About this interview
In this 2009 interview with Ryan Minic of Ryan's Rock Show, Chad Ginsburg of CKY gives an unfiltered look into the band’s internal struggles, their temporary breakup, and how they found a way to move forward. He discusses the tension that built up over years of touring, the drinking habits that led to physical fights, and how stepping away from the band for a year ultimately saved them. Chad talks openly about how CKY reunited not because of business pressures or industry demands, but because they genuinely missed the music and the energy of the band.
He dives into some of the craziest shows they’ve played while completely wasted, including one night in Boston where he fell off the stage multiple times after paying his respects to GG Allin. He laughs about how some fans called it one of CKY’s best performances, proving that rock and roll is as much about chaos as it is about precision.
Beyond CKY’s wild history, Chad gives his blunt take on the state of rock music in America, reflecting on why the genre has lost mainstream appeal and how the industry has become more about business than art. He shares his frustration with how record labels operate, why some bands are “built with crutches,” and the difference between bands that have true endurance versus those manufactured by the industry.