the top three interviewers alive today are

3. tony pierce

2. howard stern

1. Nardwaur of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

and nardwaur wins by a lot.

thats the good news.

the bad news is the outrageous and lovable journalist had a stroke on Saturday.

Nardwaur was known for his deep research which led to right-on-the-money musical gifts like records from the artist’s chilhood

or posters from concerts that meant a lot to them.

over the last 30 years Nardwaur has interviewed the likes of

Nirvana, Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, Odd Future, Henry Rollins,

and so many punk, pop, and hip hop artists,

on video,

that after a while it becomes less about the artist and more about their reactions to his gifts.

because i know you pray, when you do, please include Nardwaur in your blessings.

Doot Doola Doot Doo Doot Doo!