Justin Bates

(guitar, vocals)

D.O.B. : 11-06-81

Major Influences: Alkaline Trio, Nirvana, Silverchair, Hum, Pearl Jam,

Personal Music Idol: Kurt Cobain, Robert Plant, Dave Grohl, Chris Cornell

Favorite pastime: Music

Ride: GMC Jimmy

Place of Employment : Shepherd's Florist

Nickname: Bates

Instrument: Guitar, Flesh rocket

Age started playing: 14

Fave food: Mexican, seafood

Drink: Sprite, Apple juice, Kool aid

Quote: "Bitch you gotta bike, so dont ask me for a ride."

Movie: Friday, Office Space

Radio Program : KABF 88.3 Rebel Radio

TV Show: Don't watch much TV

Bands to see before I die: Pearl Jam, STP, Alkaline Trio, Chris Cornell, Silverchair,Neil Young

Venue to play: vino's, new daisy

Bands seen play: LTJ, Clutch Cargo, Incubus, 311, Foo Fighters, RHCP, Lucero, Ashtray Babyhead, Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band, Ultimate Fakebook, Jibe, Nessie, The Impossibles, New Found Glory, Soophie Nun Squad, The Body, I'm Telling Ellen, This N That, Shades Apart, 2 Dean CREW, James Taylor, Adventures Of Jet, Muff Divers, and Profitable Loss , just to name a few

Least favorite band: Grateful Dead, Skynyrd, Phish, Kid Rock, Hanson, No Doubt, PapaRoach, Master P

Last Favorite things: racism, boy bands, sexism, homophobia,eminem, nazis, America

Person you would like to get with: Female : Joey Lauren Adams, Male: Ron Jeremy

Life Goal: Happiness

Favorite things: My Fender Mustang, Road Trips, Going to shows

Favorite articles article of clothing: Chain Wallet, T shirts (ROCK shirts)

Usual Attire: T shirt Jeans

Place I'd most like to visit: Australia

Sound description: Driving/emo/indie stuff ; The Bay City Rollers being raped by Black Sabbath while being slapped by Abba

Records that changed the way I see music: Nirvana Nevermind, Silverchair Neon Ballroom, MU330 Crab Rangoon, Tool Undertow, Any Black Sabbath and Alkaline Trio record

Band I'd like to play with: Alkaline Trio, Silverchair, Foo Fighters, This N That

Body Part: Forearm , but I don't know why

Claim to fame: My Converse All Stars

Boxers or Briefs: Boxers

Personal Theme Song: Loser by Beck