He Faked A Partnership And Made Millions
This week, we explore the volatile history of Third Eye Blind, the 1990s alt-rock juggernaut that imploded under the weight of ego and legal warfare. From their meteoric rise with “Semi-Charmed Life” to the brutal midnight firing of guitarist Kevin Cadogan in a Utah parking lot, we uncover how frontman Stephan Jenkins seized total control of the band’s corporate identity. We examine the hit-making partnership between Jenkins and Cadogan, the secret “hired hand” contracts that disenfranchised the founding members, and the string of lawsuits from former bassists and managers that followed. It’s a story of multi-platinum success built on a foundation of betrayal and calculated business maneuvers. Kindly like and subscribe – it really helps this channel a lot. I do appreciate it!
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@michaelgodwin6158
October 28, 2026 at 3:13 am
So you could say the members of the band eventually… wanted soooomthing eeeeelse, to get them through this semi charmed dictatorship.
@aldee-d1l
October 28, 2026 at 3:13 am
I must have collected many cookies by now.i strike like button all the time.This one is about someone who thinks band is spelled EGO.i guess.Listen up aspiring musicians!
@toddblenkhorn7675
October 28, 2026 at 3:13 am
Last week I commented on one of your videos where the good guys won, this isn’t that.
@Br34ch3r
October 28, 2026 at 3:13 am
"What if I told you"…..and here..we….go
@cappyjosh4509
October 28, 2026 at 3:13 am
Always knew he was an A-hole. But that debut album is practically perfect.
@Br34ch3r
October 28, 2026 at 3:13 am
"What if I told you"…..and here..we….go
@KiloEcho75
October 28, 2026 at 3:13 am
I guess he never asked how it’s going to be when no one wants to know him(see what I did there?) because he’s a gaping a$$hole. His real fans never let him go(I’m on a roll here!) and that’s why Third Eye Blind STILL has a ridiculously loyal fan base. It’s almost like he’s lead a (semi)charmed kinda life or something. Another great video!!!
@RuthlessMojo
October 28, 2026 at 3:13 am
Another great video. Keep em’ coming. Hope you’re having a great week.
@honeymoonphase9075
October 28, 2026 at 3:13 am
Wow jenkins was such a scumbag. I hate 3eb
@jheffwithah612
October 28, 2026 at 3:13 am
Jenkins is a dick, but damn that first album slaps to this very day.
@ranman7688
October 28, 2026 at 3:13 am
Back in '97, hanging out with the boys…
at the line "she goes down on me" we would all lean back and point at our nether regions. Miss those days. Lotsa cheap beer, ramen, good tunes, and Mario Kart. Good times.
@claywalker1980
October 28, 2026 at 3:13 am
What a giant douche.
@marcosdepaula3593
October 28, 2026 at 3:13 am
Jenkins is a Jerk, awesome video as always GMS here on youtube!!!!
@BassingtonFfrench-0
October 28, 2026 at 3:13 am
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He's teaching me Science. 🧪
@Rock-Forehead
October 28, 2026 at 3:13 am
As was once said… poorly… 'Might as well jump. Jump.'
@ryanpeck3377
October 28, 2026 at 3:13 am
Just the other day, when it came on the radio i was pointing out to a coworker how semicharmed kinda life is about meth. He didnt believe me till he listened again while i called out the "doin crystal meth will lift you up until you break" lyric
@Daro10571
October 28, 2026 at 3:13 am
this guy sued and got sued by many people, I wonder how he sleeps at night
@chokingchicken99
October 28, 2026 at 3:13 am
Does Joe Satriani not realize WHO YOU ARE? He was in the presence of greatness!
@robertcummings4704
October 28, 2026 at 3:13 am
I, Robert in Salt Lake City, was in Park City yesterday. No show but slightly warm. I liked the video, I want my cookie.
@WarOnEntropy
October 28, 2026 at 3:13 am
The only thing I'll ever remember about this dude is that on that MTV battle of the bands show where he was a judge, he completely nuked one band for doing something that we all thought was impossible at the time- making a Ricky Martin song rad as hell. I know we were sick of it at the time but damn man, that band still sticks in my head on my list of "covers that were way better than the original".
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October 28, 2026 at 3:13 am
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October 28, 2026 at 3:13 am
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@alisterfolson
October 28, 2026 at 3:13 am
When the lead singer decides he's the main player in everybody's universe. Absolute power corrupts, absolutely.
@MarcMarchant-g2g
October 28, 2026 at 3:13 am
Ahh, the cash distribution is always a fly in the ointment for most groups.
@nunyabiz2889
October 28, 2026 at 3:13 am
The first album is classic, but have never listened beyond that. Maybe I should.
@Snellephantt
October 28, 2026 at 3:13 am
Booooom
@MarcMarchant-g2g
October 28, 2026 at 3:13 am
Yeah, Third Eye Blind was a stable food group of the early 90s.
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October 28, 2026 at 3:13 am
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October 28, 2026 at 3:13 am
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@YescaCat
October 28, 2026 at 3:13 am
Dos
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October 28, 2026 at 3:13 am
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October 28, 2026 at 3:13 am
First
@samgrover1290
October 28, 2026 at 3:13 am
First?