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Yungblud | Club Random with Bill Maher

Oct 6, 2025
Yungblud, the dynamic British rock musician, dives into his colorful journey from growing up in a guitar shop to electrifying live performances. He shares wild tour tales, including a near-arrest in Japan and the unique culture of Japanese concerts. The conversation touches on rock aesthetics—pirate versus cowboy—and why he believes rock isn't dead, just evolving. Yungblud also reflects on his heartfelt farewell with Ozzy Osbourne, personal influences, and the importance of staying sober during performances for a genuine connection with the audience.
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ANECDOTE

Tokyo Moshing Nearly Got Them Arrested

  • Yungblud described a Tokyo show where a Japanese presenter warned audiences not to mosh, which he misunderstood and encouraged chaos.
  • The crowd exploded and police waited backstage afterward, nearly getting the band arrested.
INSIGHT

Japan: Polite Days, Wild Nights

  • Yungblud notes Japan's extreme politeness by day and wild nightlife by night, creating a striking cultural contrast.
  • He finds the silent concert etiquette moving but sees after-dark Tokyo as the 'craziest place you've ever been to.'
ANECDOTE

Guitar-Shop Childhood Shaped His Sound

  • Yungblud grew up living in his family's guitar shop and absorbed blues, The Stooges, Stones, and Bowie from an early age.
  • That upbringing shaped his musical identity and stage-driven career path.
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