Linda Ferreira
12/19/09, 10:52 PM
The following is a mini interview of generic questions that we posed to all bands that wanted to answer:
JohnnyRev (The Rev)
www.johnnyrev.net (http://www.johnnyrev.net/)
www.twitter.com/johnny_rev (http://www.twitter.com/johnny_rev)
Kill The Lights music video: http://www.vimeo.com/8018906
1. How did you get your band name?
From an episode of "The Simpsons" in which they mention a comic book titled "Johnny Reb". I thought it was "Johnny Rev" until way after the band was named.
2. How did this band get started?
Started off as pop-punk project heavily influenced by MXPX. Wil MF and Robert started it in 2001.
3. What bands are you influenced by?
Bad Religion, Strung Out, AFI, Alkaline Trio, NUFAN, Thrice,
4. If you could tour with any bands, past or present, who would it be and why?
Basically the influences I listed above because we are big fans of their music.
5. If you were a furry, what animal would you be? Why that animal?
Hmmm.....a butterfly because no one would ever suspect the butterfly.
6. Why should people listen to your band?
Because we are completely different from anything that is on mainstream radio. We create honest music that people can relate to and write about issues that we deal with everyday. We're not just writing about girls and partying. It seems that this society should be angry about the shit that goes on in the world, but you wouldn't believe that from the music on mainstream radio. It's too postive for such dark times. It almost seems like we are getting lost in this artificial Top 40 music to escape the harsh reality of life.
7. If you were chosen to be in Guitar Hero/Rock Band, what song would you want in the game? How hard do you think it would be to five-star on expert?
I have never played guitar hero, but I would want "I'd Kill For This To End" in the game.
8. If you won a Grammy, who would you thank?
My parents and girlfriend.
9. If you could change something about the music industry, what would it be?
I would change the fact that shitty bands get further than good bands because they have the proper connections.....and then are cocky assholes.
10. Memorable tour experience?
When our tour got canceled because the promoter was a shady asshole!
11. What does AP.net mean to you?
Continuous updates and closed-minded music fans
12. What is your favorite song to play?
Bullets For The Bride
13. What is your vacation spot of choice?
My couch
14. What music reminds you of your childhood?
Michael Jackson
15. If you could have any super power, what would it be? Why?
To be invisible so I could see people for who they really are by stalking them.
16. Do you feel that your band has "made it"?
Nope.
17. What is something that most fans don't know about you?
I am a huge Marilyn Manson fan and have a tattoo of Stewie Griffin on my arm.
18. What's your favorite holiday?
Halloween
19. What do you like to do in your spare time?
Watch movies, smoke pot, and hang with my girlfriend.
20. What kind of hidden talents do you have?
I can do a hand stand for a really long time.
JohnnyRev (The Rev)
www.johnnyrev.net (http://www.johnnyrev.net/)
www.twitter.com/johnny_rev (http://www.twitter.com/johnny_rev)
Kill The Lights music video: http://www.vimeo.com/8018906
1. How did you get your band name?
From an episode of "The Simpsons" in which they mention a comic book titled "Johnny Reb". I thought it was "Johnny Rev" until way after the band was named.
2. How did this band get started?
Started off as pop-punk project heavily influenced by MXPX. Wil MF and Robert started it in 2001.
3. What bands are you influenced by?
Bad Religion, Strung Out, AFI, Alkaline Trio, NUFAN, Thrice,
4. If you could tour with any bands, past or present, who would it be and why?
Basically the influences I listed above because we are big fans of their music.
5. If you were a furry, what animal would you be? Why that animal?
Hmmm.....a butterfly because no one would ever suspect the butterfly.
6. Why should people listen to your band?
Because we are completely different from anything that is on mainstream radio. We create honest music that people can relate to and write about issues that we deal with everyday. We're not just writing about girls and partying. It seems that this society should be angry about the shit that goes on in the world, but you wouldn't believe that from the music on mainstream radio. It's too postive for such dark times. It almost seems like we are getting lost in this artificial Top 40 music to escape the harsh reality of life.
7. If you were chosen to be in Guitar Hero/Rock Band, what song would you want in the game? How hard do you think it would be to five-star on expert?
I have never played guitar hero, but I would want "I'd Kill For This To End" in the game.
8. If you won a Grammy, who would you thank?
My parents and girlfriend.
9. If you could change something about the music industry, what would it be?
I would change the fact that shitty bands get further than good bands because they have the proper connections.....and then are cocky assholes.
10. Memorable tour experience?
When our tour got canceled because the promoter was a shady asshole!
11. What does AP.net mean to you?
Continuous updates and closed-minded music fans
12. What is your favorite song to play?
Bullets For The Bride
13. What is your vacation spot of choice?
My couch
14. What music reminds you of your childhood?
Michael Jackson
15. If you could have any super power, what would it be? Why?
To be invisible so I could see people for who they really are by stalking them.
16. Do you feel that your band has "made it"?
Nope.
17. What is something that most fans don't know about you?
I am a huge Marilyn Manson fan and have a tattoo of Stewie Griffin on my arm.
18. What's your favorite holiday?
Halloween
19. What do you like to do in your spare time?
Watch movies, smoke pot, and hang with my girlfriend.
20. What kind of hidden talents do you have?
I can do a hand stand for a really long time.