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DATE:  22/11/07

NAME: Joey Allcorn

INSTRUMENT(s): Vocals/Guitar

CURRENT RELEASE: ‘50 Years Too Late’

WEBSITE: www.JoeyAllcorn.com

1. Biggest Influence(s)?
Hank Williams Sr., was the first real country artist I was exposed to when I was about 14 so he is the reason I'm here today doing what I do, so without a doubt he has had the biggest influence on my life and career.

2. Favourite records/tracks old or new?
1. Hank Williams - Alone & Forsaken
2. Nirvana - In Utero
3. Dale Watson - Dream Land
4. Robbie Fulks - Georgia Hard
5. Alice in Chains - Dirt
6. Hot Club of Cow Town - Ghost Train
7. The White Stripes - White Blood Cells
8. Todd Snider - East Nashville Skyline
9. Those Poor Bastards - Songs of Desperation
10 No Doubt - Tragic Kingdom

3. What would you be if not a musician?
Probably something in the legal or law enforcement field. I've always been interested in law & politics.

4. Career high point so far?
Testifying in Washington DC before the US Congress in June of 2007 on behalf of savenetradio.org, Playing on stage with Don Helms & Recording with Hank Williams III  

5. Perfect night off?   
Playing video games and getting some sleep

6. Most recent CD in your CD player?  
William Shatner - Has Been & Porter Wagoner - Wagonmaster

7. Favourite book/film?
My favorite movie is still "My Girl", my favorite book would probably have to be any biography on any of the old country singers I like.

8. Whiskey - Jack or Jim?
Jack Daniels or nothing
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