Rock N Roll Experience - DJ Ashba Interview!

Dj Ashba, the man, the myth, the guitar god of the 21st Century, has quit Beautiful Creature & is currently working on a solo CD. DJ was kind enough to answer some questions for us, so here’s what he had to say & what he is currently up to:

Rock N Roll Experience: What will your new band be called?

DJ: I'm not sure yet, I'm holding a contest on my website www.DjAshba.com I'm doing something a little different, I've decided to let the fans name my new band:)

Rock N Roll Experience: Would you ever play with Beautiful Creatures again?

DJ: Not anytime soon.

Rock N Roll Experience: Was your split from Beautiful Creatures on good terms?

DJ: Yes, I will always be proud of the music that I wrote and the album we made, and I will always wish them the best:)

Rock N Roll Experience: Will you have any special guests on your solo CD?

DJ: Possibly

Rock N Roll Experience: How Was Ozzfest 2001 for you?

DJ: Abso-fuckin'-lutly one of the best times of my life!!! The hangover is just know wearin' off!!!! LOL

Rock N Roll Experience: Which bands did you hang out with the most on Ozzfest 2001?

DJ: Slipknot, BLS, Drowning Pool, Ginger from Manson, Papa Roach, HateBreed, Disturbed, is Jagermeister a band??? LOL etc. we all hung!!! it was a fuckin' Riot!

Rock N Roll Experience: What do you think of Metal Sludge?

DJ: There cool....Very entertaining!!! I get a kick out of it!!!

Rock N Roll Experience: Is your new music heavy, fast, slow, rock, pop? How would you describe it?

DJ: It definitely rocks like a motherfucker!! Big guitars:)

Rock N Roll Experience: Beautiful Creatures was filming for a home video before you quit....will that video still come out since you are no longer in the band?

DJ: Good question....

Rock N Roll Experience: Are you singing on your new material, because on the Rollingrock tour you sang a song with Oleander & I thought you had a good voice.

DJ: Thx, yes I will be singing as well as playing lead guitar, I am also writing all of the music for the new album:)

Rock N Roll Experience: Does the rebel flag tattoo on your arm symbolize anything?

DJ: ya!!! The Dukes of Hazard!!! LMFAO!!!

Rock N Roll Experience: How was it opening for Marilyn Manson?

DJ: Amazing!!! that guy is an incredible performer!!!

Rock N Roll Experience: How was it opening for KISS?

DJ: A dream come true! I can't put it into words.

Rock N Roll Experience: Would you consider joining Limp Bizkit if the $$$ was right?

DJ: I've always had much respect for Wes' playing, he's a great player, and I think Fred is an amazing business man, but it's not my style....so no.

Rock N Roll Experience: You jump around alot on stage...have you ever fallen or hurt yourself onstage?

DJ: I did about a 20 foot jump before from a lighting rig and went clear threw the fuckin' stage. LOL I was fucked up for a few days!!! I hurt myself all the time on stage!!! LOL

Rock N Roll Experience: What was the last concert you attended? (not counting beautiful creatures lol)

DJ: Madonna, believe it or not.

Rock N Roll Experience: Do you think Anthony Focx is a better drummer or guitar player?

DJ: Who am I to judge.

Rock N Roll Experience: How many guns do you own?

DJ: 7

Rock N Roll Experience: If given the choice, would you rather hunt with Ted Nugent, or play music with him?

DJ: Both!!! thats a tough one!!!!

Rock N Roll Experience: Is DJ your full name, or is it short for something?

DJ: No Dj Ashba is my full name...lol My mom has always called me Dj since i was born, but yes it is short for something.......

Rock N Roll Experience: Finish this statement: DJ Ashba is_________

DJ: a workaholic.

Rock N Roll Experience: Which is more important to you, a good musician, or a good show?

DJ: I think a good musicians job is to put on a good show.

Rock N Roll Experience: What nationality is the name Ashba?

DJ: Part Cherokee, Swedish, and Asian

Rock N Roll Experience: What's been the greatest accomplishment so far in your career?

DJ: What I'm doin now.

Rock N Roll Experience: Do you have any hobbies that you do when you're not playing music?

DJ: Shoot guns, computers, woodworking, etc,.....

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