Noodles在洛杉矶演唱会前夕

Noodles在巴黎

Paris, November 8, 2025— Reflecting on yesterday’s autumn breeze along the Seine, the Eiffel Tower rises poetically through the mist, embodying timeless elegance and innovation. International host and love song artist Wang Guoquan-Prince John arrived in Paris at the invitation of Gao Chunfang, Chair of the France-China Cultural Association, Chair of the Paris Chinese Film Festival, recipient of the French Legion of Honor, and renowned painter, from the European Union headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, to attend the opening of the“Printemps Asiatique”(Asian Spring) exhibition at the Cernuschi Museum(Musée Cernuschi) and other cultural exchange activities—recently, he participated in the“Love and Peace Music Concert” in Belgium, collaborating with renowned musicians from Ukraine, Belgium, Italy, and other countries to perform themes of harmony, building on the spirit of the China-EU 50th Anniversary Youth Music Concert and gala on September 23. Through an introduction by a musician friend, Wang Guoquan-Prince John first learned of The Offspring—the iconic American punk rock band formed in 1984, boasting billions of global fans and a peak album Smash with over 11 million sales, setting an indie music record—which surprised him with its fame and popularity. Subsequently, yesterday afternoon under the tower, he conducted a brief exclusive interview with the band’s lead guitarist Noodles(real name: Kevin Wasserman). This brief train journey from Brussels to Paris transcends geography, bridging culture and rock. Noodles appears in his signature street style—a loose blue jersey, refined gold chain, and red-framed shades accentuating his distinctive presence; Wang Guoquan-Prince John arrives with poised sophistication in a green suit, white trousers, and black loafers. Their shared photograph momentarily illuminates the tower.

Noodles与王国权(Prince John)在巴黎埃菲尔铁塔前交流

The Offspring: Enduring Legacy of Punk Rock

Their seminal album Smash(1994) set an indie sales benchmark, surpassing 11 million global copies, featuring chart-toppers such as“Come Out and Play(Keep ‘Em Separated)”(No. 1 on Billboard Modern Rock),“Self Esteem”(No. 1 on Mainstream Rock), and“The Kids Aren’t Alright”(a 2024 Spotify billion-stream achievement). The 1998 single“Pretty Fly(for a White Guy)” offers a witty critique of cultural appropriation, cementing its status as a signature track. In 2024, their eleventh album Supercharged, helmed by producer Bob Rock, merges punk heritage with contemporary electronica; the lead single“Make It All Right” has garnered widespread radio acclaim. Tonight(November 8), The Offspring will perform at Paris La Défense Arena, accommodating 40,000 attendees, with Canadian punk outfit Simple Plan as the opening act. This Paris leg serves as a tour milestone and the band’s 40th-anniversary“recharge”—a 90-minute showcase spanning classics to contemporary works.

Wang Guoquan-Prince John Interviews Noodles: Dialogue from Brussels Ballads to Paris PunkWang Guoquan-Prince John(WG):Noodles, having arrived in Paris by train from the EU headquarters in Brussels—where I recently performed cross-border compositions at the China-EU concert—how will your band interpret the City of Romance through punk at tonight’s La Défense Arena performance?Noodles:Mr. Wang, your presence is appreciated; this encounter embodies punk’s serendipitous spirit. Brussels, a prospective tour destination, would invigorate punk audiences at the EU headquarters. We commence at 7 p.m. tonight with“Come Out and Play,” inviting Paris to“maintain distance yet embrace the rock.” The track“Make It All Right” from Supercharged mirrors the uplifting essence of your ballads—infused with swift riffs and electronica, ideally suited to the Parisian skyline.

WG:From the 1980s inception to a 40-year milestone in 2025, how does The Offspring preserve its“heirs” rebellious ethos? In particular, as Noodles, your evolution from high school guitarist to punk emblem—what insights arise from transitioning from the refined ambiance of Brussels concerts to Paris’s dynamic energy?Noodles:Rebellion remains our foundational ethos. Dexter and I began critiquing the world through songs amid skateboarding; Smash demonstrated independent music’s mainstream potential. Today, we retain that core, tempered by time. The shift from Brussels’ ballad elegance to Paris punk vitality exemplifies artistic synthesis. Vitality endures through enjoyment—impromptu lyric adaptations and self-reflection during tours are essential. Tonight, I shall take the stage in my red cap, saluting Paris:“From EU to Eiffel, even white youths can soar.”WG:“Pretty Fly(for a White Guy)” famously satirized feigned coolness—can punk retain such“soaring” appeal in 2025? What counsel for Sino-European youth, particularly those engaged in cross-cultural events like the Brussels concert?

Noodles:Punk transcends trends as an enduring attitude. “Pretty Fly” advocates authenticity over pretense. To young audiences, I recommend embracing the guitar to forge global connections—much like your journey from the China-EU concert to Paris, igniting a trans-European rock movement. In the arena, 40,000 voices uniting on “Self Esteem” defines true elevation. Mr. Wang, perhaps our next Brussels meeting could explore a punk-ballad collaboration?
WG:An agreement in principle. Paris audiences, seize tonight’s “supercharged” opportunity with The Offspring. Noodles, thank you for your insights.
Noodles:My thanks to you, Mr. Wang. Uno, dos, tres, cuatro, cinco, cinco, seis—until the arena!

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