Half the bands I guarantee wouldn’t at this point want Nuno to open for them. Nuno Bettencourt Read Quote
I always imagine later on these songs I could’ve played with a band, but it never worked out that way. Nuno Bettencourt Read Quote
Even with Extreme, I don’t think you have a choice but to sort of have somewhat of an influence of the times. Nuno Bettencourt Read Quote
I come from a big family of musicians, so I was lucky enough to grow up with guitars all around the house. Even though I didn’t really know much at the time, my brother had a Les Paul Goldtop, and my dad always had this Fender or some bizarre Pedulla-Orsini guitar. Nuno Bettencourt Read Quote
While you’re learning guitar, figure out the drums, too. Not only does it help you have great timing, but it helps you understand how a band works. Nuno Bettencourt Read Quote
Rihanna is so into rock, and she gives me an empty canvas to work with. I get to do wild solos and crunch up the rhythms. It’s rock, it’s R&B, it’s hip-hop, it’s funky – all totally up my alley. Nuno Bettencourt Read Quote
If you spend long enough with a bunch of guys, things will inevitably start to rankle. You’re going to hate the way the singer comes into the room and opens the curtains ‘cos he’s done it too fast or whatever. Nuno Bettencourt Read Quote
It’s always flattering when someone covers a song. I mean, when you’re a young band, and you’re unsigned – to think that someday people would want to cover one of your songs – it’s just mind-blowing. Nuno Bettencourt Read Quote
