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Nuno Bettencourt is a Portuguese musician and guitarist, best known for his work with the rock band Extreme. His innovative guitar playing and compositions, including hits like "More Than Words," have earned him critical acclaim. Bettencourt's influence extends to his solo projects and collaborations, showcasing his versatility in rock music.
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"Obviously the biggest change is that it's me by myself. When you don't have another band interpreting your songs or playing them the way that they have, it's bound to sound different."

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"It's just a bunch of songs. I'm not trying to cure any major disease."

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"Who needs fan mail when you have the Internet?"

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"When you are in this business and this career, it's hard for any one thing to engulf you."

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"There's two facets to writing a song. There's you sitting in your room writing the sentiments of the song; the lyrics, the melody and the changes, and then there's the part where you go into the studio and you put clothing on it."

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"Even with Extreme, I don't think you have a choice but to sort of have somewhat of an influence of the times."

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"The touring part is really mixed. You love to play and you can't wait to go, but you don't want to leave."

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"Live are a really good band. I like Stone Temple Pilots, Radiohead I love. Even Oasis."

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"As opposed to touring for three years and then going into the studio and writing an album, I think this record is representative of a lot of everyday people."

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"My current project is my band, Population 1. We are writing, rehearsing and playing in Los Angeles."

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"I always imagine later on these songs I could've played with a band, but it never worked out that way."

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"Half the bands I guarantee wouldn't at this point want Nuno to open for them."

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"Having a baby is one of the most wonderful things in your life, as well as the hardest thing in your life."

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"I wanted to do the whole album in black and white, and it really killed me that when you see it in the light it's got green in it. I don't know what the hell that was about."

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"I think I'm a music fan before anything else."

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"I am affected by what is around. I don't think many people would admit that."

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