I was a teenager when he joined the band and the Misfits reformed, and I remember the argument about "Misfits" vs "Newfits". I really liked his voice, it was unique like Danzig's but different. I genuinely like songs on both albums he did; Scream is one of my favorite songs ever. I've never seen an interview with him (at least not as an older adult), he really is not what I expected at all haha. Then again I'm not at all the person I was when I was listening to him. This makes me like him even more honestly, seems like such a chill dude. I remember hearing about his politics, so all around he's just an awesome dude haha. By politics, I mean believing in reality and the concept of normal being firmly planted in his head.
My 2 favorite Misfits albums, Mike is the reason I really got into the Misfits. He's a brilliant songwriter and singer, I never get tired on those two albums. Wish they reissued them on vinyl.
Tbf, he didn't write those 2 albums on his own, he wrote around half of each, with Jerry writing the rest, along with the other members and Daniel Rey.
I've always appreciated his down-to-earth nature. Seen him a couple months ago, he's still the only member that takes the time to meet with his fans after a show. An appreciated touch.
Only member of his band to meet with people? Cos Jerry meets his fans after the show all the time. Doyle doesn't, but if you bump into him he's more than happy to take a picture, same with Glenn.
They did him wrong he was an amazing artist he was a huge part in the Misfits and no one can take that away from him! BTW fiend club is my favorite song!
I met him on his tour bus. Misfits toured with Megadeth in 1998. He was just chilling in the doorway of the tour bus signing discs and talking to fans. Cool dude
The Mike Graves era is the only era i like aside from the Danzig classic era 1977-1983. After Graves left the misfits should have called it quits for sure.
Jerry should have kept the Graves era together and the band should have worked out their differences!. People seem to forget, Michael, Doyle & Chud all left the band in a close proximity of one another, which imho means Jerry was the problem!.
@@dgenerated I agree, I love Jerry Only but Michale Graves was a really good bassist too and could definitely replace Jerry if he could do vocals and bass. They could have like a trio misfits thing
I like ‘american psycho’ and ‘famous monsters’ a lot better than their original numbers with Glenn. Those two albums with Graves is the reason why I even got into the misfits.
Aside from the original line up? The original line-up of this Misfits (Jerry's Misfits 1995-2016) was with Graves; the 77-83 Misfits is a completely different band that had 5 major line ups: 1977~Glenn, Jerry and Manny Static Age era 1978~Glenn, Jerry, Franché Coma (joined when Manny was still in the band) and Mr. Jim Horror Business era 1979~Glenn, Jerry, Bobby Steele and Joey Image Walk Among Us era 1980-1982~Glenn, Jerry, Doyle and Googy (actually joined when Bobby Steele was still in the band) Earth A.D. era 1982-1983~Glenn, Jerry, Doyle and Robo Glenn ended this Misfits on October 29th, 1983 then 11 years later Jerry started his own band and used the Misfits name/image for it; the only continuation of the 77-83 Misfits is The Original Misfits.
I literally just wrote the same thing lol. after Famous Monsters the band should have called it quits. I saw them in 96 w/ Anthrax and the Famous Monsters tour. I also saw them 3x after Graves left. Of course it was cool live but the material they put out after Graves was SHIT
@Baltazar G. I missed your insightful comment; Personally I enjoyed the Graves' era of Jerry's Misfits (I saw them 6 times between 1996-2000 and twice when Graves returned for several shows in 2001) but they weren't "The Misfits" and had nothing to do with what Glenn built other than being a part cover/part original metal-pop punk band that used the Misfits name/image in order to get an instant audience, book bigger shows and get a major label record deal.
Would be dope if they had an Original Misfits Concert on a Saturday night and after the encore... the lights dim and a beam of light draws down on a lone seat with Michael Graves playing Saturday Night acoustic... then all hell breaks loose and they follow up with AMERICAN PSYCHO DIG UP HER BONES SCREAM FIEND CLUB Bow out... Then Danzig comes for a 3rd encore and hits that NOTE... "MOTHER!"
Thing is with the graves era it's what ressurected the Misfits from the Danzig days.Of course the Danzig era is the best no question.However the graves era was heavy,melodic,catchy and perfect albums to be honest,everyone was back into the misfits for the most parts graves did awesome with all the old songs as well.After graves left Misfits were pretty much forgotten about even when Jerry tried goin with them with him on vocals.Its true unfortunately.Band could have been in such a different place if graves was still with them.
he obviously got abused...he was a very young talented guy and got formed by jerry /doyle and co. . They showed him the "right" direction...Their direction. And at the end he wrote them 2 great albums without getting credits. Or at least not enough credit,,, Its a shame , Michale is so underrated.
Oh man, it really bothers me that these things happened. I don't know what to think about Doyle for leaving Michale behind in those situations. I hope you ask him about his one-album band "Graves" that he did with Chud in part 4, that was really great. Oh and yeah, it's Michale, not Michael, I always mess up there too.
Saw your first two shows on Halloween night in Philadelphia where I'm from consecutive years: you have tremendous talent. You brought maybe an optimism or a positivity to the group.
I threw all my Misfits albums away except Famous Monsters and American Psycho when I found out graves wasn’t allowed back in the band. Fuck jerry only. Fuck the Misfits without Graves. Best albums they ever made were with graves.
I remember seeing the misfits live in halifax nova scotia when they released american psycho and it was a killer show with graves,then they came back again and played but with a different singer now i understand why this all happened.
Obviously I wasn’t there, but I have been in Mike’s position so many times, working for a company who are jerks. It has to be really scarring for that to happen to a person on such a large scale and label like the Misfits.
American psycho was apparently when the band was getting along. Famous monsters was great also. So much of that album is Michael graves material. Not just the vocals. He wasn't hired help. Getting rid of Michael graves was a mistake
That is literally f up! That the whole band group did that to the guy. Who funded misfits! Lol no wonder why I never liked the misfits.credits to this man he literally was the one who made the bad!
this reminds me of the Jason Newsted/Metallica situation. always the "new" guy that is the odd man out. however, i will say that from the perspective of Jerry and Doyle and mostly Jerry, they had just gotten out of a lengthy court battle in where they had to fight for the right to use the misfits name and merchandise. Jerry and Doyle made it seem like they wrote like 30% of the music which i believe based on the quality of American Psycho, Famous Monsters , and musically, albums after those. Danzig is talented, but he has always hidden behind his guitarists or musicians. he has a good idea. but his bands make them better. i've heard various sources saying that all the misfits helped arrange the songs, so yes Danzig did technically write the song, but the band MADE the song what it is. So i don't blame Jerry for being cautious, demanding, bitchy at, and extra expecting of Graves at that time. they probably saw it as "look bro, we just had to put up with years of litigation with Glenn, and honestly its our way or the highway with you.". honestly Doyle is an off/on fella , so Graves really should've been that "where do you want me? i'll go, what's the date ?" guy , instead of the chud me and doyle are really cool... Well, we all see how that worked out. the truth is that they're a disfunctional band , and probably only now , have matured somewhat.
Jerry really irritated both Graves & Hideous, if you watch Myke’s interview with Jeff Frumess he talks about how Jerry getting on him about his weight lifting habits or knitpicking about him being closed off from the rest of the band.
When It Comes To The MISFITS And The Bands Well Being Mrs. Jerry Only Is Not Gonna Ever Take The Backseat To Anybody Not To Glen Not To Michale Not To Nobody..... If It Means The Death Of The Band Nobody Will Ever Get In The Way Of Jerry Only....
This dude should try out for Nevermore or another good band. His singing capabilities are way beyond just punk rock, hate to see his voice become lost potential.
this was the answer to so many questions... fucking Jerry only and wtf with Doyle...? well i believe he was friend of michael but also brother of the manager and the owner of the bans so u.u maybe was hard for him too dunno
Nobody did the misfits as well as Michael graves. But Glenn danzig. Myke hydious sucked. And Doyle's band isn't as good as graves misfits. Alex Jones or wolf Man sucks too.
Body did the misfits as well as Michael graves. Except danzig. Mike hydious sucked. And Doyle's new music is good but his singer Alex Jones or. Whatever, wolf Man. He sucks.
Sad Doyle and only are idiots losing graves was the biggest mistake after Glenn danzing .Michael is and was amazing unique and himself great singer is views got deformed and misinterpreted biggest misted he should have kept is politcals views for himself. Politics is not welcome in my music sorry…
Myke Hideous was a shameless ripoff of a replacement. Even the first name. A misspelling of Michael or Mike... Come on! It was shit, and the Only bros are to blame for it.
Biggest mistake Misfits ever made. Michale was the lufe blood of their return. He was the driving force of the comeback. And seeing how his firing led to the misfits fading into tiny little shows proved that. Misfits could of been huge with Graves. It was he was introducing new generations into the band. But now its just the hardcore old school fans, with jeery on vocals. Now im a huge misfits fan and i love jerry he seems like a legit great guy. But jerry cant sing worth a shit, his vocals are not terrible but he is absolutely a terrible front man. He lacks the presence and command of a great singer. Danzig has it, Graves has it, Axel rose has it, David lee roth, etc. Jerry Only singing is kinda sad, because it just showcasing the band cant move on.
A Graves reunion with The Misfits would be welcome!
Dude wrote both those albums, he deserves a lot more credit
Did he say mike hideous lol I love these punk names
Misfits: There is a whole line of people that would love to be a singer of this band.
Also Misfits: Jerry Only becomes the singer.
CzechThisDrone And Sir...this point is worth 10,000 words. 👍🏼
And he was not very good at all. He would just talk most the lyrics...not good.
Jerry singing is obviously a financial and ego driven one, nothing more!.
Not only that but they never had ANY decent vocalist after Graves until the reunion with Glenn. So much for that idea...
Basically
I was a teenager when he joined the band and the Misfits reformed, and I remember the argument about "Misfits" vs "Newfits". I really liked his voice, it was unique like Danzig's but different. I genuinely like songs on both albums he did; Scream is one of my favorite songs ever. I've never seen an interview with him (at least not as an older adult), he really is not what I expected at all haha. Then again I'm not at all the person I was when I was listening to him. This makes me like him even more honestly, seems like such a chill dude. I remember hearing about his politics, so all around he's just an awesome dude haha. By politics, I mean believing in reality and the concept of normal being firmly planted in his head.
My 2 favorite Misfits albums, Mike is the reason I really got into the Misfits. He's a brilliant songwriter and singer, I never get tired on those two albums. Wish they reissued them on vinyl.
Tbf, he didn't write those 2 albums on his own, he wrote around half of each, with Jerry writing the rest, along with the other members and Daniel Rey.
There has been a couple reissues. There is one out right now for famous monsters.
Project 1950
Man... If only graves sang in project 1950! He's got the perfect 50s rock n roll voice.
I love those records
Graves was great In misfits! My favorite lineup🤘🏽❤️
I've always appreciated his down-to-earth nature. Seen him a couple months ago, he's still the only member that takes the time to meet with his fans after a show. An appreciated touch.
Only member of his band to meet with people? Cos Jerry meets his fans after the show all the time. Doyle doesn't, but if you bump into him he's more than happy to take a picture, same with Glenn.
Nah..Jerry chatted with me everytime i approached him over the years
They did him wrong he was an amazing artist he was a huge part in the Misfits and no one can take that away from him!
BTW fiend club is my favorite song!
I met him on his tour bus. Misfits toured with Megadeth in 1998. He was just chilling in the doorway of the tour bus signing discs and talking to fans. Cool dude
The Mike Graves era is the only era i like aside from the Danzig classic era 1977-1983. After Graves left the misfits should have called it quits for sure.
Jerry should have kept the Graves era together and the band should have worked out their differences!. People seem to forget, Michael, Doyle & Chud all left the band in a close proximity of one another, which imho means Jerry was the problem!.
@@dgenerated I agree, I love Jerry Only but Michale Graves was a really good bassist too and could definitely replace Jerry if he could do vocals and bass. They could have like a trio misfits thing
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OHHHH?!?!?! Mr. JELLY ONRY TOOO RIGHT?!?!?!?!?!
I like ‘american psycho’ and ‘famous monsters’ a lot better than their original numbers with Glenn. Those two albums with Graves is the reason why I even got into the misfits.
@@dgeneratedi was there for the final show.. all three walked off stage and jerry played 138 by himself. was super bummed they broke up.
He is a beautiful person inside and out. So humble and so loving! Great interview!
True misfits fans will always love you and appreciate everything you did. I’m 30 years old and I’ve been a fan since I was 12.
Aside from the original lineup (obviously,) the Misfits were REALLY great with Graves.
Aside from the original line up? The original line-up of this Misfits (Jerry's Misfits 1995-2016) was with Graves; the 77-83 Misfits is a completely different band that had 5 major line ups:
1977~Glenn, Jerry and Manny
Static Age era 1978~Glenn, Jerry, Franché Coma (joined when Manny was still in the band) and Mr. Jim
Horror Business era 1979~Glenn, Jerry, Bobby Steele and Joey Image
Walk Among Us era 1980-1982~Glenn, Jerry, Doyle and Googy (actually joined when Bobby Steele was still in the band)
Earth A.D. era 1982-1983~Glenn, Jerry, Doyle and Robo
Glenn ended this Misfits on October 29th, 1983 then 11 years later Jerry started his own band and used the Misfits name/image for it; the only continuation of the 77-83 Misfits is The Original Misfits.
that's a given
I literally just wrote the same thing lol. after Famous Monsters the band should have called it quits. I saw them in 96 w/ Anthrax and the Famous Monsters tour. I also saw them 3x after Graves left. Of course it was cool live but the material they put out after Graves was SHIT
Yea they were but the way they treated him is like messed up
@Baltazar G. I missed your insightful comment; Personally I enjoyed the Graves' era of Jerry's Misfits (I saw them 6 times between 1996-2000 and twice when Graves returned for several shows in 2001) but they weren't "The Misfits" and had nothing to do with what Glenn built other than being a part cover/part original metal-pop punk band that used the Misfits name/image in order to get an instant audience, book bigger shows and get a major label record deal.
The real deal! All but love for Michale. Wow, his vocal range! Great interview once again Eric!
Michale Graves could never be replaced, smh and it shows!
Would be dope if they had an Original Misfits Concert on a Saturday night and after the encore... the lights dim and a beam of light draws down on a lone seat with Michael Graves playing Saturday Night acoustic... then all hell breaks loose and they follow up with
AMERICAN PSYCHO
DIG UP HER BONES
SCREAM
FIEND CLUB
Bow out...
Then Danzig comes for a 3rd encore and hits that NOTE...
"MOTHER!"
would be weird
🙂🙂🙂🙂
I got to see the misfits in Philly at the electric factory on Halloween 1997. Michael graves misfits was awsome. They sounded great.
Man I’d love a American psycho famous monsters era reunion! Those were fun years
Graves saved the Misifits...
lol
Stole my comment. SAVED IT..people say lol or whatever. There are millions of kids who know of the misfits because of this resurrection..
@@runnersdialzero1244 It's true.
Thing is with the graves era it's what ressurected the Misfits from the Danzig days.Of course the Danzig era is the best no question.However the graves era was heavy,melodic,catchy and perfect albums to be honest,everyone was back into the misfits for the most parts graves did awesome with all the old songs as well.After graves left Misfits were pretty much forgotten about even when Jerry tried goin with them with him on vocals.Its true unfortunately.Band could have been in such a different place if graves was still with them.
Doyle is a sweetheart I'm glad him and Michael are/were friends
saw micheal do both misfits albums and met him after, such a good guy, great singer!
Didn't know Graves was a surf punk. Thats cool. Also that is fuct up how they treated him
Saturday night..what a tune..talented guy
Michale graves was more than worthy not many can replace a front man and make the band better.
The misfits lost so much after michale and Doyle left,that was the best era of misfits
I'm partial to the Danzig albums, but Michael Graves got a raw deal and deserves better.
he obviously got abused...he was a very young talented guy and got formed by jerry /doyle and co. . They showed him the "right" direction...Their direction. And at the end he wrote them 2 great albums without getting credits. Or at least not enough credit,,, Its a shame , Michale is so underrated.
He made them fresh. I like the michael graves version of misfits.
You're Special Michale! I seen ya with the Misfits and it was Amazing! "Dig up her bones" is one of my favorite songs! You kick ass bro!
I'm starting to feel old, Graves without hair :'v
Oh man, it really bothers me that these things happened. I don't know what to think about Doyle for leaving Michale behind in those situations.
I hope you ask him about his one-album band "Graves" that he did with Chud in part 4, that was really great.
Oh and yeah, it's Michale, not Michael, I always mess up there too.
Michael wrote some amazing songs with Misfits, he should have done another album with them at least, his voice and song writing is unique.
Saw your first two shows on Halloween night in Philadelphia where I'm from consecutive years: you have tremendous talent. You brought maybe an optimism or a positivity to the group.
I love Graves♡
So nice and sweet person!And with a beautiful voice!
The Misfits haircut on him was so BADASS, i LOVE his style back then. Looks wierd bald. Anyway Michael you're a leyend.
Def one of my favorite singers!!
Great interview!
Best misfit albums were with Graves, saw him yesterday, still has a great voice!
I threw all my Misfits albums away except Famous Monsters and American Psycho when I found out graves wasn’t allowed back in the band. Fuck jerry only. Fuck the Misfits without Graves. Best albums they ever made were with graves.
Love Graves so amazing 😍
@blaringoutshow @EricBlair - you should totally look up Myke Hideous, he has so many more stories about the misfits.
I need to see Graves and Goolsby... but I'm gonna miss their shows that are near me on this tour. Some other time though!
I remember seeing the misfits live in halifax nova scotia when they released american psycho and it was a killer show with graves,then they came back again and played but with a different singer now i understand why this all happened.
He wrote some supreme songs. My ex gf even had a crush on him.
Sounds like your ex left you for him
Obviously I wasn’t there, but I have been in Mike’s position so many times, working for a company who are jerks. It has to be really scarring for that to happen to a person on such a large scale and label like the Misfits.
Reunion tour with them again.
After Graves left, Chud bolted afterwards. Then it became the Jerry "Only" one left to play😆
American psycho was apparently when the band was getting along. Famous monsters was great also. So much of that album is Michael graves material. Not just the vocals. He wasn't hired help. Getting rid of Michael graves was a mistake
Graves is a cool ass dude, I don't care what anyone says. I love the Danzig era of course........but Graves nailed it also.
I want to make a movie about Graves! From a singer to a Hockey player!!! That’s real!!!
That is literally f up! That the whole band group did that to the guy. Who funded misfits! Lol no wonder why I never liked the misfits.credits to this man he literally was the one who made the bad!
OHHHHHH!!!!! Mr. JELLY ONRY, RIGHT?!?!?!
big mistake by the band..Michael graves is an awesome singer
Part 4 tho
To see how important Graves was to the Misfits, just check out everything they have done since. They are terrible without Graves.
Makes you wonder about the quality of Jerry's character eh? Intentional silence speaks for itself.
Is it now Crying On Saturday Night or Saturday Night?? :D :D
100% real
When is the rest of this interview going up?
this reminds me of the Jason Newsted/Metallica situation. always the "new" guy that is the odd man out.
however, i will say that from the perspective of Jerry and Doyle and mostly Jerry, they had just gotten out of a lengthy court battle in where they had to fight for the right to use the misfits name and merchandise. Jerry and Doyle made it seem like they wrote like 30% of the music which i believe based on the quality of American Psycho, Famous Monsters , and musically, albums after those. Danzig is talented, but he has always hidden behind his guitarists or musicians. he has a good idea. but his bands make them better. i've heard various sources saying that all the misfits helped arrange the songs, so yes Danzig did technically write the song, but the band MADE the song what it is.
So i don't blame Jerry for being cautious, demanding, bitchy at, and extra expecting of Graves at that time. they probably saw it as "look bro, we just had to put up with years of litigation with Glenn, and honestly its our way or the highway with you.". honestly Doyle is an off/on fella , so Graves really should've been that "where do you want me? i'll go, what's the date ?" guy , instead of the chud me and doyle are really cool... Well, we all see how that worked out. the truth is that they're a disfunctional band , and probably only now , have matured somewhat.
Damn. I knew Jerry was always an asshole but Doyle was pretty fucked up for turning his back on Graves like that.
Jerry really irritated both Graves & Hideous, if you watch Myke’s interview with Jeff Frumess he talks about how Jerry getting on him about his weight lifting habits or knitpicking about him being closed off from the rest of the band.
Really? I mean not everyone is sociable
When It Comes To The MISFITS And The Bands Well Being Mrs. Jerry Only Is Not Gonna Ever Take The Backseat To Anybody Not To Glen Not To Michale Not To Nobody..... If It Means The Death Of The Band Nobody Will Ever Get In The Way Of Jerry Only....
This dude should try out for Nevermore or another good band. His singing capabilities are way beyond just punk rock, hate to see his voice become lost potential.
Jerry you ran off Glenn then Michael come on man
I thought Glenn left due to creative differences.
this was the answer to so many questions... fucking Jerry only and wtf with Doyle...? well i believe he was friend of michael but also brother of the manager and the owner of the bans so u.u maybe was hard for him too dunno
Lol Greg Armisin character
Jerry is in the process of suing Graves, so a reunion will never happen now
Suing each other is how danzig is doing the reunion
ACMA61 Jerry and he’s big EGO.
Is he suing him? I didn’t know
@@johnnymindorff4885 yep
ACMA61 What is he suing Michale for?
Holly smokes michael as a normal human!
OH YEA Mr. JELLY ONRY TOO?!?!
it seems to me that michale hates jerry which is a shame
Sabre52 Mindorff because Jerry is a dick
In certain interviews he sides with jerry and blames Doyle and Chud. I think he's refered to Chud as a waste of a human life.
Jerry is a fuck face
@@OnTheEdgex23have a link to those interviews?
There are three sides to every story.
Nobody did the misfits as well as Michael graves. But Glenn danzig. Myke hydious sucked. And Doyle's band isn't as good as graves misfits. Alex Jones or wolf Man sucks too.
I wouldn't say that, Doyle's bands kick major ass.
zoli not zola
The misfits looks like kiss
Graves is in my opinion better than Danzig and I love his acoustic solo work it’s better than misfits
Graves did a good job, but Danzig is a legend.
I agree. Graves is good, but Danzig rules.
Lol they're not making any hits now. Graves and danzig were amazing. Somone can follow up but not anyone lol
Body did the misfits as well as Michael graves. Except danzig. Mike hydious sucked. And Doyle's new music is good but his singer Alex Jones or. Whatever, wolf Man. He sucks.
Sad Doyle and only are idiots losing graves was the biggest mistake after Glenn danzing .Michael is and was amazing unique and himself great singer is views got deformed and misinterpreted biggest misted he should have kept is politcals views for himself. Politics is not welcome in my music sorry…
Danzig or Graves?
Avenue Nights graves all day erryday
Graves
Both
Graves
Both
Bald graves
Myke Hideous was a shameless ripoff of a replacement.
Even the first name.
A misspelling of Michael or Mike... Come on!
It was shit, and the Only bros are to blame for it.
Myke Hideous was already from another band
is anything ever his fault?
Danzig was beaten up and made all his bandmates look fools. 😅
Damn, they extracted a bunch of shitty songs, from him.
I was never a fan of the Graves era. It should have been Glenn or nothing.
I’m a good hockey player???? What a goofer this guy is!
Imagine being passionate about something! What an idiot xD
Biggest mistake Misfits ever made. Michale was the lufe blood of their return. He was the driving force of the comeback. And seeing how his firing led to the misfits fading into tiny little shows proved that. Misfits could of been huge with Graves. It was he was introducing new generations into the band. But now its just the hardcore old school fans, with jeery on vocals. Now im a huge misfits fan and i love jerry he seems like a legit great guy. But jerry cant sing worth a shit, his vocals are not terrible but he is absolutely a terrible front man. He lacks the presence and command of a great singer. Danzig has it, Graves has it, Axel rose has it, David lee roth, etc. Jerry Only singing is kinda sad, because it just showcasing the band cant move on.
Great interview!
I was never a fan of the Graves era. It should have been Glenn or nothing.
Eat a Doyle fart!