(Rockum)-Rockum - This is a question that I always listen to in Peru and Latin America .What does 40 FT RINGO mean?
SB - It means nothing , it just sounds cool. and we have a great logo..he,he,he
-Rockum - how and when was the band formed ?
SB - the band was formed about 4 years ago. After TRIXTER , Pj + I started THROW AN ROCKS, then we evolved into SOAKED. then with the addition of Brian Gabriel on drums.Maz, PJ + Myself became the one, the only, the heaviest melody band in the world 40FT. RINGO
Rockum --What is the musical style of 40 FT Ringo ?
SB - We call it Hard Pop that rocks for a good time. Atomic Pop.
-Rockum - Who were the in charge of the music and lyrics composition of this Album?
SB- I write the base for all the songs, then Pj comes in to add his great ideas. Then we rock it out as a band
Rockum -What is the message you want to give in the Album FUNNY THING ?
SB - the message???? Life is too short. SO HAVE A GREAT TIME , ALL OF THE TIME
Rockum- -Actually What plans and expectation does the band have?
SB- We'd like to become a worldwide sensation. which we are slowly doing. The cd is doing great all around the world
Rockum - -Do you think the rock public changed during the last 13 years?
SB - Of course. we've been thru the hair metal thing, the grunge thing, Ska.It's always changing. But 40FT. RINGO has a timeless sound. Good pop songs never go out of style
Rockum -Is the musical market more difficult to be conquered today than it was before?
Sb - Yes. the biz is very hard right now.
Rockum - -Would you like to make songs in Spanish for the Hispanic public ?
SB - I've thought about it. 40FT. RINGO FUNNY THING the Spanish version would be cool/
Rockum - -Steve you obtained many goals with TRIXTER great tours ,more than a million albums sold , 3 times # 1 in MTV . 3 Billboards 100 top single and many more. How would you describe that experience in one single phrase?
SB - THE LUCKIEST GUY IN THE WORLD
Rockum - Do you know South America?
SB - A little bit. I've heard stories from my pal RITCHIE SAMBORA of Bon Jovi.
Rockum -Do you know anything about Peru?
SB - Nope, but I hear the women are great.
Rockum - We know that in 40FT RINGO P.J. FARLEY accompanies you like in old times. Do you see the others members of TRIXTER like PETER and MARK ?
SB- Not really. We are too busy . I speak to Pete every once in a while. They are both doing well
Rockum - -What would you say to your fans in Peru and South America that read this interview in RockumWeb.com ?
SB Help spread the word about 40FT. RINGO..We need to get a deal for south America and have" funny thing" released there. You can order it from us directly , if you can't find it in the stores.
$15. US Money orders only or cash made out to BROWNSTONE MUSIC, INC.PO BOX 145 RINGWOOD, NJ, 07456 Thanx so much for all the years of support
Rockum - Thank you Steve.
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