http://glamrock.com/forum/ GlamRock.com Forum » Topic: WARRANT en Sat, 26 May 2012 14:24:41 +0000 http://glamrock.com/forum/polls-forum/warrant#post-17315 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:39:17 +0000 Broncotwerp 17315@http://glamrock.com/forum/ <blockquote><p> LOCAL NEWS: </p> <p>August 2nd, 2008<br /> Jessica Shirey, Reporter<br /> Great White, Warrant Rocks the Grandstand</p> <p>CLEARFIELD – Although the grandstand didn’t reach near full capacity, hundreds of other fans still rushed the stage to see a pair of 80s hair bands at the Clearfield County Fair on Friday night. </p> <p>“If you missed the 80s, then you missed out,” Lead Vocalist, Jack Russell, of Great White, said. </p> <p>He said the group was continuing its 25 anniversary tour. </p> <p>“Do you want to know why we look so young after 25 years? Plastic surgery,” Russell said, as he joked with the crowd. </p> <p>Great White, who has remained popular among rock fans for decades, hit the stage first and took fans back to the band’s beginnings, singing “On Your Knees” and “Save Your Love.” </p> <p>“At the time, we thought it (“On Your Knees”) was a love ballad,” Russell said. “It’s a love song of some sort.”</p> <p>But he said “Save Your Love,” also a ballad, was more sentimental. </p> <p>Great White brought the crowd alive with “Rock Me” and “Once Bitten, Twice Shy.” </p> <p>“Sing it for me, Clearfield, PA,” Russell said, sending a splash of water over the fans. </p> <p>“My my my I'm once bitten twice shy baby. My my my I'm once bitten twice shy. My my my I'm once bitten twice shy baby,” the crowd sang. </p> <p>Sue Bartek, of Smoke Run, said she wasn’t familiar with Great White’s music, but the song was a favorite. </p> <p>“I’ve heard a lot of their songs just didn’t know the words,” she said. “That’s an awesome song though. I have it on my iPod.” </p> <p>Wes Bartek, also of Smoke Run, said he has been a fan of both Great White and Warrant, since the bands’ early years. </p> <p>He said “Once Bitten, Twice Shy” was a favorite of his as well and a crowd pleaser to close out the first show. </p> <p>Warrant kept the crowd on its feet, opening with “Down Boys,” before Lead Vocalist, Jani Lane, of Warrant, hoped everyone got “Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich.” </p> <p>Lane said the band was only playing songs that were recorded by the group members together. </p> <p>Warrant wowed the crowd, including Lane’s 10-year-old daughter, with “Heaven,” “Rainmaker” and “Uncle Tom’s Cabin."</p> <p>Lane made his way through the track crowd, giving his band the go ahead to start the finale, as fans cheered for a piece of “Cherry Pie.” </p> <p>And, they got it. </p> <p>But, (Sue) Bartek got another special treat – a Warrant guitar pick. </p> <p>“I got the pick. It was the most exciting thing in my life. And, it’s not too bad for my first concert,” she said. </p> <p>(Wes) Bartek said the show was everything he expected and then some. </p> <p>“It was awesome, just awesome,” he said. </p></blockquote> <p>Thankz for the info Sheila </p> http://glamrock.com/forum/polls-forum/warrant#post-17256 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 01:33:19 +0000 Broncotwerp 17256@http://glamrock.com/forum/ <p>Well, Jani had lost it for a bit, but for everyone who iz glad to see him back, I think we owe a big thankz to Sheila. Nice job keeping the bad boi of Warrant back where he'z supposed to be. </p> http://glamrock.com/forum/polls-forum/warrant#post-17252 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:07:53 +0000 BillyAcid 17252@http://glamrock.com/forum/ <p>Damn both Cinderella and Warrant have changed a lot man! But my favorite member of Warrant would have to be Jani Lane because he's a really cool guy! I respect the dude a lot because he did the celeberty fit club thing and lost a lot of weight and I'm exstremely happy that he's back with Warrant, not that I din't like Jamie St. James but he's betterv in black n blue. </p> http://glamrock.com/forum/polls-forum/warrant#post-17228 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 04:22:30 +0000 RockLibertyWarrior 17228@http://glamrock.com/forum/ <p>What won me over was Jani's performance in "Cherry Pie" the video. I remember when I was a kid it was my favorite video, not only did it rock, there was a hot chick in it and it was fucking hilarious. He is just a good front man all around, all the other guys in the band kick ass but Jani is just freaking awesome. </p> http://glamrock.com/forum/polls-forum/warrant#post-14436 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:37:40 +0000 Broncotwerp 14436@http://glamrock.com/forum/ <p><img src="http://a264.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/68/l_f766d310509119cd583b72380c7e2b7f.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>Here is the current tour flyer for the summer tour. </p> http://glamrock.com/forum/polls-forum/warrant#post-14435 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:30:03 +0000 Broncotwerp 14435@http://glamrock.com/forum/ <p>Okay, here is the latest interview with Erik Turner -- guitarist and co-founder of Warrant. Thanks again to Noel and the others who run the Warrant myspace page!<br /> <img src="http://a29.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/18/l_9f0263449e2928bf00b142155a5d8cb4.jpg" alt="" /><br /> <img src="http://a961.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/70/l_2eb48647311245f6c89e6c13d7bf4698.jpg" alt="" /></p> <blockquote><p> Monday, June 02, 2008</p> <p>New interview with Erik Turner<br /> Current mood: rockin</p> <p>After such a great response from the Steven Sweet interview, I've decided to write one with each of the Warrant members. This week is Erik Turner.</p> <p>Q. The reunited Warrant has finally played a couple of live shows. How would you describe what it was like being on the stage again with that line up after all these years?</p> <p>A. The first show day was a little nerve racking to say the least, but once we finally got to play it was fricking fantastic, dare I say Orgasmic lol!</p> <p>Q. Last July, Warrant played the first annual Rock Fever Fest (Rocklahoma) in OK. What are your thoughts on the event as a whole?</p> <p>A. A very cool and special event. A little 80's rock history took place and hopefully that will happen again this year. Come on out and see us!!! 9pm Saturday night. Whoo Hoo!</p> <p>Q. In recent years, Warrant has shared a booking agent with both L.A. Guns and Firehouse which resulted in many shows together. What other bands would you personally like to see Warrant sharing the stage with in the near future?</p> <p>A. Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, KISS… You got to have dreams!! Motley Crue… Oh wait we are playing with Motley in Montreal June 22nd, Hell Ya!</p> <p>Q. Please share with some highlights of your experience touring with the following bands.<br /> Alice Cooper (I was an absentee rocker, I saw one show, it was great!)<br /> Firehouse (Blood, Sweat &#38; Beers tour)<br /> L.A.Guns (Yeah Baby, show us your titties and we'll show you ours ha ha!)<br /> Motley Crue (10 thousand + a night, sold fucking out, that was great)<br /> Poison (The Troub, the Country Club, the Enormo Dome, we have always done great with Poison)<br /> Whitesnake (Amazing band, very cool to tour with, lets do it again!)</p> <p>Q. Over the past few years, you've been playing G&#38;L guitars. Are you sticking with them or will you be endorsed by another company?</p> <p>A. G&#38;L makes good guitars and we appreciate Lisa over there! I have moved on to Peavey Guitars and I'm stoked to be over there with Tony Pasko and David Ellefson taking great care of my guitar needs. I'll be playing two prototype Star body guitars along with a sweet Cherry Sunburst HP Special this summer and beyond on tour and in the studio. I love the way they sound and feel. <a href="http://www.Peavey.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.Peavey.com</a></p> <p>Q. Back in the day, you had some well known painted guitars. Do you still have any of those in your collection?</p> <p>A. I still have a bunch of the old BC Rich guitars that were made popular in videos. My collection isn't huge, probably around 20 guitars. I haven't counted them in awhile ha ha! You can see 11 of my guitars on the Delvis Video Diaries home DVD we did. Check 'em out on you tube or buy it for your collection.</p> <p>Q. What bands or musicians would you consider as your biggest influences?</p> <p>A. Zeppelin, Ac/Dc , Aerosmith I really loved growing up, also UFO (Michael Schenker), Iron Maiden (Dave Murray), Scorps (Rudolph Schenker) to name a few.</p> <p>Q. Are there any recent bands to come out in the last few years that you're currently listening to?</p> <p>A. I dig a lot of new bands AX7 shreds… Lynam has some kick ass music. I like some unsigned bands too, November out of Nashville to mention one.</p> <p>Q. How do you personally feel about the new digital age of music downloads?</p> <p>A. I used to borrow my friend's records and record those onto cassette that said don't steal music please <img src='http://glamrock.com/forum/bb-images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p> <p>Q. since Warrant's heyday, the internet has drastically changed the way for bands to reach their fans. It what way do you feel that internet has been the greatest asset, and in what way has it become a nuisance?</p> <p>A. I think it's awesome; Noel has been great keeping our MySpace rocking… Thanks!</p> <p>Q. Each of the other band members has their own personal MySpace page. We know that you're involved with the band page, but why is it that you haven't created one for yourself?</p> <p>A. Like you said I'm involved in the Warrant site and MySpace, plus I handle our newsletter / mailing list.<br /> That's enough internets for me! Translation = I'll probably get one set up one of these day lol!</p> <p>Q. Have you had an opportunity to play Cherry Pie on Guitar Hero, and if so, what is your opinion on the game?</p> <p>A. I tried it and it was fun, but I'm not into video games. That is my son Noah's domain. Having a song on Guitar Hero has really helped us get more kids into our music that's for sure. I love signing those guitar controllers!</p> <p>Q. What would be the most memorable gift that fan has ever given you?</p> <p>A. That's a loaded question! When we played in Japan a fan gave me three scrap books filled with Warrant press clipping ads, and covers. That's something cool to have that I would have never taken the time to do.</p> <p>Q. Have you gotten any recent tattoos, and do you have any planned for the near future?</p> <p>A. Nothing brand new, I would like to get something new soon. I'm just not sure what I want yet. I think it would be very cool to get some ink from Kat Von D. Jake Wells did my last two and he is great also. We worked on some print graphics for My Star Sound point of purchase posters together too for Warrant &#38; Poison that turned out cool.</p> <p>Q. There's been rumor that you've taken a "day job". How did you get involved with that, and does it effect your schedule with Warrant?</p> <p>A. We have an endorsement with MyStarSound.com great cables. Paul the owner offered me a gig with the company, doing sales, artist relations and over seeing the design and maintence of the company websites. I work out of my home office, its a cool music related gig.</p> <p>Q. And last but not least... You, Jerry, and Joey are playing a round of golf. Who's most likely to make Par, and who's most likely to spend the day in the sand traps?</p> <p>A. Are you asking about Jerry Hasslehoff… ha ha! Fore!!</p> <p><a href="http://www.WarrantRocks.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.WarrantRocks.com</a><br /> <a href="http://www.myspace.com/Warrantband" rel="nofollow">http://www.myspace.com/Warrantband</a> </p></blockquote> http://glamrock.com/forum/polls-forum/warrant#post-14003 Sun, 25 May 2008 08:22:18 +0000 Broncotwerp 14003@http://glamrock.com/forum/ <p>These were filmed by fans, so quality isn't the greatest, but it is a good look at what to expect this summer.</p> <p>Warrant "Heaven" - May 17, 2008 First Reunion Show<br /> <object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZEcOfiOHPu8"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZEcOfiOHPu8" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="350"></embed></object></p> <p>Warrant -- I Saw Red -- not complete<br /> <object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZmaSP0ssL_4"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZmaSP0ssL_4" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="350"></embed></object></p> <p>Warrant -- Down Boys<br /> <object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Lo-GIr4U6e4"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Lo-GIr4U6e4" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="350"></embed></object></p> <p>Warrant D.R.F.S.R live @ wildhorse saloon<br /> <object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/3uM7xo3q8iU"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/3uM7xo3q8iU" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="350"></embed></object></p> <p>Take a listen. I think that they were not as tight as they needed to be. Let me know what you guys think. -- Mama Bear </p> http://glamrock.com/forum/polls-forum/warrant#post-13575 Mon, 19 May 2008 18:47:24 +0000 KaylaRules 13575@http://glamrock.com/forum/ <p>alright i picked steven sweet just cuz i have this thing for drummers!! </p> http://glamrock.com/forum/polls-forum/warrant#post-13562 Mon, 19 May 2008 12:40:01 +0000 RcksAngl 13562@http://glamrock.com/forum/ <blockquote><p>"well prolly the guy with 100% <img src='http://glamrock.com/forum/bb-images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif' alt=':mrgreen:' class='wp-smiley' /> <br /> Mr Jani Lane perchance? <img src='http://glamrock.com/forum/bb-images/smilies/icon_twisted.gif' alt=':twisted:' class='wp-smiley' /> "<br /><strong>- AniseedRock22350</strong></blockquote> I Pick Erik,for the simple fact that I've met him!! <img src='http://glamrock.com/forum/bb-images/smilies/icon_razz.gif' alt=':P' class='wp-smiley' /> </p> http://glamrock.com/forum/polls-forum/warrant#post-13560 Mon, 19 May 2008 12:28:20 +0000 AniseedRock22350 13560@http://glamrock.com/forum/ <p>well prolly the guy with 100% <img src='http://glamrock.com/forum/bb-images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif' alt=':mrgreen:' class='wp-smiley' /> </p> <p>Mr Jani Lane perchance? <img src='http://glamrock.com/forum/bb-images/smilies/icon_twisted.gif' alt=':twisted:' class='wp-smiley' /> </p> http://glamrock.com/forum/polls-forum/warrant#post-13549 Mon, 19 May 2008 10:31:52 +0000 Broncotwerp 13549@http://glamrock.com/forum/ <p>Any guess as to who I picked? </p> http://glamrock.com/forum/polls-forum/warrant#post-13548 Mon, 19 May 2008 10:22:56 +0000 Broncotwerp 13548@http://glamrock.com/forum/ <p>AAAAHHHHH -- How did I miss this?????? Okay, calmed down now. I found this post on Warrant's myspace page. It is an interview with Steven Sweet. . .a.k.a. Sticky Sweet, their drummer.<br /> <img src="http://a424.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/86/l_bd76201987f3b4328fa8c5c29d7a5ab7.jpg" alt="" /><br /> <img src="http://a369.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/47/l_7268fbfc3609e468684f9abc71dd2db0.jpg" alt="" /></p> <blockquote><p>Q: Warrant had played a lot of shows in the past two<br /> years. Now that you've taken some down time, are you<br /> restless to get back on the stage?</p> <p>A: Absolutely! After having just done our first "public"<br /> performance on Rockline I can say we are all really anxious to keep going. The<br /> band feels new again and, in my opinion, stronger than even.</p> <p>Q: Having been away from the band for a long period of<br /> time, what was the selling point for returning to the<br /> lineup in 04?</p> <p>A: I've made it known that a friend of my wife's and mine who sang<br /> at our wedding was killed in an auto accident not too long after we<br /> were married. The tragedy of her passing so unexpectedly left me with the<br /> affirmation that you never know when your time might be up and to<br /> embrace each opportunity to live your life to the fullest. My having spent<br /> so much time away from the Warrant guys gave me the space to grow as a<br /> person and realize that everyone has to travel their own path to<br /> discovery. I had been presented with the idea of rejoining the group over the<br /> years, and decided that the time finally felt right to let go of past<br /> grievances and embrace the future. Knowing that you only go around once,<br /> I really feel like I've been given a second chance to re-connect<br /> with old friends and do what I am meant to do, which among other things,<br /> is to be a part of Warrant.</p> <p>Q: It's known that Erik and Joey have "day jobs". What<br /> keeps you busy while you're not on the road with<br /> Warrant?</p> <p>A: Now and then I do session work as both a drummer and a singer. Much<br /> of that work is with my brother Dave who owns and operates a swank<br /> digital studio (check out dbwproductions.com). I also freelance as an A&#38;R<br /> screener for a company called Taxi Music (taximusic.com). I get to<br /> listen to loads of new music by songwriters who are looking for a leg up in<br /> the business, the job involves a lot of creative writing in the form of<br /> song writing critiques. The company then forwards to the labels,<br /> management companies, or music placement houses the material that meets the<br /> given criteria.</p> <p>Q: It's been said that you'll occasionally do an<br /> impersonation of Sharon Osborn. Do you have any other<br /> impersonations and have you done any voice acting?</p> <p>A: Oh great, now everyone is going to be coming up to me with a...<br /> "Hey do Scoobie Doo" or "let me hear your Homer Simpson" nothing<br /> like being put on the spot. I'm joking, actually I had a period where<br /> I was pursuing voice acting a number of years ago - loads of<br /> competition, requires total commitment, I just wasn't able to put forth the<br /> time or effort needed to climb that ladder. Reconnecting with an old<br /> acquaintance, E.G. Daily, who does great voice acting work (Rug Rats, Power<br /> Puff Girls, etc.) led to an agent and an IKEA radio spot where I did<br /> the voice of a dream interpreting robot. </p> <p>Q: Last July, Warrant played the first annual Rock Fever<br /> Fest (Rocklahoma) in OK. What are your thoughts on the<br /> event as a whole? </p> <p>A: The whole multi-day, giant lineup festival idea is great. I can see<br /> this kind of thing happening more often as people embrace the bands<br /> they grew up with and share the love with younger generations. Rocklahoma<br /> in particular was so amazing because it took a sampling of all facets<br /> of the 80's melodic rock/soft metal genre and presented it it for 3<br /> days straight. People came from all around the globe to participate. It<br /> looks like this years event will be a continuation of the same only<br /> bigger.</p> <p>Q: Please share with some some highlights of your<br /> experience touring with the following bands.</p> <p>Firehouse: The best summer ever!<br /> L.A.Guns: They're not really vampires, it's just red wine.<br /> Motley Crue: Kick start my arena tour, great experience - The funniest<br /> thing was when my mom and dad came out to a NY show and watched<br /> Tommy's solo from the side of the stage. I had forgotten to give my mom the<br /> heads up that Tommy likes to drop his G-string as the grand finale, she<br /> caught an eye full to say the least.<br /> Poison: Started out good, evolved into a lesson on how not to treat an<br /> opening act, which we still abide by today.</p> <p>Q: What bands or musicians would you consider as your<br /> biggest influences?</p> <p>A: Starting with Neil Peart and moving on to Steve Perry with the likes<br /> of Terry Bozio, Rod Morgenstein, Steve Smith, Marvin Gaye, Prince and<br /> Seal rounding things out only begins to cover the array of artists that<br /> have and continue to influence my evolution as an artist/musician.</p> <p>Q: Are there any newer bands that you're currently<br /> listening to?</p> <p>A: I really dig Gnarls Barkley, and of course Seal is always on my play<br /> list. It's funny but I don't generally listen to a whole lot of<br /> rock (Alt./Modern, etc.). Collective Soul and Pete Yorn are also really<br /> inspired and inspiring to me.</p> <p>Q: How do you personally feel about the new digital age<br /> of music downloads?</p> <p>A: From a technological standpoint, the ease of sharing and<br /> manipulating the media is astounding. From a control angle, it's frustrating to<br /> the artist because it is so easy to share and download and transfer<br /> music that there is a lot of unchecked, unregulated funds that never go to<br /> the people who created the music. That's why the big labels aren't<br /> able to support artists the way they did in the past which leaves the<br /> lion share of responsibility to the artists themselves. That in itself<br /> isn't necessarily a bad thing because to be self sufficient is the<br /> best way to guarantee control over your career. The downside is it's<br /> harder and harder to make a living as a musician or artist because so<br /> much of what used to be our income is being skimmed off by folks who sell<br /> our goods illegally.</p> <p>Q: Since Warrant's heyday, the internet has drastically<br /> changed the way bands are able to reach their fans. In what way do you<br /> feel that internet has been the greatest<br /> asset, and in what way has it become a nuisance?</p> <p>A: I for one had put off the whole Myspace thing because I do like my<br /> privacy and why would I want a whole bunch of relative strangers<br /> invading MY space? But as time goes on you realize it's just another tool<br /> which enables you to reach people you otherwise would have no contact<br /> with, so it is a good thing all in all. The internet is an awesome thing.<br /> How else could you discover a strange spot on your toe and within<br /> seconds have a diagnosis? SPAM although a tasty processed meat product to<br /> some, is a bitch to others, myself included - BIG downside. I've had to<br /> change email addresses more times than a new parent changes diapers.</p> <p>Q: Have you had an opportunity to play Cherry Pie on<br /> Guitar Hero, and if so, what is your opinion on the<br /> game?</p> <p>A: You know, I haven't ever played Guitar Hero, I'm more of a Dance<br /> Revolution kind'a guy (I'm kidding, I'm not THAT coordiated,<br /> everyone thinks because you play drums for a living that you're actually<br /> coordinated on your feet, not always the case, though I'm not bad,<br /> I'm no John Travolta.... THAT sounds dated, doesn't it? How about,<br /> I'm no Justin Timberlake). Sorry, even though I haven't played the<br /> game, I think it's created a whole new fan base for Warrant. I have a<br /> drum student who pre-learned how to play Iron Maiden's Run to the<br /> Hills with Rock Band.</p> <p>Q: Are you still doing your paintings?</p> <p>A: If someone is interested and we can strike a deal, I'll be a<br /> painting fool, otherwise, it's another business that requires time and<br /> effort to really make it happen. Actually, I am in need of a fresh website<br /> design and some advertising then my answer would be "Yes, I can<br /> hardly keep up with the requests". Check out fuzzychildren.com.</p> <p>Q: What would be the most memorable gift that fan has<br /> ever given you?</p> <p>A: I've chosen to share this story with you because it is strange,<br /> interesting, bizarre and funny. Warrant was in Tokyo (1992?) staying at<br /> the Ropongi Prince Hotel, it was about 10pm and I get a knock on the<br /> door. I look through the peep hole and there's a young woman standing<br /> there telling me she has something she wants to give me. I open the door<br /> (knowing full well that curiosity killed the cat - I am not, nor have I<br /> ever claimed to be, a cat). There stands this person, small stature,<br /> non threatening - holding a package wrapped in black tissue paper. She<br /> says Steven? I say, yeah, hi (cause, I am... Steven, not hi). She says I<br /> have a gift for you. I said something like, cool, that's really<br /> nice. I take the package wrapped in black tissue paper and begin to close<br /> the door. The young woman then says, but, can I come in with you? I,<br /> being the decent (strike that, sometimes shy - at least in the face of<br /> strange, slight Asian women bearing packages<br /> wrapped in black tissue paper) say "nope"! I probably said sorry<br /> after that but then I quickly close the door and pant heavily with my<br /> back to the safety and security of my closed hotel room (okay, that last<br /> part was merely creative license to make things a little more cinematic<br /> for you readers). I then look back through the peep hole to make sure<br /> she isn't waiting to press the detonator for the bomb I now have in<br /> my possession (bomb = anything wrapped in black tissue paper, in this<br /> case a package given me by a now really frightening, intrusive, special<br /> agent for the "I hate Steven Sweet" coalition, Tokyo division). She<br /> is gone from sight so I sit down on the end of the bed and ponder what<br /> could possibly be inside this ominous black gift from the mysterious,<br /> somewhat presumptuous stranger (I say presumptuous because, although<br /> sometimes shy, I AM worldly enough to know whatever this package contained<br /> was intended to be a sex bribe). After a<br /> moment of thought, I tear open the tissue paper which up until this<br /> moment enveloped the mysteries of a lifetime (because if it WAS a bomb,<br /> well you know what bombs do), I was prepared to see my life flash before<br /> my eyes as the room exploded into a bazillion tiny particles of man<br /> made matter and my guts. I pause for a moment, take a deep breath, and<br /> tear the black tissue paper as a small boy does a long package he knows<br /> is a BB Gun (Red Ryder 200-shot Carbine Action Air Rifle) on Christmas<br /> morning. What lay beneath was beyond all expectations... and I'll<br /> tell you right now, not anything I have ever been given since. Now before<br /> I tell you what the 10 PM Stranger in the hall deemed as sufficient<br /> reward for a night of untold pleasures, I want to remind you. This gift<br /> was meant to be in EXCHANGE for SEX. Okay, I'll just tell you, after<br /> all the build up, I don't want you to be let down because lets face it,<br /> there have been times when we've all<br /> experienced things that don't live up to the hype... this is<br /> PRECISELY one of those times. Okay, okay, I'm gonna tell you now, what was<br /> intended as reason enough to let a strange woman into my hotel room for,<br /> well you know, was a pair of black Mossimo boxer shorts bearing little<br /> purple hearts and a random pair of light blue dress socks. TA<br /> DAAAAAAA!!! Hey, at least it wasn't a bomb right?! I immediately put them on<br /> and ran down the hall to thank her... the end.</p> <p>Q: Have you gotten any recent tattoos, and do you have<br /> any planned for the near future?</p> <p>A: No and no. After that last question, I'm all answered out. </p> <p>Q: Any closing comments to your fans?</p> <p>A: Thanks for the support through all the changes this band has<br /> endured. As I said at the top of this interview, life is too short to leave<br /> things unfinished. I think everyone will agree that this year is what the<br /> long journey is all about - here we come. </p></blockquote> <p>There goes, hope you folks enjoy it. . . . </p>