This is my very own Taylor interview from June 28, 2003: I wrote the questions, contacted him, and got a response. Yes, I know it is, in fact, him, and no, I cannot get anyone in touch with him. I would also like to add that if you dare steal this, karma will make you very sorry. If you wish to use it, however, contact me; my email is at the bottom of the page. Enjoy:
1. The band's style is compared not only to modern musical groups but also to classic power-pop acts such as Badfinger and the Cars, and bigger names such as the Beatles and the Beach Boys. How do you feel about such comparisons?
i like all 4 of those bands you just rattled off. in fact, i like them a shitload and would say that they are major favorites of mine. so far so good i guess.
2. Who do you consider to be your biggest musical influences?
hard to peg down one band really. we subconciously and conciously draw on an eclectic bunch of influences and we try to strike a balance that is our own.
3. It's been reported that you've been writing music lately, with Robert finishing the lyrics. Care to comment on any of the songs? (Sub-question: do you think this will evolve into a steady songwriting partnership?)
thats not quite what has been going on so i guess you're sources are incorrect. robert writes tons and tons of songs. i have some songs too. eventually we will go through all of the band member's songs and pick the best stuff for our next record. i would love to have robert work on some words for my songs...that time will probably come sooner than later.
4. What's in your CD player right now?
wings. the original band with the =w= sign....before weezer.
5. Does Rooney have anything planned after the next tour?
yes tons of shit. lallapalooza, england, japan, europe and some very tasty US tours in the fall!
6. What would you like to happen with the band in the future?
get huge overnight, squander all our cash, get addicted to drugs, become estranged from our families, have our second record flop, and break up by the time im 21!
7. Which album (besides Rooney's of course) would you absolutely recommend to the fans?
check out grandaddy.
8. Is there anything about the band/tour/fans/etc. that you are dissatisfied with?
actually, thats none of your business. the world isn't perfect, is it?
9. Which is more fun, recording or touring? Why?
both are amazing for different reasons. anway, the reason i love being in a band is because its the only job that lets you do both....not to mention so much more......acting (music videos), visual art (album design, merchandise, website), and tons of other facets of the music business that are rad.
10. Any last words of wisdom?
full rock.
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