In a recent interview with Stereogum, Duff mckaganthe bassist of Guns N’ Rosesreiterated a statement that has raised controversy: the famous fictional Duff beerfrom the animated series The Simpsons, was named in his honor.
According to McKagan, in 1988 or 1989, representatives of a “new animated series” contacted him for permission to use his name because of his reputation as a “heavy drinker”.
The musician detailed: “I was Duff, the King of Beers. But this is 1988, 1989 and our management […] “They called me and said some kind of home art cartoon wanted to use my name.”
Jay Kogenproducer and screenwriter of The Simpsoncategorically denied this version in statements to TMZ. Kogen explained that Duff It was named so because “It is a synonym for butt, little butt, butt”.
According to Kogen, there is no connection with the musician. “It’s very strange that this Duff McKagan guy wants to take credit for Duff beer… It had nothing to do with it. Duff is a beer for people who sit on their fat asses all day.”
Duff mckagan maintains his story since the publication of his autobiography It’s So Easy And Other Lies in 2011, where he first mentioned his alleged contribution to the origin of the beer’s name Duff.
The bassist stated: “I didn’t know anything about brands or anything like that, but that program took off. And then they started selling merch and stuff. I never went after him [el creador Matt Groening]but it’s like ‘Hey, motherfuckers,’ you know?”
Despite the denials from Kogen and other writers on the series, McKagan suggests that the production company could be denying the facts for commercial reasons.
“The timing matches up very well, even if it’s not entirely clear how much Matt Groening or any of the writers of The Simpson “They were connected to the Los Angeles metal scene at the time,” he commented during his conversation with Stereogum.
Beer Duffknown to be the favorite drink of Homer Simpson, has transcended its fictional status to become a true cultural icon. The show, which remains one of the longest-running and most popular animated series since its premiere in 1989, just entered its 35th season and continues to remain relevant on American television.
This debate, which dates back more than ten years and resurfaces periodically, is the product of the enormous influence that The Simpson in popular culture. However, it is possible that the controversy surrounding the origin of the name of Duff beer never be completely clarified.
Duff mckaganwhose real name is Michael Andrew McKagan, is also a renowned American composer and record producer, born in Seattle. He is primarily known for his work as bassist and backing vocalist for the legendary hard rock band Guns N’ Rosesfrom its formation in 1985 to 1997 and again since 2016.
Throughout his career, the musician has participated in various projects, including bands such as Loaded, Velvet Revolver and solo releases. He has been recognized for his virtuosity on the bass, his compositional style and his distinctive husky voice.
His musical talent has earned him accolades, including being included in the magazine’s list of “The 100 Greatest Bassists of All Time.” Rolling Stone. His style and sound have influenced numerous bassists and musicians of the genre.
As for his side away from music, he is an activist in the fight against addiction and mental health. He has been open about his battles with the drug and alcohol addiction, which brought him to a critical point. After overcoming that dependency, he has become a strong advocate for recovery and mental health.
