Anyone else think I should do a full history dive on them? Also, if you guys like 311, I've done a few stories on them before Their Fight with Scott Stop of Creed Fame kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lcyShpam0pPGlIk.html&pp=ygUJMzExIGNyZWVk Their collaboration with NBA player Shaq kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q9uiZa2dtNCzkXU.html&pp=ygUIMzExIHNoYXE%3D

These guys HAVE to be given a lifetime survival award.

I feel like there should be a part 2 to this video.

Started listening to 311 when I was 12 or 13 years old... I'll be 40 next month. Good times man. ✌😎

311 is one of those bands that is totally unique. They don't sound like anyone else, and don't fit into any category. That's what makes them good. I spent many substance fueled evenings listening to 311 back in the day, lol.

I met Nick in '98, as a passenger in my taxi! We hit it off and he started calling for me personally. He lived up in Laurel Canyon next to Sherman Hensley and had some great tea about that dude! 😊 Nick is a very lovely guy, so sweet and always tipped well! Time has been good to them, 311 look fantastic over 20 years later.

So happy to see a 311 video

Soundsystem is a near perfect album. Fuckin love 311, after high school I almost started a 311 cover band called Re-Eleven lmao

I highly recommend their album “transistor” a great listen.

It's finally time to investigate 311

I saw 311 back in '91 opening up for the Smashing Pumpkins! RIP Ranch Bowl.

Chad Sexton was the 1st drummer I can remember using marching heads on his snare and I think its one of the defining elements to their “sound” 🔥

I was literally listening to 311 when I ran into this video! ‘Transistor’ is a masterpiece of an album. Love that they’re still out there killing it

311 was my first concert. Incubus was the opening act. A couple years later I saw the two of them again but this time 311 was the opening act.

311 is my all time favorite band. I’ll be seeing them for the 15th time this Saturday in Cincinnati

First saw 311 live in Tucson az at a small club cald the rock . After the show me and a couple friends were talking to s.a . Told him we had some great smoke. He invited us on the tour bus that was parked out front of the club . We git skoked out talked , laughed had a great time . The band and the crew were all really nice . One of the best times of my life.

A criminally underrated all-time great band, misunderstood by the masses, but loved by the grassroot Excitables. Great live performers and unexpectedly one of the heaviest bands I've ever seen live. Their new song "You're Gonna Get It" rocks.

i seen them twice!! the only band ill never get tired of seeing live!! Down was my intro into them and they just have so many hits from there!!!

Back in like 1998 in college me and a couple of friends that were big fans had the bright idea one night to try to get Nick on the phone. We searched for anyone with the last name of Hexum in Omaha and only came up with one result and called. Nick was not there (unsurprisingly) but we talked with his mom for a couple of minutes and she was super nice, way nicer than anyone getting randomly called should be. I finally got to meet the whole band many years later when I was working for a radio station. I mentioned the story to Nick and he said that he remembered his mom telling him about the call. Nick and all of the rest of the guys were some of the most down to earth, chill people I've met in the business.

Can't wait for the 311 Cruise😎🏝

This needs part 2 and 3

Been into them for almost 20 years, but I'm not much of a lore person so I never knew the blue album was recorded live. Good stuff.

my favorite band!! they do not get the credit they deserve tbh

311 was my first concert in Sep. 1997 - Lakeland Florida. I've seen them 12 or 13 times- life long fan here!! 🎉👽

311 has been part of my middle school days. I still listen to them. Definitely great guys all around and great music.

311 Music was a promo CD no one else looked at when I was at Sam Goody way back, I thought it looked interesting, slow day at work, put it in over the system and I was immediately a fan. Still positive people and really great live every time. And they work with so much, one of my favorite shows was Korn and 311 together and both bands and crowds were so good and cool with the different styles and vibes of the bands themselves 🤘

311’s one of my favorite bands since ‘95-tho Grassroots is their best album

I’ve loved 311 since the blue album launch. Gonna see them this summer! First time since from chaos tour.

You did a great job with this one. Can’t wait for the full history. I’d love to know more about their mindset during the making of Evolver.

Best live shows I've been to were 311 shows.

I've listened to 311 since '95, sometimes I go long periods of time without listening to them, then I'm reminded of them and binge their discography. Love these guys, and the eclectic variety of music they create.

Loved them for 30 years !!! “The Self Titled” Album & “Transistor” still consistently are played in my house. 🖤🎼🤘🏻

How amazing to see a documentary video on 311, they don't get covered nearly enough. All time favorite band. I know tons about them but this video still had details i wasn't aware of! The 90s had so much incredible alt rock that 311 are often forgotten. But they were among the best to do a multi-genre crossover that sounded genuine and not half-assed. Also, i think Transistor is among the best albums of their era. Everything they did up to 2003 was awesome though.

Love 311. Their albums still get better and better .

Hell yeah, brother. More 311 videos for sure!! Their work ethic and brand of positivity is something to be celebrated. Not to mention, their live shows are ELECTRIC. They deserve all the praise they receive and more in my opinion. The best shows. The best fans. The best music. The best BAND. "Stay positive, and love your life."

Many fond high school memories of cranking 311 in my headphones stoned out of my mind.

311 is one of the elite bands lasting over 30 years with the same dudes. Stay positive and love your life.

I remember listening to these guy a lot when I was in Jr High a lot.

Finally saw them for the first time last month. Absolutely amazing show.

I was 13/14 when 311's blue album came out. Used to listen to it non-stop in 9th grade. Transistor was equally awesome. I saw their NPR small desk concert video from back in March, it was nice to see one of the bands from my youth with all members still alive and more importantly in good health, having a good time.

Soundsystem is such an amazing album front to back. I first listened to it back in the day around Halloween time, so strangely it’s one of those albums that reminds me of fall (along with their song Jack O Lantern Weather). Every year I listen to those songs every Halloween and it brings back great memories.

When I first heard in the early 90s, the were a completely different sound than the run of the mill which instantly made me a fan. One of tyhe few bands from my generation that has fully survived the 90s and 2000s intact. I still loove their music and listen daily. Their music was upbeat and chill in a time where much of the music was heavy and dark. True gem!!!

Growing up this was hands down my favorite band, I still have every single CD. They’re CDs are the type that you can put them on and let them run, every song is good. They will always hold a spot in my music catalog.

311 was one of the bands that got me through my youth without throwing in the towel on life.

I saw them in perform in San Diego in the mid-90’s and bought the CD of their first album. The song ‘Visit’ has a special place in my heart. Didn’t know they were from Nebraska as they have a definite SoCal vibe.

What a band. One of my favorites. Something for everyone! Been constantly listening since 1996. ❤

Kudos, as there's lots of ground to cover, and this is a pretty thorough examination of the early days - though certainly only a prologue, given the band has never broken and continues touring and putting out records to this day, 35 years on. Their second album, Grassroots, the one that was basically self-recorded in their Van Nuys crash pad, still remains a favorite.

Wholly under appreciated band back in the 90's. Very happy to have introduced the next generation to them.

They have a new vid. Nick isn’t wearing a shirt looking better than guys in 20s & 30s yet he’s in his 50s. He’s a hunk.

3🤘🏼 Love them, they got me through a lot over the past 3 decades. Mahalo nui loa for this, I really appreciate it and they deserve so much more recognition for their contributions to modern music. Aloha.

Have seen 311 live several times over the years. Have loved them since the beginning and still listen to them to this day.

One of my favorite bands of all time. I remember being in 7th grade when Sound System came out, and it blew me away. always in heavy rotation.

hey that was fantastic. late nineties kid, i was sort of aware of 311 but really got into them in high school when i bought the Creatures album with my own earned money as a young high schooler. haha mannnnn i wore that album out!!! But yah 311 was my favorite ever since. Went back and collected all their other albums! Ima go listen to the Tuna Toast podcast too!

an amazing band to see live!!

My alltime fav band! I felt like i was the only one that liked them. Rock fans didnt like it...neither rap fans. Totally ahead of their time. Still around today! Love them 4 life!

311 changed the music landscape in 95 and helped open the door for bands like No Doubt and Incubus. Also led for good or bad to the late 90s ska revival. Looking forward to part 2!

311 found me with their blue album at 16ish. Fan ever since. 💯 their music was always fun and never negative. That wasn't missed by people. I love now so many years later just putting their music on shuffle and just enjoying.

Love 311... One of my favorite bands ever. My introduction to them was the Blue album, when it first came out back in the day, but Transistor really made me a hardcore fan.. That album is a masterpiece! I don't think they've ever put out a bad album, until recently, with Voyager.. It's the first album of theirs that I never really cared for.

I dont care for the rapping part, but it's a good song. The best thing is the guitar. It's so hot, It's feeding back as soon as he pauses playing.

Huge fan of the music album, saw them at the Fox theater in Boulder Colorado and they killed it. They played two songs from their soon to be released album grassroots, epic!

I had a friend back in the mid & late 90’s that was obsessed with this band, and I was really into them initially - but he almost exclusively played their only 2 available albums for a couple years.. Kinda put me off of them, but went back after R&RTS covered the story about an altercation they had with Scott Stapp (I think?) and I really enjoy listening to them again!

At 42 I don't keep up to date with bands i grew up on but I still love listening to classic 311 songs.

My Boys!!! Thank you RNRTrueStories! I really appreciate it!

Kudos for mentioning Marys Danish. A high school pal of mine was friends with Louis Guiterrez.

311 is a timeless treasure of talent and head-bobbin' grooves, since "All Mixed Up" came out for me in highschool. Their drummer, Chad Sexton, was and still is my ultimate influence on playing the drums. Even after I graduated with a BA in percussion performance in 2005, to this day, at age 45 and not playing in any bands, they are still my #1 band to listen and play along with. Sadly, even though i'll never come to the level of Sexton, I still remember, fondly, of how awestruck I was with his grooves in the band, as a collective.

Haha in high school guitar class, our breakout performance piece was Margaritaville. 😅

My favorite band. Tied with GnR actually. My favorite band since 1996

ETSD had 4 of my favorite songs from 311! Tribute and Let the cards fall are hidden gems!

love your channel and content. appreciate it. these things are extremely important to me.

When I was in school I was so jealous of Nick Hexum every girl I knew was I'm love with him.... and my first love this girl I was dating at that time she introduced me to 311 and her favorite song became my favorite song.... 8:16 am

Hell yeah, been one of my favorites since the early 90's. Used to have 311 stickers all over everything. I'm so happy for them. They've worked so hard, are so sweet, and deserve all the success in the world!

I’ve been listening to 311 since ‘93. It’s amazing that they are still together, and when you see them, is like a time capsule, like time hasn’t gone by.

You did justice to them, bravo. Keep up the good work. Been a fan for nearly 30 years, you got this right and brought little known facts to light!

311, Charlotte 8/11/2024 - Great Show, Great Vibe, Clean, tight, rockin' set list. Favorite 311 show to date. These guys are timeless!

I've been a 311 fan since 1994 and been to 35 shows. They were obviously my favorite band for a long time. Sadly in some of their recent attempts they seem to keep trying to get another Down or All Mixed Up era. Their last good album was Sterolytic in 2014.

Awesome episode, I learned a lot! Yeah, I remember a dude at work around Y2k trying to tell me the 3 k's rumor and I was like "BS rumor, whatever bro"

So many of my fave bands listed here: 311, Fishbone, Fugazi. What a video! :)❤

I have been a fan since the 90s, and it is true, their sound is unique and would not be the same if one member was replaced. Just saw them at Red Rocks and they still deliver the goods, despite the setlist being a nostalgia tour of hits

In 7th grade art class, back in the 90s, we had to do a project where we made really big folders to put our paintings and drawings inside of. We had to make a stencil and use it in the design on the folder itself. I was a huge fan and used 311. This girl in my class told the teacher that it meant KKK. They wouldn't let me do my project so I noticed she was doing Master P and I went to the principal and teacher and told them that she was wrong about mine but that Master P talked about dealing drugs and murder. I didn't actually care that she was doing it nor did I dislike Master P but I had to retaliate because she was so wrong. They ended up not letting either of us do our projects the way we wanted so my rebellious ass opted out . I'm still a big fan and just saw them in concert last month. Their music has helped me get through so much and formed my identity as a young, confused male growing up in the 90s. I'm still confused but I credit 311 for inspiring me to stay positive and keep going.

These guys are criminally underrated

I loved 311 growing up!

Been listening since '96. Since then, I've become enthralled with various genres at one point or another: gritty 90s rap, jam bands, metal, then death metal. Now, I truly do listen to almost any genre, and through it all I've listened to everything these guys have put out, and I've seen them live at least 25 times. I'll be taking my grown children for their first show this Fall. There is nothing like 311, and nothing like a 311 show. F the BS it's time to throw down!

Yessss finally a 311 video. Been listening to them a lot lately. Really like their guitar tone a lot especially on their Blue Album 🤘. I jam out to that album a lot

I LOVE this band. Thank you for the video. Very under appreciated group of talented guys.

Finally. I’ve been waiting for you to do 311 since I found your channel years ago….you did do the Scott Stapp fight episode as you mentioned, but thank you for doing a full episode on them. 311 is my favorite band of all time, hands down, since I first heard the blue album at age 10. Met em several times, saw them for the first time in 00, saw them in 22 in Chicago for a 2 night set of Blue/Transistor.

I didn't know I needed a 311 vid this bad!! There's not enough docs on 311...such an underrated band. One of the absolute best bands.

I can still recite Down all these years later

When they first started playing them on the radio I thought they were Sublime for the longest time. Lol. Until one of my friends bought the CD.

I am biased as I grew up Nebraska in the 80’s and 90’s BUT 311 has been a staple on my playlist for 30 years

I saw 311 at HOB Las Vegas around 1999 or 2000 and was *blown away*, great songs and a great live band. Linkin Park would be NOWHERE if 311 hadn't done it first.

I am a fan of 311 myself, and 311 had a musical style that was everyone was into funk, punk, rock, metal, rap, and reggae. The Blue Album came out at the right time in 1995 because the Vans Warped Tour and the ESPN X-Games were about to take off in a big way.

As a Yes fan, I have heard vague mentions that Eddie Offord could get a little bit "out there" at times, but he was almost like Yes' George Martin in the early 1970's.

Yes!!!! I’ve been wanting a 311 video forever. I kept recommending them. My fav band

311 is and always will be huge in New Orleans and the rest of south Louisiana

I’ve seen 311 multiple times in Philly. They always have great pattering bands: Papa Roach, Matisyahu, Snoop, Sublime with Rome, etc.

I been listing to them since 95!!! I met them earlier this year and they were so cool.

311 had Rollin' back in '91, like 10 years before the Limp Bizkit song!

Whooo! My favorite band, still to this day💚

Until Soundsystem dropped 311 sound was a mystery I'd say if there was a beach rock Mount Rushmore: Beach Boys Sublime 311 & Kottonmouth Kings.

I worked at a CD store when the blue album came out. It was a resort town, so a lot of tourists from all over would come in. It's amazing how fast "Down" got huge, and how popular that album became. We would put it on, and people would ask who it was and walk out with a copy.