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  • God rest his schizophrenic soul.

  • I got to head-bump wes in 2003 when he came to Columbus. Rock and Roll forever.

  • this is rock and roll. this is art. fuck you if you don't think so.

  • They renamed the Sears Tower the Willis Tower in his honor.

  • 11 people had lougies in their throat

  • 1:12 right on...

  • Hit "8" for the greatest Wesley moment ever.

  • Wesley Willis was an amazing performer who will be missed. He was a man who had everything stacked against him in life - even his own mind often worked against him. But you know what? He still brought it, every day of his life. With no outside help, no formal training and no reservations. He loved to make music that people loved to listen to. Rock over London, rock over Chicago!

  • @MrWildtizzle He was a tremendous artist too. His sketches of Chicago scenes are amazing in their intricate details. Wesley had it rough, no question. I just hope his music and his art made his too-short time on this earth happier.

  • Wesley is right on about Osama Bin Laden...

  • I am not trying to be rude or disrespectful but what is that mark on his forehead?

  • @MrGreddix he likes to headbutt people

  • @MrGreddix The mark of one of his demons.

  • Love this guy... RIP.

  • I'm not playin that song! That song is history!

  • Let's hope heaven is a great joyride for Mr. Willis.

  • A true inspiration to us all

  • Chia pet!

  • This is great footage!!!!!!!Rock on chicago!!!!!!

  • Genius will not be denied.

  • so he doesn't even play the songs? It looked like he just plays the presets

  • Of all the people that should have had a bomb dropped on them.

  • @KrummyBear ALL the people? That is a terrible thing to say, even if you don't like his music.

  • @ademsmizz Yeah, except music is indicative of a persons personality... And his "music" is more than awful.

  • this is gold..he is an artist............ahead of time....people will rip off his stuff in the future.

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  • i don't listen to him cause of "he has problems or disadvantages and that;s good for his well being" hell no i listen to him cause he makes me laugh and his songs are catchy

  • @SeanIsaacBillings "music" ? his musics good dude. His lyrics are awesome, and it doesnt matter that hes a little off. It adds to the soul. And its not awesome to watch because retarded people are funny. Its awesome cause hes on stage doing whatever the fuck he wants. He probably knew it too.

  • when was this recorded

  • People may have disliked Wesley's music for whatever stupid or strange reason, but if you had a problem, or disliking to Wesley as a person, there was something wrong with you. Wesley Willis was probably the friendliest man Rock ever knew, or ever will know.

    Sail on Wesley. We all miss you.

  • "I'm not playing that song! That song is history!" Classic.

  • What a funny guy! In a weird way, I think out of many, he was the most "alive".

  • Good news Wesley - he's dead!

  • @SeanIsaacBillings Are you really so cynical that you can't imagine that his fans might actually care about him? He was likely a better salesman than you'll ever be.

  • Holly fuck balls. I thought this was some kind of joke, I didn't realise this guy existed, had fans and apparently 125 thousand followers. Good on him.

  • I liked the osama bin laden part

    

  • that's so sad that he died. he burned brighter than any body else

  • long live Wesley!

  • 9 jerks, bums, and assholes are no good. They need to leave Wesley alone and get off his case!

  • I don't know how famous Wesley was in contrast to like Nirvana and Red Hot Chili Peppers but... if he came out now imagine the scrutiny he would face. People are just brutal nowadays.

  • i respect the guy because of what he went through in life. he had a bad way. and you know his music isnt "talent" it isnt "good", his lyrics arent "clever" but something draws people to him, not sure what it is but i think its good.

  • @ZootSuitProductions

    Probably his genuineness

  • @ZootSuitProductions His music may have lacked many things, but honesty wasn't one of them.

  • so nice guy..pitty!

  • really

  • LMFAO

  • 9 people have a mullet... Miss ya Mr. WILLIS =[

  • True Story: I met Wesley a few times @ Gabe's, he gave me his number to call him in Chicago. Regret: I never called.

  • "people dug this stuff cause if he can do it so can the rest of us"

    This is absolutely true; anyone in the world could make music this "good."

    (including those with down syndrome or any other handicap)

  • @ImpeachObamaASAP2010 I thought his music is actually more humorous then serious talent. But, I think thats a good thing. Rock on Wesley.

  • "people dug this stuff cause if he can do it so can the rest of us."

    This is absolutely true; anyone in the world(including those with down syndrome or other handicaps) could make music as good as this.

  • holy shit he played LIVE?!?!? you mean ppl didnt immediately run for the door? was he "performing" at a comedy club? there is no way ppl would actually go somewhere to specifically listen to this full grown crack baby, then again this world is full of tasteless imbeciles.

    >.< apparently @Mpoconnor7's mother also smokes crack rocks.

  • He was definitely a one of a kind type artist, like Frank Zappa and Weird Al Yankovic. I was fortunate enough to see Wesley perform in Detroit in 1996. Bought a bunch of his CD's and paid 100 bucks for one of his poster board drawings of the Chicago skyline. I wish I had purchased more of his art, as similar Chicago drawings of his are selling for 1500 to 3000 dollars today.

  • This guy is the man. Rest In Peace Wes

  • CHIAAAAAAAAAA PETTTTTTTTTTTTTT

  • LOLOL! His laugh at 1:09 "fuuaaHAHAHAHAH"

  • @ MrGodZilla99

    No he was a true hero, who despite his problems, was able to break through and sell funny ass albums and express himself, while at the same time, making money

  • okay lets get the facts straight, people went to his concerts and bought his albums because they felt sorry and had sympathy for the guy, but despite that fact he still was a nice guy :)

  • my idol

  • I still don't see why so many people like him. His music is terrible, i dont care if he's retarded. All his shit is keyboard beats with an idiot hollering like an fuckin monkey

  • @cdawghimself Point is (to me) , it sounds so fucking funny. Had so many good laughs watching these live vids also :D

  • @cdawghimself maybe he sucks maybe he is retarded. not the point, people dug this stuff cause if he can do it so can the rest of us. this is honest music and way better than justin bieber or the latest gnr album

  • He was amazing! I love how someone who had nothing but disadvantages thrown at him still rose up to do what he loved most and became relatively successful. Yeah people laugh but it's what Wesley wanted, to entertain. I'm happy he chased his dream and didn't do what a lot of assholes think handicapped people should do and sit in a room until they die so no one can hear their voice for fear someone might laugh at them. Fuck all of you, seeing what he did and how he was happy should shut you up.

  • @mistercockandballs There's a special place for you in hell....

    

  • @mistercockandballs he did have the advantage of size though... he was friggin' HUGE. well over 6 feet and weighed at least a few hundred pounds, I can't quite remember. At least that probably deterred attackers when he was making his music, thankfully. I love his songs, they are so simplistic yet eye opening.

  • @mistercockandballs he made music to get the demons out , he said that why he says such fucked up shit haha. Multiple personalities .

  • RIP wesley

  • @Rodzilla9123 thats cuz hes mentally retarded you dumb racist shit

  • I had to put this stuff up. Wesley was a true American genius. Rock over london, rock on chicago....Facebook.....the new wesley playground.

  • what if Wesley willis was all some huge ironic art project

  • @DaKewlJamal I thought he was for a long time, but not.

  • @SeanIsaacBillings i <3 u Sean!!

  • I loved the osama bin laden song LOL

  • @SeanIsaacBillings I got you man, it seems like a lot of people would pretend to enjoy his music, in a live show, but I think some people actually enjoy this for whatever reason......

    I don't really care for this music, and I understand what you're saying, but you shouldn't have called this "music".

  • @SeanIsaacBillings you got too many feelings. Dont feel bad. it's just PMS. =p

  • @SeanIsaacBillings thumbs up if this guys is wrong about everything.

  • @SeanIsaacBillings Your wrong.

  • im done... im gettin loogies in my throat

    FUCK YEA u tell them when ur finished.....and why you are finished

  • what is that thing on his forehead

  • awesome

  • wesley willis is my home boy

  • Superstar Wesley Willis!!!!!!

  • you dont know shit about mental illness

  • The 8 people that disliked this video must be those demons that Wesley Willis always mentioned about his whole life.

  • I love this guy he never gave up his dream . He just kept on trying and never gave up and for that . I have much respect for the guy so much. Plus his music always makes me laugh and have such a great day .

  • his music is good.

  • I love this guy... he made me laugh so much

  • MY MILKSHAKE BRINGS ALL THE DUDE IN

  • lol, "This next song is called Osama Bin Laden"

  • god... such a great man. and i'm not even sarcastic. I do feel bad for his issues. But he continued to do whatever the hell he wanted. fuck the haters. I wish I could have gotten a headbutt and a hug from this man before he died... sadly only discovered him around 6 years ago...

  • My god,what language is he speaking?Is that English?And what is "gurockguitar" music?How could you play that on a keyboard?!

  • his ultimate goal was to headbutt people i think

  • "i have cds for sale.......and drawings for sale"..ahahaha

  • He has the horn of the Devil himself...

  • LMAO 1:11

  • da ghost of BIGGIE

  • if they make a movie of wesley's life, i think tracy morgan has to play the role.

  • @bruhe For sure. In a fat suit.

  • 1:07 I want to give Wesley a big hug! That laugh is awesome! :)

  • I love his random product placements. "Blockbuster Video - wow what a difference"

  • haha, to sum up all his songs: a strange 80s drum guitar beat comes in, he rants about wierd shit, and then yells the chorus. RIP Wesley Willis. Love you man.

  • The sad thing is, if this guy didnt die, he'd be absolutely massive now thanks to the internet! He would have gone viral!

  • im done...im through...im gettn loogies in my throat...

    HAHAHAHA i love this guy

  • whats the black stain on his forehead?

  • @crashthepopularkids he greets some people with a headbutt.

  • @crashthepopularkids it's a bruise from all the head bunting he give his fans as a way of saying "HELLO! MY NAME IS WESLEY WILLIS!! NICE TO MEET YOU!" :)

  • I ♥ Wesley Willis FL!!

  • he is so awesome that he can even play GUITAR music on a KEYBOARD

  • I'm done! I'm through! I'm gettin loogies in mah throat!

  • I'm sure the guy has a heart of gold, but his songs are shit.

  • Punk as fuck.

  • RIP to the max! Wes!

  • Rock over London, Rockin' out in Heaven. We Miss you Mr. Willis.

  • I seen em live in Detroit around '95 - '96. i remember him doing a radio interview for 101.1fm. They were making fun of him before he started cuz he was sleeping in his car in the parking lot before the interview. It was hilarious. Loved this guy. i still listen to a couple of his cd's. ROCK OVER LONDON, ROCK ON CHICAGO! BUDWEISER, IT'S THE KING OF BEERS!

  • Anyone who got to see this great guy in concert was one LUCKY BASTARD!

  • i use to hang out with him outside the fireside and other spots in chicago he was a very gentle and funny man

  • rest in oiece

  • HAHAHAHAHA!!! @2:10 "I'm not playing that song, that song is history." Wesley was the man.

  • rock on chicago...polaroid see what develops

  • Wesley Willis was a musical genius, im sure THE SOLOIST was based on him. Wes i love u like a milkshake RIP

  • He just wants the moneys. But i think people is too blind to see that realy. FLAME FLAME ME FANBOYS!

  • ...no flames yet...Zejex15, i'm a huge WW fan & admirer. But i think it's fun & interesting to think about that possibility.Too often I hear simple & patronizing interpretations of who WW is as a person & as an artist.

    I don't believe that all he cares about is the $, that seems too simple also,but not in the same way that usually gets assigned to him.Another fun idea is that his whole persona was an act to sell himself & his music. The man's a genius no matter how you slice it .LONG LIVE WW !

  • If we could all be even 1 /1,000,000 of what this man was, the world would be a much better place.

  • listen jack...

    i dont care your real name isnt jack... it is now

    that guy, god rest his soul, was schizophrenic.

    now jack, do you want to be a schizophrenic? i dont think so...

    and that guy CANT sing... jesus christ... oh, and listen to his lyrics in "Suck A Camel's Poody Hole"?

    yeah jack, we should all be like WW...

    god damnit jack! think jack! think before you comment!

  • Poor Wesley...I miss you man. I banged-heads with him...screamed at him...loved him. Except when he invaded the restroom!!!!! HA HA! What an iconic American man. Running my inkpen...

  • MY HERO!

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  • i would so go to one of wesleys concerts if he wasent dead

    u rock wesley :D

  • RIP and fuck those demons. Taco Bell.. it's food

  • Joey Mack owns Wesely Willis. Period. Wesely would never battle Joey. Jello wouldnt have it because he was scared.

  • RIP Wesley!! Totally unique musician, and a brilliant artist as well.

  • Truly the jesus of all good rock guitar music on keyboards. Rest in peace Wesley

  • I am telling you right now, this man is God in disguise...

  • THank you MrMrPanPan . THANK YOU !

    Praise HIM , Praise HIS name !

    Seriously, thank you .

    Somebody needed to say it . Amen!

    I don't mean any disrespect. I can imagine some genuinely religious or spiritual folk thinking I am mocking their beliefs or behaviors , but I am not .

    I just believe that MrMrPanPan is onto something, i'm feelin' it for real .

    Thank You MrMrPanPan

  • @MrMrPanPan well, then god died

  • R.I.P Wesley Williss<3

  • Wesley wasn't retarded... ignorant prick.

  • poor wesley! he had a lot of heart, that guy

  • I wish I could been lucky enough to see him live and buy his CDs straight from him. R.I.P.

  • Wesley Willis rules.

  • Wesley Willis joyrides is Coming To DVD on December 8, 2009

  • His laugh is heart warming

  • Hey if anyone knows were I can download Osama Bin Laden let me know.

  • LOL

  • A legend.

  • Rest in Peace, buddy... we miss you.

  • what a brave man. Chronic schizophrenia must have been so scary. amazing stuff. rest in peace

  • hes handicap and ur a dick

  • he's more talented than you

  • Considering his mental illnesses, he absolutely was talented. Despite everything he had to overcome, he still strove to perform. His ultimate goal was to entertain people and make them happy - and in that aspect, he succeeded. I can't speak for everyone, but Wesley Willis's songs always make my friends and I roar with laughter. Just because they aren't professional by today's standards, it doesn't make them great in their own right.

  • @Chzrm3

    amen. His songs were totally unique and impossible to imitate (who could come up with lyrics like those to "Vampire Bat"?).

    And Wesley's sketches of street scenes in Chicago were amazing too.

  • @Chzrm3

    And he was a great artist!

  • @Chzrm3

    plus he probably got more pussy than any of us.

    i should do this...

  • Rock over London

    Rock on Chicago

    Nike

    Just Do It.

  • He was also a very very talented artist. Drawing buildings and the Chicago skyline and a bus here and there. He had talents that exceeded where some things we take for granted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PEACE AND SUCK A CHEETAS DICK!!!!!!!!!!

  • he is awesome but wtf is on his forehead

  • he bumps foreheads as a way of a greeting so over the years he developed a bump.

  • It's a callus, he had a habit of headbutting his fans.

  • dude go suck a lama's nut sack go lick a panda's shitty ass and go suck a cheetah's spermy nut sack u fucking douche bag!

  • Osama is a stupid ass turk LMAO LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL I mean I'm turkish but just LMFAO

  • i think he said he is a 'stupid ass jerk.'

  • I'm pretty sure he said jerk?