PUNK GLOBE:
Hi Rikk thanks for taking the time for Let's Talk Punk
Tell us when did being a musician all begin for you?
Rikk Agnew:
When I was in utero I used to kikk and tap to whatever musikk My
Mom was listening to.
PUNK GLOBE:
You have released 2 books "Daddy Where do Strippers Come
From?" and "Daddy, Where Does 420 Come From?" Can you tell us what
inspired you to write your books?
Rikk Agnew:
My Good Friend Chuck (Fredric Burnt) is an artist that I met
when I lived in the AAB Arts
Colony in Santa Ana.He came up with the idea to do illustrations for
books and the rest is history.
PUNK GLOBE:
Will we be seeing any more books in the near future?
Rikk Agnew:
We have a 3rd one in the works "Daddy, Why are There Homeless
People, and Where did There Homes Go?"
also a book of fictional short stories, A book about the OC Punk
scene, and more!
PUNK GLOBE:
What do you enjoy reading?
Rikk Agnew:
Biographies, Pulp Fiction, Horror, Dr. Seuss.
PUNK GLOBE:
Who are some of your favorite Authors?
Rikk Agnew:
Stephen King, Clive Barker, Dean Koontz, Catherine Dunn, Dr. Seuss.
PUNK GLOBE:
How often do you travel or have book signings?
Rikk Agnew:
As much as I can, especially this year!
PUNK GLOBE:
Can you tell us about some of the bands you have played in?
Rikk Agnew:
I have played in every band except The Beatles, U2 & The
Osmonds. I currently play in 3 bands:
Rikk Agnew Band, Gitane DeMone Quartet & Summon.
PUNK GLOBE:
What do you think has changed in Punk Rock the last 10 years?
Rikk Agnew:
Depends on what Your definition of PUNK ROCK is. For Me, it's a
Lifestyle, a clear, positive perspective on My environment and
Surroundings. Honesty, greed-less, envy-less, FUN!!!
PUNK GLOBE:
How have you changed in the last 10 years?
Rikk Agnew:
180%. From being a dying negative habit infested loser to a
clean living positive ambitious
loving pillar of (MY) society.
PUNK GLOBE:
Who are some of your favorite musicians/bands?
Rikk Agnew:
Jimi Hendrix, Sun Ra, The Doors, Flipper, Suicide, The Beatles,
The Damned.
PUNK GLOBE:
Any favorite local venues you like to play?
Rikk Agnew:
Cafe NELA, Steve Allen Theater, Musicbox HF Theater
PUNK GLOBE:
What is a side of you the public doesn't see?
Rikk Agnew:
Dikk; My Doppleganger ruthless evil Twin.
PUNK GLOBE:
What describes your perfect night out?
Rikk Agnew:
Playing a great show for Friends and Fans, talking with People
there, then going to Canter's for a wee hour meal, then going home
with My Wife Gitane DeMone and watching a bit of Film, then Fukking
Our brains out and falling into slumbering embrace.
PUNK GLOBE:
What advise would you give to a young new musician?
Rikk Agnew:
Have fun doing it, or quit. Never let Your mind get filled with
"making it big": It sets one up for negativity and forgetting why You
do it in the first place. Oh, and don't start doing drugs or binge
drinking.
PUNK GLOBE:
Any upcoming shows you would like to tell us about?
Rikk Agnew:
See Facebook https://www.facebook.com/officialrikkagnewband/?fref=tshttps://www.facebook.com/gitanegdq/?fref=ts
PUNK GLOBE:
Where can the readers find you,your books and music?
Rikk Agnew:
THEY WILL NEVAH FIND ME! MUAH HA HAAA!
PUNK GLOBE:
Any shout outs/thank yous?
Rikk Agnew:
Love and thanx to My Family, Friends, Fiends, and to My Wife
Gitane Demone Who's undying patience,
love and dedication saved Me from a miserable early demise.
PUNK GLOBE:
Thanks for the interview Rikk,keep rockin us!
Rikk Agnew:
FUKK OFF...But seriously, thank You Lisa and Everyone @ Punk Globe!
Now fukk off :P :D
