I am proud to say that beside the guitar sounds, there is something else I brought to the band Cosmic Suckerpunch. And that is Kinder Chocolate, (pronounced Kinderschokolade for more exotic appeal). This O so sweet! delicacy was invented by an Italian company (the same that makes Nutella), yet first introduced in Germany in the late 60's, the same year Axis: As Bold as Love (previously talked about on this blog) had been released => sign of greatness. Kinderschokolade has been mostly successful in Mediterranean countries such as France, Italy, Germany and Eastern Europe, which is why it is so hard to find it in the U.S and why no one really knows about it. For us Europeans, Kinder Chocolate is deeply engraved in our childhood.
Which is why one day, on my way to rehearsal here in L.A, it is with nostalgia that I found a pack of those at a local market in Little Armenia.
It has since then been the usual snack for the band at our extended 4-5 hours rehearsals, as, let's not forget about it, Kinderschokolade is full of nutrients. High in sugar, which is enough to give a little boost to keep you going, and calcium-filled milk, which is good for bouncing around and head banging and stuff, and let's face it, it's pretty yummy. So thank you Kinderschokolade, even if your package is little outdated, and not very appealing, you rock.
- Fabien
