1. First of all, could you tell us about your band? When was it formed?
= The Skabilly Rebels i formed about 6 years ago when a friend suggested i try my Skabilly stuff again.
2. Who are in the lineup?
=The line has changed a few times, the present line up is -
Me on guitar and lead vocals.
Sam Smith - 2nd guitar & Double bass.
Mac Kutt - Bass guitar & backing vocals.
Jay Jones - keyboards.
Matt Heart - Drums.
Paul Hesket - Sax.
3. Does the band's name have a meaning?
=The Skabilly Rebels means a cross over music of my favourite musical styles - Ska, Rock,a,billy, Punk Rock.
4. As a band, who/what are your influences?
= Influences well the Clash, Specials, Stray Cats and all sorts - too many too mention!
5. Are any of the band members working with other bands on any projects?
= Well some of the Skabillies play in other bands mostly rock,n,roll and jazz combos.
The Specials - well Nevelle has his own Ska/reggae band.
Horace Panter plays bass in a Blues group called "Blues to go"
Im not sure what the rest do?
6. and tell us, how you can work together with skabilly rebels?
= Do you mean as well as the Specials? well theres plenty of free time between Specials tours.
7. the specials have new album?
=We have discussed recording new songs but some dont want too and some do - so im not sure if it will happen?
But ive got plenty of new songs that i feel would work well.
8.
How many albums does the band have?
= The Skabillies have one album available from my webb site
roddyradiation.com
9.
what do you think about ska scene in the world today?
= It seems bigger than ever! all over the world - Japan, India, Australia, South America, U.S.A. etc etc ...
10.
Do you have any plans to tour Southeast Asian countries? Like maybe Indonesia?
= I would personally love to play the far east but its up too the guys in the Specials.
11.
Any final comments for webculturezine?
= We never thought 30 years on our music would still be this popular.
Roddy "Radiation" Byers. 2/08/2011.
WEBCULTUREZINE
Hello Mr. roy , we are webculturezine from indonesia (an online zine) we would like interview you
1. describe us about your new album? what is differences with the album before..
- The album before is more Ska. this new album The Boss is Back,is a very mixed album as you heard.
2. anyway who are the guys in front cover of skinhead moonstomp album?
- The guys who at the front from the album, they were big fans from Symarip and still are,since 1969 till now.
3. How many albums do you have?
- in total 15 Albums and meny meny singles Ska/ rock- steady,Reggae, Soul, Funk, & Gospel music.
4. Are there any important messages behind your songs?
- My albums is for everyone to enjoy, I`m singing about love, some song are happy and funny etc.
5. Tell us about the best and the worst gig you've played.
- I must say till now, it`s great everywhere, Don`t forget I`m the boss :-)
6. Which countries do you want to visit? Good question!
- Meny countries, Indonesia of course !! I would love to perform there someday but who knows?
7. Have you heard about The Indonesian scene?
- Yes I`ve heard about Indonesia music scene, I need to know more about it.
8. Do you have any plans to tour Southeast Asian countries? Like maybe Indonesia?
- I`ll be touring Japan again next year, and as I said before, maybe someday in Indonesia!!
9. Any final comments for webculturezine?
- Keep doing what you are doing to keep my music going.
WEBCULTUREZINE
ps: if you want to see Roy Ellis aka Mr.Symarip in Indonesia you guys got to get the promoters to bring me over Roy can`t book him self there!
Give my love to everyone-
Hello READERS!! check this interview with antonella klass kriminalle:
1. Do you still play in klasse kriminale?
- I did form the original K.K. with Marco in italy back in 1985, i did write all the material up to 1991 when i left the band for personal reason. Antonella's k.k. has nothing to do with the other k.k.
2. could you describe your new album?
- Phoenix is my solo project , some thing that i wanted to do for a long time, i would say that the album is a mixture of rock and roll,punk,glam and mod.
3. do you work together with other bands in your new album?
- yes i have worked with members of Superyob and Strawdogs.
4. If you already left klasse kriminale, why do you still use klasse kriminale as your identity name?
- I formed the original band so i have as much right to call myself that then anyone else , also i have got fed up with people taking all the credit and still playng my songs today.
5. do you have any plan to work together with klass kriminale again soon? or maybe play with them?
- I have nothing in common with Klasse Kriminale this days and no intention to work with them ever.
6. how is your scene these days?
- I think that the scene today has lost the edge,still there are some good people and good bands out there.
7. any comments for webculturezine?
- Thanks for the support ,all the best
antonella
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