Chris Jericho says creative reinvention is important “so you’re not just a nostalgia act”

While speaking to soundspheremag.com, former AEW world champion Chris Jericho stated the following in regards to creative reinvention…

“Reinvention is important at any stage of your career, because you want to keep people excited and motivated about what you’re doing. The [Rolling] Stones last record, ‘Hackney Diamonds’ was great. Why wouldn’t The Stones release a new album? Because they’re artists, and that’s what artists do. Keeping things fresh and exciting is something I believe in wholeheartedly. There’s nothing wrong with having tinges, but you still want to create new things as well, so you’re not just a nostalgia act.”

Jericho also commented on the similarities between wrestling and performing as a musician…

“You do learn how to control an audience. It’s very important. You want people to react and have a great time. You want people to cheer when you want them to, and you want them to boo when you want them to. There are a lot of prompts that I will use on-stage and in the ring. You don’t want dead air. You’ve got to be a party host! It’s so important for you to have that interaction, and connection with an audience. If you can do that, you will always have a job!”