GUEST-MODERATOR> We would like to welcome you to the official Hanson chat will be starting shortly...
GUEST-MODERATOR> To submit a q2uestion for the band, click on the interview sign at the rear of the stage!
GUEST-MODERATOR> If you are blinded by nametages, please click on VIP and choose '6 users' from the Visible Users Section.
GUEST-MODERATOR> The chat is now starting!
GUEST-MODERATOR> 1st question: How do you guys like being in Hanson World as avatars for the first time?
GUEST-TAYLOR> It's extremely cool! We go on to worlds all the time- thanks for coming to the first official chat!!!
GUEST-MODERATOR> 2nd question: What is the release date of the new album?
GUEST-isaac> The release date of This Time Around is May 9
"> GUEST-TAYLOR> We'll be signing copies of the new album at Coconuts in NY on May 10 after TRL. Come see us!
GUEST-isaac> Hi All!
GUEST-MODERATOR> 3rd question: Zac, of all the songs you've written, which means the most to you?
GUEST-Zac> I don't think one song means the most, i think every song means something slightly different to you
GUEST-MODERATOR> 4th Question: Taylor, who is your favorite actor or actress?
GUEST-Zac> wake up berfurd
GUEST-TAYLOR> I really don't have a favorite. But, Sean Connery is the ultimate stud. I admire him.
GUEST-MODERATOR> 5th Question: Lets see the Hanson avatars do flips over the crowd!!!
GUEST-Zac> we go into worlds!!
GUEST-MODERATOR> What do you guys do in your spare time?
GUEST-TAYLOR> Worlds!
GUEST-isaac> WE go onto Worlds and chat
GUEST-isaac> Soon I hope---there's lots of great food and lots of beautiful girls in Italy
GUEST-MODERATOR> Isaac: When are you going to be in Italy?
GUEST-MODERATOR> You guys have spent a lot of time on this album, is it more or less a diary album?
GUEST-TAYLOR> All of the albums are our thoughts and emotions. So, I guess you can say it's our diary- but that sounds strange.
GUEST-TAYLOR> Our musical diary
GUEST-MODERATOR> What inspired you to write 'Dying to be alive?'
GUEST-isaac> What inspires any son? LIFE. The ups and downs--the emotions that you feel from day tio day.
GUEST-Zac> yes definately lyrics
GUEST-MODERATOR> Are there going to be lyrics on the Cd jacket?
GUEST-isaac> GUEST-Zac> i hope you're enjoying yourself berfurd
GUEST-MODERATOR> What do your grandparents think of all this madness?
GUEST-Zac> the one that's left, loves it
GUEST-Zac> our grandma loves to rock
GUEST-Zac> > =)
GUEST-Zac> i'm sorry taylor's computer just crashed
GUEST-Zac> just kidding
GUEST-MODERATOR> Taylor is back! His laptop had a slight malfunction...
GUEST-isaac> GUEST-MODERATOR> Are MOE members going to get special priviledges this summer on tour?
GUEST-Zac> there will be tickets set a side for moe members and hanson.net members
GUEST-MODERATOR> Which music artist influenced you all the most?
GUEST-isaac> Here comes some crowdsurfing
GUEST-Zac> all the music you listen to influence you in some way just because you like listening to it
GUEST-MODERATOR> Where do you all buy your clothes?
GUEST-isaac> All around the world--at thrift stores
GUEST-Zac> they were stunt men
GUEST-MODERATOR> Were you riding the dirt bikes in the 'If only' video, or were they stunt people?
GUEST-Zac> we rode a lot during the shooting of the video but the people you see are stunt men
GUEST-MODERATOR> Would you recommend becoming famous to everyone else?
GUEST-TAYLOR> Just go to getfamous.com- hehehehehe
GUEST-MODERATOR> What excites you all the most about the release of 'This Time Around'?
GUEST-MODERATOR> What was your favorite video to make?
GUEST-Zac> i think just getting the music out for all the fans to hear and tell us what they think
GUEST-MODERATOR> When you guys go online, what web sites do you visit?
GUEST-isaac> I like ebay and Worlds. I like ebay because I am a very big Lego connosouer since I was three.
GUEST-Zac> the secret room that no one else knows about
GUEST-isaac> The space platform
GUEST-TAYLOR> I like the MOE room
GUEST-MODERATOR> What foods do you all prefer on the road?
GUEST-Zac> anything made by Dr. Food
GUEST-TAYLOR> Nothing still breathing.
GUEST-MODERATOR> Everyone needs to be in the audience to participate in the chat, please!
GUEST-MODERATOR> Do you prefer webcast or TV events?
GUEST-Zac> web cast you get to sit around in your pajamas and no one can see you
GUEST-Zac> and you get feedback immediately
GUEST-MODERATOR> What was your favorite venue to play?
GUEST-TAYLOR> Redrocks
GUEST-isaac> Red Rocks!!!
GUEST-MODERATOR> Zac: Who is Shamoo?
GUEST-Zac> you don't know who shamu is?? haven't you ever been to sea world?
GUEST-MODERATOR> Was Zac chatting in Hanson House today?
GUEST-Zac> no
GUEST-isaac> The only place we eveer do unannounced chats is on Hanson.net, Hansonline.com message board or Worlds.com
GUEST-MODERATOR> What do guys think about the whole MP3 issue?
GUEST-Zac> mp3's can be good as long as you buy the albun also\11
< GUEST-Zac> also!
GUEST-MODERATOR> When do you guys start touring in the USA?
GUEST-isaac> Tour dates will be on the web site very soon, check it out soon--in July
GUEST-MODERATOR> What was the most memorable thing that a fan has ever done for you guys?
GUEST-isaac> Tour starts in July
GUEST-isaac> This Rocks
GUEST-TAYLOR> We get a ton of really cool gifts and letters. There couldn't possibly be just one thing. Probably one of the coolest things is to know that you helped someone.
GUEST-isaac> Watch us!!!!
GUEST-MODERATOR> LETS EVERYONE TRY TO DO THE MACARENA!!!
GUEST-TAYLOR> This is the only place you'll see us dance...Anyone know how to do the macarena????
GUEST-isaac> This is why we don't dance
GUEST-TAYLOR> hehehe
GUEST-MODERATOR> Are you guys ever going to come to Delaware? Cause that's where I'm from and we really want you to come and see all the bueatiful corn fields!!!
GUEST-TAYLOR> Check the tour schedule. It is possible.
GUEST-MODERATOR> Do you have any hints for aspiring musicians?
GUEST-isaac> Practice makes perfect--and I'm not there yet. Play wherever you can and you gotta love it--you gotta love the music.
GUEST-TAYLOR> EVERYONE...we are going to do a listening party across the country tomorrow night. We will be putting it up on our website so you'll get a sneak peak before tuesday. Hope you tune in. it will be
GUEST-TAYLOR> really cool. We'll be hosting it from Z100 in NYC.
GUEST-MODERATOR> If you guys could sit down with any 3 people alive or deceased, who would it be and why?
GUEST-TAYLOR> Chris Farley, John Candy, and John Belushi.
GUEST-isaac> Don't forget John Lennon.
GUEST-Zac> chris farley because he's my idol
GUEST-MODERATOR> You 3 are such wonderful influences. Zac, I heard a rumor that your were going to cut your hair -- is this true?
GUEST-Zac> it's possible but for the moment, my hair is as long as ever!
GUEST-isaac> Zac's gotta have long hair because he's the drummer--headbanging and all
GUEST-MODERATOR> Do u guys ever visit Hanson sites made by fans and sign their guestbooks or e-mail them?
GUEST-Zac> yes in moe we pick up a website in every issue
GUEST-TAYLOR> We go to fan websites all the time. You guys are extremely creative!
GUEST-MODERATOR> When are you guys going to get your buts 'down under?'
GUEST-TAYLOR> Our butts were just down under and our butts will be back later on this year on tour.
GUEST-MODERATOR> Would you guys please come to my birthday party?
GUEST-Zac> even when we were performing locally, we would not do birthday parites but in this case, if you have it on worlds, we'll see if we can come
GUEST-isaac> Happy Birthday!!!--- This Is your b-day party
GUEST-MODERATOR> Will you guys do another chat in here?
GUEST-Zac> of course that's why we did this place
GUEST-Zac> i can do this with only lifting a finger
GUEST-TAYLOR> t
GUEST-TAYLOR> t'
GUEST-MODERATOR> Right now Hanson is going to mingle with the crowd. Stay online and watch them work!
GUEST-Zac> i hope you had a nice nap and enjoyed the chat
GUEST-Zac> angel, growing four extra arms must have hurt
GUEST-Zac> cynical, you look pretty pale, i hope you get better soon
GUEST-Zac> zac4shorty, how long do you hibernate usually?
GUEST-MODERATOR> Look for band members, they're moving around the crowds and talking with people!
GUEST-Zac> afhbianca - how's santa?
GUEST-TAYLOR> Sorry, but I am not accepting whispers.
GUEST-TAYLOR> Sorry, but I am not accepting whispers.
GUEST-Zac> queenelizabeth, how's prince william?
GUEST-TAYLOR> Sorry, but I am not accepting whispers.
GUEST-Zac> cheesefeet, sounds good
GUEST-MODERATOR> Look for Hanson members -- they're moving around the crowds and talking with people!
GUEST-Zac> bloviate110- how's the surf?
GUEST-Zac> Sorry, but I am not accepting whispers.
GUEST-TAYLOR> For anyone who doesn't know what "Bridges of Stone" is, It's a song that did not make the album. It may end up on something- a B side or a movie sound track.
GUEST-Zac> see ya!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! bye
GUEST-Zac> bye!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GUEST-TAYLOR> Thanks everyone for coming!! Enjoy the new album!
GUEST-isaac> You all rock
GUEST-TAYLOR> And enjoy worlds!! You guys Rock. We'll see you soon...
GUEST-isaac> Thanks for chating everyone