Guns N' Roses' Duff McKagan on Getting Sober to Save His Life

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Ай бұрын

Duff McKagan opens up to Sammy Hagar about how he only drank alcohol for 12 years and landed in the hospital. He became sober and turned his life around.
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@mccloysong Ай бұрын

Duff affected me while I was still heavily drinking. His interview on a talk show (Dr Phil?) was a wake up call. He described things I thought only I did. In two weeks I'll be 12 years sober, partly because he helped nudge me.

@wot4me2 Ай бұрын

Congratulations!!! Duff just makes so much sense and he's SUCH a good guy; I'm sure you're not the only one he's inspired. Keep up the awesome work.

@rocketboy9127 Ай бұрын

If it's true...👍

@sdean4816 Ай бұрын

Good for you man, congratulations..

@ChannelEleven59 Ай бұрын

Im a bass player musician and around 16 years sober when I read Duff's book. It inspired me to keep going. Im 24 years sober now,. Congrats on getting sober my friend. It's one of the hardest things to do. Inspiration can come from anywhere. I am glad you and I both found it in Duff's story. Keep up the good work.

@markmatkovichjr Ай бұрын

I am so fucking proud of you. However and whoever got you there👍

@bindilove3899 29 күн бұрын

19 years sober here! Best thing I EVER did! Good for Duff. ❤️

@sabevabg 28 күн бұрын

Congrats .

@JC-du6sn 9 күн бұрын

Look up Within Heaven's Gates by Rebecca Springer. Page 64 😇

@kp4588 29 күн бұрын

Sobriety is pretty cool. I’m on day 97 today and really digging it. Rehab was a good thing for me and I was ready to get clean.

@mccloysong 26 күн бұрын

proud of you. It only happens when we're ready. Only when we're done.

@danrobinson9344 10 күн бұрын

Hold Fast! Congratulations, 11 years sober!

@petermerison4002 28 күн бұрын

22 years sober for me, I tip my hat to anyone who is brave enough to do it or to try to do it.

@JC-du6sn 9 күн бұрын

Look up Within Heaven's Gates by Rebecca Springer 😇

@petermerison4002 9 күн бұрын

@@JC-du6sn Will do, thanks

@Topper_Harley68 2 күн бұрын

55 years here

@deckert618 Ай бұрын

Can relate. I just got sober at 53 and I was definitely going to die

@kimcrews1721 Ай бұрын

Congratulations to you. You should be very proud. Same for me. I'm 59 now living my best life. I never looked back.

@bradadam7127 Ай бұрын

Help me quit alcohol please Jesus I'm gonna be 54 soon

@RG-ds8pd 29 күн бұрын

Sober from alcohol for 22 months. Was going to die.

@deckert618 29 күн бұрын

@@bradadam7127 @bradadam7127 I can't tell you exactly how to do it. I just woke up on Nov. 1st last year and knew I could not survive another hangover or another bottle, so I put it away. The first week was a stone cold bitch, laying on my couch, shaking and sweating, thinking I was going to die. Somehow, I lived. Each day after that got just a little bit easier. Now, 5 months later, I still have urges and cravings every now and then, but I fight through them, and I feel so much better than I have in several years. My blood pressure and pulse rate have dropped to completely normal, healthy levels, and I feel like I have another 20-30 years in me, easy.

@pauljstod8804 26 күн бұрын

I’m 53, quit 3 years ago, was killing me. Best move I’ve ever made

@davidlafond8327 Ай бұрын

Damn bro! You’re lucky to be alive! I’m glad you were able to turn things around. I’m 2 years sober today! One day at a time! ❤

@anthonyfox1436 28 күн бұрын

Almost 2 years of freedom for myself. Keep it up man life's better without it .

@davidlafond8327 26 күн бұрын

@@anthonyfox1436 Thanks!

@andrewfresquez1152 27 күн бұрын

30 years sober. I love myself and my life now. Best decision in my lifetime. My son is my world and addiction. ❤️

@JC-du6sn 9 күн бұрын

Look up Within Heaven's Gates by Rebecca Springer 😇

@john.carlson23 Ай бұрын

I love Duff's book. As any addict can relate, he put it as "I am a f-ing addict and always will be." Great book, I highly recommend it!

@therosabella67 Ай бұрын

Great book!

@risboturbide9396 Ай бұрын

Mark Lanegan's book is amazing, too!

@john.carlson23 Ай бұрын

@@risboturbide9396 Thanks, I need to check that out as well!

@amilcarvalenca3381 29 күн бұрын

I have to read it. 👊

@user-fo7ed2pt1f 26 күн бұрын

Its so easy it a great read

@ericbrooks8573 28 күн бұрын

Not a big GNR fan, but anyone who can win this battle has my utter respect...hats off to being sober.

@tbd407 Ай бұрын

who else poured a big glass of water when he said he didn't drink water for 12 years lol

@brandocalrissian3294 29 күн бұрын

Even at my worst when drinking I still always drank atleast one glass of water a day. I just genuinely love water and it was how I started my day. I can't imagine going 12 years without any.

@Thomas-fk3cw 28 күн бұрын

I had a beer.

@michaelhart2715 28 күн бұрын

Straight from the faucet lol

@jamiew1664 14 күн бұрын

im an alcoholic, and i think my saving grace is, that at the end of each night when im drunk , i eat a big meal and fill a bottle up with cold water that i chugg through the night.. If i didnt do that id be F'ed in the morning because of the big pours of spirits i do after work the day before. i want to give up drinking but the thought of going without it makes me so anxious.

@MoEMoE-oo9gw 11 күн бұрын

Stay strong!

@joshua.snyder Ай бұрын

Duff is amazing and inspiring. He saved Scott Weiland's life too, for a time.

@jeffrussell777 Ай бұрын

yea and by random chance he ended up seated next to Kurt Cobain on his final fight before he did himself in....

@miolindstedt2920 29 күн бұрын

He kind of saved Mark Lanegan as well.

@jelenaprotic2324 14 күн бұрын

🖤💔

@andreas_trnka_photography 8 күн бұрын

GnR is one of the greatest RnR bands ever ... I hope they all live a long live ❤️

@downtown4028 Ай бұрын

Very respected bass player in my opinion.... so glad he got help. Blessings Duff... always.

@DanHunterSportsWriter Ай бұрын

Duff is an excellent base player, no debate about it.

@iamthelazerviking23 26 күн бұрын

5 years sober this month & lookin' up to my (sober) heroes more than ever these days. Thanks for all the music & wonderful memories tethered to those tunes, Duff. Much respect.

@kylesmith9944 Ай бұрын

I remember hearing that Duff had gotten sober. I was starting to go down hill with my drinking towards the end of University. I decided to get sober and it was the decision I ever made. Duff telling his story helps people.

@judywormell3289 27 күн бұрын

I saw a car on the road. License Plate said AAIOU✋🏿

@jonvia Ай бұрын

You know Sammy is a caring person when he's so sad about Duff thinking he was gonna die at 30. Great interview! Duff is a great example of how to be a touring musician and not be a junkie or a drunk. There are sadly too many examples of great entertainers using on the road and paying the price for it.

@haydnpaull5447 9 күн бұрын

GnR really are better than ever. It was a dream come true to see them perform in Brisbane ANZ stadium some years back. As a teenager I watched the Use Your Illusion I & II VHS and the performance I witnessed live surpassed that in every way.

@ScarlettEmerald4 Ай бұрын

His sobriety journey is so incredibly influential and raw❤

@davidhaynes3126 8 күн бұрын

Getting sober saved my life. 21 years now.

@BerserkersBattle-816 Ай бұрын

I met duff here in Seattle after he got clean and for a man pushing 60 he's in terrific shape and his state of mind is incredible.

@janiceg7661 Ай бұрын

I'm happy for Duff and all that get sober. I lost my love a year + ago and every day i struggle with loss and grief. I beg all addicts to get help. If you cant muster it for yourself think about everyone who loves you. I'm physically still alive but in every other way i died that day too.

@Pauls-World Ай бұрын

These 2 guys are class acts.

@benbridwell9991 Ай бұрын

I've known people who only drink beer and they think they are sober.

@joehernandez6260 Ай бұрын

and other substances

@vinzen14 Ай бұрын

@@robertjohnson5893uh, I'm assuming he's referring to people who drink a lot of beer and think that.

@BLD426 29 күн бұрын

Hey! Easy there..😁

@user-gj4hn1hl2q 12 күн бұрын

Why are you gae? Who's says I'm gae?....u r gae.

@miketexas4549 8 күн бұрын

After a decade and a half of moderate to heavy daily drinking, I decided enough is enough and I have been completely sober for 2 months. I can't get over how great I feel, like I had been going through that entire time just a shell of myself. I'll never go back.

@carriesitar9155 Ай бұрын

Love the interview with Duff Mckagan with Sammy Hagar he is an awesome guy love Guns N Roses Duff is a great guitar player he is a Cool guy love him always

@goodpainlive Ай бұрын

Love Duff. How he is still alive is beyond me.

@greasytriple2497 29 күн бұрын

17 years sober for me. Quit by decision. No A/A nothing.

@andrewshea5130 15 күн бұрын

Dude just seems chill and fun to be around

@robertbordevik5072 Ай бұрын

2:44 this is the point in the interview where Hagar realizes "sh**t, this is not good commercial for my Santo Spirit Tequila alcohol” so he’s like: hey hey, dude, I ‘ve heard enough 😅😅😅

@mike7696 28 күн бұрын

So stop promoting your booze Sammy. Wait…, it not illegal so it’s ok.

@chriswells6747 9 күн бұрын

Sounds about right

@mrki731 9 күн бұрын

He is such a cool guy and gentleman. All the respect to Duff!

@F.S.111 22 күн бұрын

It’s always amazing to hear guys stories about getting clean. Also makes me realize when it’s not your time you can survive anything. Flip side when it’s your time nothing you can do about it. These type stories give me hope for my son’s recovery. He’s been to rehab many times.

@slide_drexler Ай бұрын

Must be tough being sober when you own the finest beer in Springfield.

@bobloblaw6205 14 күн бұрын

@actual_john_doe 10 күн бұрын

Life is a precious gift. It's even better clean and sober.

@robertlouis.8826 22 күн бұрын

AA saved my life! Thank you for sharing your story brother!! You give up everything for one thing.....then give up one thing for everything!! I got sober at 53....7/7 will be 6 years!

@IdealX-fr4eg 28 күн бұрын

His Book is great, the minute I left rehab I started re reading it and have been sober ever since. really talented and smart guy..

@D6EH Ай бұрын

I’m glad Duff got sober and kept rockin’. I don’t really pay attention or care about celebrities in general, but Duff always seemed like a genuinely good dude.

@Daneiladams555 8 күн бұрын

I’m not sober but my relationship to substances has improved and I never go to far

@MissCassie1113 Ай бұрын

I love Duff his music and struggle helped me fight breast cancer and I kicked its butt thanks to Duff mckagan and GNR and Slash much love support and RESPECT for Duff and his beautiful family 💜💯

@rob9340 28 күн бұрын

Legend! Interviewed by a Legend! Lots of love to you both, and thankyou!

@michaelburnside4947 Ай бұрын

I am glad that Duff is still around. He has some very cool solo material that is quite different than the G'n R' stuff.

@Johnballess Ай бұрын

RIP Axl’s voice

@Jeff-wb5rt Ай бұрын

God has had his hand on your life , stay grateful and free and sober 😎👍

@autonomousindividual7780 24 күн бұрын

Jesus, is Sammy Hagar really 77. Looks great. How many times I came home from school and listened to the 5150 album on our fancy new CD player. Man I miss youth and those days. I think heaven might just be going back to the age when you were happiest. I also remember when Appetite hit. Like a BOMB. We were floored.

@one-stopgodshop2171 Ай бұрын

Great job Duff! Very commendable - he is talking about it.

@thomasmarlow1254 29 күн бұрын

Believe in me was a great album, I was 12 years when i listened to that album

@johnambers Ай бұрын

Duff is class

@mattysquizzato7094 7 күн бұрын

I'm celebrating 2 years clean 2nite, strangely. I just clicked on this because I saw Duff and Sammy.

@amilcarvalenca3381 29 күн бұрын

Life is crazy… great bassist. Keep 🔥👊

@louisepeacock3953 Ай бұрын

Duff's great. Thanks for the interview.

@clinteast7476 Ай бұрын

I just had my pancreas cut out ,NO FUN, Very pain full..

@holyfireholdingspace888 28 күн бұрын

Duff is super talented on his own! I love so fine. 💗

@000fuyt Ай бұрын

Most badass bass player in rock'n'roll

@tomasaguirre1764 28 күн бұрын

Duff is a Legend. ♥

@bretlenhart8280 Ай бұрын

Duff said "thank you Tommy" at the end... Sammy was like uhhhh what??? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@FrostedSeagull Ай бұрын

Like that interview where Ozzy both vehementliy and repeatedly says 'I'm sober. I'm clean and sober." He then proceeds to pour himself an orange juice and spills it all over the table and completely misses his glass. I laughed so hard I fell off the couch.

@holyfireholdingspace888 28 күн бұрын

Guns doesn't get old! ❤ love you guys❤

@TheGothKing Ай бұрын

yes i been sober for years its the best way

@anthonybelliveau-ANYONE-2024 26 күн бұрын

Almost 2 years clean, thank you for sharing this story Duff. You've always been an inspiration in terms of music, but always in terms of recovery dude. I watch the Kurt Cobain story all the time, and the part with you hits me so hard every time.

@chuck197 25 күн бұрын

We love you Duff!! Hell of a story!! What a comeback. Congrats!! God bless you, your family and GunsnRoses!

@nicksterp2805 Күн бұрын

I've read his book. Incredible. I don't know how you survive a burst pancreas and not die from sepsis. I'm glad he's still here

@johnnyguitar6697 Ай бұрын

Easily my favorite G'n'R member. A class act, and not a half bad bass player too.

@yensilluap Ай бұрын

Good interview- real men in real conversation.

@cr528 6 күн бұрын

His book is really great 👍

@terrykochmann3646 14 күн бұрын

Sammy in addition to being an awesome musician and singer, you do outstanding interviews.

@theodoreconstantini2548 22 күн бұрын

Duff is such a great ambassador for clean living he's so positive and full of life.

@TacoGrande007 29 күн бұрын

Fun fact...Duff beer was named after him.

@thomasconnell1556 26 күн бұрын

Spot on. I went hard on the drugs and alcohol while my parents always had my back. I realized around 26 or so that my main goal in life should be outliving my parents. Most of us have friends that passed way too early and we recognize the absolute pain their parents go through. If you’re struggling right now, think about the people that love you.

@corycanada97 Ай бұрын

Great Job Duff love ya and GNR

@adiohead Ай бұрын

Legend!

@SlowHandism 5 күн бұрын

Thank you Duff

28 күн бұрын

Good job pal, and helped others too. Sober years now. Would have died.

@archangel_josh 24 күн бұрын

591 days sober here. I've read Duff's book and his story is one of the most hardcore I've ever heard. No water for 12 years? His pancreas exploding and he lived?!!!

@user-wy9vx9pp5w 10 күн бұрын

Good for you brother God bless you

@byergo Ай бұрын

Two of the best guys in rock!

@chs665 3 күн бұрын

You can tell how Hagar looks sober, he looks healthy and clean.

@wardzaza768 Ай бұрын

I remember seeing a interview with GNR years ago I think it was at the awrds and Duff just cussed and cussed and cussed he was so gone, Im so happy he made it . Two great guys ~

@myphd-myprisonhistorydiplo691 22 күн бұрын

Best thing I ever did was walk into those rooms!! Life saving moment! Also I tell people the best church I ever attended was in those recovery rooms!

@cate4338 28 күн бұрын

Nice session ... dear Duff - some people help those around them and well beyond ... I've been anti dr8gs and booze since I was a kid - seeing my older siblings truly lovely friends' out of their minds was frightening - frightened for them and their lack of control - like a truly fragile elderly person who couldn't help themselves...

@chrish5500 Ай бұрын

I’ve got the same problem as he had but I don’t think it’s that serious yet but I will look into it after watching this Thank you for this

@licksnkicks1166 27 күн бұрын

13 years sober and counting. Life is good now!

@starbright1256 28 күн бұрын

Keep moving forward ❤

@evypettersson6513 13 күн бұрын

Strong story, man ! You should be proud of yourself. All lLove and best wishes. 😊✨️🙏❤️

@maidenfan237 Ай бұрын

Steve Harris And Duff my favorite 2 bass players

@Barkeroni 22 күн бұрын

27 days in. I need the energy for my kids 😊

@shapelessX 28 күн бұрын

I wanna look like this fuckin guy at 60!

@luxavier2899 27 күн бұрын

8 yrs here, it must be harder when u have the money, me i went so broke and homeless it actually helped.

@yardsausage Ай бұрын

the other sunday i drank 37 beers and still walked and talked normal..maybe i need to take heed from this.

@bodhixxx1 Ай бұрын

in your mind you were talking and walking normal but other people could tell you were intoxicated you have to quit because those are levels of alcohol that will give you a massive heart attack or liver failure.

@vinzen14 Ай бұрын

Holy shit dude I drink a lot and I wouldn't have made it even close to that far. It's crazy how different everyone's body is

@barrywagoner5191 Ай бұрын

Is that you Wade Boggs?

@whiteyfisk9769 Ай бұрын

Lol prove it

@wrektalica Ай бұрын

You talk about beers without alcohol?

@masterspin7796 18 күн бұрын

Quit in 2010 after 35 years previously 7-day a week drunk rocker the party never ended... went back to Table Tennis I was going to die if I stayed drinking I was sick AF! rolling along pretty athletically at 65.

@robg915 7 күн бұрын

I'm 50 and currently trying to get clean again. Although I don't party as hard as I used to my body tells me I can't hang anymore.

@grindle1234 27 күн бұрын

why did the interviewer stop duff mid story, was really fascinating about what had happened to him. poor job that

@christopherjones-hu9fe 27 күн бұрын

I''m 48 and have been drinking and using off and on since I was 15. The last few years I haven't really drank however I convinced myself weed was alright as long as I didn't do this or that. Well about two weeks ago I ended up at the dive bar and got kicked out, not even sure why. Must have blacked out. I'm ready to stop. Going to a new church in the morning. I got fired from my job and can't find another. Part of me just wants to give up because when I do find a job it will be a crappy. one. Kind of figured I would have been dead years ago but it never came. Addiction is brutal. The guilt is what got me.