On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with one of the most iconic rock bands of the early 2000s, known for the viral hits “Perfect” and “I’m Just A Kid,” features on various popular movie soundtracks, and a decorated 25-year career that’s still going strong … Simple Plan! They get into the member’s roots and early music days in Canada, the Montreal punk scene, and recording the band’s legendary debut album, No Pads, No Helmets…Just Balls. They also talk about losing a Sony record deal, the stories behind hit songs like “Perfect,” “Reset,” and “I’m Just A Kid,” memorable performances at Warped Tour, and touring with Avril Lavigne. They close by talking about producer Bob Rock, the band’s perfect album, and listing the best Canadian bands. Tune into a fun, full-band interview with Simple Plan! 

And check out the band's Lipps Service: Live Sessions in-studio performances of "Perfect," "I'm Just A Kid," and "Welcome To My Life" on our YouTube.

CREDITS (Instagram handles)

Host @scottlipps

Produced by @whitakermarisa

Edited by @toastycakes

Music by @robby_hoff

Recorded at Melrose Podcasts NYC

00:00 - Start

01:45 - Canadian accents 

03:00 - Canadian bands 

04:13 - 25 years together 

05:45 - Family

08:41 - School talent show 

09:28 - “Reset”

09:40 - Montreal punk scene 

11:45 - Chuck getting kicked out 

16:00 - Formation of Simple Plan

18:23 - Sugar Ray

19:46 - Chuck posing as the manager

22:45 - Getting signed and passing out lyric sheets 

26:00 - Losing the deal with Sony 

27:00 - Recording their debut 

30:00 - “Perfect”

32:24 - “I’m Just A Kid”

33:54 - Early Warped Tour shows

34:00 - Dad driving the band

40:37 - Avril Lavigne tour 

42:16 - 2000s movie soundtracks

44:00 - Bob Rock

47:00 - Perfect album

51:00 - Best Canadian bands