This interview was conducted by mail in late February, 1994 with Dr Frank of MR T EXPERIENCE. They are one of the first and still among the best bands in the pop-punk/Lookout! genre. If you don't know them, you know nothing.

HOW IS THE BAND GOING WITHOUT JON VON?
MR T EXPERIENCE-A band is like a marriage. One partner fosters strife, begins divorce proceedings and tries to sue the other partner for as much as she can get. Jon von, or as we like to refer to him, "the plaintiff," only wants to live in the manner to which he had become accustomed. We must all pick up the pieces of our shattered lives, don't you think?

WHERE IS THE BEST VACATION SPOT AND WHY?
MTX-Emilvillas Hick'ry Pit. Why? Nice ribs.

HOW HAS LOOKOUT! TREATED YOU THUS FAR?
MTX-A record label is like a marriage.... no, no, the answer to this question is "swell."

WHERE AND WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE DINER?
MTX-Stove Top Stuffing and wieners. Yum. [But I said DINER!-ant]

ANY PLANS FOR A NATIONWIDE OR AT LEAST EAST COAST TOUR?
MTX-(he skipped this one!)

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE DISH YOUR MOM MADE?
MTX-Stove Top Stuffing and wieners with multi-vitamin tablet.

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE CURRENT ADMINISTRATION?
MTX-Needs more midgets.

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE WOOD? HOW COME?
MTX-No, as long as it gets the job done (he laughs knowingly.)

WHO DECIDES WHAT TO PUT ON THE CD'S AND WHAT COLOR VINYL TO PRESS AND ALL THAT STUFF?
MTX-The long arm of the vatican.

WHAT SONG HAS MOST INFLUENCED YOU AS A PERSON AND AS A MUSICIAN?
MTX-Yes, in fact, I'd like a double helping!

WHERE DO YOU GET THE INSPIRATON FOR YOUR MUSIC?
MTX-Stove Top Stuffing with wieners.

A LOT OF YOUR SONGS SEEM TO BE ABOUT GIRLS, IS THAT FROM PERSONAL EXPERIENCE OR JUST THE MEDIA OR FRIENDS OR WHAT?
MTX-Um... The media. Yes, the media have doggedly pursued us, twisting our words, sensationalizing our exploits in the tabloids. Eliminate the Press, my boy, and you will save lives.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CARTOON?
MTX-Probitas laudatur, et alget.

WHAT ELSE DO YOU DO BESIDES THE BAND? (HOBBIES, JOB, ETC)
MTX-No matter how hard you shake it, nothing comes out; must be busted.

HOW MANY POTATOES DO YOU EAT IN AN AVERAGE WEEK?
MTX-Stove Top Stuffing instead of potatoes, man.

WHAT IS THE WACKIEST TOUR STORY YOU HAVE TO SHARE?
MTX-Austin, TX, 1989: someone bought a T-shirt. (no kidding)

WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE RELATIVE AND WHY?
MTX-A late charge may apply if your payment has not been received. For questions about the charges of other companies please refer to the top of each company's page.

WHO IS THE LITTLE GIRL ON THE COVER OF "MAKING THINGS WITH LIGHT?"
MTX-Adolph Oliver Nipples. (Yuk Yuk).

REVERSE INTERVIEW! OK, ASK ME 5 QUESTIONS AND I WILL ANSWER THEM.(HE SKIPPED THIS!!! =( OH WELL )

WELL, MY THANKS GO OUT TO DR FRANK AND ALL OF MR T EXPERIENCE FOR THEIR TIME AND GREAT MUSIC. KEEP IT UP!