“People were afraid to get involved, but I’ve no regrets. Giacomo was being a dipstick”: Danny Sapko on social media scandals, his ’80s-inspired AI-generated rock band – and how the ‘Dipstick Lick’ broke America
Nick Wells
created: Aug. 8, 2025, 11 a.m. | updated: Aug. 14, 2025, 12:35 a.m.
I just need it to sound good through someones phone while they’re sat at home watching a YouTube video.
“At first I was just a bass player, but then I became more of a comedian.
I think there might be a YouTube video to be made out of that!”Who are the Velvet Sunrise?
But I still know all the words.”PaRappa 2 : Sista Moosesha Cover (ft Chowny SWB Bass / Danny Sapko) - YouTube Watch OnWhat are your plans for the immediate future?
I’ll keep playing the bass guitar, writing new songs, and keep annoying fellow creators!
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