Simple Plan came all the way from the homeland of Degrassi and some all around great punk-rock; Canada, to rock your socks off. Over the past few years SP has gone from the somewhat underground scene to the well earned succes that they now grasp. Simple Plan, as most of you know, is: Singer Pierre Bouvier, Bassist/Back-up vocalist David Desrosiers, Guitarist/Back-up vocalist Sebastien Lefebvre, Guitarist Jeff Stinco, and Drummer Chuck Comeau.
While the release of their debut album "No Pads, No Helmets...Just Balls", and a DVD "A Big Package For You" was on store shelves quickly selling out of copies, Simple Plan was hard at work on their next album, "Still Not Getting Any..." due out October 26th 2004. (There are three cover art designs on the new record, which are all awesome.) Simple Plan is currently touring over in the United Kingdom, and David, and Sebastien took time out of their busy schedules to answer a few questions for Rawk Rag.
Here is our first ever "10 Questions With..." with Simple Plan:
Tiffany Marin: How did you guys meet, and who thought of the idea to start a band? Sebastien Lefebvre: This is the story behind the band. We all went to the same high school and have known each other for more than 10 years now - except David, we met him later through the scene. Pierre and Chuck had a band together called Reset and made a record. This is when they were 4-17 years old. Chuck then left the band to go to school, but kept on playing music. Later he got together with Jeff to start a project. They needed another guitar player so I (Sebastien) came into the band. I think they picked me because I lived close! Then we needed a singer... Pierre wasn't too happy with Reset anymore and we heard he was gonna quit, so we told him about this band. He came with us. That's when David replaced him in Reset. David ended up quitting Reset and joining us as well. That's about it!
Tiffany: Who is your favorite band to tour with? David Desrosiers: Billy Talent. It's a selfish thing because I just wanna see them play every night! They just rock!
Tiffany: What has been you most embarrassing moment onstage, or on the set of a video? David: Falling on my ass I guess, even though I thought it was funny. I guess it's just really hard for me to get embarrassed. I don't care about what people are gonna think of me!
Tiffany: What was your first job, and your worst job? David: Both are the same answer... working at McDonalds. Cleaning the toilets and then being a cook. It all just sucked!
Tiffany: What do you miss most on the road? David: My bed, and driving a car! Just doing normal stuff, you know? Like going for breakfast at my favorite restaurant!
Tiffany: Have you found any interesting, and unusual talents while on the road? David: Nah. Well, I guess so maybe. I talk in my sleep, sometimes backwards and just other weird stuff!
Tiffany: What were your high school days like? David: I was the worst kid you can imagine... only with good grades!
Tiffany: If you could have dinner with 5 people throughout history who would you choose and why? David:: First, the girl I love because that's what matters the most. Madonna, because she is really interesting and I know I could learn a lot from her. Same with Drew Barrymore. Green Day, just because they are real nice guys and it'd be fun I know. Then, I don't know, hmmmm, actually my mom! I never get to have a dinner with her. I never really get to see her
Tiffany: If you could be any cartoon character, who would you be and why? David: I don't know, maybe Pepe Lepieu I guess... to be all sexy talking French and stink!
Tiffany: When did you have your first girlfriend, and First Kiss? David: I guess I was like 13 when I first kissed a girl, but my first real girlfriend was when I was 19. I was a late bloomer, but who cares, everyone is different!