January 11, 2023

We Almost Died ft. Pierre Bouvier of Simple Plan

1 hour 20 minutes

"I'm sorry, I can't be perfect." ~ If you're a 90's baby, you definitely know this song's lyrics!

In today's episode of 'Chats & Tatts' Podcast by Aaron Della Vedova, I am joined by Pierre Bouvier, the lead vocalist, frontman, and songwriter of the rock band, Simple Plan. In this episode we talk about tattoos. (of course), friendship, the changing music industry, getting his first record deal and how social media is changing the game.

Simple Plan started in 1999 as a Canadian rock band from Quebec. The band consists of Pierre Bouvier, lead vocals and studio bass guitar, together with Chuck Comeau as the drummer, Jeff Stinco as the lead guitar, and Sebastian Lefebvre as the rhythm guitar and backing vocals.

From the band's new millennium rise to MTV superstardom through a pop-punk modern resurgence, Simple Plan has a record of 10 million albums sold worldwide, record awards, 3.4 million videos online, and 23 years in the music industry.

Today, Pierre takes a look back and reflects on the band's journey of success. From being just a high schooler with the heart to write music who started a band with his friends to now, one of the most successful artists in the music industry.

As it's harder than it looks, find out how Pierre and his band, Simple Plan continue to share music with people with their 2023 lineup world tour! Also, get to know how Aaron and Pierre knew each other for a very long time as they share their tattoo, snow mobile and other experiences together. All this and more when you listen to this week's episode.

What we chat about:

0:28 - Guest intro

3:05 - How to overcome imposter syndrome

11:36 - Pierre Bouvier, Simple Plan's frontman reflects on the band's journey

19:01 - Simple Plan: The beginning of the band

25:17 - Where did the band name come from

27:13 - Simple Plan's 23 years in the music industry

28:20 - How Pierre is living his life before and after the band's success

34:21 - Tips for keeping your singing voice healthy

41:07 - How can energy change

44:08 - Who writes Simple Plan's songs

49:58 - The future of the music industry

57:13 - Reasons why you should care about your craft

1:00:12 - What is Pierre's advice to his younger self

1:02:48 - Pierre reveals his first tattoo experience with Aaron

Quotations:

"I wanna get a band. I wanna write music. I want people to hear it." - Pierre Bouvier

"Tattooing at first is about being very caring, pathetic, compassionate to the person." - Aaron Della Vedova

"The future of the music industry? I feel like it's just inevitable… it's always changing and now we're here. There are ways to capitalize on it, make it your own, and take advantage of the tools but it worked…. You just have to do everything. Push in every direction." - Pierre Bouvier

"In social media, you need to be authentic." - Aaron Della Vedova

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