The two Kings in my world of punk rock!!! These guys had such an enormous impact on my youth through the 90’s Screeching Weasel and the Queers inspired me to start a punk band in ‘96
Wow guys...Thank You. I have loved and been enriched by the tunes both of you have been releasing since 1991. Thank you so much for this Ben, Joe. I have been enjoying your music for 32 years!!! Thank you!!!!!!!! Thanks for the funny stories about turning 50.
This is one of the best interviews/discussions I've seen in a hot minute. Long time fan of both your bands. About ten years ago I was talking with Joe about designing some shirts for The Queers after he found a caricature I did of you two, and we even got some very solid sketches and a finished caricature done but for whatever reason we dropped the ball. Joe, if you're reading this, it's Johnny Golden from Chicago! Let's get you some kickass artwork from yours truly! I'm online @johnnygoldenart. Great show, Ben. Bless you both for being genuine and staying positive, creative, and productive.
This was awesome!! make an album together! ben joe c'mon now is the time, really enjoy all the interview these two guys are the real thing, the part in 1:22:41 was heart breaking man, ben your music and lyrics with screeching weasel and your solo stuff helped me in very difficult times, thanks joe and ben for your music
This is a great talk if you know all these bands this is soo nostalgic- I lived the chicago punk life soglad to hear some of my vinal is worth money... I knew the screeching weasel CDs in good condition have gone up I forgot what I saw them at so won't say more than the 12.99 I paid at record breakers!
Fucking Legends in the early Punk hardcore days. I still feel that same attitude every time I listen to them almost 28yrs ago. Dam time doesn't stop for no one.
30 minute set!!! That’s some Truth.. and even rock n roll grows up! What’s the key to writing great chorus and hooks? G..... Thank you Ben and Joe!!!!!
Some Freaks of Atavism is a GREAT ALBUM! I listen to it all the time compared to other artists if such or other even different. Thanks so much for your work over the years. So the new Screeching Weasel album is so good its better than the new Faith No More even, anything else from the 90's that thrived then and tries too hard to come back sounds over-produced and like they are trying to impress. The new Weasel album is so raw and original punk its all new but still the same and its because you never found fame Ben. Your struggle as a person make you the best artist of generation and the sound you guys created and how it is so hard in pop music today nobody gives you credit for. when "new metal" died off and slipknot always sucked! YOU GUYS RULE! I met you on the northwest line once.. im a lifelong fan that's never seen you live... I really need to before I get to old....
No, the click of a button isn't better, granted I started listening to punk when we were using dial-up and Napster came out. We had to download each song individually to get an album. Hit download, go to sleep, wake up the next morning to see if they downloaded. Half would be failed and you'd have to try again.
What an interview :) full of giggles too at some back stories too. You guys have had some times. On the subject you mentioned though, about kicking out that tosser for throwing beer at you on stage. Hecklin happens, I get that. But, that was abuse on that dudes part. You had every right to throw him out. You're performing a show. So, why pay money to see a show to ruin for everyone else ? . Thats including the performers I actually cant believe the dude had the gaul to call you down online lol. What a princess. I enjoyed the interview btw :D Joe King and Ben Weasel. What a pair :D
Why are comments disabled for the other vids bro? I do understand you can't be bothered to deal with the negativity... but there''s a lot of positivity here too!!!!!!!!!! Don't cut the vast positive majority off for a small number of ignorable negative comments! Why not leave it enabled for now and see how it goes?
I fucking love how it too them over 30 minutes to say bye. That's when you know you've got a close friend! Please make some music together. I'm sure you guys can do this! Make it happen!!!
That's exactly why the Beatles were so great(althoughI'm sure I'll readBeatles haters on this pose) But John brought a lot of blue, Paul brought ballads, George brought an very English avant guard and sweetness and Ringo brought a different style of drumming. Then they all did vocal harmonies like the Isly Brothers, old style American roots music like Hank and Leadbelly Robert Johnson and some Jimmie Rogers and again the vocal harmonies like the Supremes and Ella Fitzgerald, added a little Elvis put it in a blender. made it English and they had something new. Well that's what great singer writers do.
@ldyson22 what bout him? He & joe may be friends/collaborators but foster is NOWHERE near king , joe can SING & write; ben can write on occasion but has like a dozen mediocrities along w/ this few decent 1s like boogada, tv city dream & storm the sts.
Hey ben. If u see this. U probably dont give shit and have heard this shit a hundred times but anyways lve been a no bullshit weasel head since the beginning and u have helped me through life and have been very inspirational. Personally my fav album is anthem and l love it so much cause its so honest. Like the tune everynight you have to be a man to admit that you fucked up today. Anyways, thx man
I disagree. the music was great. Screeching Weasel was why I picked the guitar up and now I play jazz, country blue, blues, dark country and everything in between. The notes might have been simple but they taught me about melody and I'll never forget. Punk rock is politically correct but there are still guys like Tom Waits, and Lucero out there doing the post punk think. A lot of those 3 chord bands just grew into more technicality, but those Albus will alway stay in my heart. And the newer SW albums are sick; SW has still got if not better.
I had no clue screeching weasel had a connection to wisconsin until now. Lately ive been the asshole with wisconsin plates blasting screeching weasel albums through waukegan when I go visit mundelein
Hey Ben, clearly Billie Joe Armstrong ripped off your song “I Hate Your Guts (On Sunday)”, for the GreenDay song “Church on Sunday”, plus Mike played bass on that entire record. What’s the story with that? Jughead said that he was sure that you wrote it, check out the chorus.
I had a friend that began hating others for their politics. I’m not pro-trump but I wasn’t anti-trump enough so he began hating on me and threw away a friendship. He’s an absolute knucklehead.
The two Kings in my world of punk rock!!!
These guys had such an enormous impact on my youth through the 90’s
Screeching Weasel and the Queers inspired me to start a punk band in ‘96
Wow guys...Thank You. I have loved and been enriched by the tunes both of you have been releasing since 1991. Thank you so much for this Ben, Joe.
I have been enjoying your music for 32 years!!! Thank you!!!!!!!! Thanks for the funny stories about turning 50.
This is one of the best interviews/discussions I've seen in a hot minute. Long time fan of both your bands. About ten years ago I was talking with Joe about designing some shirts for The Queers after he found a caricature I did of you two, and we even got some very solid sketches and a finished caricature done but for whatever reason we dropped the ball. Joe, if you're reading this, it's Johnny Golden from Chicago! Let's get you some kickass artwork from yours truly! I'm online @johnnygoldenart. Great show, Ben. Bless you both for being genuine and staying positive, creative, and productive.
This was awesome!! make an album together! ben joe c'mon now is the time, really enjoy all the interview these two guys are the real thing, the part in 1:22:41 was heart breaking man, ben your music and lyrics with screeching weasel and your solo stuff helped me in very difficult times, thanks joe and ben for your music
They could call it Queer Weasel ;) Or King Weasel so that folk dont get offended
@@smokingluck king weasel is good
This is a great talk if you know all these bands this is soo nostalgic- I lived the chicago punk life soglad to hear some of my vinal is worth money... I knew the screeching weasel CDs in good condition have gone up I forgot what I saw them at so won't say more than the 12.99 I paid at record breakers!
@@sharkulashairstylist5505 I visited Chicago and I liked it but I like smaller rust belt cities like Pittsburgh
@@sharkulashairstylist5505 record breakers in Hoffman Estates
"I support Ben Weasel and every punch he threw" The Jasons.
The jasons?
@@leahflower9924 ruclips.net/video/6mJFGqVp0eI/видео.html
@@leahflower9924check em out
Fucking Legends in the early Punk hardcore days. I still feel that same attitude every time I listen to them almost 28yrs ago.
Dam time doesn't stop for no one.
Joe Weasel and Ben Queer have always been the same person in my mind since the 90s.
One is really new Englandy and one is really midwestern
😅
30 minute set!!! That’s some Truth.. and even rock n roll grows up! What’s the key to writing great chorus and hooks? G..... Thank you Ben and Joe!!!!!
I love both bands still
Great idea for a new channel!!!
Some Freaks of Atavism is a GREAT ALBUM! I listen to it all the time compared to other artists if such or other even different.
Thanks so much for your work over the years.
So the new Screeching Weasel album is so good its better than the new Faith No More even, anything else from the 90's that thrived then and tries too hard to come back sounds over-produced and like they are trying to impress.
The new Weasel album is so raw and original punk its all new but still the same and its because you never found fame Ben. Your struggle as a person make you the best artist of generation and the sound you guys created and how it is so hard in pop music today nobody gives you credit for. when "new metal" died off and slipknot always sucked! YOU GUYS RULE!
I met you on the northwest line once.. im a lifelong fan that's never seen you live... I really need to before I get to old....
I keep telling myself to listen to the three newer weasel albums but I can't stop listening to boogada and anthem and love songs for retarded lol
I love this!!!
Favorite band growing up in the nineties. Boogaboogabooga punk house. Teen punks in heat was bad ads too.
I really like teen punks in heat but a lot of others didn't I don't get it
Yea. They were my favorite band for years.
Benweasel was my hero
Screeching Weasel/ the Queers /Nobody's /the Vapids/The Riptides!!
London Ontario Canada. US/Canada! The best
Still awesome!!!!
Sweet I love ramonescore
No, the click of a button isn't better, granted I started listening to punk when we were using dial-up and Napster came out. We had to download each song individually to get an album. Hit download, go to sleep, wake up the next morning to see if they downloaded. Half would be failed and you'd have to try again.
lol, I remember that crap too
What an interview :) full of giggles too at some back stories too. You guys have had some times.
On the subject you mentioned though, about kicking out that tosser for throwing beer at you on stage. Hecklin happens, I get that. But, that was abuse on that dudes part. You had every right to throw him out. You're performing a show. So, why pay money to see a show to ruin for everyone else ? . Thats including the performers
I actually cant believe the dude had the gaul to call you down online lol. What a princess.
I enjoyed the interview btw :D Joe King and Ben Weasel. What a pair :D
Beyond the Valley fuckin rules! You guys will always be a part of my life. Killer stuff guys
I see they get a lot of ideas from each other
Highly entertaining.
Thanks for leaving on the comments!
More videos that are quick please? 10 mins :D
These 2 guys rule. They always were of a like mind, funny that that translates to choosing the exact same frames for their glasses, lol.
Jesus, you guys need to make a Joe King, Ben Weasel, CJ, and Richie Ramone band happen!
Vapid needs to make up with Ben because he needs to do backup vocals lol
I keep getting this album recommended to me it's called awful disclosures of weasel I didn't know you released a new album
Why are comments disabled for the other vids bro? I do understand you can't be bothered to deal with the negativity... but there''s a lot of positivity here too!!!!!!!!!! Don't cut the vast positive majority off for a small number of ignorable negative comments! Why not leave it enabled for now and see how it goes?
I agree...I love these guys what gives!!!
I fucking love how it too them over 30 minutes to say bye. That's when you know you've got a close friend! Please make some music together. I'm sure you guys can do this! Make it happen!!!
Punk rock girls V real cool kids
That's exactly why the Beatles were so great(althoughI'm sure I'll readBeatles haters on this pose) But John brought a lot of blue, Paul brought ballads, George brought an very English avant guard and sweetness and Ringo brought a different style of drumming. Then they all did vocal harmonies like the Isly Brothers, old style American roots music like Hank and Leadbelly Robert Johnson and some Jimmie Rogers and again the vocal harmonies like the Supremes and Ella Fitzgerald, added a little Elvis put it in a blender. made it English and they had something new. Well that's what great singer writers do.
Joe king is absolutely brilliant.
@ldyson22 what bout him? He & joe may be friends/collaborators but foster is NOWHERE near king , joe can SING & write; ben can write on occasion but has like a dozen mediocrities along w/ this few decent 1s like boogada, tv city dream & storm the sts.
@ldyson22 boogada, my brain hurts,wiggle,tv city dream,storm the sts all great but y'know other than that weasels versatility is limited y'know
Jesus fuck we've gotten old.... ain't we
Yup, now were those "old guys who used to be cool" in the eyes of younger people.
Just fucking discovered this. Subscribed! Now craving more!
Best fucking punk rock bands of all time
Hey ben. If u see this. U probably dont give shit and have heard this shit a hundred times but anyways lve been a no bullshit weasel head since the beginning and u have helped me through life and have been very inspirational. Personally my fav album is anthem and l love it so much cause its so honest. Like the tune everynight you have to be a man to admit that you fucked up today. Anyways, thx man
Ben has Owen Willson voice........
I would’ve been cool with just “there’s no live stream next week”!
Haha
🤘
Hi Ben it's mark malkowski I like bark like a dog I'm doing good I live in Chicago uptown
I disagree. the music was great. Screeching Weasel was why I picked the guitar up and now I play jazz, country blue, blues, dark country and everything in between. The notes might have been simple but they taught me about melody and I'll never forget. Punk rock is politically correct but there are still guys like Tom Waits, and Lucero out there doing the post punk think. A lot of those 3 chord bands just grew into more technicality, but those Albus will alway stay in my heart. And the newer SW albums are sick; SW has still got if not better.
I had no clue screeching weasel had a connection to wisconsin until now. Lately ive been the asshole with wisconsin plates blasting screeching weasel albums through waukegan when I go visit mundelein
Haha you sound awesome I'm that chick with the new Jersey plates blasting love songs for retarded and boogada lol good times
Is that joe from .. never mind!
Lol that thumbnail
Hey Ben, clearly Billie Joe Armstrong ripped off your song “I Hate Your Guts (On Sunday)”, for the GreenDay song “Church on Sunday”, plus Mike played bass on that entire record. What’s the story with that? Jughead said that he was sure that you wrote it, check out the chorus.
Those songs literally have nothing to do with each other haha.
Nah. Only thing in commin is the word sunday and yes mike played bass for vapid in enemies. I dont think ben wrote the tune
40:35 LISTEN AGAIN!!!!!! NOW IS THE TIME!!!!!!!
100 flowers was a great band
Who's in that band
@@leahflower9924 no one noteworthy. But they had some good songs. Check out the "Drawing Fire" EP
@@lowdownweasel will do I like your name 😊
@@leahflower9924 thanks! Check out our channel. Our recordings aren't very good quality, but the videos are cool lol
nice
I hate you guys for your politics. But god damn do I ever respect you as song writers. Absolute legends
You’re a communist huh?
@@bobbythompson4268 No. I hate the right and the left equally
@@CannaToker420 you’re a communist. I know one when I see one.
I had a friend that began hating others for their politics. I’m not pro-trump but I wasn’t anti-trump enough so he began hating on me and threw away a friendship. He’s an absolute knucklehead.
@@CannaToker420 me too!✌
Fuckin Led Zeppelin.
I took back my thumbs down. Fuck my life.
Never realized how much of a manly chin Ben has, Bruce Campbell proportions.
Chicken