BRIAN  CANHAM

b. 3 July 1962 Previous bands: Ozrolite, The Lites, Secret Agents 1989-1998: After Pseudo Echo, got into writing advertising jingles and producing other bands, most notably Chocolate Starfish (both albums). In 1997 joined Starfish drummer Darren Danielson to form Brill, which released an album and several singles before the success of the PE revival took over. As well continuing to do PE shows all around the country, Brian is currently part of Origene along with fellow Pseud Ben Grayson. More: Mumbo Jumbo Music

In-Depth Band Questionnaire

What was the best gig you've ever played (any band)?
New Year's Eve ( 97/98 ) at "Club Retro" in Sydney.

What's been the high point of your career so far?
Winning my 1986 "Countdown" award, and being mentioned in the same sentence as Michael Hutchence. (Brian won "Most Popular Male Performer" - ed.)

If you could do any job other than playing music, what would it be?
An architect / Graphic designer

What are you enjoying listening to at the moment?
Garbage, Jamiroquai, Regurgitator, dance music in general

Pick three "desert island discs":
"Abbey Road" ( Beatles ), "Dare" ( Human League ), and my "Brill" album ( very sentimental ).

What song do you wish you'd written?
"Happy Birthday"

What song do you never want to hear again?
"Imagination"

FAVOURITES
Colour : Aqua
Book : Unique Cars
Movie : Jason & the Argonauts
TV Show : Lost in Space
Sound : Laughter
Food : Japanese, and Fi's roast.
Smell : Pine trees
Word : Yes
Feeling : Confidence
What can you not resist touching? My dog Rio's ears

Pick five words that describe yourself:
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Your greatest ambition?
Financial security, to travel the world with my family.... and Love.

Your deepest fear?
Loss of a loved one.

Your best virtue?
My conscience

Your worst vice?
I often judge a book by its cover

What makes you laugh?
Dr. Evil, Simpsons, Ace Ventura

What do you want more of?
My youth

What talent do you wish you had?
To be able to write a hit whenever I wanted to.

Who would you most like to meet?
Denis DeYoung ( Styx ) / Paul McCartney ( Beatles )

What's the best advice you've ever been given?
Always believe in yourself & be true to yourself.

What do you never leave home without?
Clothing

Who would you have play you in a film?
Mike Myers

Your personal motto?
Love & be loved

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