This interview was sent to me by a really cool dude, Shelter939@aol.com. He took it for a magazine called Back Row, aint that rad? Oh yea, he also thinks Pat put back a couple of bottle before talking to him....
(Interview answered by Pat Kim, bassist extraordinare)
1. So how has your tour been with Blink?
As good a tour with Blink can be. Great guys.
2. Anything cool happen?
Something cool always happens. Hey we're cool as fuck.
3. Exactly how would you describe your music?
Everyone has their own description. That's the beauty of free thinking. Describe it yourselves cuz my description could differ from everybody elses.
4. What bands, if any, have you been compared to?
Been compared to Unwritten Law a whole lot.
5. If either of you was a cartoon character, who would it be a why?
Probably Batman. He's rich, killer mansion, great car, sexy outfit and women love him.
6. So enlighten us, is Wade really that great in bed?
Don't know, tell you after this tour.
7. How did you all meet? How long have you been playing for?
Long time ago...in a galaxy far, far, away we met. And for a long time we've been playing.
8. Are there any bands you want to play with very badly?
No.
9. What bands/artists had the most influence on you guys?
Too many to list in such a short space. Everything from A to Z.
10. Are you guys happy with the new album? Any songs you like especially?
Very happy with the new album and all the songs are too good to favor just one.
11. What kind of music (bands) do you guys listen to?
Same answer as question #9.
12. What inspired you to do a cover of Revolution? Just thought it would be cool?
We do nothing just thinking it's cool...Beatles are just the shit!
13. Ok..for all of our readers who are just getting into your older stuff, why don't you tell them what exactly is "C.P.K"? (I know what is cuz I'm super cool like that)
I just found that out a month ago. It stands for Crazy Poway Kids. All the time I thought it was about me...you know, let's "see P.K.".
14. What's your favorite song to play live, and which one do you hate?
None to hate, all to love.
15. Where do you guys have the most fun playing at?
Anywhere the people are having as much fun as we are.
16. Who have you had the most fun playing?
I love 'em all.
17. What's your favorite movie? Favorite person to pick on in the band?
I really love Gummo (presently), such a fucked up movie. I'm not a bully so I don't pick on anyone.
18. Who wins in a fight, the west coast Latinos ....or Jackie Chan?
Anyone who knows anything knows it's all about Jackie!! It's all about the Asian persuasion. Althought I back the vatos. I love Cholas (too sexy)! Plus American Me is one of my favorite flicks too.
19. Is there going to be a cover song of guns n' roses "Sweet Child of Mine"?
No one can do it as good as G'n'R so why bother?
20. How do you guys feel about the whole "ska-uprising"?
No comment. Very few good ones, too many bad ones.
21. So why INTERSCOPE records? How are they treating you?
They treat us good. That's why Interscope.
22. How do you guys feel about porno?
Very healthy. I love to watch other people fuck.
23. Who is the weidest fan that you've ever met? Describe him/her for our readers.
This Gwen Stefani look-alike. She had like 8 different No Doubt stickers on her car. Coo-coo. I love No Doubt but don't "Love No Doubt!"
24. If there was a fire in either one of your houses, and you can only take 3 CDs, what would they be?
Fuck that! I'd go back into the fire and grab 'em all. Gotta have my tunes.
25. Any closing statements or last words?
Yeah, I'd like pepperoni and mushrooms on my tombstone.