Gwen Stefani on the Upside of Less Sleep

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Historically, Gwen Stefani’s favorite aspect of touring with No Doubt was the ability to snooze the entire day away while awaiting their next show. That’s all about to change, of course, as No Doubt has embarked on a summer tour with the kids — Gwen’s sons Kingston James McGregor, 3 this month, and Zuma Nesta Rock, 8 months, Tom Dumont’s sons Ace Joseph, 3, and Rio Atticus, 11 months, and Adrian Young’s son Mason James, 7 — in tow.

“I think we’re gonna sleep a lot less than we ever have,” Gwen concedes. “We get to see a lot more of the country, though, [because] we’re actually leaving the hotel room.” Drummer Adrian is putting his own positive spin on the band’s new look. He jokes,

“We have a bet about the nannies. Who can score the most nannies within the band? We haven’t started it yet, but I’ll make some predictions when we’re off camera.”

Returning to the stage has been cathartic for Gwen, who plans to continue writing songs while she’s on tour. It’s a process the 39-year-old songstress likens to childbirth. “It is like having a baby, in a way, because it’s something that’s there permanently, that you created and comes through you and…I think that’s what we’re all aiming towards.”

Kingston and Zuma are Gwen’s children with husband Gavin Rossdale.

– Missy

Source: MTV

• Posted on May 11, 09 at 8:30AM
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3 Responses to “Gwen Stefani on the Upside of Less Sleep”

1. LisaR Says:
   May 11th, 2009 at 8:50 am

   Lol! Adrian, dude, prepare to get slammed for your nannies comment. That’s a bad word for some people, lol.

2. rose Says:
   May 11th, 2009 at 8:54 am

   wow a lot of testosterone on tour!
   seriously : 5 band-babies and all boys …

   but i am sure they will have a ball with the kids on tour

3. CelebBabyLover Says:
   May 12th, 2009 at 2:22 am

   rose- I was thinking the same thing! At least one of them needs to add a little estrogen to the mix.

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