Rock Feed Hollywood Undead
Apr 8, 2024
Charlie Scene and Johnny 3 Tears of Hollywood Undead dive into their rock and hip-hop fusion roots, sharing hilarious tales from their rise to fame. They discuss the band's MySpace days and how it shaped their early exposure, their early military aspirations, and the challenges of label censorship. With a nod to their DIY origins, they reflect on the current music landscape and the struggle to maintain artistic freedom. Plus, they talk about staying sober, childhood friendships, and the surreal experience of transitioning from small gigs to massive arenas.
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First Concerts Sparked Music Careers
- Johnny 3 Tears saw Tom Petty on MTV and wanted to play guitar at six, then his first concert at 12 (Stone Temple Pilots) made him want to perform live.
- Those early moments shaped his path into music and performing.
MySpace Helped Launch Them
- Hollywood Undead met Tom from MySpace and had meetings but didn't sign; MySpace helped expose bands via charts and social features.
- The band benefited from early social attention and artist-driven discovery.
MySpace Was Artist-Driven Discovery
- Charlie Scene says MySpace was more artist-driven and valuable for discoverability than later platforms.
- He credits MySpace charts and profiles for exposing back catalogs and emerging bands.