埃菲尔铁塔下的文化交汇：王国权专访The Offspring吉他手Noodles

巴黎，2025年11月8日 —— 回首昨日塞纳河畔的秋风，埃菲尔铁塔矗立于薄雾之中，象征着永恒的优雅与创新。情歌王子国际主持人王国权 (Prince John) 应法中文化协会主席、巴黎中国电影节主席、法国文学艺术骑士勋章得主、著名画家高醇芳老师的邀请，从比利时布鲁塞尔欧盟总部抵达巴黎，出席塞努齐博物馆（Musée Cernuschi）“Printemps Asiatique”（亚洲之春）展览开幕式及其他文化交流活动——近期，他在比利时参加了“爱与和平音乐会”，与多位来自乌克兰、比利时、意大利等国家的著名音乐家合作演绎和谐主题，延续了9月23日中欧建交50周年青少年音乐会及晚会的精神。通过一位音乐家朋友的引荐，王国权 (Prince John) 才了解到The Offspring乐队——这个成立于1984年的美国朋克摇滚传奇，竟拥有全球亿万粉丝，其巅峰专辑《Smash》销量逾1100万张，创独立音乐史上不朽纪录——如此有名与火爆，让他惊喜不已。随即，昨天下午在铁塔前，王国权 (Prince John) 与乐队主奏吉他手Noodles（本名Kevin Wasserman）进行了简短专访。这段从布鲁塞尔至巴黎的短暂火车之旅，不仅跨越了地理界限，更桥接了文化与摇滚的对话。Noodles身着经典街头风格——蓝色宽松球衣、精致金链及红框墨镜，展现出其标志性风采；王国权 (Prince John) 则以绿西装、白裤及黑皮鞋的优雅装束现身，两人合影一刻，铁塔似为这场相遇增添光辉。

Noodles与王国权(Prince John)在巴黎埃菲尔铁塔前

王国权 (Prince John) 此次巴黎之行本是为文化交流，却因音乐家朋友的引荐而邂逅朋克世界，风格迥异的乐队让他发现音乐的无界魅力。昨天下午的采访于绿草坪上展开，以铁塔的雄伟剪影为背景，两人进行了简短而愉快的对话，Noodles提及布鲁塞尔音乐会的见闻：“您的情歌演绎与我们的朋克表达相得益彰。”采访结束后，王国权 (Prince John) 表示：“从欧盟总部到埃菲尔铁塔，此行让我深刻体会到艺术的无疆界魅力，甚至在法国，许多人初闻此乐队时也如我般惊讶。”

照片说明：高醇芳老师、王国权 (Prince John) 在塞努齐博物馆馆长埃里克·勒费夫（Éric Lefebvre）的陪同下，参观“Printemps Asiatique”展览开幕式。

The Offspring：朋克摇滚的持久传承者

在访谈正式展开前，简要回顾这一摇滚传奇。The Offspring，后裔乐队，成立于1984年加利福尼亚州亨廷顿比奇，是美国朋克摇滚的代表性力量。以迅捷吉他riff、机智讽刺歌词及高强度现场表演著称，该乐队引领了20世纪90年代朋克复兴浪潮。主唱Dexter Holland与Noodles构成乐队核心，自高中滑板时代起携手前行，历经阵容调整，却始终秉持青春叛逆精神。

其巅峰之作《Smash》（1994年）创下独立音乐销量纪录，全球销量逾1100万张，包含多首排行榜单曲：《Come Out and Play (Keep ‘Em Separated)》（Billboard现代摇滚榜首位）、《Self Esteem》（主流摇滚榜冠军）及《The Kids Aren’t Alright》（2024年Spotify十亿串流里程碑）。1998年的《Pretty Fly (for a White Guy)》以幽默笔触批判文化挪用，成为乐队标志性作品。2024年，第11张专辑《Supercharged》由制作人Bob Rock操刀，融合朋克传统与现代电子元素，首单《Make It All Right》广受电台青睐。今晚（11月8日），The Offspring将于巴黎拉德芳斯竞技场（Paris La Défense Arena）开启演出，容纳4万观众，加拿大朋克乐队Simple Plan担任开场嘉宾。此站不仅是巡演巴黎分场，更是乐队40周年“充电”庆典——预计90分钟内呈现从经典至新作的完整摇滚盛宴。

王国权 (Prince John) 专访Noodles：从布鲁塞尔情歌至巴黎朋克的对话

王国权 (Prince John) （WQ）： Noodles，从布鲁塞尔欧盟总部坐火车抵达巴黎，我近期参与中欧音乐会，演唱了多首跨越国界的作品。今晚拉德芳斯竞技场演出，贵乐队将如何以朋克风格诠释这座浪漫之都？

Noodles： 王先生，感谢您的到来，此次相遇颇具朋克式的惊喜。布鲁塞尔作为潜在巡演地，其欧盟总部听众将为朋克注入新活力。我们将于今晚19时开演，以《Come Out and Play》拉开序幕，引导巴黎观众“保持距离，却沉浸摇滚”。专辑《Supercharged》中的《Make It All Right》宛如您的情歌般富有激励性——结合高速riff与电子音效，完美契合巴黎夜空。

Noodles与王国权(Prince John)在巴黎埃菲尔铁塔前

WQ： The Offspring自20世纪80年代创立，至2025年已逾40载，贵乐队如何维持“后裔”般的叛逆精神？特别作为Noodles，您从高中吉他手成长为朋克标志人物，此次从布鲁塞尔音乐会的优雅氛围转向巴黎的活力演出，有何感悟？

Noodles： 叛逆是我们乐队的内在本质。Dexter与我自滑板时代起，便以歌曲批判世界，《Smash》证明独立音乐可征服主流格局。时至今日，我们仍保有初心，仅增添岁月痕迹。从布鲁塞尔的情歌优雅到巴黎的朋克狂野，此乃艺术形式的巧妙融合。维系活力在于乐趣——巡演中即兴调整歌词，乃至自嘲皆是关键。今晚，我将以红帽登台，向巴黎观众致意：“从欧盟至铁塔，白人青年亦可翱翔。”r

Noodles在洛杉矶演唱会前夕

WQ： 《Pretty Fly (for a White Guy)》当年以讽刺假酷闻名，在2025年，朋克能否仍保持此“翱翔”魅力？对中欧年轻听众，您有何建议？尤其针对布鲁塞尔音乐会般的跨文化青年。

Noodles： 朋克超越潮流，乃一种态度。《Pretty Fly》强调真实自我，避免伪装。对于年轻听众，我建议拿起吉他，以音乐连接世界——如您从中欧音乐会至巴黎的旅程，激发跨欧摇滚浪潮。在竞技场中，4万观众齐声《Self Esteem》，方为真正“翱翔”。王先生，下次布鲁塞尔相聚，或可尝试朋克情歌合作？

WQ： 期待实现。巴黎观众，今晚勿失The Offspring的“超级充电”盛会。Noodles，感谢您的分享。

Noodles： 感谢王先生。Uno, dos, tres, cuatro, cinco, cinco, seis——竞技场再会！

巴黎之夜：艺术传承永续

访谈以铁塔前的握手结束，布鲁塞尔的“友谊旋律”似延续至巴黎的朋克浪潮。The Offspring今晚巴黎演出，将成“Supercharged”巡演欧洲高峰：经典riff与当代电子交织，点燃每位听众的内在激情。门票供应有限，请即访问www.offspring.com/tour预订。王国权 (Prince John) 透露，或将于今晚惊喜登台，以中英双语演绎“情歌朋克”致敬。从欧盟总部至拉德芳斯竞技场，此行印证：艺术如朋克，永不衰竭。巴黎，邀您共赴“翱翔”之旅。

Noodles在巴黎

Eiffel Tower Cultural Convergence: Wang Guoquan-Prince John Interviews The Offspring’s Noodles—An Artistic Journey from Brussels to Paris

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

Wang Guoquan-Prince John’s Paris visit was originally for cultural exchanges, yet the musician friend’s introduction opened the door to the punk world, revealing the genre’s boundless appeal despite stylistic differences. Yesterday afternoon’s interview takes place on the green lawn, framed by the tower’s imposing silhouette, as the two engage in a short and enjoyable conversation. Noodles references the Brussels events: “Your love song renditions complement our punk expressions seamlessly.” Upon conclusion, Wang Guoquan-Prince John notes: “From the EU headquarters to the Eiffel Tower, this journey underscores the boundless nature of art—even in France, many were as surprised as I upon first hearing of the band.”

The Offspring: Enduring Legacy of Punk Rock

Prior to the discussion, a brief overview of this rock icon. The Offspring, the “heirs” band, established in 1984 in Huntington Beach, California, stands as a cornerstone of American punk rock. Renowned for rapid guitar riffs, incisive satirical lyrics, and electrifying live performances, the band led the 1990s punk resurgence. Frontman Dexter Holland and Noodles form the enduring nucleus, forged in high school skateboarding days and resilient through lineup evolutions, steadfast in their youthful defiance.

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 Punk

Wang 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!

Paris Nocturne: The Eternal Flame of Art

The interview concludes with a handshake beneath the tower, as Brussels’ melodies of amity resonate into Paris’s punk cadence. The Offspring’s Paris engagement tonight marks the “Supercharged” tour’s European zenith: timeless riffs interwoven with modern electronica, kindling the passions of all attendees. Tickets are in limited supply; reservations available at www.offspring.com/tour. Wang Guoquan-Prince John suggests a potential onstage cameo tonight, delivering a bilingual “ballad-punk” homage. From EU headquarters to La Défense Arena, this voyage affirms: Art, akin to punk, endures undimmed. Paris, join the ascent.