Drake Bell Uncovered

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Best known for his iconic role on the Nickelodeon sitcom “Drake & Josh” and his new hit music which encompasses both classic Beatlesque rock and R&B sound, Drake Bell stands now as not just a teenage heartthrob, but a legend in the making with fans awaiting his next tour. From his unbelievable body transformation to his role models and ambitions, We at QP are honored to dive into the life and passion of Drake Bell.

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You’ve said before in a previous interview with iHeart Radio that you weren’t so much into pop music, in its prime of the 2000’s, as you were with older classic rock. What did you grow up listening to and how do you believe that’s influenced some of your earlier music?

My biggest influences growing up were The Beatles and Elvis. I was obsessed with the rock and roll of the 50’s and 60’s. That music has had a clear and definite impact on the music I make.

Along with your most recent album Honest, your sound took a turn towards a more modern and pop feel. How did you come about such a transition? Is it representative of a change you have gone through?

It had been quite a while since I had been in a studio writing my own songs. (My last album was mostly covers) When I sat down and began, this is the sound that started to emerge. It comes from the same singersongwriter place it always has but theproduction has strayed from the organic Rock sound to more electronic experimental pop.

Social media has been a buzz the past year about your amazing body transformation! Tell us about your work out routine. What advice can you give our readers about getting started?

My best advice on how to get started on changing your Body and Mind is…JUST GET STARTED!! No excuses There are no secrets and no fast track. It is all diligence! Nothing is for free. No diet plans or protein shakes will get you there. You just have to wake up early and put in your mind that you are now a different person. This is what you do now. It is not a diet or six-week plan. This is just you and these are your behaviors now. It’s 100% mental.

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Who was your role model when you first took interest in a music career?

Has that changed? My role model in music is, and always will be JOHN LENNON. John is by far the greatest thing to ever happen to rock and roll. (Since Elvis)

Tell us about developing your own record label Backyard Records.

Being able to release records on my own is an absolute dream. I get to stay in complete control of every creative aspect of my work. No one to tell me what songs should or should not go on my albums or when or what to release. I can connect directly to my fans and exchange ideas immediately through social media, My fans are basically my A&R now!!

Drake Bell´s latest single, FUEGO LENTO, is available now on iTunes and Apple Music.