Sudden Impact Rocks!

JASON - Vocals (and Booking Agent and Used Car Sales)

What's your favorite thing to do?

Well, after I get done shooting my semi-automatic rifle into a life sized stuffed doll of Saddam Hussein, I like to sit back and listen to Mozart.

With your busy schedule how do you guys find time to practice?

Is that something we are supposed to be doing??!!

What is your favorite club to play?

That would be easy, Diamond Cabaret, but I haven't seen a band there in awhile. But seriously, we can't answer that because all the club owners read this stuff and we don't want to hurt anyone's feelings.

Do you have a favorite color?

I would have to say green because it is found on all denominations of paper money.

Boxer or brief guy?

Wow, now this is getting personal... Ya know I have tried both, and until I'm so liquored up on stage one night, this will just have to remain a mystery.

What song is your favorite?

Well, I have many, but I would have to say that the one that is the most fun to sing is Slither by Velvet Revolver.

How do you handle over friendly groupies?

Well the joke would be with my hands, but in all seriousness, a picture of my 93 year old grandmother taped on my mic and salt peter seems to be the best plan of attack for me.

What do you hate most about playing music?

If we could find a packed bar to play between 6 pm & 10 pm, that would be nice. My normal bedtime is about 9:30.

Now for a Political Question to test your worldly knowledge, how do you feel about Hillary Clinton running for President?

You know this is a very good question and I have said for years if you women would cut us all off from the goods for about 30 to 60 days you would be running the country. It will be interesting to see what she will do to a female intern if she gets elected to get back at Bill!!!

Keep those questions coming,

Jason

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JEFF - Bass guitars/vocals

What in Your Ipod?: All of the Dream Theater cd's, all of the late great The Urge, a lot of 311, some new stuff like Breaking Benjamin, Sevendust, Evanescence, and for my young children, the Wiggles and Kermit the Frog singing the Rainbow Connection.
Why do you play bass?: Guys like Bootsy Collins, Geddy Lee, Michael Anthony , Billy Sheehan.
First albums listened to?: My dad had one of those old hi fi stereo consoles that were as big as a caddy. With speakers on both ends, we would sit in the middle and listen to early James Brown, The Allman Brothers Band and Grand Funk Railroad.
First Gig?: 8th grade graduation. We won the talent contest so they let us play. We knew 5 songs, Come Sail Away by Styx, Carry on My Wayward Son by Kansas, My Life by Billy Joel, Ridin' the Storm Out by REO, and, of course, Gimmie 3 Steps. Bad thing is no one brought a stereo to play after us so we played those over and over until they told us to stop. 1st band mates were, John Kohler, Tom Lucas, Billy Sinak, Craig Schmidt, and Mary Hartman. Wow, where did the years go!
Drink of choice?: Bud Light Draft in a frosty mug. Man I'm thirsty.
Favorite movie?: I have many, but Dumb and Dumber ranks up there with Caddy Shack, the Die Hards and the Back to the Future set.
Where did you grow up?: Off Telegraph road in good old south county. Oakville S.H.
Do you watch much tv?: Everyday. The best is 24 and I loved the Soprano's.

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CHRIS - Percussion/vocals

Why did you start playing the drums?: I believe I was very angry as a child and I got tired of breaking bones in my hands from hitting walls and things, so I decided to start hitting something with sticks that wouldn't break.
Bad childhood?: Far from it. Just very competitive and a rather "sore loser"!
Who are your influences?: All good drummers, no matter who they are, so no one in particular.
What's your favorite song?: There are too many to try to consider.
What's your favorite band?: Too many to name a favorite.
Favorite Movie(s)?: Animal House, Spinal Tap, Napoleon Dynamite, Caddy Shack, Fletch, 40 Year Old Virgin, Anchorman (until the STUPID zoo scene), Old School to name a few.
Favorite Sports team?: ANY St. Louis sports team, but most favorite would have to be The Blues
Married?: Yes
Pet Peeves?: People who think they're more important than anyone else.
Do you have a "day gig"?: Yes, and I actually have a patent that I had to sell to "The Company" for a $1.
Who are your heroes?: I believe that the men and women who serve our Country are the true heroes.
THANKS TO THOSE WHO SERVE AND KEEP THE FAITH!

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DAVE - Guitars/vocals

First song learned on guitar?: It would be cool to say something like "Stairway To Heaven" or "Eruption", but it was "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands".
First Club Played at?: My memory is a bit fuzzy on this one, but I believe it was the old Furst Rock on The Landing.
Favorite Song to Play?: Depends on the mood, but can range from "Harder to Breathe" by Maroon 5 to "Soulshine" by Govt Mule.
Early Influences?: Black Sabbath, Blue Oyster Cult, UFO, Led Zeppelin
Hobbies other than guitar?: Computers and other nerdy stuff
If you could play anywhere...: I love playing anywhere I can bring a story back from.
Favorite/Most Memorable Club Gig?: My favorite gigs in the last few years would have to be when I used to play at The Crystal Tavern. (Whadup Edwin!)
Favorite Movie?: Borat, Pootie Tang, or the Lord of the Rings Trilogy.
Why did you decide to play guitar?: When I was a kid, my parents made me choose between guitar lessons and Boy Scouts and THANK GOD I chose the guitar.
Rituals/Routine before a gig?: Whenever possible, Jager bombs are a tradition. ;)

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CHRIS - Guitar/vocals

First song learned on guitar?: Teddy bear (My Mom was a big Elvis fan)
First Club Played at?: A little bar called Schoemehl’s by the Bevo Mill.
Favorite Song to Play?: Europa
Early Influences?: Neal Schon, Carlos Santana
Hobbies other than guitar?: Motorcycles, Fishing, and guitars... Uhhmmmm well ya Know
If you could play anywhere...: Red Rocks Amphitheater (incredible acoustics)
Favorite/Most Memorable Club Gig?: Club Dagobare in Quebec, Canada
Favorite Movie?: Trilogy of Terror.... There’s nothin’ scarier than a Pygmy with a steak knife!
Why did you decide to play guitar?: Seemed like a good way to meet girls, and the Ukulele I was playing made me look fat...
Rituals/Routine before a gig?: A shot of good Irish Whiskey to loosen up, and an affirmation that ”I’m I helluva guitar player, and damn it, people like me.”

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