Tokio Hotel Talk Beer & Hasselhoff

May 15, 2008

Georg, Bill, Tom & Gustav of Tokio Hotel

Bill, Tom, Gustav & Georg of TOKIO HOTEL were back in the MuchMusic building today, and so naturally, since it worked so well last time, I had to pull them aside for a couple of minutes to ask them a few of your fan questions. The guys were in good spirits and once again I was amazed at how relaxed, grounded and fun they were. Here's how it all went down with the German rockers...

First off, welcome back to Canada! You just performed at the Bamboozle Festival in New Jersey. How was it?

Bill: It was really, really cool. It was the first time really performing after my surgery. We played three songs and there were a lot of fans and then after that we traveled to LA and in LA we had one concert and now we are here in Toronto.

So what do you prefer? Playing in festivals or your own concerts?

Bill: I prefer doing our own concerts.

Tom: Yeah, doing your own concerts are great. You have your own production team and your own crew and your own stage and stuff. It's great.

Bill: You know, festivals are always hard because there are so many bands and then it's just crazy backstage. Everyone is talking and there are so many people.

Georg: And you don't really get a sound check.

Tom: You always have sound problems in festivals, but I think at Bamboozle it was cool.

Bill: Yeah, it was good.

Did you get a chance to see any of the other bands perform?

Bill: Unfortunately, no. We had a really, really tight schedule.

Tom: Yeah, we had a lot of interviews to do and stuff like that and yeah, not much time.

What are some of your most embarrassing 'guilty pleasures'?

Tom: [laughs] I wouldn't admit to them. But Georg, he's a David Hasselhoff fan.

How "German" of you...

Georg: Oh, come on - not again. He's told this joke, like, 10 times now.

Tom: It's not a joke. It's the truth, but it's embarrassing.

Georg: [rolls eyes]

Bill: I love dogs, but that's not embarrassing. I just really love dogs. You know, if I see a dog I just go crazy.

Any kind in particular?

Bill: No, any dog. When I see a dog, it's like, "Oh my God, come here, come here!"

Tom: And Georg really likes to surf videos on YouPorn, and that's also embarassing. [Laughs] I'm joking.

Georg, is it true that you like Nickelback?

Georg: Yeah, I love Nickelback.

Tom: I really like the video for Rockstar because there's Kendra and, uh, from the Playboy Mansion - the three Bunnies. So that's a great video.

Are there any other Canadian bands that you know of and like?

Gustav: Is King's X from Canada?

No, don't think so.

Bill: Billy Talent are cool.

Nice. Hey Georg, does it bother you when people call you "George"?

Georg: Um, people can call me whatever they want - Georg or George.

Tom: Or you know, on his case where he stores his bass, he wrote "David Listing." [laughs] He likes the name David because of Hasselhoff. George Hasslehoff!

Georg: [groans]

[all laugh]

So last time you were in Toronto, you went up the CN Tower and went shopping at the Eaton Centre and went a bit unnoticed. Do you like that? Was it refreshing not to be attacked by throngs of fans for once?

Bill: That's always the goal, to go into a city and at first no one recognizes you, but we really want people to see us and to have fans. And now it's really cool that we have Canadian fans and that we're playing a concert tomorrow night. So I think it's better when people recognize you. That's good for a band.

Tom: It's always the goal that people recognize you on the street.

Bill: But of course, sometimes when you have free time, it's nice when no one recognizes you and you can just chill.

Tom: But that's boring.

Well, your fanbase is growing in Canada and now people know you are here for the night - they'll be looking for you.

Bill: Yeah, I think there will be some fans at the hotel tonight, but our schedule is so tight so that we are doing a lot of photoshoots and interviews during the day, so we don't have as much time this time to go out and check out things in the city.

Well, is there anything about fame that you find annoying?

Bill: I hate paparazzi, I really hate paparazzi.

Tom: Especially when we're on holidays.

Bill: Yeah, especially on holidays, it's just terrible. I hate them in Europe. In America there are also paparazzi, but not as as bad as in Europe. It's very terrible, I hate it.

So are you constantly on edge when you're walking around? Do you always notice them? Are they hiding behind corners or in bushes...?

Tom: Well, yeah, it depends. Sometimes on holidays, they hide. But, you know, on the street they just attack us.

Bill: Yeah, you know, it's OK to, I dunno, when it's at a concert or whatever, but in free time or when you're in private, I think it's just annoying.

So we all know how you got your name, but how did you come up with your band's symbol/logo?

Tom: You know, the idea was that in this logo we had a lot of T's and a lot of H's. And, yeah, that's what it is - it wasn't meant to be a big deal.

Bill: We just wanted something that was very simple. And, like, everyone can draw it and that was the idea so you can paint it on walls --

Tom: -- or windows --

Bill: -- or my neck. [laughs]

Who designed it?

Bill: We did it together with a guy --

Tom: I think it was my idea.

[all groan]

Have you ever actually worn traditional German clothing like lederhosen for Oktoberfest?

Tom: No, never. Sometimes Georg does, when he's dancing to David Hasselhoff.

Bill: We've never even been to Oktoberfest so far.

Tom: No, I hate Oktoberfest.

Do you drink beer?

Tom: Yeah, we drink a lot of beer, but not at Oktoberfest.

Well, I read this study that states the average German drinks 120 liters of beer per year.

Tom: We drink that in one month.

[all laugh]

Bill: No, we drink a lot of beer, but in America it's really hard because you have to be 21 to drink alcohol.

Tom: But not in Canada, right?

No, here in Ontario it's 19.

Tom: 19?

Gustav: [throws hands up into the air] YES!

[all laugh]

But in Montreal, it's 18.

Georg: We LOVE Montreal!

Bill: It's hard, because in Germany you have to be 18 and we were always, like, "Oh, c'mon - 18, 18, 18..." and now we are 18 and we come to America.

Tom: And you have to be 21.

Do you have any favourite kinds of beer?

Bill: Um, Heineken. Heineken is a nice beer.

Tom: I don't care.

Georg: I prefer German beer.

Gustav: I like the Czech Budweiser.

Nice, I'll have to try it. Enough about beer - back to the music. Do you have any plans to do any future collaborations with any other bands?

Tom: There's nothing planned yet, but we would love to do some collaborations.

Is there anyone in particular you'd love to work with?

Bill: Yeah, I dunno - I think there are some dreams for every band to do something with, like, the Rolling Stones or whatever, but I think, yeah, let's see.

Tom: In the summer we go back into the studio to record some songs, and I say, let's see what happens.

Bill: And then we can talk to other people, but I'm not sure, I don't have anyone in mind yet.

David Hasselhoff?

Tom: Yeah, David Hasselhoff! That would be great for Georg. Maybe a dancing project with Georg and David Hasselhoff. [laughs]

Speaking of dancing, a fan wanted to know if you, Tom, knew the Soulja Boy dance.

Tom: Yeah, I know the Soulja Boy dance, but I'm not a good dancer. No, Georg can do it, he's a very good dancer.

Can we video you doing it and put it up on YouTube?

Tom: Yeah, Georg can. He was doing the dance in the hotel room [laughs]. Yeah, Georg can do it. [laughs] No, I'm not a dancer. I'm a shy guy.

Georg: Oh, c'mon. You showed it to me this morning!

Tom: No, that was you!

Bill: I don't know this dance.

Tom: I've seen the video and the personal videos that people have uploaded to YouTube who do the dance, but you know, I'm not a dancer - I'm more a sexy guitar player [laughs].

Tomorrow night at the concert, we want to see the dance.

Tom: Yeah, maybe at the show. Together with David Hasselhoff and Georg.

Posted by Soja at 08:35 PM | Comments (51)

Comments

haha that was cute, good interview I think I got some of my questions answered within the interview. I want to see him do the soulja boy dance!!! XD

Woo concert tomorrow XD

Posted by: MonicaEE at May 15, 2008 10:36 PM

Thank you so much! This interview was simply brilliant, I enjoyed every word of it. Thanks again for giving the band such a warm welcome!

Posted by: May at May 15, 2008 10:45 PM

BILL!!!!! lol
hahaha this has got to be one of the funniest interviews yet!!
and thanks for not asking the dreaded "how did you get you name?" question again, the logo one was pretty good, ive always wondered about how they came up w/ it, even though they didnt fully answer, but yea GREAT interview, the beer part was a nice touch :P

Posted by: Andrea at May 15, 2008 11:30 PM

Dear Lord, MuchMusic. This is the best freaking Tokio Hotel interview I've read so far. You are one of my favorites because of this.

Soja? You my boy, girl, whatever.

Posted by: jessix at May 15, 2008 11:32 PM

lol I bet Tom really does know the Soulja Boy dance, and lol at Bill not even knowing what it was ^.^

Posted by: ema! at May 15, 2008 11:40 PM

This interview was GREAT! Thank you x10 for this!

You rock so hard, Much!

Posted by: Mary at May 15, 2008 11:43 PM

Haha this interview is awesome!
Tom is hilarious xD

Posted by: Janz at May 16, 2008 12:32 AM

THAT'S HILARIOUS.
I love Tom.
Poor Georg. xD

Posted by: Carmelle at May 16, 2008 01:13 AM

It was a good time for all

Posted by: Senester at May 16, 2008 02:39 AM

Another great interview with original questions, I love when you guys interview them! Lol at the Soulja Boy dance question, they should make Bill do it as he didn't even know what it was, lmao.

I want to see Georg do it they always say he is the best dancer. They should have a whole ep of Tokio Hotel TV with them all dancing.

Tom needs to shut up about the Hoff, that joke is getting old real fast, Georg you need to give him a kick! I hate it when people call him George especially when the twins do it.

Bill is so cute about dogs lol, love him!

Thanks MuchMusic

Posted by: Sarah at May 16, 2008 03:22 AM

Thank you for a wonderful, amusing interview; highly entertaining. They are such a fun bunch of young men :). One day there will be an interview where Tom does not take the piss out of Georg and the world will come to an end ;).

Posted by: Tasha at May 16, 2008 06:14 AM

That was so funny! Such good questions, you really care about the fans (and yourself) because you ask good questions and talk about new stuff. So THANK YOU!!

Posted by: Aino at May 16, 2008 07:07 AM

This was such a great interview!

Posted by: Shirin at May 16, 2008 07:30 AM

OMG! That was me who asked the Soulja Boy question! HAHA <3

Posted by: Faylo at May 16, 2008 09:24 AM

Haha, omg nice. I loved that, it was totally halarious and it was different from most of their other interviews too. Thanks much, you guys rock. ... Tokio Hotel Rocks too though. <333 Love Always, Enrisa.

Posted by: Enrisa at May 16, 2008 09:30 AM

I WANT TO SEE GEORG DO THE SOLJA BOY DANCE
D:

Posted by: Jaxxx at May 16, 2008 10:28 AM

Yay awesome interview!!! Thanks MuchMusic for asking such wicked questions!!! So damn funny!!! :Dx

Posted by: Tanya at May 16, 2008 10:29 AM

OMG!! HAHAHAHAAA I LOVE THOSE BOYS OMG!
THEY'RE TOOO MUCH!!!! <3 <3 TOM, IM MAKING YOU DO THE SOULJA BOY DANCE TONIGHT!

Posted by: VERA SCHAEFER at May 16, 2008 10:35 AM

OMG, they're so funny LOL

Posted by: Jamille at May 16, 2008 11:35 AM

Hehehe, Gustav likes our beer! XDD
Yeah Gustav, it's a good choice ;) XD

Posted by: jjitka at May 16, 2008 11:59 AM

I like this interview ! really funny !

TOKIO HOTEL ROCK !!

Posted by: Angee at May 16, 2008 12:36 PM

Tom
ich liebe dich!!!!!
my sexxxxxxxxxy

Posted by: HiLa (: at May 16, 2008 02:44 PM

Major props to you guys for such an excellent interview. Most of the time we have heard the questions asked a hundred times before, but this set of questions felt new and fresh. Please continue your awesome coverage of everything Tokio Hotel.

Posted by: Coolbreezegirl at May 16, 2008 03:17 PM

This is the kind of interview that I personally like I found it so refreshing!
Bill is so cute and I love dogs too!

Posted by: Blacksky at May 16, 2008 05:30 PM

Thanks so much for this interview Much!! God how I love those four boys! I know GREAT things are in the future for them...cant wait to see them again real soon!

Posted by: Katie at May 16, 2008 06:03 PM

Haha!
This was such a cute interview!
These guys are so down to earth and cool!
I love it!

Posted by: Janelle at May 16, 2008 06:11 PM

Gustav: I like the Czech Budweiser. // OMG ♥_♥ Gustav!!! <3 :D .. wir lieben dich :D .. Kommt zurück zu uns bitte! :D .. Tschechische Budweiser wartet auf dich :D:D ( sorry für mein deutsch ) :D .. aber kommt zurück nach Tschechien jungs bitte!!!! :( Wir vermissen euch.. :'(

Posted by: Lucka from Czech Republic :-) at May 17, 2008 04:00 AM

bill and tom are so cute the concert was awsom last noght ��♫�� luved the oncor performance

Posted by: Deseree at May 17, 2008 10:30 AM

Solja Boy Dance 4eva! And TH will ROCK Europe always! <3

Posted by: Tommy at May 17, 2008 06:55 PM

omg i love tokio hotel!!!
THIS INTERVIEW IS SO AMAZING!!!! I LOVE IT!
lmao " im more of a sexy guitar player"
....toms a shy guy...like me! :D <3
ICH LIEBE TOKIO HOTEL FUR IMMER!! ICH LIEBE BILL, TOM, GEORG UND GUSTAV!!! <3
.....I WENT TO THE SHOW LAST NIGHT AND IT WAS SO UBER-AMAZING!!!!!!

Posted by: Sharmini at May 17, 2008 07:35 PM

AWESOME interview. I really enjoyed reading it. Great questions and answers :)

Posted by: Rebecca at May 18, 2008 02:20 PM

This was an amazing interview LOL
Thank you so much for asking these awesome questions!! (I would've like, cried if the "How'd you get your name" question had been asked Yet. Again.)

That said, I totally want to see Tom/Georg do the Soulja Boy dance!! Teach Bill to do it, too. It'd be the best thing ever.

Posted by: Erin at May 18, 2008 02:45 PM

AHH too cute! finnally an interview where the history of the name isn't asked thank GOD!!!
this was interesting :D

Posted by: Liv at May 18, 2008 11:27 PM

nais, nais, nais. =D

Posted by: Carley Snair at May 19, 2008 11:01 PM

ahahaha

go tom dance ahead

ahahaha

its awesomw!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: GLENN at May 20, 2008 06:52 AM

ahaha, that's a GREAT interview. for ONCE they didn't ask stupid and unnecessary questions! xD

Posted by: Syd at May 20, 2008 03:18 PM

That...was... AMAZING!!!!! Some very interesting questions in there!! IT was hilarious!!! I loveed it!! And thanks for not asking that "Where did you come up with the idea for your band name" question.. that's always lame... something you should learn in the first oh, I don't know... WEEK of being a TH fan!! It's imperative!!

Posted by: Michelle at May 21, 2008 05:55 PM

OMG! i find that SOOO SOOO cute when Tom is like yeah im more of the shy guy and a sexy guitar player ;) lol its so CUTE <333

Posted by: Danielle at May 21, 2008 07:22 PM

LOL! i LOVE it when Tom pays Georg out! its so funny! LOVE Georg! <333

Posted by: meckii at May 22, 2008 02:27 AM

haha! Gustav! YES! that was awesome! and Georg and Tom doing the Soulja boy dance? i really cant see Georg doing that! YAY! no stupid and unnecessary questions! x]

Posted by: Danielle at May 22, 2008 02:29 AM

awww that was so sweet ^^ i cant beleive tom can do the soulja boy dance aaaaa i know it 2 lol
and yes you are a verrry sexy guitar player !
awww heineken
ok toms going a bit far with the DH thingy as always xd

Posted by: chloe at May 22, 2008 04:47 AM

haha!! i really love tokio hotel... i'm crazy about them !!! they are the BEST!!! this was a gr8 interview and yes this was the best one from al interviews i've seen tnx!! omg TOM!!! i really love you!! he's the cutest ever!! xxxxxxx anyways gl for future and hope that one day you 'll come to MALTA!!! pls!!!! tnx !!! <3 tokio hotel 4 ever!!! xxxxxxxxxx

Posted by: shirley at May 22, 2008 11:57 AM

heyyy tokio hotel :) hope you read this comment pls come to malta coz you have many fans here that are mad and crazy about you and am one of them.right now me and my fiend shirley are on the phone talking about you and dreaming how we could meet you xD we do this everyday at school and there s a girl in our class that is crazy about georg,my other friend is crazy about tom the other about gustav and i am crazy about BILL...if you enter in our class there s tokio hotel written in every corner chairs tabels whitebords lockers toilets files fans walls plugs windows and even toilet brushes lool xD all the techers around school knows how we feel about you guys!!sometimes our lesson is bassed on you xD btw..gd one tom i like you very much when you pick on georg. BILL i love you so much you mean too much to me xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wir lieben euch tokio hotel fur immer and pls come to malta mmmmmmwwwwwwwwaaaaaaaa
from roxyyy shirley and friends/fans from malta xxxxxxxxxxx

Posted by: roxyyy shirley and friends/fans at May 22, 2008 01:29 PM

Thank you for the interview! But I have a question to Much Music: will you rotate any other Tokio Hotel videos? That would be great!

Posted by: Sashenka at May 22, 2008 08:35 PM

LMFAO i love how tom managed to get david hassellhoff into almost every answer XD

and LMAO ver nice questions
there shud DEFINATELY be a whole otkiohotelchannel episode dedicated to them learnig n doing the soulja boy dance hahahah

Posted by: nastas at May 22, 2008 10:43 PM

I think Tom is trying to annoy Georg because of David Hasselhoff.CRULITY!!!

Posted by: Vita at May 27, 2008 02:40 PM

i cant get enough of this interview!
sooo funny with all the times Tom brought up Hasselhoff!

he didnt do the dance at the concert, but i really think that he should have, i would have recorded it!oh well, the concert still kicked ass! :D

Posted by: ali at June 1, 2008 12:07 PM

omg i have a cute doggy so next time i am walkin in germany i have to bring my dog with me xDDD hehe BILL I WANT YOU XXXXX the UK needs you!!! please come coz we really do love you! im gonna die if i never go to any of your concerts :'(

Posted by: izzy xxx at June 9, 2008 10:54 AM

Posted by: izzy xxx at June 9, 2008 10:55 AM

i was at that concert!!!! and Tom didn't do the Soulja Boy dance.. IM GLAD!!!!! god i hate S.B......but i was there!! =D and i just completely go all: OMG!! ITS A DOG!! come here doggy!!..one time i got attacked while on a trip in Sweden.. damn dag....

Posted by: Emily Kaulitz at June 9, 2008 06:11 PM

love this! tokio hotel is awesome!!!

Posted by: miss pink at June 26, 2008 01:48 PM