

Here, then, are the 10+ records that changed Stephan Jenkins’ life…Ĭatch Third Eye Blind on tour in the US throughout September/October and in UK/Europe from 5 November. “There’s all these things that lead on, so there’s this early funk and RnB, then this thing with open lyric sensibilities, then this glorious British roots rock period with Led Zeppelin and Bowie and Queen, and then this destructive element in The Clash and Joy Division, then this period of duelling hip hop and this rock that’s reinvigorated.” “I think of it like chapters with roman numerals ,” he explains. I think of it like chapters with roman numeralsĪs it is the San Franciscan songwriter behind 90s rock mega hits like Semi-Charmed Life and Jumper still pretty much refuses to stick with 10. “We could do this interview again and I could give you another completely different list of my 10 favourite records of all time.” “I want to throw out a disclaimer here,” says Third Eye Blind frontman Stephan Jenkins. Blind Ambition Third Eye Blind leader Stephan Jenkins makes sure his band is a success Joel Selvin, Chronicle Pop Music Critic Sunday, Novem1999 San Francisco Chronicle Stephan Jenkins is a classic - a rock 'n' roll bad boy with an angel face and a movie-star girlfriend. The independent route was never an option for lead singer and bandleader Stephan Jenkins. The Third Eye Blind frontman recently signed our petition. (Image credit: Erik Kabik Photography/ MediaPunch/Mediapunch/Corbis) Introduction Third Eye Blind is a good example of a band that worked for years refining their sounds and experimenting with different personnel until they had the right combination for major label success. Stephan Jenkins is the latest celebrity to speak up for chickens by pledging to boycott KFC.
