DATE: 04/02/08
NAME: Husky Burnette
NAME: Husky Burnette
INSTRUMENT(s):
Husky Burnette - Vocals/Guitar (photo left)
Flannery O'Gonner - Drums (photo right)
Hank Moody - Harmonica
Flannery O'Gonner -
Hank Moody -
CURRENT RELEASE: Currently recording with Travis Knepper at Studio in the Woods in Woodville, Ohio. Looking at a summer 2008 release.
WEBSITE: www.myspace.com/officialhuskymusic
1. Biggest Influence(s)?
So many! Tim Burnette, Johnny Burnette, Muddy Waters, Rory Gallagher, Gram Parsons, Hendrix/Band of Gypsys, Lee Michaels, Jimmy Reed, Roger Alan Wade, Jr Walker & the Allstars, Kris Kristofferson, Willie, Waylon, Ray Charles, Black Sabbath, Hank Sr, Ramblin’ Jack, Woody Guthrie, Hound Dog Taylor, Rolling Stones, Tom Waits, Fred McDowell, Howlin’ Wolf, The Gories, Johnny Thunders, The Dirtbombs, Deadboy and the Elephant Men, The Stooges, The Kinks, MC5 and TONS more Blues, Punk and 60’s/70’s Rock n Roll and R&B/Soul.
Husky: Recently been on a P.W. Long and The (International) Noise Conspiracy kick.
Flannery: Recently been on a Drive-By Truckers and Del McCoury kick.
2. Favourite records/tracks old or new?
There’s tons so we’ll just name a few off the tops of our heads
Husky:
“Who KnowsHendrix/Band of Gypsys
“Tell Me How Do You Feel” - Lee Michaels
“Shake and Fingerpop” - Jr. Walker & the Allstars
“Louisiana Blues” - Muddy Waters
Flannery:
“Popsicle Toes” - Michael Franks
“Cissy Strut” - The Meters
“Sweetheart of the Rodeo” album - The Byrds
“Catfish Blues” - Muddy Waters
3. What would you be if not a musician?
Husky: No tellin’. Probably some warehouse worker….or maybe one of the Chippendales dancers
Flannery: Dead
4. Career high point so far?
Husky: There’s been a few. Havin’ the pleasure of playin’ lead for Roger Alan Wade for a couple of years, openin’ for Guy Clark and scorin’ the openin’ slot on tour with Hank III were some good ones.
Flannery: Getting through the low points
5. Perfect night off?
Husky: Hang out, write music, watch movies, go see some good live music.
Flannery: Jack Daniels
6. Most recent CD in your CD player?
Husky: umm..either “First Conspiracy” - The (International) Noise Conspiracy or “Ashes To Dust” - William Elliott Whitmore
Flannery: “Ashes To Dust” - William Elliott Whitmore
7. Favourite book/film?
Husky: On The Road by Kerouac and Salvation on Sand Mountain by Dennis Covington
Flannery: Good Country People by Flannery O’Conner
8. Whiskey - Jack or Jim?
Husky: I recently quit drinkin’ but the answer used to be “Yes, Please!”
Flannery: Jack. Who is Jim?
WEBSITE: www.myspace.com/officialhuskymusic
1. Biggest Influence(s)?
So many! Tim Burnette, Johnny Burnette, Muddy Waters, Rory Gallagher, Gram Parsons, Hendrix/Band of Gypsys, Lee Michaels, Jimmy Reed, Roger Alan Wade, Jr Walker & the Allstars, Kris Kristofferson, Willie, Waylon, Ray Charles, Black Sabbath, Hank Sr, Ramblin’ Jack, Woody Guthrie, Hound Dog Taylor, Rolling Stones, Tom Waits, Fred McDowell, Howlin’ Wolf, The Gories, Johnny Thunders, The Dirtbombs, Deadboy and the Elephant Men, The Stooges, The Kinks, MC5 and TONS more Blues, Punk and 60’s/70’s Rock n Roll and R&B/Soul.
Husky: Recently been on a P.W. Long and The (International) Noise Conspiracy kick.
Flannery: Recently been on a Drive-
2. Favourite records/tracks old or new?
There’s tons so we’ll just name a few off the tops of our heads
Husky:
“Who KnowsHendrix/Band of Gypsys
“Tell Me How Do You Feel” -
“Shake and Fingerpop” -
“Louisiana Blues” -
“Popsicle Toes” -
“Cissy Strut” -
“Sweetheart of the Rodeo” album -
“Catfish Blues” -
3. What would you be if not a musician?
Husky: No tellin’. Probably some warehouse worker….or maybe one of the Chippendales dancers
Flannery: Dead
4. Career high point so far?
Husky: There’s been a few. Havin’ the pleasure of playin’ lead for Roger Alan Wade for a couple of years, openin’ for Guy Clark and scorin’ the openin’ slot on tour with Hank III were some good ones.
Flannery: Getting through the low points
5. Perfect night off?
Husky: Hang out, write music, watch movies, go see some good live music.
Flannery: Jack Daniels
6. Most recent CD in your CD player?
Husky: umm..either “First Conspiracy” -
7. Favourite book/film?
Husky: On The Road by Kerouac and Salvation on Sand Mountain by Dennis Covington
Flannery: Good Country People by Flannery O’Conner
8. Whiskey -
Flannery: Jack. Who is Jim?
