Merle asked me post his band’s tour dates… ALL TOUR DATES ARE CONFIRMED FOR THE 2023 SCUMFUC FAMILY TOUR. LOOKING FORWARD TO CELEBRATING GG'S 30TH DEATHAVERSARY WITH OUR SCUMFUC FRIENDS AND FAMILY. IN HONOR OF GG WE WILL BE PLAYING AN ENTIRE SET OF GG SONGS RANGING FROM SCUMFUCS TO SONGS FROM BRUTALITY AND BLOODSHED FOR ALL. THESE WILL BE OUR ONLY U.S. DATES THIS YEAR. MAY 25TH HOWL, FT. MYERS , FL. 26TH BRASS MUG, TAMPA, FL. 27TH. LEVEL 13, ORLANDO, FL. 28TH CURVE, PANAMA CITY, FL. 29TH. SWITCHYARD, HATTIESBURG, MS. 30TH DAY OFF DAY OFF DAY OFF 31ST. BOOM BOOM ROOM, LAFAYETTE, LA. JUNE 1ST. KICK BUTT CAFE, AUSTIN, TX. 2ND. CHEAP STEAKS, DALLAS, TX. 3RD. HI TONE'S, SAN ANTONIO, TX. 4TH. GRAND ROYALE, OKC, OK. 5TH. REVERB LOUNGE, OMAHA, NE. 6TH. LEFTY'S, DES MOINES, IOWA 7TH. HEAVY ANCHOR, ST. LOUIS, MO. 8TH. WILLIS STEELE, GALESBURG, IL. 9TH. REGGIES MUSIC JOINT, CHICAGO, IL. 10TH SMALLS, HAMTRAMCK, MI. 11TH NO CLASS, CLEVELAND, OH. 12TH THE STOOP, COLUMBUS, OH. 13TH DAY OFF DAY OFF DAY OFF 14TH GREEN BEACON GALLERY, GREENSBURG, PA. 15TH SCANDALS LIVE, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. 16TH REGGIES 42ND ST. TAVERN, WILMINGTON, N.C. 17TH TROLLEY PUB, SUMMERVILLE, S.C. 18TH BOGGS SOCIAL & SUPPLY, ATLANTA, GA. 19TH ALLY CAT RECORDS, GREENVILLE, N.C. 20TH THE PIRATE SIP BARRR, SALEM, VA. 21ST SOUTHGATE HOUSE REVIVAL, NEWPORT, KY. 22ND BUZZBIN, AKRON, OHIO 23RD MOHAWK PLACE, BUFFALO, N.Y. 24TH BUG JAR, ROCHESTER, N.Y. 25TH DUTCH TREAT, FRANCONIA, N.H. EARLY SHOW. 26TH ALCHEMY, PROVIDENCE, R.I. 27TH CAFE NINE, NEW HAVEN, CT. 28TH LUCKY 13 SALOON, BROOKLYN, N.Y. 30 YEAR GG DEATHAVERSARY SHOW. 29TH DINGBATZ, CLIFTON, N.J. 30TH PINO'S, HIGHLAND PARK, N.J. JULY 1ST. ANCHOR ROCK CLUB, ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.

@tomasaguirre1764

Жыл бұрын

You've excelled yourself. This rivetted me from beginning to the end. One of your very best interviews. Thanks for posting! ♥

@bschuler6216

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Me & the Boys will be at Lucky 13 in Brooklyn on June 28th🤘

@tomasaguirre1764

Жыл бұрын

@@angelasammons Check out 'Anal C*nt', it's got a really beautiful, soulful melody, and the lyrics transported me to Heaven. ♥

@systemscan

Жыл бұрын

hahaha I'm sure he DID ask.... he's SO desperate for attention

@karend4406

Жыл бұрын

Why no northwest shows? No spokane, no seattle?

I love how Merle is this aggressive punk rocker who cusses a lot but you can tell he's a super nice dude with a good heart who clearly loves and misses his brother dearly

@chrisrobs361

Жыл бұрын

Kinda doubt that

@abitoutside1973

Жыл бұрын

@@chrisrobs361 why is that?

@chrisrobs361

Жыл бұрын

@@abitoutside1973 do some research and come up with your own opinion. That's the best I could give you and I shouldn't even be saying that

@itman190

Жыл бұрын

We’ll all these bands are putting on an act. They’re all dorks from the burbs

@FkSickos

Жыл бұрын

I heard he's actually a scam artist, he steals hundreds of dollars from his fans for fake memorabilia and then blocks them and bans them from groups when they bring it up.

The sadness he lives from losing his brother is so clear. What a so loving person! Thanks Merle

@chicken4090

Жыл бұрын

His brother was a piece of shit animal

@smegmanimus8434

Жыл бұрын

Nigga was gonna die young and stupid anyways so get over it

@JJA_88

Жыл бұрын

I have never been a fan of theirs, but I grew up on punk music. I cried when I watch this today. Merle I hope that you have peace in your life brother.

@smegmanimus8434

Жыл бұрын

@#PrisonForJohnnyDepp creep has been a functioning parasite

@brianlaakso1117

Жыл бұрын

@@JJA_88 i cried too. after all, he lost his brother. that sucks.

Merle sounds like a cool, clear thinking dude. He actually has a "healthy" vibe to him. Remarkable considering his history.

@ivanicabratulic9297

Жыл бұрын

I agree, there is good in him for sure.

@kwpp7

Жыл бұрын

I dunno 'bout all that, lol

@Imnottapinata

11 ай бұрын

@@kwpp7About all what?

@thedonofthsht76-58

10 ай бұрын

He wasn't into hard drugs and didn't booze too much. He's been pretty healthy

@chrisblue1515

9 ай бұрын

I do know about that and you are wrong. @@kwpp7

Merle sent me old gg allin flyers back in the 90s, I used to call him and we would talk on the phone!! So damn happy about this interview!! Thanks! ❤

@jewelzkitkat1312

Жыл бұрын

So if I showed up to the show in nj, we will hear a full set?? 😅I was told it would be too dangerous for me to see gg 😂

With Merle getting up there in age, this video is a straight up piece of history. Thank you.

@WhiteManXRP

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely..

@WhiteManXRP

Жыл бұрын

Since G.G. is gone and can't obviously interview...so we got the next best thing.....his Older Brother...wow

@itwontcomeout5678

Жыл бұрын

He’s still-living proof of punk rock history

@ralfzacherl9942

Жыл бұрын

He's just leeching constantly of his brother who was an edgelord with shitty music. Seriously, they're just douches. It has nothing to do with Punk or RocknRoll.

@jonspear5411

Жыл бұрын

...but he's still living in the past. That's the problem with people like this, they trash change when that creates growth. He loves living in the past

If merle says there is more....you need to have him back... interview this legend while you can.

@eldiablo3794

Жыл бұрын

How exactly is he a legend?

@jrm1987murphy

Жыл бұрын

​@@eldiablo3794 as I'm sure you're aware, the word legend used in this context is merely a figure of speech. As opposed to its literal meaning it is simply a term of endearance that highlights an individuals positive opinion of the person being described as such. The subjective nature of the use of this word in this manner deems it a valid statement. If the OP was using the word in its literal form then indeed, calling a living breathing person a legend would be invalid but since that isn't the case the OP's comment is absolutely valid and THAT is how he is being rightfully called a legend.

@benpotaka5893

Жыл бұрын

​@@jrm1987murphy I think you're reply might be too technically worded for El Diablo or whatever his handle is lol

@jrm1987murphy

Жыл бұрын

@@benpotaka5893 yup, you may be right. Whether he understands it or not though at least he can be safe in the knowledge that he received the correct answer to his question. I mean, i could have said Merle is a legend because he is said to have walked the earth 2500 years ago and although we are unsure if he ever actually existed word of his army of minotaurs and dragon slaying conquests were passed down by mouth throughout the centuries but that would be an incorrect answer.

@E.C.2

Жыл бұрын

It's a shame,he had an idea of him and GG being a self supportive rock n roll band, country band,and DIY record label. G.G. screwed it up for both of them.

Please keep interviewing Merle as able. The man's a treasure trove of stories and experiences.

Please take him up on the offer to tell more stories. This guy has lived a life....

Merle is great. Glad you brought him back on. His and GG’s life story is very interesting. Rob Zombie should put Merle in some of his movies, he’s naturally a character.

@purebloodheretic4682

Жыл бұрын

💯👍 Like a Skinnier more Fucked up Captain Spaulding 😁

@Joseph_Tacos

Жыл бұрын

Rob Zombie isn’t creative enough to write Merle. That guy barely comprehends film making. Todd Phillips got Merle and more importantly GG, as well as the band perfectly

@e-bikeautonomy

Жыл бұрын

Robs music and movies are crap!

@myguitarwantstokillyourmama

Жыл бұрын

@@Joseph_Tacos very true. i'd love to see merle in a gnarly ass movie but rob will never be equipped to do anything good like that hahaha

@Ihavehadmanynames7779

Жыл бұрын

@@Joseph_Tacos i think house of 1000 corpses and all it’s sequels are pretty good but that’s about all he has. Halloween was boring the originals were much better

My soul needed this. Please don't let this be Merle's last interview

@TheCrazyJakeAZ

Жыл бұрын

But if it is (knock on wood), it was a fuckin’ good one.

@sharonrigs7999

Жыл бұрын

He looks to be in pretty good shape and health for his age and lifestyle

@jacobortwine7063

Жыл бұрын

@@sharonrigs7999 Im might be half his age and I'm already half dead. I definitely dont want this dude to disappear. Way cool guy

@465marko

Жыл бұрын

Glad that it's not, Part 2 up now

@drooploop5018

Жыл бұрын

He dropped part 2 a week ago!

I really enjoy the interview style. You seem to be a minimalist in regards to steering the direction of the interview, letting them speak/ramble on through their stories and only interjecting when a break comes to the conversation. Thank you for this. It really sets up the interview with a steady flow and allowing the interviewee to decide how much, what information, and who are involved, etc. The pacing tends to be great. Also by not pushing for certain information or topics most of your interviews it really seems to put them in a comfortable (as much as you can apply that term to some of the interviews) environment where they really open up and speak honestly and sometimes very emotionally on things that sometimes are tucked away to be forgotten. As a viewer I really appreciate this approach as we follow along these rollercoaster life stories. We seem to get a very raw truthfulness, gritty and sometimes gruesome, with seemingly little embellishment within their stories. Thank you.

I could listen to Merle talk for hours and hours. I just love everything about him can’t wait to see him on here again for a third time!!!

@matticusminot8086

4 ай бұрын

because you love child molestation, read about him before you follow.

Glad you got him back. We all were hoping you would. A band I was in played with The Murder Junkies a few times, and he's always been super nice to me. In fact, as I'd never have expected, the whole band was. Bought a pair of Dino's drumsticks (that were probably in his butt at some point) directly from Merle. He called Dino over and he gave me a big hug. It was really cool.

@waynesilverman3048

Жыл бұрын

I recognise that tattoo on his forehead From jonny thunders and The heartbreakers only debut lp

@DangOlJesse

Жыл бұрын

@@waynesilverman3048 oh cool!

@PlutoTheGod

Жыл бұрын

Was Dino naked when he hugged you? Lmfao Dino put me onto the lunachicks back in the day! Cool dude.

@Tjlewis214

Жыл бұрын

F****** love those guys

@featheredcoyote5477

Жыл бұрын

What was your band name?

Please bring him back! My favorite SWU interview ever, Merle is a legend with endless stories and I just want to hear more.

This interview is just amazing! Merle seems like such a sweet and honest guy! Hearing his stories is magic and you can almost image being there! Just imagining what he went through. Thank you Merle for this interview! I hope we get another with Merle. Thank you for sharing this with us! Love this! 🖤🤘🏼🖤❌🖤

GG Allin makes Marilyn Manson look like Hanson

@valentinelovesyou_.38

9 күн бұрын

those early manson shows were pretty wild too. nothing comes close to GG though

@sharonrigs7999

9 күн бұрын

@@valentinelovesyou_.38 I saw them on the 'Portrait ' Tour, way crazier than after they became really popular.

If Merle says there is more, WE NEED TO HEAR IT ! One of the best interviews you have ever done...

I hope there is a part 2 to this interview. Merle is a great story teller and has lived a life full of fascinating stories. I could listen to him talk about this stuff for days.

@roberthampton730

Жыл бұрын

He was just getting started, lol. You need a Part 2!!

@ChopASk8

Жыл бұрын

Me too

@plewlonehitknown4812

Жыл бұрын

Yeah man, it took 20minutes for me to realize he's not taking breaks tellin! Few good questions from our beloved interviewer. He is giving us a glimpse of punk rock life! AWESOME

@sarahstewart808

Жыл бұрын

I hope there is a part 2 as well

@seventhstar

Жыл бұрын

You really should do a part 2 to this interview

This one was INCREDIBLE. Back in my punk days GG Allin was the stuff of legend. Hearing his story from beginning to end was truly illuminating.

@aj120606

5 ай бұрын

There's a good doc on YT called GG Allin All In The Family that shows a lot of good stuff, too. They even feature Dino

Wow, this is the first video by Mark that I ever listened to from start to finish. I'm blonde, wear pink, go to church, you would neverrr in a million years think I know who GG Allan is. He partied a lot In my home town...I absolutely loved loved this interview and can hear Merle forever. He's seems so down to earth and wise! I love how hes not a follower of the crowd. 3am and it made me relaxed enough to go to sleep lol. Thank you! Cant wait for part tomorrow night! 🌙

You're definitely going to have to bring him back. I could easily watch 5 hours of Merle

@JelloFluoride

Жыл бұрын

Same

@boomhaueroo8703

Жыл бұрын

Dango... joejack... mmmhhmmm...howdy... ... yo

@jessicagoodwin501

Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@lunarvision

11 ай бұрын

He’s a surprisingly good storyteller. Can you just imagine if GG survived and was able to do this…

@RecordroomJohn

11 ай бұрын

Yes please

Definitely going to need a part 2, I could listen to Merle talk for hours.

@CannibalisticSlit

Жыл бұрын

I can eat a peach for hours

@SlumVillensTV

Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@87clits

Жыл бұрын

You must have a very sad life.

@deletdis6173

Жыл бұрын

​@@CannibalisticSlit Not the fruit, I take it? Hmm😆

@SkateOrDie666

Жыл бұрын

Apparently this IS the part 2, lol.

Thanks to both for this great interview. Please get Merle back on for a pt 2

GG and Merle are absolute legends. Say what you want about GG, but you can’t deny the passion for art and anti authoritarian influence

@suprotwin

5 ай бұрын

If you love GG, you can rep that by punking Merle at any opportunity. Merle is a wet fart of a human and GG and his friends hated him

I don't know how it all happened but back in the mid-80's, Merle sent me a bunch of VHS tapes, which I still have to this day. Glad to see you're still around kicking ass.

@danielwilson9724

Жыл бұрын

I have SOOO MANY GG, Murder Junkies, etc etc VHS tapes of shows, interviews and all that type shit

@kerrysrarities

Жыл бұрын

@@danielwilson9724 I would absolutely LOVE to see what murder junkies VHS/DVDs you have. I have a TON of videos myself (many I posted on my channel) and would love to see peoples other videos.

@JohnnyHurbonConnections

5 ай бұрын

Ask Malcolm Tent about GG.

When Merle starts talking about the day his brother passed away is fucking heartbreaking, man! PLEASE do a part 2. This was fascinating to watch, and I would love to hear more! Incredible.

@intercoursehandguns851

Жыл бұрын

THIS is part 2

@RamblinVan

Жыл бұрын

Theres a video from after the show somewhere on youtube of GG allin and a mob following him through the street after his last show.

@eyesintheskies

Жыл бұрын

Watch the documentary Hated: GG allin and the murder junkies. It's a pretty good insight into this 'colourful character ' 👍

@anghellicone87

Жыл бұрын

​@@RamblinVan It's part of the documentary 'hated'. But I'm sure you can find just that portion on KZread.

@Brandi_Aguilar_Funny_Vlogs

Жыл бұрын

Have you seen the video of his last night alive? It’s insane!

Merle does a great job of illustrating what GG was about, who he knew, and why he did what he did. "Rock 'n Roll to me has always been about real rebellion and real non-conformity" -GG

More than an interview- this is a straight-up MASTER CLASS

Wonderful and refreshing to hear a musician talk about the "good old days" with humility and positivity, instead of bitterness and regret.

@wholeshebang1

Жыл бұрын

*@Jesse Stirling* - The good old, bad old days.

@2bluntsthefuccinman306

Жыл бұрын

facts

@salvagemonster3612

Жыл бұрын

You are not familiar with his and his brothers past are you? Oh yeah you weren’t even born yet. Well let me tell you these guys were disgusting

@dbznz1465

Жыл бұрын

They tied a fan up and put her in the hospital after raping and mutilating her. Let’s not sugar coat it.

@borntoclimb7116

Жыл бұрын

​@@wholeshebang1 same like the World today, there is no different

a part two is undoubtedly needed! this video felt like fifteen minutes! amazing.

Merle i hope you read this - you are badass - it is tough you lost your brother like that, the legendary GG Allin but it was out of your hands and he lived his life how he chose to - both with its good and with its bad. This entire interview is a part of Punk History that you detailed - thank u for taking your time and explaining everything. I have always wondered how things led up to GG's untimely passing - and I havebeen a fan all the way here in Trinidad since I was a kid. GG was and is an icon of the true spirit of Punk - which is so gone nowadays. You and GG both brought to the world that raw reality that I myself am inspired by in my own music. My hat is off to you and surviving your family. All the things you've been through - you have a clear mind and are being yourself - this is a testament actually to being a rockstar that it doesnt always end up 'bad' - and the MUSIC truly can be a part of a very healthy minded person. Your big life lesson toward the end is the ESSENCE of punk - not caring what others say and doing what makes you happy - I am writing a book too and i close it very similarly - in that I wish to live that Free - People underestimate its power - it is far greater medicine than most pharma drugs or street drugs - it's the spirit of punk -

Probably the best interview on here this was honestly very good imo.

Back in the late 80s, GG had played a show..sort of...after the show, we saw Merle sitting by himself at IHOP so we joined him and just let him talk. He's a very cool dude, very level-headed and gregarious.

Only a few mins in but this is already one of the best episodes you’ve done. Gotta love Merle!

The interview I’ve been waiting for.

Merle is a genuinely kind dude. I’ve known his niece (GG’s daughter Nico) since we went to central high school in Manchester, NH (I’m almost 40 now). Merle rarely gets the recognition he deserves. Thanks for having him on.

Damn, mad respect for Merle. His memory is better than mine. I'm a bit younger than he is, and it's such a great blast to hear about all my favorite punk bands. Such great concert memories. Thank you!

@deadbeats4894

Жыл бұрын

Lol. I said that to myself. He's got a great memory.

@johnran6015

Жыл бұрын

His memory is fucking fantastic, I've played shows for only 18 years and I couldn't tell you a single fucking date anything happened.

Wow. It’s amazing to hear all these stories from a first-person perspective. Merle is a great storyteller too. I’d love to see a part three to hear even more too!

absolutely insane that Dino the naked drummer is still alive

We opened up for G G Allin late 80s and 90s with the Murd Junkies long long time ago. That was such a crazy concert. Fights and tons of crazy stuff all over the place. Still remember every moment of it. Wow

Usually with these SWU interviews I get bored when they start rambling on incoherently, but Merle is just so damn good at keeping your attention. I've known about him and his infamous brother for years. Wild stuff. Merle is such a great storyteller. Can feel the passion in everything he talks about 👏 would love to have him on again!

Love seeing the shine Merle deserves. Been a huge fan of him since a kid

@robertkubicki126

Жыл бұрын

Same here

Thank you for this interview!

Great interview! Hey Merle, I lost a brother I loved too man, so, yeah man. Great listen to the history of how you guys started and such a cool, honest and down to earth interview. A real punker. Agressive musician but seems like a great friend to make. Cheers to you.

Great to see a follow up interview, Merle is a fascinating man

@77confusedzombie77

Жыл бұрын

fascinating is a good description

@pastaboy9371

Жыл бұрын

Hey, your the dude that made the really good video on GG. Love your channel dude

What an amazing interview. It’s so awesome to hear someone talk about the eras and movements as they lived through them. He’s so sharp with recalling everything bit for bit. I could listen to him talk all day. Everyone focused on all the shock value that GG brought to the punk scene but hearing his brother talk about him being such an amazing person and far as writing and being a good drummer is so cool.

@SN00989

Жыл бұрын

Such an amazing person that liked to sexually and physically assault women…no matter the age. This guys full of shit, and ironically so was his brother but it was just recycled back into his mouth. Lovely humans 🙄.

@danielwilson9724

Жыл бұрын

GG was a great drummer, there's footage of him sitting in for another band on drums.. I'm blanking on dudes name from the other band

I absolutely loved listening to him speak. His memory is amazing!!

I met him a couple of times. He's a really down to earth guy! Always looking forward to meeting him everytime he comes to town😊

It’s so nice to hear a well articulated account of the Punk scene from an insider.

Love hearing about his time with Thrills opening for the Ramones. Stories told by this man are undoubtedly the best accounts of the most legendary rockstar ever. I've read about the story of GG and am so glad a first hand account from a great orator exists. Thanks Mark & Merle.

I cant believe I keep saying it, but best interview yet!! Absolutely incredible. Can't wait to hear part 2

Merle recounts real history in an interesting story telling way and tells it through a deep insight into other people's motivations from his early family life up until now. It sounds like both Allin brothers were challenging a lot stuff even when they were kids.

@seltonk5136

Жыл бұрын

Imposter. "Merle" worked in the supermarket deli and then went to night school to become an accountant. He only had one tattoo until last year.....he will never show you his inner elbow because he has a Merrill Lynch tattoo, which coincidentally is how he thought up his stage name Merle. We used to go for margaritas at tgif's after work. This is a big act, isn't it?

@ijustneedmyself

Жыл бұрын

​@@seltonk5136 🤔 So the old photos of him with tattoos are fake? Lol

@seltonk5136

Жыл бұрын

​@@ijustneedmyself we did scrapbooking on Tuesdays, and the only thing I ever saw from him that was "punk" was sneaking into see Arthur 2 On The Rocks starring Dudley Moore

@ijustneedmyself

Жыл бұрын

@@seltonk5136 🤣🤣🤣

@bishopewilson4496

Жыл бұрын

@@seltonk5136 you’re a dork with one simple search I found videos of him from years ago covered in tattoos so I’m not sure what you’re on about

The way he explains punk rock, “simple, stripped down, and say what you have to say” absolutely true so cool and that’s why I love punk, straight to the point with heavy hitting power chords ripping

@tazmanianchic9425

Жыл бұрын

It made me think of Nirvana's first album Bleach. 3 chords, raw. Love buzz, About a girl, big cheese, so many people don't appreciate Nirvana's earlier stuff.

@californiapoontappa

Жыл бұрын

​@@tazmanianchic9425 gay

@FardtilUshid

Жыл бұрын

​@@tazmanianchic9425 it's great

@JelloFluoride

Жыл бұрын

​@@californiapoontappa lol that's what I was thinking. Nirvana was never punk in any shape or form. Fucking casuals 😂

One of the most interesting interviews I have seen in a long time thank you Merle !

This was actually really cool to hear his feelings on growing up in Lancaster and Lunenberg. They're both still tiny towns, I can't imagine what it was like growing up there in the 50's and 60's. I always knew they were from northern NH, but it's cool to know they grew up where I grew up. And moving from there is a culture shock anywhere you end up 😂

Merle is a great and unique guy. He deserves a lot of credit for everything he’s been through and the fact that he’s still here today telling his story and doing his own thing.

@seltonk5136

Жыл бұрын

He worshipped bob dole. They met during merle's golf phase. I think Merle was working at Merrill lynch at the time.

@gw6258

Жыл бұрын

@@seltonk5136 yes I remember Merle was his running mate in the 1996 presidential election

@robertjurasin779

Жыл бұрын

I don't really know much about this guy or his whole story. Being born in 84 it's a little before my time. I did / do listen to bands like the ramons, sex pistols, etc. But is this guy actually legit? Because he is coming off like he has early onset elzhimers or is kinda maybe totally full of shit...i could just be being a negative doubtful and judgemental prick. It has been one of those days

@daleperry7759

Жыл бұрын

@@robertjurasin779 Have respect for this man, dude. He and his brother and band mates (living and dead) LIVED. And their music and lifestyle was so off the wall that the word "danger" doesn't even exist in today's extreme music. Much respect to Merle, GG and their dear mother.

@BulkernatorKerb

Жыл бұрын

@Robert Jurasin I highly recommend watching "Hated: GG Allin and the Murder Junkies". Absolutely crazy documentary that captured all of this stuff on tape.

Never a fan of GG or his music but Merle tells some great stories and gives an insight to his brother and the early East coast punk movement. Great interview.

@M60gunner1971

10 ай бұрын

I'm with you there.

@cannotfindmyshoes3

10 ай бұрын

@@M60gunner1971 . And I'm here too. Am glad I never got a chance to sée GG perform up close !

@eriklarson9137

9 ай бұрын

Yeah. I can admit it. I was afraid to go to one of his shows. I do not feel bad about that. Lol.

@lg6707

8 ай бұрын

yeah the music sucked I struggle to understand how they got up to such anctics, the tempo to gg's music embarrasses piano miesro's from centuries earlier.

OMG what an interview . Merle has got it this man needs his own podcast and to be let loose , what a wild ride man what a wild ride for sure. This is only a pin drop of his story. What a great dude

We're all products of our environment & learning about how GG & Merle grew up , & from what I've read years ago Merle didn't even scratch the surface of how dysfunctional his dad was , we can't even fathom how damaged he & his brother were from that upbringing. I remember seeing the video someone took after that infamous last show that showed GG wandering the streets afterwards & just how chaotic it all was on his last day here . I wish I could remember the video but it's here on KZread for those interested in searching it out.

@lionofjudah131

Жыл бұрын

The footage of GG after his last show is in the documentary “Hated.”

@bazglsgw1208

Жыл бұрын

Hated In The Nation! Or if u put in GG Allins last day u see him wandering about NY!

@cliffordchase319

8 ай бұрын

I was at the last show. At the end it was a riot . Bottles flying Skinheads with socks full of metal , blood , shit , .. MUSIC !! GG , ME , BOBBY EBZ , and CHARLINE . We 4 ran up Ave B . A mob followed along with cops and I almost remember a overhead chopper. We made it around the Christadora Building. Cabs were impossibly rare. We flagged one down and the Pakistani driver refused to let GG in as he was only wearing boots and blood. Seriously that's all. Charlene gave GG her skirt ... he put it on.. the cabbie ( under pressure) gave in !!! Those three drove off to Bobby's and by morning... GG was gone from the dope BOBBY wrestled up. Bobby Ebz , from the band GENOCIDE died around a decade later. I miss them both . Bobby was a very dear friend from NEW BRUNSWICK NJ.

@talesofanasphaltjockey

8 ай бұрын

@@cliffordchase319 that was what I remember from that video , thanks for adding more context as my memory was a bit foggy on the particulars . The life of Merle & GG reads like a horror story as far as I can remember "hearing" , it's a miracle those 2 survived their childhood.

Mark , After seeing all these good reviews I think you hit a light switch here. It would be fantastic if you could keep this going with legendary punk/hardcore bands from the original days. HR from the Bad Brains has been under bad health, that would be an outstanding interview and your numbers would fly thru the roof!!!! Alot of these guys that are still alive but barely would be a great idea!!! Yes" especially guys from the late 70s and 80s that are unsung hero's, from the 1st ~ 20 bands or so. Back when we went to shows with maybe 30 people at dive bars in major city's when we all knew each other and Hardcore/ punk was total tabu.

@zeikerd

Жыл бұрын

that would be awesome yep

@redneckmetalhead1931

Жыл бұрын

HR would be an awesome interview! I wouldn't mind seeing one with Henry Rollins, just to see if he's still a dick haha (a great frontman, but a pretentious dick)

@bondpit8750

Жыл бұрын

An interview with Doc Dart from the Crucifucks would be EPIC! The Crucifucks were a punk outfit from Lansing MI in the late 70’s and early-mid 80’s. Doc was a genuine rebel, the only son of a family banking empire who would reject materialism and his family legacy to front an anti-establishment punk band known as the Crucifucks. The original drummer, Scott Shelly, would later go on to play with Sonic Youth. The Crucifucks composed the familiar riff that Kurt Cobain and Nirvana would later use in “Smells Like Teen Spirit”. For those interested there are a number of uploads on KZread of the Crucifucks.

@joeyfoley6971

Жыл бұрын

YES GET HR!!

@Smil3yxkai

Жыл бұрын

Good call!

Super stoked to see this finally released! Thanks for sitting down with Merle and doing the interview Mark.

Can’t sleep and I haven’t watched your channel in about 6 to 8 mos because it was getting way too depressing. I am loving listening to people like Merle and the guy that had the encounter with Gacy. Very interesting story tellers.

Fascinating! Glad Merle got a chance to share his story 🍀

This is Rock n Roll and Punk rolled up on one piece of bread. You don't know until you've been there and lived it, Merle lived it and lived his dream with his brother. All love and no regrets. Thanks for another great interview.

Please bring him back for more stories! This is one of the best interviews

Such a fun interview learning about the origins of their bands and their creative and crazy shows. Thank you for having Merle. I hope we get to see more of him.

Love your channel, amazing interviews.

Merle is such a good dude.. everytime I've met him he's been so damn nice! A real punk rock legend! Rip gg

“There is more, maybe another time” YES! Bring him back on again please 😭. He’s great

I saw The Murder Junkies in Johnson City TN. Around 2002 / 2003. I believe they had a guy singing from a band called Little Blue Pills.. I bought a bunch of merch from Merle and he is a really cool, smart human. Quite at first but warmed up and told some great stories. Would love if he would write a book. Bring him back for more interviews. Thanks Mark and Merle..

What a memory Merle has...I was born 1959 in New Orleans...Merle was born 1955...I lived thru that era...great discussion...I didn't like punk that much...yet I appreciate that genre...I have played piano since I was 5...raised by a single mom

absolutely need a part 2, love merle so much and there’s not enough interviews of him!!

I could listen to Merle all day. Great interview.

@couchprincess698

Жыл бұрын

Same. I don’t know who this guy is. But I’m floored. Stopped everything and Just listened.

@carsonlewis7901

Жыл бұрын

@@couchprincess698 look up the documentary “Hated” type that in with GG Allin and you’ll find it. Might provide some context for you.

@couchprincess698

Жыл бұрын

@@carsonlewis7901 Thanks Dude. I went and listened to his first interview. I’m so blown away by his story telling. Hopefully he can get an audible book deal. After finding this channel 4 years ago. I haven’t read or listened to many books. 🥹

@RichL4899

Жыл бұрын

@@couchprincess698 watch the live murder junkies shows lol. Regardless if you like or hate the music or not, you can see how insane his brother gg allin was

@semiramismunoz8948

Жыл бұрын

I preferred to listens to the crazy brother that this guy that just witnessed his brother

I was a bouncer at a show they played in a super small club outside Milwaukee called vnuks. Though GG obviously passed looooooong before, their reputation surely precedes them. It was quite a show and a pure taste of what punk rock was in the 80s. Ill never forget it.

Favorite interview you’ve ever done, Merle is a very good storyteller and doesn’t leave much out.

Yesssss!! Sooo happy to see Merle back!! What a FASCINATING interview, Such a LEGEND!! This was AWESOME!!!!! Please have him back!

@leneo1731

Жыл бұрын

You made me laugh. You're just as impatient as I am. Merle is back today. We're already screaming about him coming back 😁

A masterful story teller…this was riveting stuff for all of us older punk rockers wanting to get backstory on GG right from “the source.” If Merle doesn’t already have his own podcast - he absolutely should. Thank you Mark…you’ve raised the bar even higher on your terrific channel with this one!

Excellent Interview - thanks SWU and thanks Merle !

Thank you Mark for listening to the fans!!! We all needed a Merle follow-up!!!!

He does a great job of getting back on track with the story he loves to tell… Legend!

I like the merle interview the most of all the SWU interviews I've seen. Can you do some more musicians and punk rockers?

It’s interesting to hear Mr. Allin speak. It sounds like he’s lived a tough life both before and since becoming a touring Punk Rock musician. Thank you for posting the video.

Merle's menstrualstache is the greatest thing in men's facial hair fashions since ... well, ever. I caught the Murder Junkies (sadly, without GG) about 15 years ago and was amazed by how nice, friendly, and caring they were as people outside of the show. It's awesome to see them finally getting the attention they have deserved for 40+ years.

@12tjhart

Жыл бұрын

Greater than his Hitler stache? Dude and his brother were straight up rapists

@AdamJWM

Жыл бұрын

I noticed the red beard and just thought nothing of it until I read the comment about menstrualstache. Perfect!

@SegaGore

Жыл бұрын

I saw the murder junkies in my town with Merle around the same time

@vernhalvorson7326

Жыл бұрын

To bad I can't post pictures I have one autographed by Merle with Hank the 3rd with him at GG's grave.

Hearing him talk about seeing bands and getting excited about being a teenager is so cool. I love telling people about all the bands I saw back in the day.

@yourmomdx

Жыл бұрын

Who did you see?

Thank you so much for doing the interview... I don't know if you realize how hard to get a set down with merl is but for some of us it's pure awesome. Thanks again.. and heil gg

Great job getting Merle back in. He's a legend and a sweetheart.

@skelter1153

Жыл бұрын

You wanna see Merle smash a guitar upside some gutter punks head for puking on GG's grave? Search on KZread:⬇️ "Murder Junkies - Hanging at GG Allins grave 15 year Anniversary"

One of the most compelling guests you've ever had on Mark. I hope we see him back for more. I feel like that was just the tip of the iceberg

Great interview, thanks for it

I got introduced by a friend on GG,at first i was 😮,but then later as I heard more,and brutally loved it,love to see how humble merle is today,,,

You can tell that last day of GG’s life and show at the Gas Station still hurts him by how he told the story. There’s anger and sadness in his voice retelling that day.

@JismIsm-en4kz

Жыл бұрын

Yea - I was there - GG tryin to hail a cab covered in blood & half naked - CLASSIC afternoon !!!

@danielwilson9724

Жыл бұрын

​@@JismIsm-en4kz GG had on Liz's blue jean jacket and some shorts when they hailed a cab.. somebody gave him the shorts to put on over in the corner of some building when the bus was getting 🍾 thrown at it

jesus, ive been a GG fan for years and this paints such a different picture. thank you merle and GG for being who you are and enduring what you had to go through. I want more merle interviews!!!!!

@aliecarey

Жыл бұрын

Seriously! I'm so stoked on this interview

@magyaradam

Жыл бұрын

What makes you a fan of him? Honest question.

@youropionmattersnot

Жыл бұрын

I wonder if their dad was in WWII? Sounds like their dad had some deep seeded issues.

@TheDeathclawhunter

Жыл бұрын

@@magyaradam well part of it is the mystique hes cultivated for himself, being so outrageous; its like the guy on the last interview said its like going to the zoo and being fascinated by the animals. as far as the music goes, he's always done that raw lo fi sound associated with punk rock. its unrefined and unpolished sound is what gives it its charm and his misanthropic lyrics is like a staple of punk rock. its about rebellion and just being a nuisance to the status quo. GG embodied these characteristics so well and took em to scary levels, its almost hard not ot be fascinated or at least curious about the man

I could listen to Merle all day! Great interview ❤️

Man what an interview! Anybody who’s been homeschooled and lived in the country know what it’s like to not have kids to play with. My childhood was very similar to theirs!

My old punk band opened for the Murder Junkies almost a decade ago. Merle was was really cool and supportive of younger bands. We even did a GG cover during our set and he loved it. Great memories.

@thegreatsiberianitch

Жыл бұрын

Mine too, he bought us snow cones after the show. We asked if he wanted to party with us but he just wanted to take a nap. So we all took a nap at this little bus stop with our snow cone mustaches. It was probly the best night of my life. And the best NAP of my life!!

@louieo.blevinsmusic4197

Жыл бұрын

Band names? I used to try ‘n find every punk band under the sun from age 12-16. Used to tour with my band ‘Ole Tyme Folk Hero and met some rlly cool bands traveling.

@jasontorrens626

Жыл бұрын

@@jiujitsu94 Don't be jealous, little ❄️

@frankstine1012

Жыл бұрын

Not adding to your story just here to say whoop whoop praise XUL

@jamesmartin3533

Жыл бұрын

What's the name of your band?,Jason

My band The Creeps opened up for GG on his last tour.,in Seattle and Portland..epic shows!! GG came to my tattoo shop afterwards and partied with us... I will never forget it. He was hella nice.. gakked out of his mind on speed.. Todd Phillips the producer of The hangover movies was following GG around the whole tour and recording everything he said.. life. Changing times!

I usually like the interviews and i enjoy watching them, this one however, i loved! Love this guy, he's one of these people i could listen to for ages.

What a cool dude. Man, Merle and GG did create something timeless. I love the stuff to be honest.

This is possibly my favorite interview from one of my favorite guests you've interviewed thus far. Thank you for this!

Love Merle. Always open to talk. I bought some GG memorabilia & sent him a note & he sent me a lengthy note back. Great guy who treats his fans well!

@John-mf1sz

Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah. He’s definitely they type of dude to do that. The few times I saw him with the murder junkies he would always go straight from the stage to having a beer next to whoever the hell was there. He’s always been a good dude.

@nickschiller1080

6 ай бұрын

Met him and Dino here in Michigan at the legendary record store Rock of Ages in 2017! Down to earth dudes and talked and got a pick with both! RIP GG YOU LEGEND! Besides the Jabbers I like GGS stuff the best with The Murder Junkies with Dino and Merle. Brutality and Bloodshed for all is an epic album!