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First let’s introduce the band:
Christine
Fullwood - Lead Guitar
Lynn Ellen
–
Bass Player
Jodi Joy –
Drummer
Natalie Poole
– Front Woman
FMOnline:
I read on your site that Jodi had personal lessons from jazz drummer
Howard Curtis and Def Leppard's Rick Allen, how did that come about?
Jodi: Howard
Curtis was a local drummer from my area and I was referred to him because
he was one of the best. At a very young age, Rick Allen was engaged
to a close family friend and used to take me backstage for personal
lessons and come to my house when he was in town. I was always attracted
to the drums, but he was the first to really introduce me to them.
FMOnline:
So Christine, your dad was
a bass player and you chose guitar? Why not following
in dads footsteps?
Christine:
Because my hands are too small for the bass.
FMOnline:
Here is a quote from your
website “Though relatively fresh to the Los Angeles scene” Is this just
meaning how long you have been together or that you all just moved to
LA?
Natalie:
It’s how long we had been playing shows in the LA and surrounding areas
at the time. That of course is quickly changing as we have been playing
consistently in several counties for the past few months and usually
keep ourselves booked 2-3 months out.
FMOnline:
How long have each of you been playing?
Natalie: 21
years
Jodi: 21
years
Lynn:
6 years
Christine:
6 years
FMOnline:
And what made you want to pick up an instrument and join one of the
meanest industries?
Natalie: I
picked up the guitar because I love to create and my father also played
guitar and sang. He gave me my first guitar at age eight and I fell
in love. I began writing songs and shortly after, incorporated singing
to my playing. The dream to make a living doing what I love most (playing
guitar, singing, and songwriting) is what drives me into the heart of
this industry.
Jodi: I
was always attracted to the drums even before I ever picked up a stick.
When I started playing I wasn't thinking about the industry, I was just
thinking of how good playing made me feel and continued with it. It
became my passion.
Lynn: I
have always been interested in playing guitar, bass, or drums so I could
be in a rock band. About 6 years ago, a friend of mine was looking for
a bass player for his band. I told him I was interested in learning,
so he let me borrow his right-handed bass and we re-strung it upside
down (I'm left-handed). I took it home and started learning how to play
it. About a month later I was on stage as the bass player of his band.
Christine:
Because there are few girls in this industry and I wanted to do it to
prove girls can kick ass too.
FMOnline:
What positive words would you like to say to other female musicians?
Natalie: Be
consistent, persistent, and resilient!
Jodi:
To female or male, have fun and play your ass off.
Christine: Don't
let anyone tell you that you can't be successful, believe in yourself.
FMOnline:
What sucks about being female in the music industry?
Natalie: The
stereotypes and the unfortunate, unavoidable politics that seem to be
magnified due to the female gender, and, not being able to pee in a
bottle while driving (on the road), it would save time, seriously. Funny
Jodi and I said similar things before we saw each others answers…lol
Jodi: That
we can't just stop in the middle of nowhere (on tour) to pee on the
side of the road or change a tampon.
Lynn:
Receiving the phrase, "you're good for a girl band."
Christine: You
don't get as much respect as the guys.
FMOnline:
Who are your musical influences?
Natalie:
I am influenced by such a wide variety of genres and artists, but the
top of my list right now contains Frank Black aka Charles Thompson (The
Pixies), David Grohl (Foo Fighters), Ian Astbury (The Cult), Jim Adkins
(Jimmy Eat World), and Sean Yseult (White Zombie).
Jodi: My
early influences range from all the old metal hair bands, to disco.
But I can say my biggest influence is Tommy Lee. There are many good
drummers out there, but nobody can come close to his showmanship and
charisma.
Lynn: Samantha
Maloney who was the drummer from a band called Shift (who later became
the drummer from Hole). Every time I see her play, I am amazed by her
talent. She is definitely an inspiration to other female musicians.
Christine:
Cursive, My Chemical Romance, Green Day, Motley Crue.
FMOnline:
What question have you never
been asked, but wish someone would...and what’s the answer to that question?
Natalie:
Would you like a lifetime of daily massages madam? Answer: Yes.
Jodi:
Can't think of any........
FMOnline:
Do you have anything you would like to plug?
Natalie: We
are playing Van’s Warped Tour, July 1st, in Long Beach, on the ShiraGirl
Stage. We are also performing the International Pop Overthrow Festival
this summer. You can get all the details and more by visiting our website:
www.PrettyInStereo.com and our myspace site: myspace.com/prettyinstereo
ROCK ON!!!
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