ya know, one time someone asked me what my dream issue would be, whom i'd interview and the
like. my first answer was "an interview with the Descendents." i thought my dream would never
be realized. but i was wrong. plain and simple, this band changed my life and affected me more
than any other band i have ever heard. the first album and cd i ever bought were both
Descendents records. i could relate to the lyrics, something i couldn't do with my friends. these
guys seemed to understand me and my life better than i did myself. i suspect there are thousands
of kids who felt the same way over time. singing Descendents songs in their rooms to picture of
girls or boys they liked, too shy to say it to them for real. well, enjoy the interview and good luck
in your quest for ALL.
I ASK ALL BAND I INTERVIEW TO DRAW A WOMBAT BECAUSE NO ONE KNOWS
WHAT THEY LOOK LIKE. IF YOU COULD DO THAT AND MAIL IT OR FAX IT THAT
WOULD ROCK. OR MAYBE JUST DRAW IT WITH COMPUTER CHARACTERS,
WHATEVER. THANKS.
Bill- i can't even draw a stick figure
WHAT DOES PUNK MEAN TO YOU?
Bill- to me it means hating bon jovi, six, supertramp, grunge op
WHAT WAS YOUR WORST SHOW EVER?
Bill- dresden germany - everything kept breaking, there were 5 people there, nobody like it, the
electricity kept turning off
WHO WAS YOUR FAVORITE SMURF AND WHY?
Bill- i didn't have a t.v. when that show was on - so i'm not sure
WHAT WAS THE BEST PET YOU EVER HAD?
Bill- i only had one - a dog which we called "boy" it was a german shepherd.
AFTER PLAYING MUSIC AND BEING IN "THE SCENE" FOR OVER 17 YEARS, HOW
HAVE YOUR ATTITUDES AND BELIEFS TOWARD MUSIC AND THE WORLD
CHANGED?
Bill- against my will i have become increasingly skeptical and guarded, also very particular about
the music i listen to.
HOW IS THE QUEST FOR ALL GOING? FIND IT YET?
Bill- all is the total extent - the utmost possible - we are still questing
IS CONSUMPTION OF BONUS CUPS STILL A DAILY RITUAL?
Bill- i had one the other day when i was trout fishing with sara. lately - before the shows - i have
been leaning towards the cappuccinos
I HAVE ALWAYS WONDERED, WHY IS IT THE BASEMASTER? I MEAN, WHERE
DOES THE CONCEPT OF BASE COME IN? IS ALL THE BASE (I.E. END, BASIC)
CONCEPT TO ALL LIFE AND THE BASEMASTER CAME AND FILLED YOU IN?
Bill- the base level - the lowest common denominator/lowest form of life
DO YOU STILL GO TO ALFREDO'S EVER?
Bill- not often since we live in colorado - but when we go to l.a. next month i'll go
there every day to make up for lost time - heaven knows i'm wasting away from
malnutrition weighing in at a mere 230
HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT PEOPLE WHO HAVE DESCENDENTS / ALL TATTOOS AND
SUCH?
Bill- it's flattering - but i can't relate personally since i have never had one
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE RECORDS OF ALL TIME?
WAS A REPLACEMENT TRAILBLAZER EVER OBTAINED?
ARE YOUR LYRICS BASED ON PERSONAL EXPERIENCE OR JUST INSPIRATION
FROM OTHERS AND SUCH? BECAUSE EVERY TIME I LISTEN TO THEM I FIND A
NEW WAY TO RELATE, AN ANGLE I NEVER SAW BEFORE AND THAT SEEMS
QUITE COMPLEX.
SO, WHY THE NEW DESCENDENTS ALBUM? AND WILL THERE BE A TOUR FOR IT?
ANY PLANS FOR LITTLE STEVENSONS TO POPULATE THE WORLD AT SOME
POINT?
SO WHAT ELSE DO YOU DO THESE DAYS BESIDES THE BAND?
WHAT WERE YOUR FAVORITE RECORDS TO PRODUCE AND BANDS TO WORK
WITH?
MY FEMALE FRIENDS WOULD KILL ME IF I DIDN'T ASK ABOUT MILO'S
RELATIONSHIP STATUS: DATING / ENGAGED OR PERHAPS THE RUMOURS OF A
SECRET WEDDING ARE TRUE?
HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT THE "HOMAGE" ALBUM AND THE FACE TO FACE
COVER AND ALL OF THAT?
HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT THE "I DON'T WANNA BE BOOTLEGGED" 7" AND THE
"ENJOY SESSIONS" CD BOOTLEG? ANY IDEA HOW THE RECORDINGS GOT OUT?
REVERSE INTERVIEW!!! (give questions for these answers)
WELL, I WOULD GUESS AROUND 12, BUT THAT MAY BE TOO MUCH. OR TOO
LITTLE, WHAT DO I KNOW?
OH, DEFINITELY THE 2ND ONE! THE FIRST WAS GOOD AND ALL AND THE THIRD
WAS A BIT TOO SILLY, BUT THE SECOND JUST ROCKED!
IT HAS GOTTEN WAY OUT OF HAND THESE DAYS. I MEAN, IF KIDS ENJOY IT,
THEN ALRIGHT, BUT THE EXTENT OF IT IS JUST TOO MUCH, I THINK.
OK, NORMAL AGAIN..
ANY FINAL COMMENTS / WORD OF ADVICE / JUNK YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO
SAY?
Thanks a lot - it was a pleasure. - e-mail sara if you need any general info ever
THANKS BILL AND ANYONE EVER AT ALL CONNECTED TO THE DESCENDENTS,
FOR EVERYTHING.
Bill- black flag - nervous breakdown
Bill- we pretty much reverted to the default "cup" method - plus since mall punk was
invented we have had the luxury of playing in clubs with actual restrooms
Bill- more often than not they are gospel truth , taken right out of our life.
Bill- when milo left - it was on very good terms - he wanted to be a scientist - but there has always
been an open door there - he's my best buddy for like 20 years.
Bill- no way
Bill- we have the studio . the blasting room . we make records there for bands that we like - or
that pay us a ton of money - or both.
Bill- lemons, hagfish, zeke, judge nothing, pollen, mustard plug
Bill- married - robin is way cool . normally when my friends get married i try to prevent it - but in
milo and robin's case i was very happy.
Bill- dispassionate - mediocre versions of our songs
Bill- i want to kill those f@ckers for stealing from me. we record stuff sometimes for our own
amusement - fake metal songs - or what have you - and someone decides to release it against our
will. - they need to die.
Bill- how many inches long is your average nose hair?
Bill- which all LP (not including e.p's) do you like best.
Bill- what do you think of kids that wear pants bigger than MY DAD'S.
Bill- I like the reverse question angle - very fun.