Tim Armstrong's Journey - Childhood, OpIvy, Overdoses and Rehab (1/4)

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This is the first of 4 unofficial episodes on the life of Tim Armstrong, Rancid's vocalist. In the first episode, we understand what forged the teenager Tim, his mistakes and what made him turn his life around, getting sober, becoming successful.
#punk #punkrock #rancid #timtimebomb #operationivy #transplants #hellcat #epitaph #lifestory #biopic #documentary #greenday #billiejoearmstrong #mattfreeman #albany #california #eastbay
00:00 - Intro
01:49 - Childhood
05:44 - Operation Ivy
10:21 - Overdoses and Rehab
13:28 - Rancid, Success and Heartaches (2/3)
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@hubermanlab 6 ай бұрын

This is AMAZING. Tim’s positive contributions to music and culture are incalculable.

@BellaSaraJiuJitsu 6 ай бұрын

Love that you’re such a Rancid fan! AMAZING Doc!🤘🏼😂

@SnoopThePunk 6 ай бұрын

Ye,and you changed my life. I came across your talk about neuro plasticity and behaviour,randomlly online.I was just about to skip it,when i hear you talking about your youth days and being into punk. So,as a punk myself,that speaked to me and changed my whole mindset and got into learning computer science and everything hanged.thx you for that.Cool to see you here

@itschamesbitch 6 ай бұрын

Literally the last person I thought I would see in the comments

@user-ih4vf8xt3e 6 ай бұрын

Bad Religion had an influence on me getting interested in science. I studied neuroscience briefly, dropped out but may go back as a mature student.

@oneidawolf776 6 ай бұрын

Tim was my hero as a teen. The older you get the more you see we are all just people who go through shit. Some good some bad. No one is above the next. Tim and punk music helped me with that lesson. Rancid was also the first punk band I ever heard. I was raised on a tiny reservation and we didnt have any access to outside culture. I was 13 and had left the reservation for foster care. A punk girl sent me a song by rancid and it changed my life.

@alessandrorizzi4736 6 ай бұрын

Woooooow!!! Which song??

@oneidawolf776 6 ай бұрын

@@alessandrorizzi4736 The song was Ruby Soho. It took me until this year to find out the reggae song that plays at the start of the song, it is called "give me power" by the stingers that plays at the start of ruby soho.

@alessandrorizzi4736 6 ай бұрын

That's awesome!!!

@RoryLynott 6 ай бұрын

Major respect to you. Your words are truth.

@michaelschneider4701 6 ай бұрын

My story is spot on to Tim’s except I was him as a young teen in the early 90’s going through what he was singing about. The punk scene was my family.

@markwarren3724 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for this. I grew up with Tim in Albany. We played in many pre Basic Radio/Op Ivy bands together. Our first gig was at the Albany High School talent show in 1983 as Ratt Patrol with Tim's brother Greg on drums. We then continued with a bunch of ska bands like The Unkool and Urban Noise. The East Bay had many all age clubs in those days, and there was great music everywhere. It fills my heart with joy to see Tim and Matt still creating such great music.

@canadam1983 6 ай бұрын

You must have so many great stories! Man I'm jealous, not gonna lie, Tim has been one of my favourie musicians ever since I've first heard Op Ivy and Rancid!

@kylefolks 6 ай бұрын

I was working at Pyramid Brewery on Gilman about 20 years ago. Four people in their 60s, maybe, sat in my section and told me their son used to play across the streeet (Gilman). The lady turned to me and asked me, “do y(ou know our son?” I asked, “who is your son?”, and she said, “Tim Armstrong”. I said, “I do not know your son personally, but I know who he is.” Very nice people,I thought it was weird that they would think I knew their son. Tim, your parents are very nice people. I hope you have a great relationship with them.

@BigBenny28000 6 ай бұрын

can’t even believe this man isn’t talked about more

@jo-sp7bo 6 ай бұрын

because he don't want to

@BooneyNash 6 ай бұрын

Thank you to whoever made this and shared it!!!

@QueenOfTheGreen27 6 ай бұрын

This is incredible, not even in your first language or country. I've never seen most of these shots before. Thank you ❤

@michael-lynn 4 ай бұрын

I grew up listening to Tim and liked his music. People even said I looked like him. Now that I'm 41 years old and haven't listened to him or music in general for many years, I just came across this video and honestly wanted to say- all the hardships people go through in life are from their own choices and how they wish to take them on. Many walk alone and continually fall or go around in circles because they have no real outward guidance or counsel or know where the power lies. They don't listen to that light within themselves that shows you all is vanity and emptiness, and it doesn't matter if you're at the bottom or at the top. The same reproves you in secret when you do wrong and shows you everything you ever did. By heeding to it it will make your crooked paths straight and cause you to walk uprightly and give you understanding. Then you will see the true grace which brings salvation. It will give you power and break off from you any addiction. The same shows you what your thoughts are, showing what is evil or perverse or wicked, so you will resist it and follow that which is good. This you have within you. You have a treasure within you that brings salvation, and money or gold cannot buy.

@BadLuckLuke 6 ай бұрын

Perfect man, can't wait for second part 🏆

@xmizljm_2354 6 ай бұрын

Just a few seconds in… I’m hooked! Thank you for a documentary type-video on Tim Armstrong! Living legend!

@brad7801 6 ай бұрын

Bro - your channel is so well done. Your videos are very well researched and edited, and you have a knack for simply telling a story, not in a gimmicky or clickbaity way Thanks for telling it how it is.

@larryshepherd5380 6 ай бұрын

Tim has always been my favorite song writer.

@ryanlaine5784 6 ай бұрын

Waiting for the rest of this! Incredible work hommie!

@TheBlakeEverhart 7 ай бұрын

This is so well done, can't wait for the rest of the series.

@MyFlipperLikesIce 6 ай бұрын

When I worked in El Cerrito I met both Jeff Armstrong & Matt Freeman's dad at my job 😅

@davidlundberg1549 6 ай бұрын

I was looking for an ON POINT Tim Armstrong documentary before taking the whole family on tour with Rancid, Smashing Pumpkins, and Green Day

@breezywilson760 6 ай бұрын

Uhh, as long as the family doesnt include littles you dont want r*ped.

@User-kv5bn4dxn 6 ай бұрын

Oh and the linda linda's. The industry plants formed to push agendas for a new generation!

@marsatlov6858 6 ай бұрын

Lookin forward to part 2 + 3 that was well put together man thank you

@Hullified 6 ай бұрын

The more I learn about Tim, the more I understand the lyrics.

@anarchy_burger_ 6 ай бұрын

This is a great series I can't wait till part 3. Appreciate this ❤

@davesleyer9393 6 ай бұрын

Dude… this is the most in depth video on Tim ever. Where do you find these pictures and all this footage? Amazing work dude

@John-rambo84 6 ай бұрын

Its out there in people's basement

@raulpenu818 6 ай бұрын

@@John-rambo84true that 😂

@peterduddington4189 6 ай бұрын

So grateful you made this

@matthewmohri9990 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for doing this I hope you release the other 2, I'm looking forward to it.

@ryanphillips4700 6 ай бұрын

the GOAT, this dude epitomizes punk rock. God love you brotha!

@canadam1983 6 ай бұрын

I love your channel dude, awesome subjects! Since I've found your channel I've been rediscovering my love for punk rock. I now realize that punk rock is a huge part of the music that feels like home to me. All thanks to you friend!

@michael-tx8rw 6 ай бұрын

loved it! Rancid was my favorite back in the day and i'm seeing them again soon

@user-dy3jx7ml3y 7 ай бұрын

Definitely want to see the rest of this

@mikelachey824 4 ай бұрын

Tim and Lars still put out great music. Whenever I need a pick me up

@marcomb1913 6 ай бұрын

This man is the reason I picked up a guitar and songwriting at 13. I’m 30 years old now 😅

@lizquinn3999 6 ай бұрын

🎉Wow great video. Thank you for posting.Cant wait to see Rancid and Green Day in Pa next year.

@matpeachey3946 6 ай бұрын

I’ve never heard Matt’s speaking voice! He’s really well spoken! Not sure what I was expecting haha brilliant video I’m excited for the rest! Lifelong rancid/op ivy fan here ❤ you got yourself a new subscriber 🫡

@orb2150tx Ай бұрын

I met Matt and Tim at the Loft in Austin Texas in 88 at an Op Ivy show there. Tim was bald and I had a double fin charge bright red. These " grunge " kids were making fun of the " big haired" people and being rude,which would've resulted in a brawl,if Tim hadn't stopoed the damn song and set the bullys straight. I thanked him and hung out had sone beers and on my way. 2 years later i see Tim with a bright red hawk on Mtv. I like to think that I was part of the transition of Tim to full on punk,but i really know it was a combination of events just like that which molded these guts into a respected punk band worldwide. These dudes are stand up guys.

@WeWynne 6 ай бұрын

What a beautiful video. Thanks for making something so great for me to help teach my kids more about such awesome classic music.

@oxypunx88 6 ай бұрын

It’s HARD to find in depth interviews with him on KZfaq . Thankyou !

@xmizljm_2354 6 ай бұрын

Tim has his dad’s eyes, so much resemblance

@JoshWhiteley 6 ай бұрын

Wow, great work on this!

@luiseduardogomezdearandaju723 6 ай бұрын

Incredibly good stuff once again from Tome

@runningsuperska 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for this mate. Happy new year.

@devinthevince 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much

@coverdrums71 6 ай бұрын

Christ, Matt Freeman is a weapon. What a player

@user-ih4vf8xt3e 6 ай бұрын

And out come the wolves was the album that changed everything for me. Fun times, maybe too much chaos. But that album had a huge impact on me. The first punk album I bought.

@Nachoscrosshair 5 ай бұрын

Same here. I had enough money to buy a cd while I was visiting my dad. I think I may have heard one rancid song before. I remember looking at the album cover for the first time in the music shop. I remember thinking, "Rancid... such a Badass band name" I had to pick between rancid 2000 and out come the wolves. I loved the name of the album. Boy, am I glad I picked that gem up. I listened to it on repeat that whole trip. It never gets old and was my window into one of the best genres of music.

@pollyanna147 6 ай бұрын

Following. this was well done

@dea01ify 6 ай бұрын

Best bio on TA to date on you tube to date.

@kaziwazi 6 ай бұрын

I never ever criticise but some of Hip Hop are dead but this is immortal at least for me and a lot of people!Tim is legend!!!

@IlhamAndABassGuitar 6 ай бұрын

Love this!

@MindMasteryOverMoney Ай бұрын

Love your accent, Narrator! Great bio documentary on the front man of my fave 1980s skapunk band: OPERATION IVY

@dielel9268 6 ай бұрын

Rancid had some perfect tunes 🏆

@dizzle1119 6 ай бұрын

I've never been a huge Rancid fan....but I do enjoy several of their albums. That said, I've been an Operation Ivy fan since I first heard them in 1994. Literally just bought a new copy of the Energy LP about 2 weeks ago. It's as good as it's always been, too. Love it...

@dewilew2137 2 ай бұрын

It’s still so weird to be that he’s my parents’ age. He’s going to be 60 next year. That’s blowing my mind. He just doesn’t seem like he’s born in the 60s to me for some reason. He’s totally a boomer.

@mikenoface 6 ай бұрын

Some of that footage when he's interviewing DHC and stuff was from a local cable show I worked on. I got to watch all those raw tapes of Elephant Parts and Basic Radio. Good times. Also that show at the end with Rancid.. I was there!

@thisisjah 6 ай бұрын

This is fukin epic bro! Keep up the good work Tome

@patswayze7359 6 ай бұрын

Tim is a legend

@ErnMac89 6 ай бұрын

Do Brett Reed next. I feel like very little is known or talked about him and he was always my favorite drummer.

@petrtrylc9167 6 ай бұрын

Amazing!! Greetings from the Czech republic

@shrektical7674 7 ай бұрын

Such a good watch

@reverseapachemaster5459 6 ай бұрын

Bro has the coolest punk speech impediment/accent lol. Tim’s a goat for sure!!

@myrealname2600 5 ай бұрын

Great work! Beautiful accent too! You just earned a new sub! Looking forward to the experiences you offer!

@TheFoldMusic 6 ай бұрын

10:04 Holy crap I loved Dance Hall Crashers

@t.g.cat-rag941 6 ай бұрын

This is a valuable and very interesting video. Tim is very attractive and really cool punk hero !!

@PunkTome 6 ай бұрын

For genuine punk talk without mimicking or clickbait, follow youtube.com/@thepunkrockreview on KZfaq

@stevethomas3654 6 ай бұрын

Dang, this was rad! If you have footage from the Opivy Healdsburg show (lightly attended), I’ll call it day and move to the mountains

@jeremystone3186 6 ай бұрын

Fun fact: Tim's manager at Blondies Pizza on Telegraph Ave was Adrienne Droogas from Spitboy.

@Wolfchaser69 Ай бұрын

Damn! Operation Ivy played Sneeky Dee's in Toronto?! That would've been sick!

@hankstopher 4 ай бұрын

"this ol man came rolling home"

@smallraymond1 6 ай бұрын

17 year old humans typically suck and have no clue about life at all, but these guys in Op Ivy are a top 10 (maybe 5) band for me. It's freaking insane how good they were at such a young age

@DukesMusic84 6 ай бұрын

Don't stop posting about people who overcome these struggles people, that's how we solve addiction and get to understand what causes it.

@philporada5655 6 ай бұрын

I was at that We Are The Union show in the Sanctuary

@SHENDOH 2 ай бұрын

UNITY

@mpenxa 6 ай бұрын

This is insane. You even have Stormy Sheppard footage.

@heathenpriest5292 6 ай бұрын

Homie, where can we get those acoustic Tim tracks?

@mistyknesloney5708 6 ай бұрын

Tim is my musical God.

@jasoncoker1625 6 ай бұрын

🤘💯

@sparklybritches5322 6 ай бұрын

I hope this isn't a dumb question and I just missed something, but where can I find Parts 2 and 3? Thanks.

@oneidawolf776 6 ай бұрын

"Nothin incoming but the reggae drumming and we all come from unlovin' homes!"

@jasonberezny9705 6 ай бұрын

Awesome!Where is pt 2 and 3?

@ningboy3274 6 ай бұрын

Weren't their technically 4 bands Armstrong was in with Freeman? Op Ivy, Dancehall Crashers, Rancid, The Silencers, and Devil's Brigade?

@josefk.122 6 ай бұрын

Downfall also

@justinkline1294 6 ай бұрын

13:46 Matt Freeman playing a vintage Aria Pro II on stage? Sure looks like the headstock on mine own. Pretty recognizable, I think. Anyone?

@lungbutter420 6 ай бұрын

Op Ivy is so fuckin gooooood

@MadeAnkaAsril 6 ай бұрын

where the heck can I find all these acoustic Rancid songs. They sound so cool!

@PunkTome 6 ай бұрын

Search for Tim Timebomb, there's hours (maybe days) of songs

@MadeAnkaAsril 6 ай бұрын

@@PunkTome cool, thanks!

@TheBFN 6 ай бұрын

If u dig punk.. Go back in time and check out some old stuff.. Samhain is 1 to deff listen 2...social d..the cramps.. It all started way b4 tim... But i get that its the era u found punk... Man its crazy how much music can have a impact on you when your a kid and going through what u think is the worst shit ever...sometimes it is i guess... Music is always there for us and giving us a place to call home..wish u the best brother 🤘

@AtZero138 6 ай бұрын

Cheers from Orange County California... Oi Oi Oi... It's always been about the independent minded,, however they get there,, I am in no way a fan of Tim's work,, Nor Cal has its own vibe, more get along,, always met great people and at 1st meeting always get the, your from SoCal thing,, Now 50, it's music,, Old to hear the influence, move and change,, I find solid modern Street Punk and Post Punk,, Force Mugera, MESS, Ultra Razzia,, Also Incendiary,, Have some playlist,, to share Bands and more to share the Channels... SAMHAIN!!!

@totallynotkye2496 6 ай бұрын

can you do the same kind of video on Billie Joe Armstrong? that would be sick

@goodvibesteadyblazin 6 ай бұрын

where is part 2 lol i’m dying

@schnucksergio5808 6 ай бұрын

Rancid was awesome :) Good time.

@jamiemay8546 6 ай бұрын

I don't know how anybody does anything on drugs. I can't do anything. I could barely do anything when i'm clean And sober

@punkamirbj287 6 ай бұрын

Heahhhhhhh😊😊

@connorwills9862 6 ай бұрын

Which Rancid song is that at the very end?

@PunkTome 6 ай бұрын

Rejected

@punkratsxxx 6 ай бұрын

you have to turn the narration vocals down by about 2 DB

@PunkTome 6 ай бұрын

thanks, this feedback is very useful to me

@DontGoToHell 6 ай бұрын

his face looks punk rock

@thebostonbrawler1 6 ай бұрын

He's America's SHAWN McGOWAN!!!

@Nome_e_Cognome 17 күн бұрын

He resemble Lorenzo Jovanotti, the Italian singer

@Beepbopboopboopbeeb 6 ай бұрын

Love his accent. Where is he from

@odin7682 6 ай бұрын

I feel so bad for their kid

@MrProofMan 6 ай бұрын

@BR549-2 6 ай бұрын

I was listening to op ivy cassette tape rolling across the dessert in desert storm and rancid CD's doing convoy security in Iraqi freedom. Still haven't made it to a concert.... it'll happen