Primer55 with THE MIC

The Mic: What got this band together and started in
this business?

Bobby Burns of Primer 55: I started this band in um.... 97 I think... Just doing demos with every singer that I was friends with actually.



The Mic:Who writes and produces all the material for
the band?

Bobby Burns of Primer 55: I write the music myself and i write the lyrics with DRP.



The Mic:The band played in front of or with any acts
our readers would
know from the Mainstream?

Bobby Burns of Primer 55: I.C.P. / STAIND, SOULFLY, DOWNSET, KOTTON MOUTH KINGS/ DOPE/ OZZFEST 2000/ BIOHAZARD/ ECT ECT



The Mic:Where can people access your music on the web?

Bobby Burns of Primer 55: myspace.com/primer55rocks



The Mic:Any embarrassing moments on stage?

Bobby Burns of Primer 55: besides being drunk it would be a torn acl in st. louis



The Mic:Any good stories you want to tell us?

Bobby Burns of Primer 55: NO!



The Mic:Who is the bands musical influence?

Bobby Burns of Primer 55: NOONE



The Mic:How did the band get together?

Bobby Burns of Primer 55: when i lived in memphis tn many years ago i used to skate downtown all night i met some guys, started playing music w them that ended being P55 tunes.



The Mic:What is your musical background like?

Bobby Burns of Primer 55: My own head, listening to kiss and peter frampton comes alive and my dad.



The Mic:Any other members in your family that are
musicians?

Bobby Burns of Primer 55: My dad showed me my first few chords on guitar when i was a little kid and it stuck w me.. he would sing old buddy holly songs and george jones tunes and i thought that was the greatest thing in the world.



The Mic:What is the TOP reason why you want to play
music?

Bobby Burns of Primer 55: kiss and my dad

The Mic:what's your stance on file swapping?

Bobby Burns of Primer 55: well. it fucked up record deals for young bands but i dont really give a fuck anymore.

The MIC: what is the process of making a cd?

Bobby Burns of Primer 55: we make our own records. i play all guitars and bass on our records. so its just the 3 of us really. myself, mikey (drums) and drp (vocals) donny writes most of the lyrics and i write and record all the music.

The Mic:how do you get the word out about your music?

Bobby Burns of Primer 55: with word of mouth these days.. haha!

The Mic:how is your local responce to your music?

Bobby Burns of Primer 55: fuckin perfect!

The Mic:what is the farthers you have traveled for a gig?

Bobby Burns of Primer 55: does europe count?

The Mic:What tune on the cd are you most proud of?

Bobby Burns of Primer 55: im proud of everything i write actually.

Thanks,
Jigg

THANKS MAN!!!!!!

Bobby Burns