Todd Kerns interview

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SO HERE WE GO:
SEPT. 2012 TODD "DAMMIT" KERNS Q&A with SLASH ARMY HUNGARY

1- Do you plan to come to Hungary?-What is your opinion about Hungary?

...I can't believe we haven't done Hungary yet. How has this not happened yet? I would love to check it out. We love checking out different countries and cities. I usually do the same thing in every city-Coffee shop, record shop, guitar shop, comic shop. I bet Hungary has lots of fun stuff

2- What is your favourite song from Apocalyptic Love,which one is the best to play live?

Anastasia is so epic live. It really has taken on a life of it's own. I always knew that song was special but it has become as big a highlight as Sweet Child O' Mine.

3- Which song would you like to play the most that you haven't originally played/recorded with Slash? ( from Slash's projects)

We are playing some of my favorite songs of all time not only just from Slash's catalogue. We've often entertained doing stuff from the Use Your Illusions records. We're doing almost all of Appetite in one form or another.

4- Is there a chance that you will sing on Slash's new album (like Izzy and Duff in the early days?)

Oh, I'm not so sure about that. That'd be wonderful and everything but Myles is the singer of this band and I'm a fan of his voice and his songwriting. Ya never know but that's not something I'm all that concerned with.

5- When will you come to to a tour in Europe agin? Is it already planned for 2013? Do you know any details about it already?

We will start in the UK in early October and work our way to Europe from there. Looking forward to that. We loooooove it over there.

6- How do you see the future in 5-10 years?-What are your plans?

My plans are very simple. Make music. Play music. Same as the last 5-10 years and the 5-10 before that. Hopefully with Slash and the lads but if not I'll still be rockin' somewhere.

7- Would you try yourself in another situation? E.g. Producer?

I've produced several records in Canada and I've even done a little acting. I've spread myself out here and there in my career but I know that playing music is my favorite and most comfortable thing. I like taking on new challenges here and there. I write a lot. Music, of course, but I also plan to write a book eventually.

8- What's your favourite film/song?

Favorite film would be Ridley Scott's ALIEN. It had a major impact on me as a kid. Favorite song off the top of my head is Jumping Jack Flash by the Stones. First song I ever remember hearing. It seeped into my self conscious and made me pursue the path I've been on ever since.

9- How do you see the future of the classic hard rock scene in the world?

I think rock music has always lived and died by live performances. If you can't play your music live don't bother. The future will be the same. Artists will and should be defined by their live performance. No backing tracks necessary here.

10- If you were lost on a desert island and you could only have 3CD's a book and one gadget with you which would they be?

That would be very tough.
1. KISS Alive!
2. The Ramones first album
3. Never Mind The Bullocks-Sex Pistols
Those are off the top of my head. Appetite For Destruction would be in there but seems obvious.
Of course some Cheap Trick and Alice Cooper and Iggy Pop and New York Dolls etc etc etc etc
Such a difficult question

11- What advice can you give for young aspiring musicians/bass players?

My advice would be never ever give up. Play because you love it not for money or fame. Music should be the reward. Everything else will follow.

12- What kind of music made you choose the bass guitar?What kind of teenager were you - a Rebel or a quiet one?

When I was little I was very quiet. I got louder and louder and louder. By my teens I was the loudest person imaginable.
I play guitar, bass, drums, keys, harmonica. I consider myself a musician. That means any of these things.
One doesn't choose music. It chooses you

14- What would be your dream-band?

Hmmm
Dave Grohl on drums.
Paul McCartney on bass
Keith Richards on guitar
And me!
(Lemmy and Iggy Pop are in there too)

15- What do you think is the most important thing in a band?-What does 'chemistry' mean to you in a band situation?

Chemistry is the most important thing. We all vibrate at the same frequency. I think one's ability to get along with other people is as important as one's musical ability. I'd rather play with someone with less ability who is a joy to be around versus a super talented asshole

16- You've toured a LOT this year playing in a lot of countries.-How do you deal with jet lag and adjusting to different time zones?

That is a challenge but I just sleep when I can. Playing onstage is always the great 'pick me up'. Travel can be exhausting. You really have to learn to pace yourself. I still haven't learned that particular skill.

SPECIAL BIG THANKS TO TODD FOR TAKING HIS PRECIOUS TIME & BALAZS, THANKS TO ALL THOSE WHO SENT US THE QUESTIONS!
KEEP ROCKIN' MTHRFCKRS!Bővebben

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