Rob: How did it all start?
Eli: Well�God, in his infinite wisdom and might, looked upon the void and was displeased. So he up and said `Let there be light`, and then all of a sudden things got a whole lot less dark. But then he was bored, so he made planets and stuff. Then he made humans, and it kind of snowballed from there.
Rob: What are some of the better bands around and why?
Eli: Uh, some of the better bands�Cherry Valence from Raliegh, NC�The Fucking Champs from San Francisco�High on Fire�s good�Ween �The Cripe Jergensen Singers�Why? Three reasons: chops, energy and attitude.
Rob: How often do you look at what`s popular in music and just want to puke?
Eli: Ah, that kind of thing doesn�t bother us too much�let the people listen to what makes �em happy. If they have bad taste, so be it. Except for rare circumstances, the general public usually has a bad track record, so in order for everyone to like our music we would probably have to make it pretty lame.
Rob: Do you know the guys in Lost Goat?
Eli: Yes, and we have yet to meet more kind, intelligent and all around congenial people. Another one of the better bands.
Rob: How often do you guys practice?
Eli: Three times a week, two hours a practice.
Rob: What are some of the best shows you have played?
Eli: The ones where everyone in the band is locked in and the crowd is into it�it�s rare when both mesh perfectly. It doesn�t have to be a big crowd or anything�when we can pull off something totally improvised and make it sound like we practiced it for months.
Rob: Man`s Ruin ...
Eli: Liquor,liquor, pills and porno.
Rob: Who writes, who organizes, who destroys?
Eli: Eli (guitar, vocality) usually writes the parts at home and the whole band puts them together in a rather protracted process during practice sessions. Songs go through many permutations until they are finally unleashed. Hotly disputed negotiations ensue. Many casualities.
Rob: What are some words of wisdom to kids who listen to your music??? (hehehe...)
Eli: Listen to more than rock and roll. Open your ears to all kinds of music. Try not to write off stuff you�ve never really given a chance. Jack off with your left hand� it feels like someone else is doin� it.
Rob: How long have you been together and how many members...
Eli: We�ve been together about 4 years. Cyrus- bass, Cripe- drummms, John- guitar, Eli -guitar, vocalese
Rob: What are some of your common likes among the band members...like what bands do you all share influences with?
Eli: I think it can safely be said that we all like Led Zeppelin, The Who, Prince, King Crimson. You know, the basics.
Rob: Here are the silly ones...
If you weren`t a rocker, what would you most like to be?
Eli: Smart.
Rob: What was your worst gig and why? What was your best gig and why?
Eli: Shit, Worst gig? The Black Cat in D.C. Two people showed up and one of them was the roadie�s father in law. Best gig? They�re all good compared to that one.
Rob: Top 3 movies, books and albums of all time?
Eli: Same answer for all 3: Planet of the Apes.
Rob: How often do you surf the net and what do you mostly do while online?
Eli: What? So you can sell our consumer information to AOL? Nice try�
Rob: What is your favourite city and venue to play, and why?
Eli: Well�one of the best clubs in the country is King�s in Raliegh, NC. `Where people still actually care about music.` Great people, good venue. All around great time.
Rob: What is the most Rock `n` Roll thing you`ve ever done?
Eli: We started a Rock and Roll band.
Rob: What`s the most Rock `n` Roll thing you`ve seen someone else do?
Eli: Wring out their sweat-soaked socks in a van full of people.
Rob: What`s your worst `bad trip` story?
Eli: We�re still trippin�, man.
Rob: What`s the most painful thing you have ever witnessed at a rock show?
Eli: Butter, `Smackdown`
Rob: How old were you when you first realize you wanted to rock?
Eli: However old we were when we realized that we had to get jobs.
Rob: What`s the most embrassing job you ever had?
Eli: Do hand jobs count?
Rob: What`s your favourite ice cream flavor?
Eli: Are you joking?
Rob: If you could date any rock star Dead or Alive in the world, who would it be? Movie star?
Eli: We never were big fans of Dead or Alive.
Rob: What would be the ultimate dream gig of all time line-up be, with your band opening? Limit to 3 bands please (including your own...) and where?
Eli: Dream Gig: Jammin� with Peter and Paul (fuck Mary)
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