featured clowns, showgirls, a ringmaster and caged "attractions", including "Ape Boy". John David Utsler, age 42, of Detroit, passed away November 20, 2015. After leaving ICP, John got out of rapping and switched over to being a DJ and doing shows at clubs around Detroit. Sadly, John Utsler passed away on November 20, 2015, at the young age of 42. To close out the shows on the tour Insane Clown Posse and Da Mafia 6ix performed on stage together as The Killjoy Club, doing only two songs. Joey saw John around his mom's house from time to time but as the years went by, he saw less and less of him. [86][87] The album was later revealed to be the first of a "second deck" of Joker's Cards. John Kickjazz Birthday & Fun Facts | Kidadl [64][82] Insane Clown Posse returned to Europe for a tour. Maybe we will bring Danny "K"AE back for Gathering 17 because it's, well you know, Gathering 17 and all! There are no setlists by John Kickjazz on setlist.fm yet. When a customer began to harass Spaniolo and Bruce, a fight broke out between the customer and all of the bands' members. [41] Nasty Little Man told Bruce that the Beastie Boys were not only clients of the company but also personal friends, and the Beastie Boys told the company to make Bruce change the lyric. Bruce reiterated that Coal Chamber's music did not appeal to Insane Clown Posse fans, and that ticket refunds decreased after Coal Chamber had been removed from the tour. Working with Mike E. Clark and Rich "Legz Diamond" Murrell, Bruce and Utsler developed their album with the highest of hopes. As a result of the accident, Insane Clown Posse postponed two shows scheduled for Cleveland, Ohio, on January 22 and 23, but honored their promise to perform on January 25 and 26. He got it. [41], To help increase their positive publicity, the group hired the Nasty Little Man publicity team. Over and over again. After no word was heard on the album, it was speculated that it had been scrapped. YOU KNOW THEY AINT NO SUCH THING AS LEFTOVER CRACK!! [96] During this period, the duo won the Detroit Music Award for Outstanding Hip-Hop Artist/Group. I was obsessed with knowing how he felt about it, because it had hurt me so bad when he walked out. ICP's Lost History - RIP John Kickjazz - The Juggalo Show 2015 An attorney for Playmakers states that only Bruce should be held liable. J answered, and revealed another project that is seemingly in the works! The first rap song he played for me was called "Roxanne Roxanne" by a fresh group called U.T.F.O. Later that year the group released the self-produced EP entitled Dog Beats. Think about it. He just really had his head screwed on right tight while the rest of our crew was more like me dumbasses. Here it goes. was reissued in a "Nuclear Edition", which featured previously unreleased material and music videos for the songs "In Yo Face" and "Miracles". That show had a hefty price tag of$250.00, and with the exclusivity of that performance plusDog Beats, I was more than happy to pay it. As a result of the incident, the following week's concert dates were rescheduled. One of the songs from the EP, "Dead Body Man", received considerable local radio play. That incident involved Insane Clown Posse allegedly attacking employees of a St. Louis radio station over disparaging remarks that a disc jockey made on the air. In a January 19, 2017 ICP interview with Faygoluvers.net, Violent J stated that Shaggy 2 Dope and DJ Clay were working on the album. Comment posted on Monday, June 22nd, 2020 08:31 pm GMT -5 at 8:31 pm. Beverly Kills 50187 featured Greez-E, a fan that the ICP met earlier that year, as a replacement for John Kickjazz. [3] In 1989, Joseph Bruce as Jagged Joe, Joseph Utsler as Kangol Joe and John Utsler as Master J, released the single titled "Party at the Top of the Hill" under the name of JJ Boys, but the group did not pursue a serious career in music. [128] The duo has described Insane Clown Posse musically as a cross between N.W.A, Michael Jackson and Pearl Jam. The lawsuit also names the venue, Playmakers, as a defendant. Insane Clown Posse, often abbreviated as ICP, is an American hip hop duo. The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan is working with ICP's lawyers in order "to ensure the right of Juggalos everywhere to gather together and express their support of the I.C.P. [52] On July 18, 2000, Big Money Hustlas was released direct-to-video. Clark. [59] While in Australia, customs confiscated all the group's Faygo, assuming that they were bringing it for commercial purposes. -Loony Goons You, John Kickjazz, are a champion of free speech. The album features Violent J on the song "'Foggin' Up the Window" and DJ Clay on the bonus track (only available digitally) "Awww Shit". Bruce was held for four hours before being released on $5,000 bail. During this time he was still good friends and in contact with his old ICP bandmate Kid Villain (John Rode) until his passing. He became an alcoholic, later on a heroin addict, and eventually was residing at Utslers moms house with no income. I wanted to know how he felt, and when we started to do better and better, I ,of course, wondered if he regretted his decision. We would sit upstairs in John and Joey's bedroom and just spin albums. Insane Clown Posse (1992). Profile: Older brother of Joey Utsler (AKA Shaggy 2 Dope) and a founding member of Insane Clown Posse. As the beautiful ceremony was being conducted down by the water, way up behind everybody, sitting at the top of the hill where you couldn't hear anything being said at the wedding, there was John sitting silently by himself. [103][104], At the 2011 Detroit Music Awards, Insane Clown Posse received the Distinguished Achievement Award. After receiving a positive response, Bruce and Utsler have since continued to spray Faygo onto audiences. Back then our crew were so close to each other that we considered each other sellouts if you had a girlfriend. [43] Rolling Stone writer Barry Walters gave the album a "two out of five stars" rating, writing that "no musical sleight of hand can disguise the fact that Shaggy andJ remain the ultimate wack MCs". Hoping to receive the respect Bruce and Utsler felt they deserved, they planned to feature well-known, respected rappers on their album. The Johns just werent having the extreme change in our lives. "[15] According to Bruce, "We brought along these big beach balls. [47] For the three shows that Coal Chamber played, there were multiple ticket refunds. Violent J Speaks on John Kickjazz Documentary | Faygoluvers I guess they pretty much cracked a hole in his skull, Doctors had to remove a piece of his skull because his brain was swelling up so badly that it couldn't fit in his head and he had to wear a soft helmet for a year so. He was born January 18, 1973 to the late Donna and David Utsler. RIP John Kickjazz. [41] In response, Bruce fired Nasty Little Man and asked its team to leave the photo shoot. #RIP Obviously not all are going to be happening in the foreseeable future. But I felt demolished at the same time over the fact that John could just up and walk out on us like that. The House of Horrors Tour thus featured Insane Clown Posse, with opening groups Twiztid, Myzery, and Psycho Realm. Their music for some strange reason was like drugs to us. Insane Clown Posse also brought naked women on stage. What happened to John Kickjazz? - Heimduo I never drank or even swore back then, but then when my brother Rob went into the Army, suddenly all bets were off for some reason. We've been around so long that we get to dig up the many cool sets that we used back in the day and then get to use them again on a national level. Songs that only he could write like "Track and Field", "After School Snack Attack", and "The Goverment's Responsible." I drank, but those guys drank all the fuckin' time. It was so shocking, it truly terrified me that a person could do that to a friend. [56][57], The second Gathering of the Juggalos was held from July 1315 at the SeaGate Convention Centre in Toledo, Ohio. [117] Bruce and Utsler describe many of their lyrics as being tongue-in-cheek. Maybe you will be there; I don't know. [79], Filming of Big Money Rustlas, a Western spoof, began in January 2009,[64] and concluded on February 24, 2009. (See my reviewright here.) RIP John Kickjazz. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. [3] The two moved on to compete in various independent promotions in Michigan from 1990 to 1997 before making an appearance together in Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) as Insane Clown Posse. [30] Spaniolo and Methric provided a demo tape containing three songs: "2nd Hand Smoke", "Diemotherfuckdie", and "How Does It Feel? Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! [172] In 2004, they briefly wrestled in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA). [15], Bruce and Utsler did not expect many of their fans to attend Woodstock 1999, and were surprised when thousands of people chanted "I-C-P! The cool thing is, last year J-Webb actually contacted Danny "K"AE who now lives in Alaska (ALASKA!) After leaving ICP, John got out of rapping and switched over to being a DJ and doing shows at clubs around Detroit. Formed in Detroit in 1989 as a gangsta rap group, ICP's best-known lineup consists of rappers ViolentJ (Joseph Bruce) and Shaggy2 Dope (originally 2 Dope; Joseph Utsler). Bruce and Utsler flew to Denver, Colorado to add the finishing touches to the albums. They paid Snoop Dogg $40,000 to appear on the song "The Shaggy Show". ICP thought it had already been released. Young wicked also made a statement that referenced the idea that he may have some featured spots on one of the albums. What sucked was they fuckin' kept parting harder and harder. Had John Utsler only known that he is forever in time, a true, certified and authentic, Juggalo legend. They fuckin' partied way to hard. Over there, they make their plastic bottles taller and thinnerwhen you're doing what we do with themthat makes a world of difference". [48] Osbourne stated that her group was to receive $12,500 per show for a scheduled two-month package tour. It's just too fuckin' bad that John wasnt there with us to enjoy the greatness of The "K"AE. If you're doing what's right and are a good person, then you're right with God. [102] The group released a three-disc compilation of their guest appearances with other artists called Featuring Freshness in November 2011. I was hearing those names for the first time in my life. Faygoluvers.net. [29] Halfway through the tour, Brian Jones of House of Krazees had a falling out with his band members. This breaks my heart to pieces.. RIP John Utsler. [157], Insane Clown Posse is known for their elaborate concert performances. My entire life changed forever that day. He was born January 18, 1973 to the late Donna and David Utsler. can cause a headache and other symptoms. [30], In late 1997, Bruce took Myzery to St.Andrew's Hall. John enjoyed reading and music. Comment posted on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020 12:50 pm GMT -5 at 12:50 pm. [132] Bruce has classified the group's music as "Wicked Pop". [9] Upon returning home that night, Bruce says he had a dream in which "spirits in a traveling carnival appeared to him"an image that would become the basis for the Dark Carnival mythology detailed in the group's Joker's Cards series. He was the original 3rd wicked clown and appears on the "Dog Beats" EP as well as the debut album "Carnival Of Carnage" before he quit the group. It sucks that the John Kickjazz documentary isnt happening, but its cool that the ICP documentary is and a John Kickjazz story will be told. His brother, John passed away last Friday. Yea its forreal I seen it on Tre-Lbs Facebook like a "Sorry for your loss" type thing. After doing so, there were no tickets returned for the remainder of the tour dates. [8] Bruce met Esham for the first time at the station and praised him. Additionally, the album was released in three variant editions, containing three individual full-length bonus albums. And just before we released our first album and 1st Joker's Card "Carnival of Carnage" Shaggy's older brother John quit the group. Bruce listened to the album and saw it as a diss towards Insane Clown Posse. I can't explain it but we fuckin' LOOOOOVED to listen to their music. [55] Also in 2004, music by Insane Clown Posse was featured in the film Demons at the Door, directed by Roy Knyrim. John Utsler aka John Kickjazz Passes Away At Age 42 R.I.P. [15], The group was unable to bring the large amounts of Faygo needed for their concerts to their European tours without a sales permit visa because customs believed that the group had intended to sell the soda at their concerts. The group's manager Alex Abbiss extended Bruce and Utsler's condolences and prayers to the families of the victims, stating that "It's quite obvious that this guy had no clue what being a Juggalo is all about. [105] The Mighty Death Pop! It was advertised that proceeds from the show would go to put together a documentary forJohn Kickjazz, long lost 3rd member of the Insane Clown Posse. [16][76] In 2008, Bruce and Utsler starred in the Knyrim-directed film Death Racers. We finished our two-song set, and the crowddidn't cheer or boo. [51] In July 2000, Bruce and Utsler staged the first annual Gathering of the Juggalos at the Novi Expo Center in Novi, Michigan. Always so quick to defend icp no matter the scam. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. [160][162] In a June 2010 interview with The Columbian's Alan Sculley, Bruce explained, "[Sex and violence is] the stuff that people are talking about on the streetsto get attention, you have to speak their language. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. 1 On Billboard 200", http://www.detnews.com/article/20090901/ENT04/909010311/1424/ENT04, "Paul F. Tompkins and Tom Scharpling Discuss the Gathering of the Juggalos - the Best Show on WFMU", "Gathering of the Juggalos: Clowntime Ain't Over! John enjoyed reading and music. [60] The album was notable for its explicit acknowledgment of ICP's belief in God. Insane Clown Posse - Wikipedia They formerly had two other members John Kickjazz whose real name is John Utsler and Greez-E whose real name is . Sometime in the early 2000s John Utsler showed up to a Gathering of the Juggalos event and made things up with his brother Shaggy 2 Dope. According to Bruce, "The craziness was this: they were not the regular two-liter bottles we're used to; they were some other amount maybe one-and-a-half-liter bottles. Believe it or not, its been almost3 yearssince Violent J, Shaggy 2 Dope, and Tre Lb put on the Carnival of Carnage show in southwest Detroit! J said that the documentary has been written and rewritten and pieced together. Check out this 3 minute response here: DAMN! 3 Headed Monster Tour featuring Violent J, Esham, and Ouija Macc Announced! John Rode is also on the original song, "Wizard of the Hood" playing the role of the lion. A juggalo (feminine juggalette, or juggala in Spanish) is a fan of the group Insane Clown Posse or any other Psychopathic Records hip hop group. We had a big crew in our teenage years. [47] Bruce and his brother, Rob, made the decision to eliminate Coal Chamber from the tour. They just stood there, stunned"; they later learned that the concert was supposed to occur earlier in the evening, and that they were performing in the wrong building. [64], Several journalists have commented on the apparent conflict between the group's sexualized and often violent lyrics and their stated spiritual message. 19921993: Carnival of Carnage era The album featured appearances from local rappers, including Esham and Kid Rock. The 49-year-old eventually went to the hospital. He was also an original member of the Insane Clown Posse, in which. My brother (26) may possibly have a mental health condition but has never been diagnosed. Clark. I don't even know if [Utsler has] ever been to church! In just two days will be the eighth anniversary of my own older brother's death. Curt Brown, 33, of Holly, Mich., was pronounced dead at 7:19 p.m. Friday, said Hardin County Coroner Roger Little. [47] Later that night, Stern contacted Bruce and Utsler, asking them to appear on his show the following day to talk with Coal Chamber's manager, Sharon Osbourne. YOU KNOW THEY AINT NO SUCH THING AS LEFTOVER CRACK!! Sales averaged 1,500 copies per week as a result. Pow! How could somebody be that cold hearted? 15 on the Billboard 200 and No. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. If anyone knows anything at all about ICP, then you know that they have never, ever been down or will be down with any racist or bigotry bullshit". Members of Twiztid, Myzery, and Psycho Realm were charged with battery. [82] An infomercial for the event was released online by Psychopathic Records. Bruce remembers that "[w]e came out with no microphones or nothing; we were just right up in the people's faces. We didn't say much of anything at all to each other. John Utsler (January 18, 1973 - November 20, 2015), better known by his moniker John Kickjazz, was a former DJ and rapper. [114] ICP announced in the edition of December 21, 2012 of the Hatchet Herald that they will be releasing a sideshow EP to The Mighty Death Pop! [62] However, the magazine also gave the album a positive review for its "charming, good-natured idiocy". CAVE-IN-ROCK A Juggalo, or fan of the Insane Clown Posse musical group, died Friday evening at the annual Gathering of the Juggalos, a four day-event in its second year at Cave-In-Rock. ICPs Fearless Fred Fury Coming to Vinyl: August 23rd! The phrase whoop whoop is the Juggalos catch phrase. & Tour Dates. He is survived by his brothers, Joey (Renee) Utsler and Michael Locks; nephews, Cyrus, Isaac and Ronan Utsler; niece, Mahala Utsler; and his stepfather, Roger Heyer. Everybody had several jobs to do when we would run a mix. In Osbourne's words, "You're dead. When did ICP withdraw from the Juggalo case? [31][32], One month after ICP's Strangle-Mania Live, Insane Clown Posse began their second nationwide tour, "The House of Horrors Tour", with Myzery added as one of the opening acts. Joey had no choice but to drop John off again at another Salvation Army. [52] All telephone requests for the video to be played were ignored, and Insane Clown Posse was never mentioned during the show. Joey thinks it was possibly some kind of drug deal gone bad, like maybe John tried to fuck over some bad dudes or something. [8] While trying to get stations to play the single, Bruce learned that one of the stations he and Abbiss visited would be interviewing local rapper Esham, who Bruce considered to be a "superstar"; Bruce had recently begun to collect Esham's albums, as he had done with other local rappers; by the time he had discovered Esham, the rapper had released two full-length albums and three EPs. [22][23] The group was also informed that its in-store signings and nationwide tour had been canceled, commercials for the album and the music video for "Halls of Illusions" (which had reached No. Why does Dumbledore trust Snape is Dumbledore too trusting? But nevertheless, John still kept on using and drinking. Several papers, including The Washington Post, published summaries of Ronson's claims. That was when we first decided that we were going to "make it" as rappers and failure wasnt an option. Those years mean so much in a ninjas life. Esham wished Bruce well and Bruce gave the rapper a copy of Dog Beats; this began the friendship and professional relationship between Psychopathic Records and Esham's label, Reel Life Productions. My respect for Joey suddenly intensified to the point of no return. After this I could do anything I want, for the rest of my life. [15] During a performance in England, Bruce recounts that he "rocketed one of them bottles off my foot and that motherfucker shot straight up and out like a guided Patriot missile, right towards the disco ball high above the crowdThe bottle nailed the disco ball, and came falling down on top of some English kid's head. [93] On March 9, 2010, Insane Clown Posse were interviewed by Nightline journalist Martin Bashir. [128][129][130] Utsler has a tattoo of Jackson, and Bruce has a poster of Jackson facing him in his recording studio when he raps. He is survived by his brothers, Joey (Renee) Utsler and Michael Locks; nephews, Cyrus, Isaac and Ronan Utsler; niece, Mahala Utsler; and his stepfather, Roger Heyer. [162] In an interview with ICP conducted for the article, two of Ronson's queries referred parenthetically to ICP's "Christian message" and to the members' identities as "[secret] Christians". We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. [108] The album has two faces, the first of which was revealed at the Hallowicked concert. Comment posted on Monday, June 22nd, 2020 11:34 pm GMT -5 at 11:34 pm, I always thought this documentary was a bad idea. [84] While Esham claimed that the album was not a diss in his podcast,[85] the album strained the relationship between Bruce and Esham. Ben Sisario criticized the album in the Rolling Stone Album Guide, writing that "the whole thing was some bland divine plan" and asking, "Is this man's final dis of God, or His of us? The guy appeared on one record. Both Insane Clown Posse and Twiztid permanently returned to Psychopathic later that year, and the label soon built its own recording studio, named The Lotus Pod. The group's early work features a raw, minimalistic sound, which later evolved into a more rock-oriented style. All Rights Reserved, 2023 - The #1 Source For Underground Music. At the 2004 Gathering of the Juggalos, Check Your Shit in Bitch! "Halls of Illusions". So he helped him up and into his car and took him home. "[169] Bruce and Utsler have also stated that they are not certain that God and the afterlife exist, but that they'd like to believe that there is something after death. RIP John, a crucial part to the creation of the hatchet world as we know it, without a doubt. Stores full of tapes and CDs and vinyl albums? John Kickjazz. He was totally gettin' live, and rockin' out. "[164][165][166] Christianity Today writer Mark Moring also challenged Ronson's characterization, writing that "The guys in ICP haven't used the word 'Christian' or 'evangelical' [] so let's not call them anything that they're not claiming for themselves". [41], On Insane Clown Posse's previous tour (The House of Horrors Tour), they had watched the movie Big Ballers. Twiztid released the album Freek Show, which debuted number 51 on Billboard 200. [120] The group's lyrics have opposed racism, bigotry,[121] domestic violence, and child abuse. Hasnt that been in the works since like 2015 or something, but we got Juggalo by Steve Miller to tide us over? The album was released on May 26, 2017 and charted on the Billboard 200 at No. Be the first to our articles and get the latest updates. I hadnt seen my former best friend in years. 6 Does my brother (26) have mental health issues? [160][161] According to Bruce, "This is actually the biggest tour we've ever brought out, as far as stage theatrics and extras on stageWe've got a whole circus. 1, R&B/Hip-Hop at No. John always had a job too. John was who actually introduced me to rap. Besides that I'd just lost my best friend. Anyway, don't let me lose focus). [4] Seeing a need for a manager, Bruce's brother Robert recommended his friend and record store owner Alex Abbiss, who established the Psychopathic Records record label with the group in 1991. Ha! Kung Fu Vampire Announced For Gathering of the Juggalos 2023! These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Throughout their career, the group has used parables set within the Dark Carnival mythology to warn of the ultimate consequences of immoral behavior. It just relaxed us and put us in a great mood. The station initially refused to play the documentary, but Island Records persuaded them to air it as a personal favor. [47] Biohazard, Mindless Self Indulgence, Krayzie Bone, and Twiztid were well received by audiences;[47] however, Coal Chamber was not. It was very weird. Pow! Being one of the few hundred that got to see it, I can easily say that it was one of the BEST shows Ive ever witnessed! [30] Months later on June 4, 1998, Bruce and Utsler pleaded guilty to misdemeanor disorderly conduct charges (reduced from battery) in an Indiana court and were fined $200 each. Life ain't right. This part is me that's me rappin' right there". Anyway, John was a more than a great friend and he played a very important role in my life for a very long and special time. He would borrow his stepdad's jeep.