Rolling Stone Music Now Spin Doctors Confidential: Chris Barron Looks Back on His Band's Ups and Downs
Apr 13, 2025
Chris Barron, lead singer of the Spin Doctors, dives into the band's long-awaited album, *Face Full of Cake*, and reflects on their 90s highs and lows. He shares personal anecdotes about their chaotic living situation, contrasting the spontaneity of past New York performances with today's music scene. Barron discusses the significance of collaboration in songwriting and reveals the inspiration behind their hit *Two Princes*. He opens up about his journey with substance use and the creative process that led to his resurgence, emphasizing growth and resilience.
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Spin Doctors' Musical Range
- Chris Barron clarifies the band's musical range beyond their well-known radio hits.
- Spin Doctors have a heavy, funk-infused side often overshadowed by lighter pop songs.
Lockdown Reunion Sparks Creativity
- Chris reunited with bandmate Eric Shankman to write songs at Mike Gordon's house after 18 months apart due to lockdown.
- Their reunion sparked quick creativity, resulting in three songs in about three hours.
Trust Your Gut Feelings
- Trust your gut feelings when making decisions, even if outcomes are uncertain.
- Acting on intuition lets you console yourself that you did what felt right at the time.