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How come it took so long before you decided to make another Survivor
album?
Many reasons. Obviously there have been many changes over the
years.
People and places, when, where and how – things of that nature. There
was the lawsuit over use of the name that was a problem for a while.
The changes of singers played a role as well. But it all comes together
in time when one allows it too!
Will there be any videos and singles released from it?
Who knows! It would be great to do a Live DVD and I’m all for it. With
technology where it’s at today the possibilities are limitless. I think
it would be great!
The title track
from the new album Reach is my
favorite
on the album. What is yours and which one do you think will become a new
live
favorites
among the fans?
I never have a favorite really. Each song becomes more like a person to
me and so it is difficult to choose a favorite. Each day I nearly
change my mind as to what I like most. I feel strongly “Reach” will be
a great opening for a Crock show so I am excited for that.
Was Jim Peterik asked to return to the band for the album and the tour?
No he was not.
What band/artist would you like to tour together with as a great
package?
We have been on
some great packages since 2000. We have played with Journey, REO, Styx
and others. I’d like to tour with a solo artists, as that would be cool
to me. Rather than another band a one-man show so to say.
Are there any plans for Survivor to play some shows in Sweden 2006?
I do not see any reason why we would not spend much of our time working
Europe. The reaction to “Reach” has been great and the press so kind in
both interviews and reviews. It really has been a big part of our past
and I always feel most at home while touring there. If it were my
decision we would be playing dates over there now!
Any plans to record a live DVD from the tour?
I believe I responded to this above. No finite plans but certainly a
huge consideration.
What band or artist is the biggest influence on Survivor?
As a band I can tell you none really. Ass individuals you would have to
ask each member. Jimi Hendrix has been one of the most dominating
influences on me as a player and a person. I also spent so much time
listening to blues as growing up as a player in Chicago put me right in
the midst of it all. That leads to the British influences Like Eric
Clapton Jeff Beck And Ritchie Blackmore
What is your favourite Survivor album? And why?
Too Hot To Sleep! I love this record for many reasons but most of all
for the freedom that came along with working with Frank Filipetti. He
taught me yet a whole other dimension in recording and he captured so
much of what each of us does onto tape I was amazed. In fact, we have
some of our best performances on “Too Hot To Sleep.” It was a time of
difficult changes but also a time a musical rebirth for me. And the
musical part if the biggest part of what we all do.
What is your favourite Survivor song? And why?
I do not have a favorite song really. There are a lot of tunes I like
and I don’t think I would be able tap pick a favourite.
What is the proudest moment so far in your music life?
The time around “Eye of The Tiger” when we won a Grammy, won The
People’s Choice Award. We were nominated for an academy Award and a
Golden Globe award and other things I do not totally recall. It is a
fun thing to be around so much excitement!
Andy Flash /Artrock 2006
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