MM -
Introduce the band members to us and where
do you call home?
Jimmy, guitar , vocals, Pete, bass, backing vox & al, drums & backing vox
& home the past year & a half has been the studio where we wrote the new
album.
MM - When was the band formed and how did you all
discover each other's mutual taste in making music?
The band was formed in 1994 by Jimmy Nerve with original members Cal and
Jason. we had been in previous bands together so the transformation was
pretty easy.
MM - The bands music has been compared to the likes of
Green Day and Blink 182 only better! How would you describe your music and
would you say these comparisons are an accurate description or not.
I would say our music is fun & uplifting & totally rocking, as for the
comparisons they are inevitable when you play a particular style of music
they may apply in some cases but not in others.
MM - What bands did you grow up listening to and how
did they help in creating the style of music you perform today?
I listened to Iron Maiden, Metallica, Ozzy, AC/DC, The Police to name a
few & I think that they helped with their enthusiasm for what they were
doing & that drove me to play the style that I like.
MM - Do you consider yourself a fan orientated and
accessible band? Are you willing to chat over a cold beer with you fans
after a gig?
Definitely if at all possible & if anyone wants to chat we always try to
sit down and find out their views & if a cold beer is involved even
better.
MM - The band have been lucky enough to play with
some big names over the last few years. Who did you have the most fun
hanging out with and how have the different groups of fans reacted to you
as the support act?
For me personally it was a total blast touring with the guys from Therapy?
It was great from beginning to end & we got to see them every night for
free. The fans were different every night but we seemed to go down pretty
well most nights.
MM - What do you hope people to take away from your
music and your performances?
Basically we want people to have a good time sing, dance to do what makes
them feel good but we also hope they like our music.
MM - So far the band have received a very positive
response from the USA, especially amongst the college radios. How did they
latch on to your songs?
Just from doing fanzines interviews etc.. and the label we are on only has
American bands so it was easy to get the reviews and shit.
MM - Would you say that coming from Glasgow rather
than say, London or Manchester has hindered you as a band at all?
I don’t think coming from Glasgow has caused us many problems other than
some people can’t understand us. As long as you have good songs it doesn't
matter where you come from as people will find you.
MM -
If you had to choose only one of the following options, which one would
you choose?
(a) a short lived career that will earn you fame and fortune
(b) the opportunity to make music for the next 50 years but without any
real recognition.
I reckon A because if I had earned a fortune I could afford to make music
for the next 50 years & people might come and check it out if they had
already heard of me.
MM - Which Nerve song is your personal favourite and
why? Which one sends the crowds crazy at your gigs?
My personal favourite is a new one called 'If looks could Kill' from the
new album because the drum fills are a main feature, we sometimes do a
ponked up 'Tainted Love' & that generally gets the fans moving. Fans can
keep up to date on our website www.nervenest.com & we have a few dates
planned later in the year
MM - The band have a number of CD's released at
present. Would you like to tell us a little bit about them and where they
be obtained from?
We have a few C.D.'s out and you can get them from our website or by
sending money to our record company or stopping by a show and checking out
or merch stand.
MM - What's your idea of fun? Are you serious by
nature or a bundle of mischief?
My idea of fun is a night out with my mates so that I have an excuse to
get up to mischief as normally I’m pretty serious and terminally sensible.
MM - Talking of having a sense of humour, the
band have done a cover version of both the theme from 'Cheers' and also
the Billy Joel hit 'Uptown Girl'. What on earth possessed you to cover
these two songs in particular. Are there any other songs you are just
dying to do covers of?
We done these cover because it's really for winning the crowd. Like when
they're not listening we throw in a cover that everyone knows, rip the
piss out of it and people usually react, good or bad it's still a reaction
rather than none.
MM - Tell us one thing about yourself that not many
people know.
I started playing drums in a pipe band and wore a kilt most weekends in
the summer.
MM - Who do you think influenced the world of
rock more than any other person, for better or for worse?
Joe Strummer
MM - Of all the rock musicians out there today, who
do you think really needs to get a grip on reality and why?
Axl Rose, cause nobody cares anymore.
MM - One of you has drunk way too much at a party,
will the others take you home or leave you there and laugh at you?
Leave you there, piss on your head, shave a bollock and your pubes and
hook you up with a transvestite called Vinny.
MM - Lastly, is there anything you would like to say
to all your fans out there? ...........................................Ali nerve
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