The Second Coming of Candlebox
Guitarist Peter Klett on the Band's Rebirth
In an interview with Suite 101, Peter Klett elaborates on the Candlebox reunion, the band's fans, and why he's never been star struck.
Suite 101: When Candlebox got back together in 2006, was the chemistry still there or was there some tension? How did it go?
Klett: We got together, I think, with a bit of apprehension because it had been seven years and everybody had different lives. We got together, set up our gear, and played “Arrow.” By the time we were done, we were all grinning from ear to ear. It was great.
When we started to write, that was different. It was a struggle trying to write that first year. We went out on tour but it just didn’t click. Bardi [Martin, former bassist] was having a hard time being away from his daughter and was going through a divorce. It was a tough time for him. He had obviously passed the Bar [exam], so he decided to take up another career. That’s when we regrouped with Adam [Kury, current bassist] and did the record.
Suite 101: How has the response from the fans been since you guys got back out on the road?
Klett: That’s been amazing! The fans are always telling us: “Oh, it was a great show, man. You guys always deliver.” It goes both ways. They deliver to us the emotions we need to deliver music to them. We played a show in Fort Wayne, Indiana last night and it’s just insane. They’re screaming the words. You can hear them over the music in your ears. It’s just incredible.
Suite 101: How is the campaign to get you guys on Rock Band going? Have you heard anything on that?
Klett: No, I haven’t. It would be cool, but I’m not holding my breath.
Suite 101: The band’s taping policy, listed on the website, seems pretty liberal. How come you have chosen to encourage free music sharing among your fans when so many other bands have come out against it?
Klett: I think most bands have come out against the pirating - the stealing of the studio songs that cost us a lot of money. As far as the live recordings, it’s cool to have that stuff out there. When I was a kid, if I could find some import or a bootleg of The Cult, I was a happy kid. I think it’s cool. We like it to be out there. The fans have been good and they deserve it.
Suite 101: Well, you have toured the world and played with some legendary bands. Have you ever been star struck by anyone you have met?
Klett: I don’t think I was ever star struck. There was an intimidation factor as far as touring with Rush and Metallica, and hanging out with The Cult. Star struck? No. I think if I met Jimmy Page, I would probably be pretty nervous.
Candlebox is currently touring throughout the U.S. Tickets for the remaining dates can be purchased through Ticketmaster. For more information on Candlebox, visit the band's website, or read more of Klett's thoughts on the band's early days and future plans.
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