Well, I don't normally do these. However, I saw this one at Lady Crumpet's and couldn't resist. Play along in the comments, okay?
1. What was the first band you saw in concert?
Ugh. First one I went to on my own accord? I'm embarassed to say that it was Jefferson Starship in 1984 in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. I was a late bloomer with my snobbery, it seems. I was only 14, though. Perhaps that's excusable?
2. Who is your favorite artist/band now?
*scratches head* Um. I dunno. Elvis Costello?
3. What's your favorite song?
See, that's an absurd question. Picking a favorite song is, to me, like picking a favorite child. At the end of the day there are three no four wait make that five. Uh. Let's go with six...
* "Battered Old Bird" by Elvis Costello
* "New Lace Sleeves" also by Elvis
* "Fort Worth Blues" by Steve Earle
* Jeff Buckley's heart-wrenching take on Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah"
* "Panic Pure" by Vic Chesnutt
* "Hasten Down The Wind" by Warren Zevon or perhaps "No Depression" by Uncle Tupelo or maybe it's "Shot In The Arm" by Wilco or could even be "Swan Swan H" by R.E.M. or I think it might be "Lost In A Supermarket" by The Clash. Oh, wait, let's not forget "This Charming Man" by The Smiths or "The Wreck of the Ol' 97" by Hank Snow or "Mean Eyed Cat" by Johnny Cash.
Have I made my point? Good.
4. If you could play any instrument, what would it be?
Well, I play a pretty tolerable piano and a struggling guitar. So, I guess, I'd settle for being better at those. If I had to pick a new instrument I'd go with the sousaphone. Why? Who do you know who plays sousaphone? My point exactly.
5. If you could meet any musical icon (past or present), who would it be and why?
Easiest question ever. No, it's not Elvis. I've met Elvis. It's Johnny Cash. First of all, I'd love to talk to John R. about the "old days." Can you imagine the tales he could tell? Sun Records, Elvis Presley, the Carter Family, quaaludes, kicking out the footlights at the Grand Ol' Oprey. Second, I'm sure he's just a joy to be around. Not to mention it would mean a lot to my favorite man on this big blue marble, my grandfather.
Posted by mikewolf at April 11, 2003 03:06 PMI wanna play...
1) First band
That would be the Kinks. I saw them at Constitution Hall in DC.
2) Favorite Artist now....hmmm...I"ll come back to this one.
3) Favorite Song
Right now that would Daisy Through Concrete by the Eels. However one of my all time favorites is Beast of Burden by the Rolling Stones. Gotta love the classics.
4) Instrument
Easy. That would be the piano. I played when I was growing up. My parents couldn't tear me away. Then in high school I just ran out of time. Clubs, jobs, boys. Then I went to college and my parents sold the piano. They were moving to Hawaii and had to get rid of extra weight. It was a sad day. But I hope to one day play again.
5) Musical icon
The King. Elvis Presley.
Okay back to number 2. Favorite artist now...not sure I'll still have to get back to you.
Happy Friday!
1. The Bruthers (who are getting a re-release on Sundazed, soon!)
2. Cornelius
3. I Hate Hate (by 2)
4. ooh-koo-leh-leh (slowly getting some chops)
5. no idols. no icons. but I would like Brutha Iz, or George Harrison, to show me a couple of uke chord changes.
Well crap, I thought I had to narrow down to one or two. I think favorite songs could be a whole other (huge) list.
Posted by: zeebah on April 11, 2003 04:58 PMYou know, New Lace Sleeves and Battered Old Bird are both in my Elvis top five. Along with about eighteen other songs, but still.
Posted by: Mark on April 12, 2003 01:24 PM1) Van Halen, 1993, on their Right Now Tour at Sandstone Amp in KC. Went with my Dad(RAWK!), and my best friend Travis. Most unforgettable moment: seeing a 30 something white trash flash Eddie for his pick. Classic. One thing I will never let Travis live down: I bought an overpriced Tour tshirt..He bought an opening act tank-top. The band: VINCE NEIL. There's $25 bucks he'd like back.
2) Wilco
3) I cannot pick ONE. Right now...the entire new album by the Jayhawks: "Rainy Day Music". As for a song right now: "Pot Kettle Black" by Wilco.
4) I play guitar and bass(though I'm pretty rusty now). I've always wanted to play the piano and own a baby grand, hammond, and moog. Wishful thinking.
5) Johnny Cash is a good one, Mike. I would say him or Lennon.
Posted by: Cory on April 13, 2003 06:34 PM