Teague Ridge Interview from 2004

Teague Ridge, well-known for being the bass player for the band Breckinridge, producing demos for East 146, also known for looking like Scott Ian of Anthrax, well, Teague was cool enough to take time to answer 20 Questions, so here they are !

1. What is going on with Breckinridge these days ?

Well we just got home from showcasing for John Kalodner and Sanctuary records. Plus we have some other good things going well for us. I think 2004 will be a kick ass year for Breckinridge. It’s time to start building the story.

2. What's it like to be in a band with Rahul Borkar ?

Inspiring, Intriguing and at times very entertaining. See Rahul is one of my best friends but at the same time I’m a fan of his. Some of the guitar parts he writes are pure genius. I also find myself watching him while we are on stage. He is such a great performer it’s hard not to. Rahul is also one of the funniest guys you will ever meet. I have stories of Rahul I will never forget. All in all it’s really an honor to be in a band with Rahul. He has definitely made me a better musician.

3. What kind of gear do you own and what is your live set-up ?

I am Ampeg through and through. I play an svt classic head with 2 4x 10’s with horns. I like more of a punchy sound. That’s why I want all of my cabs to have horns. I have played the 8x10’s and its just not the same as having a horn for every 4 speakers. I play Modulus basses and wouldn’t play anything else. The graphite necks give the guitars an outstanding tone.


4. What bass players have most inspired you ?

The reason I started playing bass was Frank Green of Outspoken. I saw Frank play with what ever will at the Hooters bikini contest in 96 or 97. I started on guitar when I was little and had done the whole lesson thing for about 6 years but when I saw the way Frank took over songs with a bass line I knew that was my calling.


5. What was your first concert and what was your favorite concert ?

The first concert I ever went to was Nirvana and Sonic Youth in London England. I was playing in the Junior World Invitational Golf Tournament later that week in Scotland and we stopped in England to sight see. While touring the town I saw a sign on a club that Nirvana was playing there. So after hours of begging my Dad took me to the concert. It was an amazing experience that’s also the time when I decided I wanted to be in a band. That would also have to be my favorite concert ever.


6. What is the most unusual thing that has happened to you right before, right after or during a show ?

Well the craziest feeling I have ever had at a show was when we played the Kentucky State Fair at the Bud Tent. The place was insanely packed and the crowd had been amazing all night. During the bridge of “honesty” we all stopped playing (Which wasn’t planned at all) and the entire crowd was singing our song while we stood there in astonishment. That has to be the most amazing feeling ever. It’s a rush that wont ever be re-created. I don’t care if we are playing arenas and sell 20 million records it will never top the feeling of that night.



7. What are your five favorite CDs ?

The Used. The new Linkin Park, Pearl Jam 10, Nirvana Nevermind, Red Hot Chilli Peppers One Hot Minute.

8. What local band deserves the most success and why ?

That’s a tough one. In terms of hard work or Talent? Talent wise Outspoken deserves a ton more credit. All of the bands in this city except for a few deserve success. Its hard to narrow that down.


9. What national act would you most like to play bass with for one tour ?

Well for the record there is not a band in the world I would rather be in than the one I am in. I have so much fun on stage with Breckinridge. But bands like The Eagles, and RHCP would be fun.

10. I will list some bands and you rate them from 1-10. 10 being the best, 1 being the worst.

1.) Breckinridge - 9 but we can become a ten with some hard work.

2.) End of Me - 7 great songs.

3.) MSD - 6 great gimmic.

4.) Outspoken - 8 Could so easily be a 10 though.

5.) Tantric - 7 pre Kevin 9 post Kevin.

6.) East 146 - 7 but there so talented and so motivated the will be a 10 one day.

7.) MOV - 7 great group of guys.

8.) Tool - 10 I guess I cant deny their talent.

9.) Good Charlotte - 4 To me their pretty fake.

10.) Tornacade - Well since their not band anymore do I have to rate them.

11.) Black Sabbath - 10 It’s Ozzy and one of the best guitar players ever.

12.) Anthrax - 8 but They are really not my style.


11. I will list some people and you give your thoughts...

1.) Chris Volz- Amazing musician. I hear he can get a little violent though.

2.) Rahul Borkar- Indian Pimp.

3.) Scott McKenzie- Smelly, as well as the best rock drummer in Louisville.

4.) Jessica (Tornacade)- Amazing Talent.

5.) Frank Green- Like I said before my inspiration to start playing bass.

6.) Susan Weber- An amazing lady who will work her ass off for a band. She has been great to me.

7.) Scott Fraizer- Well no one can dispute his drive.

8.) Travis Meeks- The best musician in this town. He has always been cool as hell to me.


9.) Malcom Springer- There will be a day when Malcolm is called one of the best producers of our time.


10.) Chris Stahl- Awesome singer, Awesome guitar player, Great song writer. I think Chris will do big things in music.


12. What is the most money you have made for a single performance since being a part of Breckinridge ?

Not sure really. I know we have been paid really well in the past. I kinda feel like if you’re a band that can put people through the door you deserve to make money.


13. You dated Jessica from Tornacade for a while, what happened between you two and are you in a serious relationship with anyone right now ?

Even though she doesn’t have the nicest things to say about me It’s not my style to take my personal life public. I will say I am in a serious relationship now with a kick ass girl. Life is good!

14. Last of Teague Ridge...

1.) Last good concert you have seen - Fuel at Jillians rocked.

2.) Last good movie you have seen - Pirates of the Caribbean.

3.) Last good CD you have listened to - The new Linkin Park.

4.) Last time you saw Jessica naked - Not sure.

5.) Last time you shaved your head - This morning.

6.) Last time you have been to a strip club - It’s been awhile.

15. Who has had the biggest influence on you as a person ?

My Father. He is a great person and I could only wish to be as kind hearted and down to earth as he is.

16. I will list some singers and you rate them on a singers and you rate them on a scale of 1-10. 10 being awesome, 1 being pathetic.

1.) Scott Stapp - 7

2.) Chris Volz - 8

3.) Chuck Willis - 7 on singing ability 10.5 on being a front man.

4.) Steve Perry - 7 not his gig.

5.) Bukshot - 8 on rapping ability 10.5 on the whole package.

6.) Travis Meeks - 10 like him or not he is good.

7.) John Bush (Anthrax) - 7

8.) Peter Cetera - 8

9.) Phil Anselmo - 8

10.) Joey Belladonna (Anthrax) - 7

11.) David "E" Fraizer - 9 on singing 4 on being a front man.

12.) Maynard (Tool) - 10 does anything he sings sound bad?


17. What is your favorite Breckinridge song ?

A song called “Take Me” when we play it on stage we erupt. Also a song called “Within” because of the lyrics. We touch on the God issue with an interesting view.


18. What would be the best thing you could receive for Christmas this year ?

News that the music business was going to get back on its feet and that people had to buy records again.


19. What local band is over-rated, what band is under-rated ?

Well to say a band is over-rated they would have to get credit and not many bands get that. We are all under-rated.


20. Let's say you get signed to a major label. You are in the studio and the producer suggest that you record one cover song. He thinks it's a good idea to remake an 80s love song. He ask all the band members to choose an 80s love song to remake. What song would you choose ?

The song from Top Gun. I love that song.



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Let's recap...Teague saw Nirvana in concert in London England.

He didn't have anything bad to say about his ex-girlfriend Jessica.

He also had lots of good things to say about other people in the 502 scene.

Thanks Teague !

Teague gets 5 out of 5 stars for his 20 Question Interview. êêêêê