Donnie Vie - Interview on The RockStop with Chris Contra

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Donnie Vie "The King of Power Pop" and original frontman for the band Enuff Z'Nuff, talks with Chris Contra about some of his wild life in rock n' roll! *Timestamps below
Check out Donnie's links:
www.donnievie.com/
/ kingofpowerpop
0:00 - Intro
1:36 - Music resonating with fans
5:04 - Early songwriting
9:39 - Chip Z'Nuff's influence
10:48 - The glam image of Enuff Z'Nuff
13:50 - Fly High Michelle music video ( • Enuff Z'Nuff - Fly Hig... )
16:33 - Escaping the glam image
19:09 - The World is a Gutter ( • The World Is a Gutter )
20:49 - Late Show with David Letterman
22:29 - Henry Portrait of a Serial Killer song "Fingers on it"
24:00 - The band name "Enuff Z'Nuff"
25:27 - Howard Stern appearances
29:10 - Japan/Missed meeting with Clive Davis
33:41 - Leaving Enuff Z'Nuff/Death of Derek Frigo
46:23 - Partying with other bands
48:13 - Pantera/Dimebag Darrell's death
50:04 - Exciting new music on the way
53:09 - Current relationship with Chip Z'Nuff
56:41 - Enuff Z'Nuff setlists
59:23 - New Thing lyrics/Wrap up ( • Donnie Vie - All My Fa... )
Interview recorded on 9/17/2020

Пікірлер: 139

  • @CherryTV01
    @CherryTV013 жыл бұрын

    You know if the interviewer is really good when the guest was having a great time talking and sharing those moments. Such a great way to reminisce his career experiences. You did a great job here Chris, you know when to listen and ask questions. Just enjoyed listening to you both. Great job!

  • @ChrisContra

    @ChrisContra

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's a really nice comment Cherry, very much appreciated!

  • @With_Me_JAPAN
    @With_Me_JAPAN3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Chris!✨Wow your voice is very clear and easy to understand for non-native speakers like me!🥰

  • @karazieglertheartcollectiv3826
    @karazieglertheartcollectiv38263 жыл бұрын

    It was like listening to old friends talking!!! Great content great interview Chris !! Blessings to you, keep it up,

  • @musclecarappraisal
    @musclecarappraisal3 жыл бұрын

    Chris...awesome Interview...he was having Fun!

  • 3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing interview. LOVE the David Letterman segment and playing with Paul. SO cool! 💗💞🌸

  • 3 жыл бұрын

    Chris Contra 👍👍👍

  • @Songmandave1
    @Songmandave13 жыл бұрын

    Awesome I am a HUGE Enuff z Nuff fan... great interview. New Wave Dave

  • @yesreports
    @yesreports3 жыл бұрын

    Chris, fantastic Interview!

  • @healthywithbenna
    @healthywithbenna3 жыл бұрын

    Music is like food fo my soul, I love listening to music, singing and love dancing too. Whenever I'm stressed I'll just listen to music and dance really hard and feel better there after. There is just this thing about music I can't explain.

  • @EmeryIsland
    @EmeryIsland3 жыл бұрын

    This was a great interview, my friend! Thanks for always keeping it real! Life is such an adventure, for sure! Loved how he talks about logging the experience and how songs would tell him what they wanted to be! Such a talent! Rock On! Sending you both love!

  • @FITNESSMAGNITUDEPamelaGilbert
    @FITNESSMAGNITUDEPamelaGilbert3 жыл бұрын

    Chris you do an awesome interview! You have an attractive voice and are a great listener. You interject very well with good questions. I used to love those glam rock bands but I just loved rock n roll and those screaming guitarist riffs.😄 He's very open about his struggles with depression and him not wanting to conform to glam rock. That is shocking when a friend dies suddenly. To bad about the overdose. That was interesting toward the end when he touched on a bit of his fascination with the dark side. Jim Morrison of The Doors was fascinated with that dark side, and it never ends well. Hopefully he'll find pleasure elsewhere..he's come far and his new music is Great!! You gave good advice about him sticking with sobriety. Like. Have a happy day Chris! 👍⚘🍃🍂🍁🍂🍃⚘😚

  • @ARIZONATOURIST
    @ARIZONATOURIST3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome interview my friend very interesting interview for sure yes we all are a little bit older now but I will never forget the 80's what a great time to be a teenager so many great band's from that time have a great night my friend from your friend and supporter ARIZONA TOURIST 🏜😎🎸🎤👍🤘✌

  • @chasharper
    @chasharper3 жыл бұрын

    Chris, Wild interview never knew of this band or Donnie Vie thanks for bringing this into light for me. I will have to check it out my wife loves 80's rock and hair bands big like 27 Brother have a Wonderful Weekend. 👍😀

  • @SootheTheSoulMusic
    @SootheTheSoulMusic3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Chris for sharing you wonderful video's and absolutely love it the *ROCK* music is fanbloodytastic love it and will def come back to see you again for more amazing uploads. Take care and stay safe. Greetings from Australia.

  • @2020SCRATCHERS
    @2020SCRATCHERS3 жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful story from Donnie Vie. Like he stated that he can do a whole series on his life. I got sad when he talked about his childhood. Unfortunately many kids go through those rough time, I could not image how one can feel. I was blessed to have a happy life but brakes my heart to hear others didn't. Its amazing his story from his band life to his personal life. Very amazing. Great interview my friend. Great job!!!👍🏼🌟💛

  • @ImperfectArtbyAvipsa
    @ImperfectArtbyAvipsa3 жыл бұрын

    So glad we got connected Chris! Found your interview skills entertaining, very balanced with right questions and it flowed on organically. Such an honest interview, sharing thoughts and the darkest moments. Big Like #56

  • @bearsandbutters
    @bearsandbutters3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Chris!! This is not an artist we are familiar with, but this is a great interview. Interesting he wanted to be more of a pop artist.. he looks like a rocker! Thanks for sharing and much love!!

  • @turtledrum7386
    @turtledrum73863 жыл бұрын

    Fine fine visit between you and Donnie, dear Chris. Once again, you put us inside the music we thought we knew. Bravo and thank you, dear friend! Linda :)

  • @BAIRESWALKER
    @BAIRESWALKER3 жыл бұрын

    Great interview! Thanks my friend!

  • @532art
    @532art3 жыл бұрын

    Such a great interview. Very interesting content! Enjoyed watching it. Thanks for sharing dear👍 Big like!

  • @TheBroccoliKing
    @TheBroccoliKing3 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting interview Chris. Good to find out more about Donnie Vie. Awesome! Have a good afternoon! Mary and Harry 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼

  • @BIGHUEART
    @BIGHUEART3 жыл бұрын

    You have a natural ability; your interview skills are so well organized.

  • @lifewithmay2306
    @lifewithmay23063 жыл бұрын

    Another great interview Chris! So cool how you can get all these awesome artist on and make them feel so at eased! I definitely agree that music is therapeutic and healing and is able to help people. Rock star and drug problem has always been such a tragic combination, Love the rawness of this interview with Donnie. Thank you, really enjoyed listen while I'm prepping my dinner :D

  • @TheShamusOfSlots
    @TheShamusOfSlots3 жыл бұрын

    I didn't know Donnie Vie -- but was quite interesting to hear the lesser known bands! I love hearing new stuff ... everyone has interesting things to say!! Keep up the great work! ' IF YOU GOTTA TOUCH SOMETHING ... IT MAY AS WELL BE THEIR LIVES'. Great quote!

  • @DowntheWrabbitHole
    @DowntheWrabbitHole3 жыл бұрын

    He sounds so down to earth for having the career and the life he's had. Excellent interview, and he sounds like a guy I could hang out with! :)

  • @OneHotBite
    @OneHotBite3 жыл бұрын

    Donnie is such a great guy! Enuff Z'Nuff takes me back in time to my high school days haha

  • @Discoveringbandsbymichaelnagy
    @Discoveringbandsbymichaelnagy3 жыл бұрын

    Great interview and you keep the conversation flowing well!!

  • @HBMaverick
    @HBMaverick3 жыл бұрын

    What a cool interview! Great job! 👍👍😎 ~Maverick

  • @KelbyAdamOurLifethroughalens
    @KelbyAdamOurLifethroughalens3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely awesome interview, how cool is this guy and so very true. Great to hear his experiences. Awesome stuff. ONE LOVE

  • @lizzieantonelliart8671
    @lizzieantonelliart86713 жыл бұрын

    Another great interview Chris. I remeber my sister listening to enuff z'nuff when I was just a kid, she loved them 💛

  • @toniclair1953
    @toniclair19533 жыл бұрын

    Great interview! That's so crazy how people told him that his music literally saved their lives. He seems like he had so many amazing experiences in his band!

  • 3 жыл бұрын

    Each time I click...I know you're gonna keep me hooked...a generous interview...keep'em comin ✌🌹

  • @musicisthewindowtothesoul1674
    @musicisthewindowtothesoul16743 жыл бұрын

    Awesome interview Chris! It was really cool to hear about his mentor for song writing. It's such a shame to hear about the death of Derek Frigo. So glad Donnie is still making music to this day and he is doing well! Thanks for sharing this!

  • @jjb653
    @jjb6533 жыл бұрын

    Great banter and easy flow interview style Chris.. I think you really disarm your guests and make the talk like they are talking to an old friend.. I thought this was great even though I am not all that familiar with Donnie Vie... I felt like I knew him well by the time it was finished. 👍👍💯

  • @Acrylicworld2020
    @Acrylicworld20203 жыл бұрын

    That was a really nice interview to listen to .Amazing how music helped him in his childhood😍😍💯👏 You too have such a lovely voice chris😍❤

  • @GarlicGingerScallion
    @GarlicGingerScallion3 жыл бұрын

    “I love loving and hate hating “even when he talks it’s like lyrics . You did such a good job as you always do to make your guests feel comfy and open up to you and Donnie Vie sure did drugs, girls, former girlfriends ex wives ...One thing that stuck with me was the struggle is real being an artist and also having to promote and do things that take away from what could be more time spent on just being an artist and creating music perfecting his craft. I’m glad he’s still doing music and he sounds super happy! May 😊 positive happy vibes always surround both of you👯‍♀️👯‍♀️👯‍♀️🕺🏻🕺🏻🕺🏻💃🏻💃🏻

  • @TheBargainHuntress2019
    @TheBargainHuntress20193 жыл бұрын

    I don't specifically remember this band, but I'm sure my husband does. It's really interesting to hear all the "behind the scenes" as to what his life was really like. Great interview!

  • @steenbeanl7170
    @steenbeanl71703 жыл бұрын

    Great interview! What a life in rock n’ roll, oh my gosh!😊 My brother liked this band

  • @FilipinaWifeAbroad
    @FilipinaWifeAbroad3 жыл бұрын

    its nice to hear your guest's voice, donnie. im not american so im not familiar but then, im glad to hear his past stories, thanks for sharing this segment with us.

  • @darydale9659
    @darydale96593 жыл бұрын

    Hello Chris! What a great interview. There's a lot of wonderful words,amazing!

  • @ThePickingPythagorean
    @ThePickingPythagorean3 жыл бұрын

    Great interview. I remember this band and that Fly High Michelle video. Hard to believe it was that long ago.

  • @diamonddave
    @diamonddave3 жыл бұрын

    What a cool interview Chris...I've definitely listened to his music going back a minute--it was really awesome to hear this interview for sure!!!😊✌💎

  • @jfrealestate201
    @jfrealestate2013 жыл бұрын

    Great interview! Looking forward to seeing more

  • @disfoodievideos1470
    @disfoodievideos14703 жыл бұрын

    Cool interview Chris I remember him I always wondered what happen to that band Awesome interview Chris.

  • @simonandthelyricalpoets
    @simonandthelyricalpoets3 жыл бұрын

    Another excellent interview Chris - good explorative questions, and it is clear that Donnie felt comfortable with you.

  • @AlphaTraveler1
    @AlphaTraveler13 жыл бұрын

    Hey Chris, you always have really cool and fun guests. It is really cool to be able to get the connections. LOL. LIKe #71. Stay safe my friend.👍👍👍👍

  • @TimothyStapay
    @TimothyStapay3 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic interview, Chris! I love the rapport you have with all your guests! You really put them at ease and let them tell their story! Donnie really shared so much great info!

  • @YummyItFood
    @YummyItFood3 жыл бұрын

    You're an amazing interviewer. You're getting some big names on your show, that's awesome. It's always interesting to hear about the life of a rock star. He went through a lot and I'm glad he opened up to you. Looking forward to his new music. 👍LIKE #77

  • @ArtSunYouTube
    @ArtSunYouTube3 жыл бұрын

    Such a wonderful interview. Have a nice weekend 🌞🌞🌞

  • @IntheKitchenwithKaren
    @IntheKitchenwithKaren3 жыл бұрын

    You have an awesome voice for interviewing people! So fun. I bet you love doing it! Have a great night❤️.

  • @ShaliAnn
    @ShaliAnn3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Chris, that was an awesome interview ! Sounds like he had a whole lot of interesting experiences within the band. Hope you have a safe and wonderful weekend 🙂✌🏾.

  • @ChillHeal
    @ChillHeal3 жыл бұрын

    *Great interview dude! Donnie came across a nice guy!*

  • @MovewithJenn
    @MovewithJenn3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome interview with Donnie. It's so cool to hear that the work you're doing has such a big impact on people. More than you sometimes can even imagine. Knowing that his music saved people, literally is such an amazing thing. That's also interesting that his specific relationships didn't inspire the music but the overall experience created stories.

  • @JohnJRevitte
    @JohnJRevitte3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome interview Chris! It shows the power of the many facets of music and songs on others...

  • @Gailmarquez15
    @Gailmarquez153 жыл бұрын

    Your voice is really pleasing and it’s lovely listening to you. Thanks again. Your new friend here watching and listening from London. See you on your next video. 😘❤️

  • @maxwashingtonmusic7000
    @maxwashingtonmusic70003 жыл бұрын

    Great interview! "if you gotta touch something" lol. That was funny. I dig their music. Great power pop rock! Wow, they had to bake the tapes lol. Interesting stuff. Have a super weekend :))

  • @1MightyR
    @1MightyR3 жыл бұрын

    Interesting interview chris! I enjoyed it!😊💥

  • @IntrovertsCuisine
    @IntrovertsCuisine3 жыл бұрын

    This is a very good content to watch for and to get updates on our favorite celebrities with easy access is absolutely fantastic. Chris, you are truly a pro in interviewing your guest. We can really hear what we expect to hear from your guest. Great interview.

  • @Rubster760
    @Rubster7603 жыл бұрын

    Great interview with Donnie Vie Chris 👍. It’s sounds like he’s still going strong. The whole interview sounded smooth. I didn’t think there was much editing 😂. Keep up the great work Chris.

  • @CharmieJohnson
    @CharmieJohnson3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Chris, just letting you know that I am always here to watch your video, have a great day always!

  • @RCsBigAir
    @RCsBigAir3 жыл бұрын

    It was very interesting to here his side of the music business. I really liked the glam band discussion- that's when I really began listening to music- a very interesting part of rock and roll. Also- thanks for doing the timestamps- and the links to the videos. Made it really easier to go check them out.

  • @ChrisContra

    @ChrisContra

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, I'm really glad you enjoyed this interview. Yeah, that's cool you checked out the links, gives a bit more context to the interview I figured. Thanks

  • @RCsBigAir

    @RCsBigAir

    3 жыл бұрын

    Chris Contra Yes- the links really did help with context- especially with people not familiar with the band/ music.

  • @PandaJockSlots
    @PandaJockSlots3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Chris! Just listened to this on the way home from the casino. Great interview buddy! Hope you’re doing awesome! 🐼🐾🙌🏼

  • @appleice
    @appleice3 жыл бұрын

    Very awesome job!

  • @BeyondtheVeilInvestigations
    @BeyondtheVeilInvestigations3 жыл бұрын

    This was another fantastic interview! How cool would it be to learn that Pantera was a fan of his band Haha. It's so true music really does help people so much. I liked how relaxed and friendly Donnie was. This was Awesome! Thank you so much for sharing this video!

  • @JoseRojasYT
    @JoseRojasYT3 жыл бұрын

    Great interview Chris! Very interesting how people said the music saved their lives.

  • @SpainFlower
    @SpainFlower3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Chris, I might not know him but thanks to you...and your show! You introduced me to this talented group of Rock band ...Like88 and always I watched your videos in good time :))

  • @lauriejeannecomposer8044
    @lauriejeannecomposer80443 жыл бұрын

    Another great interview Chris! Love how he says he just lets the songs tell him where they want to go. Good stuff!:)

  • @cherylatkinson6060
    @cherylatkinson60603 жыл бұрын

    excellent interview RockStop is mega cool everytime nicely done

  • @myfanwynia
    @myfanwynia3 жыл бұрын

    Great interview Chris! Your channel is so awesome! It's so great to document all of these great artists this way! ✨💗

  • @JorisVlogger
    @JorisVlogger3 жыл бұрын

    Glad to know about all this interview my friend. Thanks for this

  • @JinnieJMusic
    @JinnieJMusic3 жыл бұрын

    Such a great interview. I haven't heard of him but I'm just getting curious about his music. Thanks for sharing!

  • @AmyHelena
    @AmyHelena3 жыл бұрын

    You're such a great interviewer!! So cool to hear all about Donnie's experiences! 💗

  • @robertclarkguitar
    @robertclarkguitar3 жыл бұрын

    Dude. This is excellent stuff. I've been streaming a few of these and I was using PC. Now on phone I decided to say WOW! You make an amazing host my friend. Seriously. Great voice too for radio!!

  • @kayaviola
    @kayaviola3 жыл бұрын

    I just listened to the this podcast this morning - it’s so cool! There are so many amazing points in this interview - thank you so much!

  • @shaz.doc1991
    @shaz.doc19913 жыл бұрын

    I’m watching your latest upload the now and have shared it out my friend. Got this one saved for later as well. Have a great day! Much love! ✌️♥️😎

  • @WarmHearts
    @WarmHearts3 жыл бұрын

    Chris! Amazing work you are doing, this was a great interview. It’s always nice to hear the backgrounds of these artists. It sounds like music is his life and it’s nice he was able to share it with others.

  • @MoodSounds
    @MoodSounds3 жыл бұрын

    That was a great interview! Fully watched and joined your channel. See you again soon! 👍

  • @michellestephanie_
    @michellestephanie_3 жыл бұрын

    This is amazing! You are a natural, such a great interview! I learned so much about donnie and the music industry!! Social media is such a strong platform for artists to connect to their fans, love it!

  • @isabellskitchen4166
    @isabellskitchen41663 жыл бұрын

    Nice and interesting interview! Thanks for sharing, Chris!

  • @Lisa777Thereisabetterway
    @Lisa777Thereisabetterway3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome interview, Chris!! Your channel ROCKS! Hugs

  • @Jcrashinthecar
    @Jcrashinthecar3 жыл бұрын

    These guys were a bit hard to swallow back in the glam days, but I came to appreciate their stuff later when the fad died down. Very cool interview Chris. Great to hear him reminiscing on his experiences.

  • @RichieAndVanessaTravel
    @RichieAndVanessaTravel3 жыл бұрын

    Great interview! Hadn’t heard of Donnie or the band before but enjoyed learning about them! Seems music was really an escape for him.

  • @ladyslotsquatch2149
    @ladyslotsquatch21493 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Saw him at the Akron Agora! MANY years ago!😁

  • @BrianaBorten
    @BrianaBorten3 жыл бұрын

    Great conversation! You are so good with your guest, really engaging and really inspiring!

  • @AshRavens
    @AshRavens3 жыл бұрын

    Great interview from an underappreciated band! Good work!

  • @AnthonyMurphy1981
    @AnthonyMurphy19813 жыл бұрын

    Awesome interview Chris and I have to apologise because I haven't heard of his band but I will have to check out a few songs now.

  • @2-tonekit18
    @2-tonekit183 жыл бұрын

    Great interview, you're great‼️👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😉

  • @one_point21_gigawatts
    @one_point21_gigawatts3 жыл бұрын

    Great interview Chris! Some crazy, interesting stories to share.

  • @RoccoScicchitano
    @RoccoScicchitano3 жыл бұрын

    great like 35 my friend ! Cool interview!

  • @SaraOlsen
    @SaraOlsen3 жыл бұрын

    Time to listen to the interview ❤️

  • @CherSLovE
    @CherSLovE3 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic interview..enjoyed listening👍👍

  • @ThisismeLADY
    @ThisismeLADY3 жыл бұрын

    Great interview Chris!💞👍

  • @YoshikoLP
    @YoshikoLP3 жыл бұрын

    Great interview again Chris 👍🏻😎

  • @RichRawDawgdrums
    @RichRawDawgdrums3 жыл бұрын

    Another excellent interview Chris!

  • @ErikaTati
    @ErikaTati3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sharing 🖤🖤🖤

  • @maeganeats
    @maeganeats3 жыл бұрын

    Another great interview! Keep it up!

  • @KathBeredoart
    @KathBeredoart3 жыл бұрын

    Your interviewing skill is amazing!!👏👏 sending my support. 😊

  • @marshp3729
    @marshp37293 жыл бұрын

    So fun to listen to you guys! He sounds cool guy

  • @davidluckyfella8079
    @davidluckyfella80793 жыл бұрын

    Such a great video dude!! I dig it ~ thanks

  • @TheOfficialRemiMoore
    @TheOfficialRemiMoore3 жыл бұрын

    Music really saves people. It repairs people. It was cool hearing about their overseas adventures. Ill have to check out All my favorite things. Party time sounds interesting too. Great interview Chris.

  • @CharmieJohnson
    @CharmieJohnson3 жыл бұрын

    always a good interview!!

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