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The Fallen - Interview, September 2002 William Name: William DuVall Do you come from a musically inclined family? In terms of listening to & feeling music, yes. In terms of playing, no. What age did you start playing Guitar? 8 Were you formally trained? No Do you know how to read or write music? Terribly What type of equipment do you use? Do you practice on your days off? I'm always writing in my head Who were your earliest influences/your inspirations? My cousin Donald Sellers, Jimi Hendrix, Funkadelic, Jaco Pastourius, The Isley Brothers, Gregg Ginn (Black Flag) What was the first record you ever bought/owned? My cousin Donal's copy of "Hendrix: Band of Gypsies" What was the first concert you attended and how old were you? Weather Report. I was 9. What is the "strangest" record in your collection? Maybe my "Sound Effects" collection Outside of music do you have any hobbies? Reading , Writing, running, movies Desert Island Discs: If you were on a deserted island, and you can only have 5
LP's/CD's/Tapes with you, what would they be and why? If you could work with anyone in the industry, who would it be and why? Ornette Coleman, Sonic Youth, Joni Mitchell, Iggy Pop, Ronald Isley, Willie Nelson, Britney Spears If you could be any musical figure for one day, who would it be and why? (I know how you hooked up with Jer[ry Cantrell] but...) What were you doing prior to getting that call from him? Dropping the BOMB on Los Angeles with COMES WITH THE FALL. Before that, rocking the ATL. Musically is there anything that you would love to do, try or attempt? What has this experience been like for you? Uniquely amazing and unforgetable. Any funny road stories? Too many. Do you have any future plans, dreams or ambitions? Piece of mind. A family. And more money. What is the best part of your job? Playing in my favorite band (CWTF), connecting with friends and fans all over the world, building something special from the ground up. What is the worse part of your job? Living in a world where mediocrity is too often rewarded. Crazy Question Part: Choose one: A- Ice Cream or Sorbet: Ice Cream Complete this sentence by saying the first two things that come into your mind: Do you view the glass as being half empty or half full? Depends on the day. I prefer to think "half full". And now the Bernard Pivot questionnaire: Yours is such a "Cinderella" story, any advice for aspiring musicians? Listen to and learn to play all kinds of music. Name: B.D. Do you come from a musically inclined family? No. What age did you start playing drums? Started learning at 12, but beat on Crisco cans and Pringle's cans as far back as 8. Were you formally trained? Yes. Marching band, Jazz Band, and Wind Ensemble throughout High School. Do you know how to read or write music? Yes, both. What type of equipment do you use? Do you practice on your days off? Mentally I do. Always figuring out different rhythms. Who were your earliest influences/your inspirations? Peter Criss and the marching band at High School football games. What was the first record you ever bought/owned? KISS "Double Platinum" What was the first concert you attended and how old were you? 13, Z.Z. Top Eliminator Tour. What is the "strangest" record in your collection? Boys II Men "Christmas Interpretations" (guilty pleasure) Venom "Eine Klein Nachtmusik" - (Strange because I didn't buy it sooner) Outside of music do you have any hobbies? Collecting monster movies. Desert Island Discs: If you were on a deserted island, and you can only have 5
LP's/CD's/Tapes with you, what would they be and why? If you could work with anyone in the industry, who would it be and why? Eddie Kramer. I love the live and studio work he did with KISS and Ace Frehley's solo album. If you could be any musical figure for one day, who would it be and why? Tony Iommi - he's the God of everything that rocks!!! (I know how you hooked up with Jer[ry Cantrell] but...) What were you doing prior to getting that call from him? Sleeping. He called and wanted to play frisbee golf. Musically is there anything that you would love to do, try or attempt? I want to expand my knowledge of Jazz drumming. What has this experience been like for you? Very cool experience. I enjoy letting people know that are still real rock bands in the world. Any funny road stories? Just great fishing trips where J[erry].C[antrell]. puts his foot through the styrofoam cooler. Adam's bag got run over by the bus. Do you have any future plans, dreams or ambitions? If I'm still doing this when I'm 50. I'll be happy. What is the best part of your job? I've got the best seat in the house, at the best party in town. What is the worse part of your job? Sitting around all day listening to tour managements sarcasm. Crazy Question Part: Choose one: Complete this sentence by saying the first two things that come into your mind: Do you view the glass as being half empty or half full? I'm working on my positive outlook, ok?! GET OFF MY BACK!!!!! And now the Bernard Pivot questionnaire: Yours is such a "Cinderella" story, any advice for aspiring musicians? Cinderella story? More like Shawshank Redemption!!! Advice? Yeah, don't expect to know your family anymore, and never pet a burning dog. Adam Name: Adam Stanger Do you come from a musically inclined family? No. What age did you start playing Bass? 17 Were you formally trained? No Do you know how to read or write music? Informally, yes. What type of equipment do you use? Do you practice on your days off? Yes Who were your earliest influences/your inspirations? The Police, Stevie Wonder, Led Zeppelin. What was the first record you ever bought/owned? Quiet Riot "Metal Health" What was the first concert you attended and how old were you? Accept, Helix, Keel, 16. What is the "strangest" record in your collection? YoYo Ma Outside of music do you have any hobbies? I like to build model airplanes. Desert Island Discs: If you were on a deserted island, and you can only have 5
LP's/CD's/Tapes with you, what would they be and why? If you could work with anyone in the industry, who would it be and why? Will Pharrell (Neptunes, N.E.R.D.) - I love what he did with Kellis and ever since then I've been a big fan. Also he wrote a killer tune for No Doubt, "Hella Good". If you could be any musical figure for one day, who would it be and why? Kut Cobain - just to see what it was like. I would only wanna do it for a day. (I know how you hooked up with Jer[ry Cantrell] but...) What were you doing prior to getting that call from him? Playing with Comes With The Fall (and I still am) Musically is there anything that you would love to do, try or attempt? A number one record with 4 number one singles. What has this experience been like for you? It's help me pay some bills. Any funny road stories? Yeah, my feckin' luggage got run over by the tour bus, and everybody thought it was feckin' funny (except me). And one time a whole vanilla candle fell on me, so I smelled like vanilla for a couple of days. Do you have any future plans, dreams or ambitions? I wanna get a dog. What is the best part of your job? It keeps me out of therapy. What is the worse part of your job? Living out of a suitcase. Crazy Question Part: Choose one: Complete this sentence by saying the first two things that come into your mind: Do you view the glass as being half empty or half full? Helf empty And now the Bernard Pivot questionnaire: Yours is such a "Cinderella" story, any advice for aspiring musicians? Do it for the music, not for any other reason (i.e. getting signed, etc.) because that's when it's most honest and pure.
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