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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
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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

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