June 15th 2024.
Duff McKagan, the talented bassist for Guns N’ Roses, seems to have a special connection to the beloved town of Springfield. According to McKagan, the most popular beverage in town, Duff beer, is named after him. This may come as a surprise to many fans of The Simpsons, where the drink is often seen being enjoyed by Homer Simpson and his friends at Moe’s Tavern. McKagan believes that his name is the inspiration behind this iconic brand of beer.
In his autobiography, It’s So Easy and Other Lies, McKagan revealed that a production company working on a new animated series approached him in the late 1980s. They wanted to use the name "Duff" for a brand of beer featured in the show, paying tribute to McKagan’s reputation as a heavy drinker. Little did he know, this animated series would become a massive success. McKagan gave the green light without asking for any payment, as he had no idea how popular the show would become.
Despite McKagan’s claims, some writers from The Simpsons have denied that his name had any influence on the creation of Duff beer. However, McKagan stands by his story and even mentioned it in a recent interview with Stereogum. He recalled how his management approached him in the late 1980s about an arthouse cartoon wanting to use his name for a beer. At the time, adult cartoons were not yet a thing, so McKagan had no idea about branding. He gave his approval and the rest is history.
McKagan admits that it may be a smart business move for The Simpsons creators to deny his claims, but he still believes that there is truth to his story. He points out that the timing of the show’s popularity and his own personal branding as the "King of Beers" cannot be ignored. However, he also emphasizes that he has no intention of asking for any money from The Simpsons for the use of his name.
Interestingly, The Simpsons has recently been linked to another music giant. Fans were shocked to discover that Nancy Cartwright, the voice of Bart Simpson, is actually related to Sabrina Carpenter, the popular singer behind the hit song "Espresso". It just goes to show the far-reaching influence of this iconic animated series. For fans of the show, all episodes are available to stream on Disney Plus in the UK.
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