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All rare facts were compiled from various sources from over the years. Have an interesting one that you don’t see here? Send it in to bathwaternxd@hotmail.com. They have been seperated by member and group.
No Doubt
Memebers of No Doubt were once in a band called Primary Colors. They performed once at a talent show.
The band was also known as Apple Core as well. They played the talent show at Loara High School under that name.
No Doubt was formed March of 1987.
No Doubt first started by covering Madness songs.
The name “no doubt” came from former lead singer, John Spence, after his favorite expression.
No Doubt’s first gig was at Fender’s Ballroom in Long Beach, California on March 12, 1987 opening for The Untouchables. Tony attended the show as a fan.
No Doubt’s lead singer John Spence commited suicide in an Anaheim park in December of 1987, a few days before the band plays thier first industry gig at the Roxy.
No Doubt actually called it quits in January of 1988, then reform stating that it’s what John would have wanted.
No Doubt’s first out-of-state show in Arizona in the summer of 1989.
The band used to have “pizza mailing list” parties.
Gwen and Tony used to work at the same department store back when they were signed to Interscope records.
No Doubt recorded thier first album, No Doubt, in Los Angeles for $13,000, and sold only 30,000 copies.
Tragic Kingdom was recorded in 11 different studios and took over 2 and a half years to make.
Eric Stefani left the group before Tragic Kingdom was completed to be an anmiator for TV cartoon, The Simpsons.
Tony broke up with Gwen after a 7 year relationship in 1994. He states that they couldn’t grow being together anymore and needed space.
No Doubt sold out of the first 1,000 copies of The Beacon Street Collection that were only available at local record stores and shows.
When Gwen and Tony first was going out and Gwen asked what nationality he was he said “Chinese”.
No Doubt played the main stage at the first Warped Tour in 1995.
Tragic Kingdom didn’t make the charts when it was first released.
Tragic Kingdom debuts in the Billboard charts at #175, eventually making it to #1.
The infamous SPIN magazine cover, where Gwen is only showcased on the cover, was the inspiration for the “Don’t Speak” video. In actuality, No Doubt are poking fun at all the critics during the situation. The band has stated that they were in the middle of a fight during the shoot.
The band nearly broke up before the making of the “Don’t Speak” video because the guys were being pushed out of pictures and the media was constantly focusing on Gwen. The band acted out their frustrations in the video. (Tom says, “If it looks like we’re acting well, it’s probably because we weren’t really acting.”)
Tragic Kingdom spent 9 weeks at the #1 spot on the Billboard album charts, selling more than 800,000 copies in 2 weeks.
No Doubt spent their day off touring in Jerusalem and swam the Dead Sea.
Star Wars creator George Lucas’s daughter is a huge No Doubt fan. They attended No Doubt’s show in Northern California in 199t and were invited backstage to meet the band. Geroge returned the favor to the band and invited them to the The Phantom Menace set in London.
Prince attended No Doubt’s Minneapolis show, and Tony got to meet his hero before the band played.
When the band played Singapore in 1997, they had to abide by rules such as no spitting, swearing, gyrating, and naked torsos.
The “Oi To The World” video was shot on a digital camera by Sophie Muller while the band was on tour in India.
The band all bought houses after the Tragic Kingdom tour in 1998.
The band also vowed to not eat fast food anymore, except for Tony.
No Doubt throws joining birthday parties for Adrian and Tony at Gwen’s house.
The “Ex-Girlfriend” video was the first rock video for director Hype Williams outside of hip-hop.
Most of the early demos for Rock Steady actually made the album.
Alot of Rock Steady was recorded at Tom’s house in Los Angeles.
Tom & Tony have their guitar/basses worked on at Soest Guitar in Anaheim. And the daughter of the owner of Soest Guitars was No Doubt’s tech for the Tragic Kingdom tour. Her name is Amy.
While in London recording Rock Steady, the band rented out a 5 bedroom house. The toilet exploded on Adrian and Tony the first night in the house.
The Physco Ex remix of “Ex-Girlfriend” appears in the PlayStation 2 game Frequency.
No Doubt’s 2002 Rolling Stong photoshoot was actually shot in Gwen’s pool.
During thier stop in Las Vegas on the Rock Steady tour, No Doubt was presented with commemorative No Doubt Rock Steady limited edition $5 chips by the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.
No Doubt were presented with the Anaheim Key to the City on November 22, 2002.
The video for “Running” was shot in Laguna Beach, California, on the way home from performing on the Super Bowl.
The “It’s My Life” video was shot at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, which is rumored to be haunted.
The band’s least favorite video is “Spiderwebs.”
One of the band’s favorite videos is “New.”
The band members worked at the local Dairy Queen to earn extra cash before they became famous.
Beacon Street, actually named Beacon Avenue, is a real street in Anaheim where the band recorded most of The Beacon Street Collection.
No Doubt used to sing karaoke and have double birthday parties for Tony and Adrian at the Linbrook Bowl in Anaheim.
No Doubt used to dig for change in the car for .49 cent tacos at Del Taco in the Beacon Street days.
No Doubt was upset about the techno remix of “Don’t Speak”. The first time Tony heard it, he laughed.
Jimi Hendrix was a big influence and early favorite of No Doubt members.
The “Don’t Speak” video was filmed in a prop room that used to belong to a silent film studio.
John Spence and Eric Stefani of early No Doubt thretened to beat Tony up if they found out he was going out with Gwen.
“Staring Problem” is the oldest song on Return of Saturn and was written in Gwen’s living room with Eric Stefani. “Bathwater” was written at the last moment.
In the “Sunday Morning” video, the cans of sauce are “Anaheim Tomato Sauce” and have the red-dress picture of Gwen from the Tragic Kingdom cover.
The guitar-solo in “Dont speak” is spliced together from six different solos.
Gwen and Tom both like to eat sushi.
The song “Sad For Me” was written about an old girlfriend of Eric’s, named Jennifer Fried.
“Waiting Room” was originally supposed to be on Return of Saturn but ended up being on Rock Steady. The band thinks it fits better with the theme of this cd then it did for ROS.
When No Doubt released thier self-titled album in 1992, they gave out No Doubt kazoos at the release party.
Eric and Gwen took therapy classes together after he left the band in 1995, they were patching up thier relationship.
At the beginning of “Home Now”, the person says ‘Victoria, change at Victoria’. This is taken from the underground tube on the Victoria Line (blue) in London, nearby where Gavin lives.
On tour, No Doubt have a personal trainer who hides all the cookies from the band. No Doubt always end up finding them though, and say it’s like a game.
Even though “Don’t Speak” is the bands most played song the band say, they’re not bored of performing it live. They view it as one of their little rest moments onstage.
Gwen met Tony at a New Years Eve party.
Adrian used to live down the street from Tom.
No Doubt was asked to be on an episode of South Park, but it never happened.
Artificial Sweetener was the original title of Return of Saturn.
No Doubt is in the 1999 edition of the Guiness Book of World Records for having longest number of weeks for having a #1 song. (“Don’t Speak” for 16 weeks.)
The Live in the Tragic Kingdom DVD was supposed to come out around Christmas 2000.
“Simple Kind of Life” was supposed to be the first single off of Return of Saturn.
A rumor went around in March of 2000 that the band broke up. Tom actually had to go on the official site and posted: “Regarding the rumor going around that we’re breaking up; it’s not true. No Doubt is not breaking up. A number of journalists have speculated about this recently when we explained to them that we approached the making of Return of Saturn as if it were our last album. By this we meant that wanted to give it everything we had and in turn make it the best it could be. We have had no discussions within the band about hanging it up after this album. We are excited about getting out there and playing these new songs for everyone. See you soon.
No Doubt was scheduled to tour with the Beastie Boys and Rage Against the Machine in 2000 but the Beastie Boys cancelled the tour.
Gabrial McNair stated that “Magic’s In The Makeup” was going to be a single in Novemeber 2000.
“Six Feet Under” was played on the radio alot at the end of 2000.
No Doubt was said to have contributed a remix of “Magic’s In The Makeup” featuring Beenie Man for the Bridget Jones’s Diary soundtrack.
Another rumored title for Rock Steady was Island in the Sun.
The song “Perfect Day” was co-written by Gwen for Keli’s Wanderland in June of 2001. The rest of the band play backup on the song.
Rock Steady was originally schedulded for a November 2001 release.
Eric Stefani plays piano on Bush’s “Out of This World” found on 2001’s Golden State.
No Doubt’s fan forum was shut down for awhile in January 2002 due to to many abusers. A petition was started to bring it back.
The original title for “Hey Baby” was “Boys and Girls.”
In the early days, No Doubt used to have rehearsals every Thursday and Sunday.
Both Tony and Gwen ended up with ear infections after shooting the “Hella Good” video in Long Beach.
Adrian Young
Adrian attempted drumming to O.C. band Doggy Style’s “Bend Over” for his ninth grade talent show.
Adrian used to work at a waitor as a steak house.
Adrian is a psychology major.
Adrian used to run/own Schwing magazine with Joe Escalante, the drummer of The Vandals. The magazine was described as an “alternatve golfing publication.”
Adrian proposed to his now-wife, Nina, during No Doubt’s last club tour show in 1999 on stage before “Spiderwebs.” The Vandals’ drummer continued the rest of the show in Adrian’s place.
Adrian got a ticket in London for driving on the wrong side of the road while recording Rock Steady in 2001.
Adrian’s first son, Masonn James, was born Februry 9, 2002.
Adrian was named Sexiest Man in Music from gay magazine, Playgirl, in May 2003.
Adrian was on the basketball team in high school.
Adrian loves golf and would be a professional golfer if he wasn’t in the band.
Adrian’s wife Nina used to work for No Doubt as a production coordinator.
Adrian is against Napster while Gwen is for it.
Adrian used to have a crush on Gwen. He once got the courage to ask her out, while driving down to her work. He heard that her and Tony broke up, but they got back together before Adrian could do anything.
Adrian joined the band in 1989. He was asked to join after battling another drummer head to head during a second try-out.
Adrian lied to get into the band, saying that he’s been drumming since 1983, in actuality he started Christmas day of 1987.
Adrian’s first record was Road to Ruin by The Ramones.
Adrian was a huge fan of No Doubt before he joined the band.
Adrian names Deep Purple’s Ian Paice, The Police’s Stewart Copeland, and Rush’s Neil Pert as his most identifiable influences.
Adrian has participated in several celebrity golf tournaments.
When Adrian was on David Letterman he had strep throat.
Adrian has given Neil Young a high five.
When the band performed on “The Late Show With David Letterman” Adrian had stage fright. He was just going “I can’t belive I’m doing this right now!” kicking himself.
Adrian was beat by Anthrax’s Scott Ian on VH1’s Celebrity Jeopardy.
Adrian is a Leo, born August 26, 1969.
Adrian has four brothers: Damian, Jeff, Alex, and Aaron
Adrian has said one of his favorite songs to perform live is “Total Hate.”
Adrian’s house has seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms. Adrian’s drum kit is in a former wine cellar room located at the basement of his house to practice.
Adrian’s favorite channel is the Discovery channel.
Adrian’s favorite bands are The Beatles, Fishbone, Devo, Foo Fighters, and Led Zeppelin.
Adrian has a signed KISS pinball machine.
In 2004, Adrian released his own line of drumstick bags with Zidijan that were available at Guitar Center and online.
Adrian held his wedding at his house in Long Beach, California. Tom and Tony were best men and Gwen was a bridesmaid.
Adrian has 3 tattoos, one of them being the No Doubt logo on his upper theigh.
On one show of the european tour, Adrian performed an entire show totally naked and even danced with Gwen onstage while á la nude.
Adrian doesn’t believe in ghosts.
Adrian’s wife Nina also worked for The Osbournes and the Stone Temple Pilots as well as No Doubt.Gwen Stefani
Gwen was born October 3, 1969 at St. Jude’s Hospital in Fullerton, California.
Gwen and brother Eric used to put on puppet shows for the neighbors.
Gwen’s middle name is Renee.
Gwen is a libra.
Gwen wears a size 8 shoe.
Because they grew up so close to Disneyland, fireworks from the shows would fall in Gwen and Eric’s backyard.
Gwen attended Ball Junior High, Loara High school, and Cal State Fullerton University.
Once Gwen went jogging in Paris and got lost, so she had to call her father to call the hotel to get directions on how to get back.
Gwen is named off of a character in a book her mom was reading when she was pregnant with her.
Gwen says her brother Eric was very influential on her growing up, introducing her to the ska scene, bringing home records from The Selecter and Madness.
One of Gwen’s earliest childhood memories? Her and Eric used to take the white filling out of Oreos and make balls with them.
Gwen had a cat called Snoopy Boops when she was little.
Now a days Gwen carries a little electronic speller with her everywhere she goes.
Gwen is a lousy speller. She used to hate to do spelling excersices in school.
One of Gwen’s nicknames when she was growing up was Sunshine.
Gwen was really into Fishbone and The Untouchables growing up.
Gwen used to skip school and go hang outside rock venues to hear her favorite bands play during the day.
Gwen claims she didn’t do very good in school.
Gwen is a thrift store junkie.
Gwen’s first kiss was in the 8th grade with a boy with braces.
Gwen’s senior prom dress was a replica of Gene Kelly’s dress from the film Rear Window. Gwen’s mom made it for her.
Gwen’s favorite food is sushi.
Gwen volunteered to cry in the “Don’t Speak” video but she got so hysterical that most of it had to be edited out.
One of Gwen’s first concerts was Emmylou Harris.
Gwen’s parents, Dennis and Patti, were in a folk band when she was growing up called the Intertubes. Her father played guitar and her mom played the harp.
Gwen grew up listening to alot of Bob Dylan, The Doors, and Jimi Hendrix.
Gwen grew up Catholic. Gwen prays and takes the time out to be thankful. “It calms you down”, she says. Her mom told Gwen, “Pray and you find peace.”
Gwen was asked to share vocal duties with lead singer John Spence, but then was asked to sing lead after John commited suicide.
Gwen played the piccolo in Loara High School’s marching band.
Gwen has stated that she was attracted to boys who looked like Robert Smith (from The Cure) in high school.
Gwen has two brothers, Eric and Todd, and one sister, Jill.
Gwen has been dying her hair blonde since she was in the 9th grade.
Gwen shared a bright pink bedroom with her sister Jill until she was 16 years old. Her parents then renovated the house and she got her own room downstairs.
Gwen didn’t have many friends in high school.
Gwen once had her nose pierced.
Gwen was once a lifeguard in high school, alongside Mad TV’s Micheal McDonald.
Gwen’s first public performance was at her Loara High School talent show, where she sang the Selecter’s “On My Radio” wearing a dress her mom made her like Maria from The Sound of Music.
Gwen’s mother, Patti, made all of her clothes growing up.
Gwen cites her heroes as Suggs from Madness, Kermit the Frog, Julie Andrews, and Angelo Moore from Fishbone.
Gwen’s nickname in high school was “frog,” she was given the name from the swim team.
Gwen kept in shape growing up by being on both the soccer and swim teams.
Gwen’s favorite movie is The Sound of Music.
Gwen once made blizzards for Dairy Queen.
Gwen likes everything on her pizza except for sausage, pepperoni and anchovies.
Gwen’s favorite colors are yellow and pink.
Gwen broke her foot on the Tragic Kingdom tour.
Gwen lost her voice and the group had to cancel thier second European tour in 1996. (She lost it during the infamous Roseland Ballroom show in New York. The footage is featured in the “Don’t Speak” video.)
Gwen will occasionally sing “Edelweiss” with her sister.
Gwen’s label manager, Jimmy Iovine, predicted that Gwen would be star in 5 years in 1991.
Gwen majored in art at Cal State Fullerton.
Gwen’s favorite makeup is by MAC, Urban Decay, and Anna Sui.
Gwen’s first records were Shawn Cassidy, Man At Work, Super Tramp, and Journey.
Gwen originally wrote “Don’t Speak” as a love song, then after the breakup with Tony, led to a breakup song.
Gwen’s mother, Patti, didn’t speak to her for a week after cursing during a show in Costa Mesa, California back in 1995.
Gwen appears in the Rufas Wainwright video for “april Fools Day” as a waitress. The video was also shot at her house.
Gwen threw a huge New Years Eve party in 1998 at her house, guests included Tommy Lee, Ben Stiller, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Beck, and many more.
Gwen cried after her performance of “It’s The End of the World (And I Feel Fine)” cause she thought she messed it up really bad.
Gwen’s duet with Moby isn’t found on the original version of his album cause he thought it didn’t fit. The version with Gwen was released as the single, and then Moby re-released the album with Gwen on the track.
Gavin proposed to Gwen on New Years Day 2002.
Gwen lent her voice to Malice, the hammer-wielding heroine of the Xbox and Sony PlayStation 2 games. She and the guys become cool characters as they do voice over work for one of their favorite pastimes: gaming. Too bad the project was eventually shelved, then released with none of thier voices.
Gwen had her bachlorette party on July 7, 2002 and ended with Gwen falling into Gavin’s arms the following morning. The next morning, her friends and family threw her a bridal shower, she of course attended with sunglasses on.
On September 14, 2002, Gwen was 3 hours late to her first wedding ceremony in London at the St Paul’s Church in London’s Covent Gardens amid family and close friends – including members of her No Doubt family.
Gwen held a bible and her grandmother’s rosary in her hand while she walked down the asile.
Gwen had a second wedding ceremony back in Hollywood at label head Jimmy Iovine’s house, right by the pool, on September 28, 2002.
Gwen inducted The Police into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March 10, 2003.
Gwen and Gavin had the name “Kingston” picked out as a name for thier upcoming child back in 2001 while recording Rock Steady.
When Gwen started singing in No Doubt she wonderd if she really had to use a microphone.
They also bought a rasta hat while recording in Jamaica in 2001 that he was seen taken home from the hospital in.
Gwen is allergic to penicillian.
Gwen first met Sting back in the 80s backstage after a concert. She states that he was very rude to her and brother Eric. He has since apologized.
Gwen loves performing “End It On This,” “Don’t Speak,” and thier cover of Sublime’s “DJs.”
Gwen’s used the alias name “Daria Blue” when she checked into hotels during the Tragic Kingdom days.
Gwen used to always eat at Mama Cozza’s Italian Restaurant in Anaheim.
Gwen says she always dreamed of working at Disneyland and singing at the Disneyland hotel.
Gwen once was Winnie the Pooh for halloween.
Gwen’s sister Jill appeared in the “Just A Girl” video while pregnant with Gwen’s niece Madeline.
Gwen has a green band-aid on her arm in the “Just A Girl” video.
Gwen likes chocolate (especially Reese’s Pieces) and eats ice cream when depressed.
Gwen wore braces but had them taken off right before the making of the “Ex-Girlfriend” video, saying she couldn’t sing too well in them.
Gwen never dreamed of being a rock star. Instead, she has always wanted to get married and have a family – she said that in elementary school when the teacher asked what she wanted to be when she grew up she always drew a bride.
According to Gwen, she forced Tony to date her. She said she’d drive across town to look at him, and one day while they were walking down the street she said “So are you going to kiss me or what?”
Gwen loves the show Antiques Road Show on PBS.
Gwen doesn’t like to watch a lot of TV.
As a child Gwen liked playing “musical house” with her sister Jill and her cousins, a game that required all words be sung and not spoken.
The inspiration for “Just A Girl” came when Gwen’s dad didn’t want her to drive late at night because she was a girl.
Gwen’s favorite song off Rock Steady is the last track on the CD, simply named “Rock Steady.”
Gwen is obsessed with Velveeta Cheese. She forced Gavin to love it as well.
Gwen’s hair was beginning to fall out after two years on tour, so she decided to just chop it off in a short “boy cut”.
Gwen claims that “I’m slightly dyslexic. So I did high school all over again.” (Referring to college.)
Gwen lived at home with her parents until she was 30.
Gwen says that she has a habit of talking alot.
Newsweek magazine once referred to Gwen as a “skank”.
When Gwen was a kid, she had to go on a diet on doctors order. She had to lose at least ten pounds…so she joined her local swim team.
During the filming of “Don’t Speak”, most of the footage had to be cut out because Gwen was so hysterical crying.
Gwen admits that when she was at school she had bad style. She said she use to wear old Godzilla T-shirts and pajama bottoms.
One of Gwen’s most memorable moments was sitting in her parent’s house watching the “Just A Girl” video for the first time on television.
Gwen and Gavin broke up for a little time in 1999.
Gwen was first spotted with braces at a Rage Against the Machine show on November 11, 1999. She wore them to tighten the bridge between her teeth.
Gwen’s sister Jill performed a solo show in September of 2000 and Gwen and Tom stopped by during the show. Gwen got on stage and sang “Suspension Without Suspense” with her.
Gwen didn’t mean for her hair to turn pink, she was actually trying to red, but it turned out pink. It was said that her and Gavin were going through a breakup and she wanted to do something drastic.
Gwen went back to blonde in September of 2000.
Gwen was the only who spilled the beans about Rock Steady in November of 2000.
It was rumored that Gwen was once up for the role as Dazzler in X-Men 2.
Timbaland on working with Gwen: “Gwen [Stefani] is so adorable,” he said, laughing to himself. “I talk to her like a real person, not as no industry cat. She needs Phil Jackson sometimes too. Her rhythm is different from my rhythm, so she’ll be like ‘I’mma go in there Tim and get the rhythm that you talk about.’ The whole band is crazy.”
Gwen originally wanted to release an EP to go with the the Harajuku Lovers Live DVD with songs like “Wind It Up” and “Orange County Girl,” but producer Pharrell Williams insisted she do a whole album-hence The Sweet Escape.
The orginal title for Gwen’s second solo record was going to be “Candyland,” named ater a cut that didn’t even make the album.
Rapper Slim Thug is on the original version of “Breakin’ Up.” Gwen was unsure about adding a rap to the song. He did it in one take. It did not make the album though.
Gwen calls Gavin “Honey.”
Gwen owns a Apple laptop.
Gwen spent 10 days straight in the studio in Miami with Pharrell and recorded 4 songs, “Wind It Up,” “Orange County Girl,” “Breakin’ Up,” and “Candyland.” She also worked out those 10 days straight as well.
Gwen once wrote a song after Sylvia Plath called “Sylvia,” but she never finished it.
Gwen tried out for roles in both Fight Club and Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
Gwen used to doodle frogs on her papers when she was in school.
Gwen’s pink microphone in the “Ex-Girlfriend” video had to be hand-painted with pink nail polish.
Every year Gwen makes a trip out to Knott’s Berry Farms in sourthern California.
Gwen got her nose pierced when she was 25.
Gwen’s favorite song off of Return of Saturn is “Magic’s In The Makeup.” She thinks it sums up the whole album.
Gwen attended her first Madonna concert when she was 18 with her boyfriend Tony. She then saw Madonna again back in 2004 with Gavin, they sat in the front row.
Gwen used to be neighbors with Flea from the Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Tony.
Gwen bought her brother Todd a house for his wedding present, and also gave her sister Jill a car.
Gwen’s sister Jill and neice Madeline used to live with her.
When Gwen was little, her and her brothers used to run around the Disneyland Hotel.
Gwen is dyslexic.
Gwen was a bridesmaid in both Tom and Adrian’s wedding and also her brother Todd’s.
Gwen attended Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston’s wedding.
Gwen’s wedding dress took 7 months to make.
Gwen used to listen to Madness’ “Our House” before every show.
Gwen wrote her own speech when she inducted The Police into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
When Gwen flew to London to be with Gavin for Christmas of 2001, she claims her and Gavin never left the top floor of the house for the entire week.
The beauty product that Gwen swears by? Toothpaste.
Gwen made her own dress for the 1998 Grammy Awards (the sheer one). She was said to be dying it the nigth before in her own kitchen!
Due to contrary beliefs, “Danger Zone” is not about Gwen finding out about Gavin’s lovechild Daisy, it was written prior.
Gwen and Madonna have never fueded, like reports have stated in the past.Tom Dumont
Tom was adopted and raised by a Nun.
Tom peeped in on a No Doubt rehersal and decided to join the band.
Tom ran a music equipment rental business, even after No Doubt signed with Interscope Records in 1991.
Tom majored in music at Cal State Fullerton.
Tom uses Hamer guitars and taught Gwen how to play between Tragic Kingdom and Return Of Saturn.
Tom has never been officially welcomed into the band.
Tom first learned to play the guitar when he was 12 years old and was in his sister’s band Rising before joining No Doubt.
Tom says that if he weren’t in the band he would definitely be an elementary school teacher.
Tom grew up listening to Disney records.
Tom was the one who came up with the layout and designs for the Tragic Kingdom album.
Tom’s father played piano.
Tom’s favorite bands are Iron Maiden and KISS.
Tom was born on January 11, 1968 in Los Angeles, California.
Tom loves surfing.
Tom’s best friend is Donny Spada, who has been with No Doubt since back in the day.
Tom loves interior design.
Tom lists Rush’s Alex Lifeson and Deep Purple’s Ritchie More and Gwen as his influences.
Tom’s old band Rising shared the same rehersal space as No Doubt back in 1989 in Anaheim.
Tom started listening to Oingo Boingo and Steel Pulse, then he ended up quiting his metal band.
Tom responded to a No Doubt flyer about a new guitarist wanted.
Tom just started jamming with the band and started playing shows with them, never being officially welcomed into the band.
Tom is a Capricorn.
Tom has one brother, John, and two sisters, Gina and Ellen.
Tom lives in Long Beach, California.
Tom is Shifty Shellshocker from Crazy Town’s brother-in-law.
Tom asked his girlfriend, Meike, to marry him in late 2003.
Tom has a Jack Russel Terrier named Vinnie. “He’s the cutest freaking dog ever.”
Tom’s first record was KISS, which he recieved for Christmas when he was 8.
Toms older sister has a degree in Classical Guitar at UC Irvine and Tom learned a lot of stuff from her in the beginning.
Tom’s favorite song off of Tragic Kingdom is “End It On This.”
Tom collects old radios.
Tom is really into muscle and classic cars from the 60s.
Tom loves guitars made by Haymer that are hand made in CT, likes any kind of tube amps from the 60Õs. Most notably Silvertone amps and Fender amps.
Tom’s ideal girl? “Sharp witted, outgoing, sexy, and nasty.”
Tom rented all the guitars he used when the band recorded “Tragic Kingdom”
Tom learned some piano and singing at Orange Coast Collage.
Tom likes to watch home improvement shows.
Tom is a huge South Park fan.
Tom got his first electric guitar when he was 13. A black Les Paul copy, he got it because he liked Ace Frehley.
Tom studied at Orange Coast College.Tony Kanal
Tony was born on August 27, 1970 in Kingsbury, England.
Tony lived in England until he was 11 years old.
Tony grew up on the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang soundtrack.
Tony was the band’s unoffficial manager upon entering the group in 1987.
Tony is a psychology major.
Tony flew his family out to India for a rare visit in 1997 while No Doubt was on tour.
Tony attended his senior prom with Gwen.
Tony played saxaphone in high school and was in the jazz band.
Tony got his nose pierced after he lost a bet with Gwen (who fainted during the procedure & also had her nose pierced once.)
Tony is a Leo.
Tony has one brother, Niel.
Tony lists Prince as his main influence.
Tony attended Cal State Fullerton.
Tony used to work at the same department store as Gwen.
Tony’s first record purchased was Men At Work’s Business As Usual.
Tony plays bass on Unwritten Law’s “Rest Of Your Life.”
Tony is an accomplished producer, producing tracks for the 50 First Dates soundtrack and Elan’s debut album, Together As One. Tony also co-wrote and produced tracks for Gwen’s solo albums.
Tony has his own record label under Interscope, Kingsbury Studios.
Tony owns muliple cats.
Most of the Gwen Stefani track “Flouresenct” was recorded at Tony’s house.
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