! Keep rockin!!!!
Thank you mr. Freeman for this interview.
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Mike Dirnt is such a great punk drummer because he doesn't put himself in a box style-wise. And can write some great bass riffs that don't try to be anything but bass riffs. I'm a guitarist but I'm learning bass and what I'm actually most excited to learn is Green Day and The Beatles, because I just enjoy the bass riffs for those bands a lot. I love seeing Mike here so casual and relaxed with you. Great interview. And thanks to Mike Dirnt for all the great music!
Mikes definitely the chillest Green Day member!
Amazing video, Two dudes who got me into playing bass in one Video! Thanks Matt!
Mike Dirnt interviews *that long...usually cost---you can't ever get him to talk, on camera. Unc Matt too humble, loved the filming and nice ( respectful) touch wearing a Charger shirt♪
I once was in London, crossing the road in Highgate and we ran into Pete Rypins, Tilt was opening up for No Use For A Name at The Garage and he put us on the list ♪ And of course Dave Ed Neurosis Heaviest Band Of All Time™️®︎©️ has a great melodic hardcore band called The Enemies where he played those melodic bass lines with ease...
Mike Dirnt is such a perfect rhythm section foil to Billie's songs. Working Class done good from the East Bay. I think his best playing is on Dookie-Insomniac-Nimrod
Dude for a punk bassist that was inspired by both of your playing to pick up a bass. This shit is better than porn for me. I could watch HOURS of this.
woah woah woah there. bass in one hand, porn in the other
When i enjoy music i rarely need a mop as welllerness
That's disgusting that you even enjoy porn.
Saw you both at Oracle Park. Such a great show!
Great interview. Would love to see more.
you two are awesome.... loved that Mike was sporting a Charger shirt.. saw you guys in Arlington... what an amazing show.... THANK YOU FOR THE PAST 35 YEARS
Great interview! Matty should do more interviews with punk bass players for the Bass Bunker channel!
Awesome. Great interview.
Wow legends! I was highly inspired by Matt and Mike to use a pick even though ill never get even close to their skill. Matt you seem so humble. Im sure you realize thousand or even millions of us have listened to you bass lines over and over with exteme admiration.
Great interview. Just a casual chat with some pointed questions.
My favorites, you two changed my life, no exaggeration
Two of my favourite bands growing up
Shit yeah Matt
Wonderful little video! 💜
Two of the greatest bass players of all time, thank you both for all you have done!!!!
I really enjoyed this because you both are amazing bass players, each with their own distinct style. I would personally love to see you interview more bass players (especially from the Lookout Records bands).
Two Legends!
Matt you've smashed it mate awesome interview. Thanks so much! Shame you boys aren't supporting green day in Australia next year. Please kick your band mate in the nuts for me for still holding a grudge about Brody
Great to hear Mike talk candidly about his gear and to hear you both share stories.
Matt you gotta do more bass talk videos with others on tour! This was a rad video!
Fantastic duo! My 2 favs. Tks for sharing this with us.
You are both such cool dudes, loving your videos man.
When I was young I use to hate Gibson or P bass necks… but now give me either, I love both! So comfortable.
Really appreciate the video, love both you guys and Rancid & Greed Day. And Crimpshrine! Nice to hear two legends talk about one of my other favourite bands and bassists, Pete Rypins is incredible. Thanks Matt!
That was great! What a pleasure to listen Mike talking about this rock n roll icon.
Thanks for doing this piece. Great memories of 1987 - 1992 here in Berkeley. Yes, Chrimpshire, Albany, Berkeley, Doherty’s and all. … plus the S.F. show this month was great. Linda Lindas too. As for the Saturday at Gilman, sorry the fire happened and fire trucks showed … but you and Willer were gentleman, and made it through. Peace, Cheers, … -PM
Best interview I've ever seen with Mike , brilliant
Two REAL legends, yet so kind, humble and down to earth. There's so many Ego-Driven musicians around that should be learning from this.
Man, Crimpshrine is a name I have not heard in ages, nice!
This Just brings such a smile to my face.. ill never forget being in gr7 and pickin up kerplunk and then couple years later my buddy going dude you gotta hear this and poped in Rancid.. and Just hearing LETS GOOOOOOO .Bamm Adina's crying again... great memories cheers boys
Thanks for letting us in on this awesome conversation Matt!! You guys have great synergy!
Awesome. Keep these coming.
I’ve waited for years to see a video where Mike talks about his old G3. He’s the reason I play them and both of you guys are huge influences on my playing.
Just saw you both at the show in Phoenix! Hadn’t seen either of you since I was 14 I was in heaven! You are my number one favorite bass player of all time Mike is up there too! Great interview!
Mike has always had one of my favorite tones. Great bassist and great interview! Thanks for sharing 👍
That was awesome! You two have been my favorites for years. Op and GD are my favorite bands ever.
Love these so much. Started out as a bass player and it was Les Claypool and Bruce Thomas. Then I got the grunge and then my buddy gave me the album. Let’s go and the world opened up. Gonna share an Op Ivy cover soon. Hope it makes you proud.
Two of my all-time favorite bass players 🍻
Beautiful well done interview
Discovered this video from Ultimate Guitar, I love the conversation you guys have now and in the past. Way interesting note from Mike over the Epiphone stuff.
saw you guys play seattle a few days ago. had an awesome time with my cousin. gibson rippers/grabbers/g-3s definitely not for everyone. you gotta click with em. i own a black ripper with an ebony board that i will never sell. booming sound, dark dry tone thats perfect with some distortion, comfortable neck, looks badass. amazing punk bass. you guys plus krist novoselic and dee dee ramone are my top bass inspirations. thank you.
Two living legends. Thank you for blessing us with this content! I absolutely loved this video.
Awesome interview! Nice to see the respect shown between you two as well as the guys you played with coming up back in the day
Cool hearing ya shoot the shit bout back in the day OG legends
Matt, what a great episode! Very insightful and I am looking forward till the next one.
Awesome video! Can't wait to see Green Day live in Australia in 2025. 8 years later haha! Great video nonetheless. Mike Dirnt is one of the greats for sure! Much love, from Australia! ❤
I always wanted a g3 because I saw Mike playing one. I finally got one last year!
So cool Matt. Not only two of the best bass players in the world, but also two of the nicest guys too. ❤
thanks a ton for this video. ive always loved this bass and hearing him tell its story is a service to us all.
This was great. Just casual talking makes the best interviews
this channel is a gold mine for every punk bassist or simply any punk lover! thank you matt you're a legend
2 legends who i tried to emulate from my youth to today! Saw you guys in phoenix last week, amazing stuff. Never stop please
The two guys that made me love bass. Thank you Matt for putting this together, it means the world.
Great video! Keep em coming!
Great video! What I like about both of you two is just how down to Earth you guys are!
Great Video. Thank you for sharing it.
Always is great to see your videos Matt!
Hey, thanks for doing this. I was always wondering about his bass.
awesome.. thank you Matt and Mike of course !
Two of the best in the genre
Loved the video, Matt! I look forward to seeing you guys on tour headlining soon!
Caught you both in Tacoma recently man, *awesome* show! Looking forward to the next one.
Mike's gotta get that first Gibson into Fat Mike's hands.... absolutely deserves it's own display at the Punk Museum.
I was at the Oracle show and as someone who grew up going to Gilman and as a lifelong Giants fan it was a magical night all around. Thanks for the decades of amazing music and for always being a cool dude and one of the many amazing people from our little scene. I doubt you'll remember but your brother took me to a show of yours with AFI when I was 15 as a reward for not cutting class for a semester at Albany high and took me backstage and you signed an And Out Come the Wolves shirt for me. Once again, thanks for the memories and everything, and RIP Josh.
Matt knocked it out of Oracle park with this one!! A question I have, being so recognizable do you get time to still geek out on going record shopping? Used to go to Rasputin’s and the Lookout store up there when we’d get bored and want to drive to Oakland/SF/SJ from So. Cal. Still have some Crimpshrine and Tilt records/7 inches. Sir, thank you again for such a great interview. From a US Navy veteran.
That was awesome! You guys should definitely do more videos. Maybe trade favorite riffs back and forth!
Matt, thank you very much for maiking interview. It's amazing! Eagerly wait continuation of this project
What an amazing video!
Caught the show last month in St Louis. Y’all still got it. Had a blast. Was nostalgic for sure.
Thanks Matt & Mike!!!
That was a killer interview. As a bass player I love hearing other bass players perspectives. 👍👍
You guys killed it in Milwaukee.
Best show I've ever seen.
Love seeing 2 of my favorite bass players talk bass. Rancid and Green Day kicked ass in Milwuakee this year!