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?
Bill- black flag - nervous breakdown
the last - l.a. explosion
black sabbath - we sold our soul for rock and roll

WAS A REPLACEMENT TRAILBLAZER EVER OBTAINED?
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

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.
Bill- more often than not they are gospel truth , taken right out of our life.

SO, WHY THE NEW DESCENDENTS ALBUM? AND WILL THERE BE A TOUR FOR IT?
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.

ANY PLANS FOR LITTLE STEVENSONS TO POPULATE THE WORLD AT SOME POINT?
Bill- no way

SO WHAT ELSE DO YOU DO THESE DAYS BESIDES THE BAND?
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.

WHAT WERE YOUR FAVORITE RECORDS TO PRODUCE AND BANDS TO WORK WITH?
Bill- lemons, hagfish, zeke, judge nothing, pollen, mustard plug

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?
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.

HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT THE "HOMAGE" ALBUM AND THE FACE TO FACE COVER AND ALL OF THAT?
Bill- dispassionate - mediocre versions of our songs

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?
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.

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?
Bill- how many inches long is your average nose hair?

OH, DEFINITELY THE 2ND ONE! THE FIRST WAS GOOD AND ALL AND THE THIRD WAS A BIT TOO SILLY, BUT THE SECOND JUST ROCKED!
Bill- which all LP (not including e.p's) do you like best.

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.
Bill- what do you think of kids that wear pants bigger than MY DAD'S.

OK, NORMAL AGAIN..

ANY FINAL COMMENTS / WORD OF ADVICE / JUNK YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO SAY?
Bill- I like the reverse question angle - very fun.

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.

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