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DATE:  02/04/09

NAME: Nelson Carrera

INSTRUMENT(s): Vocals/Guitar

CURRENT RELEASE:
‘Something To Remember’ (backed by the Hot Rocks)

WEBSITE: www.nelsoncarrera.no.sapo.pt

1. Biggest Influence(s)?
Eddie Cochran, Gene Vincent, the three Johnnies: Carroll, Burnette and Horton, Carl Perkins, Hank Williams, Billy Fury, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, Bill Haley, Ricky Nelson and of course Elvis.

2. Favourite records/tracks old or new?
1-Twenty Flight Rock - Eddie Cochran
2-Race With The Devil - Gene Vincent
3-Crazy Crazy Lovin' - Johnny Carroll
4-Turn My Back On You - Billy Fury
5-Honey Hush - Johnny Burnette
6-All Mama's Children - Carl Perkins
7-Why Don't You Love Me - Hank Williams
8-Tryin'To Get You - Elvis Presley


3. What would you be if not a musician?
Art designer.

4. Career high point so far?
July and August 1994 six TV appearances in two mounths.  

5. Perfect night off?   
Rockin' on stage.

6. Most recent CD in your CD player?  
The Hot Rocks ‘Rockabilly Sauce’

7. Favourite book/film?
‘On The Waterfront’ with Marlon Brando.

8. Whiskey - Jack or Jim?
Four Roses.
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