New York - if you make it there, you can make it anywhere. There are other great cities: DC, Detroit is huge, Atlanta. There's so many wonderful cities, it's hard to pick.
While on tour, I am sure that you have learned to expect the unexpected. What's your most interesting stage story?
Oh man, I've fallen off stages. And I have busted my knees up – what hasn't happened? I performed in a megastore in Baltimore. All the people were there - kids and everything - and the music kept cutting out every 10 seconds like the whole system was about to go out. So I ended up performing "Teach U A Lesson" with the audience snapping their fingers. We pretty much have seen it all, man.
That must have been comforting, at least, to know that the audience knew your unreleased material. [laughing] Your father, Alan Thicke, was born in Ontario. Do you get to perform in Canada often?
I perform in Canada from time to time. In 2007, I performed several dates up there with Beyoncé on the North American leg of her tour. I always love getting calls from my Canadian family and friends.
Do you find your reception in Canada different from that in America?
Soul music doesn't go as far in Canada as it does in America, but they seem to be appreciative of the music.
How has your parents' involvements in the entertainment industry affected your career?
My parents were always very leery about it because I was totally into it at 12 years old. I'm like, "I'm going to do it anyway no matter what anybody says." At first they were like, "Be careful. We want you to go through college." So, what I learned from them was how not to burn bridges and to really care about your craft, to keep working on your craft.
Well, the Evolution of Robin Thicke was very clear in showcasing the depth and progression of your musical artistry. Most artists find it difficult to evolve, however, especially when their fans want them to stay in the same box. With your latest album, Something Else, what challenges did face while experimenting with new concepts and ideas?
It's just like any relationship - you grow and you change something here and there. Maybe sometimes you change too much. But it's my job to live my life, to try to connect with people.
For more information on Robin Thicke, visit his official website.
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1 - stan
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