Seventeen (July 1996)

No doubt about it: Gwen Stefani is more than “just a girl” — she and her band have a sound and style that totally rocks.

Girls rule:
“It makes me feels great when the guys in the mosh pit tell me I rock.” – Gwen

Going platinum:
“I’ve dyed my hair pink, yellow and every other color in the world, so I finally had to try blond. It takes a lot of work, but I dig it.” – Gwen

The ex-files:
“It’s important that Gwen and I maintain our friendship because we’ve worked so hard [for nine years] and now everything is happening for us.” – Tony

Just a friend:
“It’s totally difficult ’cause I still love him and just, like, want to kiss him sometimes.” – Gwen

Rockin’ bod:
“I keep in shape on tour by rollerblading around arenas and jumping off speakers on stage.” – Gwen

Buzz bin:
The rumor is that when No Doubt toured with Bush last Spring, Gwen and Gavin became an item. (Jealous or what?)

Fancy pants:
“I like to look special on stage, so my friend and I design my clothes. We even stud my bras with rhinestones.” – Gwen

Wrist watch:
One of Gwen’s silver bangles says “No” and the other “Doubt”. (Psst: Adrian had the band’s name tattooed way up high on his upper — and we mean upper-thigh.)

Words of wisdom:
“‘High postin'” is our favorite expression. It’s synonymous with living large and working it. We’re high postin’ right now.” – Tom

Lord of the fleas:
“We [the guys] have shopped in flea markets and vintage stores in Southern California since the seventh grade. We don’t really like new clothes.” – Tom

Why the devil’ do?:
“Because I’m wicked when I play the drums.” – Adrian