Simple Plan: Welcome to Their Life
August 2008
from left: Desrosiers, Comeau, Bouvier, Stinco, and Lefebvre
Currently promoting their third album,
Simple Plan, the group, comprised of Pierre Bouvier, Chuck Comeau, David Desrosiers, Sebastian Lefebvre, and Jeff Stinco, delivers a fresh, energetic album that reflects their desire to embrace all genres in collaborating with different producers, including one versed in hip-hop.
“It was important for us to take risks and to keep evolving as a band, so we allowed ourselves to expand as we were writing this record,” Lefebvre says.
A significant part of the evolution from 2002’s No Pads, No Helmets…Just Balls and 2004’s sophomore release
Still Not Getting Any…, shows in choosing the obviously less clever or provocative Simple Plan.
Lefebvre explains, “Most people self-title their first record because they figure, ‘This is our band,’ but I think that we grew into the band we wanted to be, and we made the record we always wanted to put out. It feels like a new beginning.”
Not only are the members of Simple Plan focusing on inner discovery and renewal, they also take the time to look outside themselves, past the blinding spotlights to their legion of adoring fans, the very reasons the band formed the Simple Plan Foundation in 2005.
“Our goal was to try to give back to the kids that come to our shows, [those] who have problems at home or illnesses, and also to push different music programs,” says Lefebvre.
Almost two weeks ago, the band raised over $100,000 for the foundation after just one benefit brunch. It seems rare these days to find artists, especially young artists, giving back in such a grand capacity.
When asked why, Lefebvre instantly replies, “Why not? It was the next step for us. We’ve talked to fans and found how much the music helps them in their lives, and we were like, ‘Let’s do this, go the extra mile.’”
However, listening to Lefebvre describe their “special lifestyle,” makes he and his band mates seem more like marathon runners than occasional sprinters.
“We tour until it’s time to stop touring and make a record. That’s pretty much how we work. It can be exhausting, but we know what we’re in for,” Lefebvre says.
Humorously, he continues, “You shower, then you try to find food ‘cause you’re obviously starving ‘cause you’ve been sleeping too long, then you probably have a couple of interviews to do, then you’ll have a sound check, then you’ll have a show, then you’ll have a party, and then you’ll go to the next city. That’s a day in the life.”
Links: Official Site | Facebook | Twitter
Simple Plan, the group, comprised of Pierre Bouvier, Chuck Comeau, David Desrosiers, Sebastian Lefebvre, and Jeff Stinco, delivers a fresh, energetic album that reflects their desire to embrace all genres in collaborating with different producers, including one versed in hip-hop.
“It was important for us to take risks and to keep evolving as a band, so we allowed ourselves to expand as we were writing this record,” Lefebvre says.
A significant part of the evolution from 2002’s No Pads, No Helmets…Just Balls and 2004’s sophomore release
Still Not Getting Any…, shows in choosing the obviously less clever or provocative Simple Plan.
Lefebvre explains, “Most people self-title their first record because they figure, ‘This is our band,’ but I think that we grew into the band we wanted to be, and we made the record we always wanted to put out. It feels like a new beginning.”
Not only are the members of Simple Plan focusing on inner discovery and renewal, they also take the time to look outside themselves, past the blinding spotlights to their legion of adoring fans, the very reasons the band formed the Simple Plan Foundation in 2005.
“Our goal was to try to give back to the kids that come to our shows, [those] who have problems at home or illnesses, and also to push different music programs,” says Lefebvre.
Almost two weeks ago, the band raised over $100,000 for the foundation after just one benefit brunch. It seems rare these days to find artists, especially young artists, giving back in such a grand capacity.
When asked why, Lefebvre instantly replies, “Why not? It was the next step for us. We’ve talked to fans and found how much the music helps them in their lives, and we were like, ‘Let’s do this, go the extra mile.’”
However, listening to Lefebvre describe their “special lifestyle,” makes he and his band mates seem more like marathon runners than occasional sprinters.
“We tour until it’s time to stop touring and make a record. That’s pretty much how we work. It can be exhausting, but we know what we’re in for,” Lefebvre says.
Humorously, he continues, “You shower, then you try to find food ‘cause you’re obviously starving ‘cause you’ve been sleeping too long, then you probably have a couple of interviews to do, then you’ll have a sound check, then you’ll have a show, then you’ll have a party, and then you’ll go to the next city. That’s a day in the life.”
Links: Official Site | Facebook | Twitter
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