Interviews: Lovedrive

On this new occasion, we have had the opportunity to interview the Hard Rock band Lovedrive from the USA. Check out the interview and follow the band on their FACEBOOK PAGE. 

1. Where did you get the idea for the band name? Did you plan it or came out just like that?

Our guitarist Zac and I (Ari) sat down and created a list of albums/songs we liked and ultimately settled on Lovedrive by Scorpions. We think it fit the band well enough since we travel a ton and have great memories from the road.

2. Why did you want to play this genre?

Hard rock is something I’ve fallen in love with as a singer over the years. It’s such a fun genre to create music in.

3. Did you know each other before the band was formed?

We did. It started with me, Ari, playing gigs in Nashville that led me to meet Ricky, later on Zac, shortly after, then Logan, and finally Jacob.

4. Each band member's favourite band?

I don’t think any of us have a super strict favorite band. But we all love 70-80s rock as a whole.

5. Who or what inspires you to write songs?

My biggest inspiration for music has always been Stevie Nicks. But as I’ve gotten older, I really love the work of Lee Aaron and Ratt.

6. Where was your last gig?

JBJs in Nashville, TN.

7. Where would you like to act?

I'd love to go overseas and tour Europe eventually.

8. Whom would you like to feature with?

I think having a feature with LA Guns would be awesome.

9. Whom not?

Eh, I’d rather not say.

10. Has any of you ever suffered from stage fright? Any tip for beginners on how to beat that?

I used to be immensely scared of singing in front of people. Ultimately, my advice is to fake it till you make it. That’s what I did. And eventually, I got over it. Once in a while I feel a bit nervous, but now more than ever- I just don’t care what people think of me. Having confidence within yourself is the key.

11. What bands have inspired you the most?

Guns N ' Roses, Ratt, Warrant, Fleetwood Mac, and Slaughter.

12. What's the weirdest thing a fan has ever asked you for?

A video of my feet on stage. Everyone's got their thing, I guess.

13. What do you think of your fans?

I love everyone that's ever supported me, our band, our music, and comes frequently to watch us play. You are all appreciated and cherished.

14. What do you think of our site?

Your website is awesome and very insightful in the realm of independent rock artists.

15. Something to add?

Never let 72 dollars get you down.

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