As part of a new feature here on the Sixthman Blog, we’ll be bringing you the inside scoop from artists that you can’t find anywhere else! This week, we have a special treat for you: an exclusive interview with Tonic, a band that has sold over 4.5 million records, six Top 10 singles in multiple formats, and an album that went platinum in nine territories. After a five year hiatus, they’ve reunited and are set to play on the Rock Boat Niner! We caught up with Emerson, Dan, and Jeff recently and asked them some questions they’ve heard before, some they’ve never heard before, and some they hope to never hear again. Read on!
We are incredibly excited you guys will be back on board, and we can only imagine the guests are too! For you guys personally, how do you think this TRB will be different from the ones you sailed on together in the past?
Emerson: Every Rock Boat has a feeling of family for us so its hard to answer that one. It will be fun to hear some new music and meet some new people.
Dan: I will be a little older, and if possible, even more pale.
Jeff: It will be more fun than the previous one and we’ll be able to see some old friends.
What are the most significant changes in your lives from where you sat five years ago, both individually and as a band?
Emerson: We are all dads now….god help us.
Dan: Where to begin..?
Jeff: Ditto…
If you had to pick one piece of advice that has influenced you over everything else, what would it be?
Emerson: It is better to beg for forgiveness than ask permission.
Dan: Treat everyone with respect.
Jeff: Sleep when they sleep.
Let’s change gears and delve into the songwriting process: when you write songs, do you wear pants?
Emerson: Define pants?
Dan: Often.
Jeff: Yes, but with the feet in them, (Garanimals).
Ha! those guys are hilarious.
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