The Jesea Lee Show #18 - Pierre Bouvier (Simple Plan)
Sep 22, 2023
Pierre Bouvier, frontman of Simple Plan, dives into the thrill of touring with The Offspring and Sum 41. He shares his thoughts on the explosion of his hit "I'm Just a Kid" on TikTok, revealing how it transformed his feelings about the song. Pierre also discusses the joy of blending nostalgia with new music and recalls the challenges of maintaining relevance in a changing music scene. Expect insights into the pop punk legacy and even a funny take on the pineapple pizza debate while bonding with fellow musicians!
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Massive Hit-Filled Tour Energy
- Pierre Bouvier says they played 15–19k people per night on tour.
- The bill's hits keep crowds singing and energize the entire show.
Divided Early Audience
- Pierre Bouvier recounts early shows where fans were split between love and hate.
- They played Warped Tour to mixed reactions and learned to embrace both crowds.
Unaware Viral Resurgence
- Pierre Bouvier admits the band didn't notice the 'I'm Just a Kid' TikTok surge.
- Jarrett Reddick alerted them and the song then jumped to hundreds of millions of streams.