Interviews

Blue Meanies

Interview with Everyone on Nov 30, 2000 by Archive Bot

This interview was done via email after The Blue Meanies were said to have broken up. They will be touring Europe this fall and their latest releases can be found on MCA Records.

PB: What is the definition of ska?
BM: Off beats.

PB: Where did the name The Blue Meanies come from?
BM: It was taken from the animated movie, The Yellow Submarines. The Blue Meanies are the villains.

PB: What's in your cd players right now?
BM: The Lawrence Arms (Asian Man Records)

PB: Where do the Blue Meanies reside?
BM: Chicago, Illinois

PB: Do you guys have nicknames for each other that you would care to share?
BM: Asshole, Fucker, and Shit-steak. These names are interechangeable between members.

PB: What's your favorite city/town to hit up on tour and why?
BM: New York City because of the pizza.

PB: Who would you rock harder Barbara Streisand or Bette Midler?
BM: Streisand wins because she has a fine and I'm an ass man.

PB: What's your definition of ska?
BM: Off beats!

PB: Why should someone who has never heard you go out and pick up one of your albums?
BM: It's a good education.

PB: Do any of you guys pick your nose and eat it? Is so please explain.
BM: Apparently, Bob does but I've never seen him do it. I made Dave pick my nose with his finger, then made our sound guy Lance eat it once...........

PB: Who has the best/worst hygiene in the band?
BM: Best goes to John Paul (he shaves his chest), and the worst goes to Chaz (he smells like a beer-soaked ashtray).

PB: Are you guys really smarter than Georger W. Bush? If you are, please explain!
BM: Collectively........... we are more intelligent than the entire Republican Party.

PB: What musical genre would you classify The Blue Meanies as?
BM: Rock 'n Roll.

PB: What is the best/worst show you have ever played?
BM: The best show was in Madison, Wisconsin with The Arrivals. The worst show was the last one we played, which was Jimmy Falme's (trumpet) last show with The Meanies.

PB: Are you guys breaking up, and can you please put en end to the rumors?
BM: We are in a " coma " until fall when we will be touring Europe.

PB: Who has the best/worst hygiene in the band? Please share.
BM: Best goes to John Paul ( he shaves his chest ). Worst goes to Chaz ( he smells like a beer soaked ashtray ).

PB: Lastly, tell three things about the band no one knows.
BM: We really hate going on tour, we hate the bands we play with, and we hate each other!