Musical moment ...

Before putting the DVD on last night, I check what kind of programs TV was offering me...

And ...MTV... I stopped there because I was recognizing make-up...

Yesterday evening, MTV was broadcasting one of Kiss concert, the one at Rock Am Ring in 2010.

Because I don't know a lot about Kiss, and because one of my rocker is a huge fan, I choose to watch some songs, and thought that, at, around 50, those guys are still rocking on stage ! That was amazing !!

And now...

Check this video :

Those pictures :

And read this interview :

1) What makes you decide to play music, and especially guitar/bass/drum/... ?

KISS! When I was younger, I wanted to be Gene Simmons! That's why I play bass. My parents took me to see KISS when they performed in Glasgow in 1992 and it just blew my mind! I've been a big fan ever since. As I got older, other bands made me want to play in bands as well such as Rachel Stamp, Frank Zappa, Chic, Parliament Funkadelic... All of those bands have had an influence on how I play, my approach to music and of course, my approach to performing live... we just need fur coats and a spaceship and I'll be very happy!

2) How did you meet your band mates and what makes you decide to play with them ?

I met Gary a long time ago as both of our old bands were doing a gig together. My band was on first and for some reason, I was dressed as Gene Simmons (in full make up!). Gary was freaked out by this and said "I hope I'm never in a band with that guy". Ironically, I said the same thing to my band mates about him as he didn't know anything about KISS! A few years later, Gary asked me if I wanted to do a few shows with him in Glasgow as his bassist couldn't make it and since then it's turned into a year and half of playing together and having many good nights out... but with less KISS make up. 

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Now... Maybe you understand why I was laughing so much last night watching Kiss !!

 

PS : my DVD was Despicable Me, looooved it !!!