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CAP | Why John Waite Will Never Go Back To The Babys!
On this episode of CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS..., Chris sits down to talk with legendary vocalist John Waite (solo / The Babys / Bad English). Waite checked in to talk about his new EP ANYTHING, his upcoming tour with Rick Springfield and Men At Work, how he's kept his voice in good shape, and just why he won't ever return to playing with The Babys!
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00:00 Introduction
00:31 Welcome John Waite
01:49 What is it about the business that keeps you going?
03:26 You are in the art world as well, right?
06:05 What made you come back to writing new music now?
09:32 Do you write from personal experiences?
12:15 Do you think that fans missed what The Babys were actually about?
14:07 Your music was deeper than most, and the fans stayed because of that.
17:00 What has been the secret to keeping your voice in shape?
20:11 How did this tour come about, and are you surprised that heritage rock has maintained the test of time?
22:44 Classic rock stays relevant because the ability to write this music has faded away.
25:31 Has the lack of a physical product helped kill the music today?
29:10 Is there a chance of a one off show for the fans as The Babys?
31:22 Leaving it behind could be best so it doesn't tarnish the legacy of what people remember.
33:25 John Waite plugs
34:55 John Waite Compliments Chris On His Interviewing Skills
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