Mike: Hi John, let's go back a little bit in time. How did start your adventure with music? Do you have any musical education? How did you become a member of the group?
John:
We started back in 1984, our producers Coconut Records, had the idea to form
a boy group. Myself, Trevor and Andrew were all living in Cologne at the time.
The first single was "L.O.V.E. In My Car". Apart from my singing ability I don't
have any musical education.
Mike: Where did the name Bad Boys Blue come from?
John: In the beginning we all wore blue clothes on stage, that's why the "blue".
Mike: Do you remember your first show?
John: It was in a small town in South Germany called Schweinfurt or Deggendorf, I can't remember the name of the club though.
Mike: Tell us the story about "Come Back And Stay". As all the BBB fans know it was a big hit, but also the very first song which you sang lead on. Who decided that your voice would be the best for this song?
John: My producer Tony Hendrik liked the way I sang the vocals on "Come Back And Stay" and we released it as a single.
Mike: How much time does it take you usually to track down vocals for a single track?
John: To track the vocals for a song on average takes about 2 hours.
Mike: Do you feel famous and what do you consider to be the greatest success of Bad Boys Blue?
John: Famous! Maybe a little bit, actually I feel I am just a normal guy and I work in the music business. Greatest success I suppose is just knowing that people appreciate your music.
Mike:
I know that idea of making spanish
version of “Save Your Love” called “Aguarda Tu Amor”
came from Tony Hendrik. Was it successfull in
Spain?
John: We did it as a summer song for Spain. I know it was played on their radio stations.
Mike: Have you ever heard "I'm Your Believer" performed by Silent Circle?
John: Yes, "I'm Your Believer" is a Silent Circle song. I did a cover of it for a BBB album.
Mike: How came idea of making some covers by Bad Boys Blue (“Under The Boardwalk”, “No Regrets”, “Love Really Hurts Without You”)?
John: Tony, our producer made these covers for album tracks.
Mike: Your first record company was Coconut Records, but why did you decide to leave it in 1994 and start working with Intercord?
John: We changed because we felt we needed some new ideas and work with a different producer.
Mike: This question is similar to the last one, but concerns Bros-Music, how did you start working with David Brandes and his crew?
John: I know David a long time and I felt it would be good to record an album with him.
Mike: Have you ever thought about solo career? If you had an opportunity to make a solo album, what style of music would it be?
John: Solo album, Mike - yeah! Why not? But I am also happy recording songs for BBB.
Mike:
Is there any unreleased stuff of Bad Boys Blue?
John: Not that I know of, Mike.
Mike: Where and when has taken place your concert for the biggest audience?
John: Biggest concert was in Estonia, city of Tallin back in 1991/1992, open air festival, crowd was over 100.000.
Mike: Do you remember some funny story, which happened during your tours?
John: Oh yes, lots, but it would take too long to write them down.
Mike: What impressions do you have after your last shows in Poland?
John: I am very happy with the shows in Poland. A very good response from the crowd and I'm looking forward to the next dates coming up.
Mike: Have you ever been recognized in Poland?
John: Yes and they say "oh John, we like your music" and I say "thank you, don't worry about it and don't forget to buy the next album".
Mike: Have you ever overslept/got too late to an important interview/show?
John: Sometimes we are late to show, but it doesn't depend on us. Usually it is caused by a traffic jam, flight's delay, etc...
Mike: Are you in touch with ex-members of Bad Boys Blue nowadays? What would you say if some of them would like to join the BBB again?
John: Yes, I am in touch with Trevor Bannister.
Mike: What do you think about the Internet?
John: I think the Internet is really useful nowadays, it's a great source of information and also very important element of artists' promotion.
Mike:
Would you like to tell a little bit about your personal life?
John: That's a big question, Mike. But let's just say Sylvia and myself are very happy together and of course we look positively to the future.
Mike: Do your sons, Ryan and Waynne, like your music?
John: Yes, they like some of my tracks.
Mike: What is your favourite football team?
John: FC Liverpool.
Mike: What makes you happiest?
John: Normal everyday things make me happy and also having a positive attitude in whatever you're doing.
Mike: How do you take out the stress of your work or if you've just had a bad day?
John: Take a deep breath and carry on!
Mike: What do you plan to do with your lives after your singing career is over?
John: Mike, there's always something to do! Maybe I buy a boat and sail around the world, that sounds like a good idea.
Mike: Now is the time for a question which all your fans are waiting for - when a new single/abum of BBB is gonna be released?
John: Hopefully it's gonna be released this winter.
Mike: What would you like to say to your fans?
John: I can only say to all the fans out there who support BBB - thank you all! I am very happy you enjoy the music and of course let's hope we see each other at the next concert.
Mike: Thank you for giving this interview!
John: BBB forever! O.K.
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