Finger Eleven’s Scott Anderson shared a childhood experience about musical prejudice in a recent interview with SKRATCH N’ SNIFF.
“When you listen to early Genesis and all the progressive elements to it, Iron Maiden definitely has that sound,” Anderson said. “Like longform, interesting, crazy riffs.”
“I was in grade six or seven, I was writing Genesis on my binder, then I wrote Iron Maiden,” he continued. “My teacher at the time said, ‘You can’t put those bands together. That’s disgusting.’ I remember not knowing what to say. I still don’t know what to say.”
Anderson shared this revelation during a broader discussion about Finger Eleven’s new album and their upcoming tour with Creed on the ‘Summer of ’99’ tour.
His experience highlights a common misconception about musical genres in the past. Fans often faced pressure to stay within rigid stylistic boundaries.
Reports from Rock 95 show Finger Eleven’s musical journey demonstrates the power of crossing genre boundaries. The band evolved from their early days as Rainbow Butt Monkeys to become a prominent force in alternative rock.
Insights from Altwire reveal that Anderson’s early influences, including Genesis and Iron Maiden, remain significant to his musical identity. These influences continue to shape the band’s sound throughout their career.
The diverse musical influences have benefited the band significantly. They successfully merged various styles into their signature sound over the years.
This approach to embracing different musical styles has strengthened Finger Eleven’s longevity in the industry. It allows them to continuously evolve while maintaining their artistic integrity.
