Pop star Kelly Clarkson’s new album will have a punk edge – thanks to rock legend Mike Watt, who is playing bass on the record.
Watt – currently performing with Iggy and the Stooges – agreed to the collaboration after hearing Clarkson’s powerful vocals.
And he wasn’t put off by her resume – because he hasn’t even heard of American Idol.
Watt says, “I heard that Kelly won some game show, but I was really impressed how she sang her a** off.”
“American Idol” Kelly Clarkson has collaborated with punk rock veteran Mike Watt for her upcoming album.
Watt was recruited to play “fuzz bass, fills and solos (and) just making things fatter” on the album, Gigwise.com reported Monday.
Watt was the founding bassist form The Minutemen and is playing with the reunited Iggy and the Stooges.
“I ended up playing on six of the songs. I had no idea what it was going to be like, but it ended up being pretty interesting,” Watt told Gigwise.com. “I heard that Kelly won some game show but I was really impressed how she sang her ass off.”
“It was intense. I’m really glad I had the experience — it was trippy and everyone gave me much respect,” he said.
