LittleBook: Why did you start a band??The Corruptors: I think we started this band as a way to justify our excessive drinking
LB: How did you find each other??
TC: We all knew each other either from other bands or shows and such. The band has had a few people in and out but Matt, Ref and I (Kev) are original members. Ref knew Mike from around and got him to try out with us and Wooper... well everybody in the Mission knows Barry Ward. He's a fuckin' institution.
LB: What's your most memorable moment as a band??
TC: For me it's a creepy one. It happened just recently on the road when we were touring. We were slowed up by traffic and I was in the back of the van reading. All the jerking back and forth of the van annoyed me and I popped off "What's up this fuckin' traffic!? Somebody better be dead!!" Then not 30 seconds later we came up on the cause of the traffic. It was a big F150 Ford truck that had been rolled upside down and some poor bloodied dude was hanging out of the window as still as a photograph. Of course the other fuckers in this band spent the next 100 miles digging into me because I "killed the guy". Like I was the one responsible the guy's truck did a pirouette on the freeway. Can I help it of I have the voice of death? Sheeesh!
LB: Favorite pre / post show; food, indulgence or ritual ??
TC: Booze is a food right?
LB: What do you drink at practice??
TC: Mexican beers. But not because of Ref. Even though he's a Mexican. Did I mention Ref's a Mexican? Well he is... a Mexican.
LB: What's the hardest thing about being a Bay Area Band??
TC: A lot of people say that San Francisco crowds lack enthusiasm but I think that's maybe malarkey. I've been to Turbonegro shows here that were close to riots. I hear people saying that hard rock isn't as popular as it used to be in the city and I can see merit to that. Definitely don't see the crowds as consistently big as they used to be at places like Thee Parkside, BOTH, and Annie's Social Club (Covered Wagon). So maybe the hardest thing in San Francisco is to get people who have so many distractions in such a great town to keep coming out to shows, you have to really make sure you deliver every time you play. That you are always an impressive act. I'm in no way saying that The Corruptors have done that but we definitely know that that's what it takes to be successful in the Bay Area.
LB: What do you want people to know about your band, what are you doing next??
TC: People should know that The Corruptors live up to the name as instigators of deviance and debauchery!!! Okay okay, besides the posturing; people that haven't seen us should know that we are fun and cathartic rock and roll. No rock star bullshit, just loud, hard rockin! We have an album coming out in Feb/March. You can check out some of the tracks and get our show info on MySpace. We've been workin' on a bunch of new stuff in the studio so if you HAVE seen us before, expect some new sounds and surprises with each upcoming show we do.
LB: What's up with your CD where can I get it, where did you record it??
TC: We recorded it at Hyde Street Studios with Justin Phelps engineering, the band and Wooper producing. You'll be able to get it at our shows of course. If somebody by the grace of Satan wants to distribute it believe me, everyone in the bay area is going to know about it.
LB: Favorite San Francisco Band or a memorable show??
TC: To be honest... they all run into each other after a while. The Haight Street Fair left an impression with the band but I don't know if it was exactly favorable. Certain moments at Annie's were damn favorable. For me though, I think it was our first night in the LA area playing at Spike's in Pasadena for a TurboJugen party. THAT was awesome!
LB: Favorite venue to Play??
TC: BENDERS because it's like playing in our living room and Johnny Davis is our patron saint. Except for last time because it was like having a guest in your house that got too drunk and didn't know when to leave (yes I'm talking about you GF, but god love ya man).
LB: Who's the smelliest member after a sweaty gig??
TC: When I was 50 pounds heavier I'd definitely say it was me (Kev). BUT... now I think it's Matt. He smells like cheap cigarettes and French whores.
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