DATE: 17/11/05
NAME: Rip Carson
INSTRUMENT(s): Vocals/Acoustic Guitar
CURRENT
RELEASE: ‘The box set - The singles Collection’
WEBSITE: www.ripcarson.net
1. Biggest Influence(s)?
Sam Cooke, Ray price, Charlie Rich, Marty Robbins, Charlie Feathers.
Anyone who has soul and can sang!! no, not sing. . .people who can SANG!!!
2. Favourite records/tracks old or new?
Too many to list, but here’s a few albums I really love. . .
Aaron Neville’s first album
Charlie Feathers’ King sessions
Ray Price ‘Nightlife’
James Brown’s first Lp ‘Please, Please’
Johnny Horton ‘The Spectacular. . .’
The Who ‘Sell Out’
3. What would you be if not a musician?
I’d probably be the 5th member on the ‘Blue Collar Comedy Tour’ Git R Done!
4. Career high point so far?
There’s been many moments I appreciate, but headlining a show in Italy for a crowd of 50,000 was definitely a moment I’ll never forget.
5. Perfect night off?
Just relaxing at home with my girlfriend and 2 kids.
6. Most recent CD in your CD player?
Right now it’s Neko Case ‘Blacklisted’. She sure does sing pretty.
7. Favourite book/film?
I’ve been watching this PBS documentary called ‘Lost Highway’ about the rise and fall of country music. That’s been really informative and entertaining, highly recommended!
8. Whiskey - Jack or Jim?
Can I say Makers Mark?
NAME: Rip Carson
INSTRUMENT(s): Vocals/Acoustic Guitar
CURRENT
RELEASE: ‘The box set -
WEBSITE: www.ripcarson.net
1. Biggest Influence(s)?
Sam Cooke, Ray price, Charlie Rich, Marty Robbins, Charlie Feathers.
Anyone who has soul and can sang!! no, not sing. . .people who can SANG!!!
2. Favourite records/tracks old or new?
Too many to list, but here’s a few albums I really love. . .
Aaron Neville’s first album
Charlie Feathers’ King sessions
Ray Price ‘Nightlife’
James Brown’s first Lp ‘Please, Please’
Johnny Horton ‘The Spectacular. . .’
The Who ‘Sell Out’
3. What would you be if not a musician?
I’d probably be the 5th member on the ‘Blue Collar Comedy Tour’ Git R Done!
4. Career high point so far?
There’s been many moments I appreciate, but headlining a show in Italy for a crowd of 50,000 was definitely a moment I’ll never forget.
5. Perfect night off?
Just relaxing at home with my girlfriend and 2 kids.
6. Most recent CD in your CD player?
Right now it’s Neko Case ‘Blacklisted’. She sure does sing pretty.
7. Favourite book/film?
I’ve been watching this PBS documentary called ‘Lost Highway’ about the rise and fall of country music. That’s been really informative and entertaining, highly recommended!
8. Whiskey -
Can I say Makers Mark?