Extreme has reunited and recorded a new album. They plan to go on tour in the spring. Why the sudden reunion? Nuno explains why…
“Rock and roll famine. I know it might sound crazy, but there is a massive shortage of rock and roll on this planet. It’s almost extinct. I mean the true spirit of quality rock and roll—you know, musicianship, when you would give up every moment of your day to master your instrument and create your own identity and sound so as to respectfully outdo all your past heroes whilst proudly wearing the badge of their influences.â€
“Passion,†says Bettencourt, “is what drives Extreme. To do whatever it takes, with integrity, to bring music to the people, not because of fame…but just cause you simply couldn’t wait to share it with them. We realized,not only are the people starved for rock and roll. So are we. Let’s eat.â€
I for one am really excited about the reunion. I consider Extreme to be one of the most underrated rock bands of the 90s, along side Living Colour.