Dave Wathen Interview from 2003
Dave Wathen gets the honor of being the first to do "20 Questions". Since this is the Factor 9 Board and he was their drummer, seems like a great choice. (Plus, he is the first to volunteer.) These questions are in the same style as found at metal-sludge.com. All these questions are in good fun, and shouldn't be taken too seriously.
1. What is Dave Wathen doing these days ? This is your chance to promote whatever you have going on.
Well I am staying pretty busy these days, go to school full time at U of L 3 times a week, Working part time 3rd shift at UPS where I have been the last 6yrs of my life, playing music, being a "pimp" foshizzle my nizzle hahaha, and recording bands which is about to end for awhile when I move into my new house until a nice practice room gets built out away from the house. Also right now drumming for ENGRIND and I have something else going on that I'm not really gonna say much about right now.
2. What local bands do you enjoy watching live?
Hmm lets see Incursion502, Wasted Dayz, PUC (but they just broke up), DownSix (haven't played a show yet but they are my boys and I see em practice a lot), The Lost (if they are still around), Execrate, Jefferson County Drunk Tank (always a fun band to watch live), MSD (back when they had the crazy stage show going on) man their are so many more but hell I'm brain dead right now so I can't think of em all, but you know who ya are.
3. What local cds do you listen to ?
Not really many usually just the bands that I record so I can listen to what a shitty job I've done on the recording lol and be like damn wish I woulda done this or that better/different.
4. Name 3 famous people you would like to meet and why ?
Hmm Danny Carey/Neil Peart/Dave Weckl what more can I say? Everyone should know why I'd like to meet these guys.
5. "The last of Dave Wathen "...
Last book you read ? hahaha are u kidding? to much work for me, do school books count?
Last movie you saw ? Jesus can't remember I'm not big into movies
Last restaurant you have visited ? Texas Roadhouse best steaks/rolls in town if u ask me.
Last CD you listened to ? The first Pulse Ultra CD
Last TV show you made a point to watch ? COPS
6. Lets say you go do some studio work for a local band that just got signed. Their drummer is recovering from a broken arm and will rejoin the group. The producer is really impressed with your playing and says he will do whatever he can to get you on a major tour. A month later he calls and says "OK, I have two offers for you. Superjoint Ritual is doing a tour and needs a drummer. They will probably keep you on as a permanent band member. The pay is 350 per week. The other offer is: Britney Spears is going on tour and needs a replacement drummer for about 8 weeks. When the 8 weeks are up, the regular drummer will rejoin the tour and you will be done. The pay is 650 per week, all meals paid, and you will stay at the nicest hotels." You have to answer quick because both tours start within a couple of weeks. Britney or Superjoint ?
I would have to say Britney Spears tour isn't as long and money is better I'd be living like a PIMP LoL, plus I really don't like Superjoint that much. Playing a different type music is always a challenge which would be fun. And too its Britney Spears and well being the drummer I'd be in the back more then likely meaning I could stare at that fine piece of ass the whole show, then have a reason if I were to fuck up, plus being on that tour and in her band might give me a better chance of hitting it...LoL
7. Are you still going to U of L ?, what are you majoring in, and when will you grad ?
Yes still at U of L, I'm majoring in Computer Information Systems, hahahahaha graduate what's that? Actually I take my time cause doing all that I do is no fun at all and I'd rather pass then fail so I only take a few classes at a time plus hell UPS pays for it all so I'm all good.
8. Which is worth more, your drum kit or the car you drive ?
Both were expensive I play a DW collectors series kit that ran about 6 grand and I drive a 2002 Honda Civic which of course I'm still paying on that was 16 grand.
9. Is there any girls that you would like to date in the 502 scene ? If so, name them.
Not that I can really think of right off. Honestly I don't really know too many of them because I'm not always out and about where they all are. But lets just say that I'm getting mine so its all good in the hood my brotha.
10. What band would you most want to join as a full-time member ?
That is a hard one so many that would be great, does Snoop Dogg count? hahah j/k
11. What is the most money you have made for a single gig ?
Shit that's another hard one, well me personally haven't made a whole lot because it always goes back into a band fund. As a band I'd probably have to say back in 98 when I played for FLAW, of course we always packed the Toy Tiger and usually came out of there with a Grand or more so that was probably the most by far.
12. What drummer has had the biggest influence in your playing ?
I Would have to be by far Neil Peart and Danny Carey and well my dad who gave up drumming several years back and now plays fiddle playing bluegrass music.
13. What person in your life has had the biggest influence on you as a person ?
By far my parents I can't just name one of them. They are the greatest people in the world, and probably some of the kewlest if it weren't for them I probably wouldn't be the person that I am today. Anyone that knows them know what I mean.
14. These hair bands need a drummer. I will list the band and the pay per week and you tell me if you would take the gig.
1.) Warrant - 300.00 per week and you have to wear a wig to look like Steven Sweet.Ummm NO.
2.) Cinderella - 300 per week and you have to wear spandex pants. Yeah I'd do this because I use to really dig these guys when I was a kid back in the 80's, the pants wouldn't matter I'm behind a drum kit plus I could show off this big bulge bahahaha.
3.) Poison - 350 per week and you have to wear lipstick and a hat or wig. No way
4.) Bon Jovi - 200 per week and no smoking, no drinking on tour. No thanks
5.) GNR - 500 per week, Axl will never speak to you and he is the only original member in the band. Might think about it never was into GnR much might do it just for the cash.
15. What local band or musician takes themselves too seriously ?
Please don't make me answer this would hate to piss people off so we'll just leave it at that.
16. Has a woman ever done you really wrong ? If so, please tell who, how, and all the details.
BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA that's the story of my life usually with em, so for now I just decide to stay a single man and do what I wanna do. We don't need to get into any details about this either cause we'd be here for a long ass time.
17. What person in the 502 scene do you have the most respect for and why ?
Probably the guys I played in Factor 9 with. I just played with those guys for YEARS and Joey and Scott and like my big brothers no to mention great musicians I just have much respect for these guys always will.
18. Rate the following people, based on talent, on a scale of 1-10. 1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest.
1.) Phil Anselmo -1
2.) Danny Carey -10
3.) Stewart Copeland -8
4.) Neil Peart -10
5.) Prince -1
6.) Chris Farley -8
7.) Britney Spears -10 because of that boday only....lol
8.) Justin Timberlake -5
9. ) Tommy Lee -8
10.) Vanilla Ice -3
19. Who is the most famous person that you have met and how did it happen ?
That I really couldn't tell ya would have to be people from signed bands HA I was in Flaw does that count?....lol
20. What local musician should be famous based on talent and personality ?
Way too many to name, I wish them all the very best of luck.
Thanks for being the first to volunteer and good luck !
Thank you this was actually pretty fun, sorry it took me so long to get to it.
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Let's recap...
Dave has worked 3rd shift for UPS for the past 6 years. He is still taking classes at U of L and has played drums for Factor 9, Engrind, and Flaw.
Dave has an expensive DW drum kit, AND an expensive car ('02 Honda Civic).
Has been done wrong by more than one woman, but doesn't care to go into detail or name "names".
Can't think of any girl in the 502 in particular, that he wants to go out with, but thinks Britney Spears is a 10.
Even though he didn't want to say what local bands or musicians take themselves too seriously, and didn't get into the details of how some girl screwed him over, he did a great job with the interview.
All young, local musicians should take a lesson from Dave : You can go to college, work a decent job and drive an expensive car ('02 Honda Civic) AND still have time to play in some of the best bands in town.
Thanks Dave !
I give Dave 5 out of 5 stars for his 20 Question interview. êêêêê
1. What is Dave Wathen doing these days ? This is your chance to promote whatever you have going on.
Well I am staying pretty busy these days, go to school full time at U of L 3 times a week, Working part time 3rd shift at UPS where I have been the last 6yrs of my life, playing music, being a "pimp" foshizzle my nizzle hahaha, and recording bands which is about to end for awhile when I move into my new house until a nice practice room gets built out away from the house. Also right now drumming for ENGRIND and I have something else going on that I'm not really gonna say much about right now.
2. What local bands do you enjoy watching live?
Hmm lets see Incursion502, Wasted Dayz, PUC (but they just broke up), DownSix (haven't played a show yet but they are my boys and I see em practice a lot), The Lost (if they are still around), Execrate, Jefferson County Drunk Tank (always a fun band to watch live), MSD (back when they had the crazy stage show going on) man their are so many more but hell I'm brain dead right now so I can't think of em all, but you know who ya are.
3. What local cds do you listen to ?
Not really many usually just the bands that I record so I can listen to what a shitty job I've done on the recording lol and be like damn wish I woulda done this or that better/different.
4. Name 3 famous people you would like to meet and why ?
Hmm Danny Carey/Neil Peart/Dave Weckl what more can I say? Everyone should know why I'd like to meet these guys.
5. "The last of Dave Wathen "...
Last book you read ? hahaha are u kidding? to much work for me, do school books count?
Last movie you saw ? Jesus can't remember I'm not big into movies
Last restaurant you have visited ? Texas Roadhouse best steaks/rolls in town if u ask me.
Last CD you listened to ? The first Pulse Ultra CD
Last TV show you made a point to watch ? COPS
6. Lets say you go do some studio work for a local band that just got signed. Their drummer is recovering from a broken arm and will rejoin the group. The producer is really impressed with your playing and says he will do whatever he can to get you on a major tour. A month later he calls and says "OK, I have two offers for you. Superjoint Ritual is doing a tour and needs a drummer. They will probably keep you on as a permanent band member. The pay is 350 per week. The other offer is: Britney Spears is going on tour and needs a replacement drummer for about 8 weeks. When the 8 weeks are up, the regular drummer will rejoin the tour and you will be done. The pay is 650 per week, all meals paid, and you will stay at the nicest hotels." You have to answer quick because both tours start within a couple of weeks. Britney or Superjoint ?
I would have to say Britney Spears tour isn't as long and money is better I'd be living like a PIMP LoL, plus I really don't like Superjoint that much. Playing a different type music is always a challenge which would be fun. And too its Britney Spears and well being the drummer I'd be in the back more then likely meaning I could stare at that fine piece of ass the whole show, then have a reason if I were to fuck up, plus being on that tour and in her band might give me a better chance of hitting it...LoL
7. Are you still going to U of L ?, what are you majoring in, and when will you grad ?
Yes still at U of L, I'm majoring in Computer Information Systems, hahahahaha graduate what's that? Actually I take my time cause doing all that I do is no fun at all and I'd rather pass then fail so I only take a few classes at a time plus hell UPS pays for it all so I'm all good.
8. Which is worth more, your drum kit or the car you drive ?
Both were expensive I play a DW collectors series kit that ran about 6 grand and I drive a 2002 Honda Civic which of course I'm still paying on that was 16 grand.
9. Is there any girls that you would like to date in the 502 scene ? If so, name them.
Not that I can really think of right off. Honestly I don't really know too many of them because I'm not always out and about where they all are. But lets just say that I'm getting mine so its all good in the hood my brotha.
10. What band would you most want to join as a full-time member ?
That is a hard one so many that would be great, does Snoop Dogg count? hahah j/k
11. What is the most money you have made for a single gig ?
Shit that's another hard one, well me personally haven't made a whole lot because it always goes back into a band fund. As a band I'd probably have to say back in 98 when I played for FLAW, of course we always packed the Toy Tiger and usually came out of there with a Grand or more so that was probably the most by far.
12. What drummer has had the biggest influence in your playing ?
I Would have to be by far Neil Peart and Danny Carey and well my dad who gave up drumming several years back and now plays fiddle playing bluegrass music.
13. What person in your life has had the biggest influence on you as a person ?
By far my parents I can't just name one of them. They are the greatest people in the world, and probably some of the kewlest if it weren't for them I probably wouldn't be the person that I am today. Anyone that knows them know what I mean.
14. These hair bands need a drummer. I will list the band and the pay per week and you tell me if you would take the gig.
1.) Warrant - 300.00 per week and you have to wear a wig to look like Steven Sweet.Ummm NO.
2.) Cinderella - 300 per week and you have to wear spandex pants. Yeah I'd do this because I use to really dig these guys when I was a kid back in the 80's, the pants wouldn't matter I'm behind a drum kit plus I could show off this big bulge bahahaha.
3.) Poison - 350 per week and you have to wear lipstick and a hat or wig. No way
4.) Bon Jovi - 200 per week and no smoking, no drinking on tour. No thanks
5.) GNR - 500 per week, Axl will never speak to you and he is the only original member in the band. Might think about it never was into GnR much might do it just for the cash.
15. What local band or musician takes themselves too seriously ?
Please don't make me answer this would hate to piss people off so we'll just leave it at that.
16. Has a woman ever done you really wrong ? If so, please tell who, how, and all the details.
BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA that's the story of my life usually with em, so for now I just decide to stay a single man and do what I wanna do. We don't need to get into any details about this either cause we'd be here for a long ass time.
17. What person in the 502 scene do you have the most respect for and why ?
Probably the guys I played in Factor 9 with. I just played with those guys for YEARS and Joey and Scott and like my big brothers no to mention great musicians I just have much respect for these guys always will.
18. Rate the following people, based on talent, on a scale of 1-10. 1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest.
1.) Phil Anselmo -1
2.) Danny Carey -10
3.) Stewart Copeland -8
4.) Neil Peart -10
5.) Prince -1
6.) Chris Farley -8
7.) Britney Spears -10 because of that boday only....lol
8.) Justin Timberlake -5
9. ) Tommy Lee -8
10.) Vanilla Ice -3
19. Who is the most famous person that you have met and how did it happen ?
That I really couldn't tell ya would have to be people from signed bands HA I was in Flaw does that count?....lol
20. What local musician should be famous based on talent and personality ?
Way too many to name, I wish them all the very best of luck.
Thanks for being the first to volunteer and good luck !
Thank you this was actually pretty fun, sorry it took me so long to get to it.
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Let's recap...
Dave has worked 3rd shift for UPS for the past 6 years. He is still taking classes at U of L and has played drums for Factor 9, Engrind, and Flaw.
Dave has an expensive DW drum kit, AND an expensive car ('02 Honda Civic).
Has been done wrong by more than one woman, but doesn't care to go into detail or name "names".
Can't think of any girl in the 502 in particular, that he wants to go out with, but thinks Britney Spears is a 10.
Even though he didn't want to say what local bands or musicians take themselves too seriously, and didn't get into the details of how some girl screwed him over, he did a great job with the interview.
All young, local musicians should take a lesson from Dave : You can go to college, work a decent job and drive an expensive car ('02 Honda Civic) AND still have time to play in some of the best bands in town.
Thanks Dave !
I give Dave 5 out of 5 stars for his 20 Question interview. êêêêê
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