McFly drummer Harry Judd has revealed that the band feels 'cringe' about some of their early songs, despite being grateful for their success. Speaking to Metro.co.uk, Judd, 38, explained that while the band's later work feels more mature, their early hits can be embarrassing to revisit.
'The early stuff is great and successful, but a lot of it makes us cringe slightly,' Judd said. 'When you hear it in a live setting, it sounds awesome.' He added that the band prides itself on winning over non-fans at gigs, citing an encounter with BBC presenter Fiona Bruce at the Isle of Wight Festival who was impressed by their performance.
Judd also addressed the frustration of being perceived as the same 'lairy teenagers' from their 2004 debut. 'It's a blessing and a bit of a curse,' he admitted. 'Because that was our peak level of popularity, that's how a lot of people think of us – 17, 18 year olds who annoyed the hell out of them.'
Despite these challenges, Judd emphasised the band's enduring passion for music and their ability to 'still get on with one another.' McFly, consisting of Tom Fletcher, Danny Jones, Dougie Poynter, and Judd, are set to headline Sandown Park Racecourse on August 8, with Judd looking forward to balancing fatherhood with performing.
