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Name: Tony Stikman Down Sindrome's: vocalist, rapper, songwriter Age: 22 Musical Influences: Rage Against the Machine, HED(D.E.), Beastie Boys, Red Hot Chili Peppers Personal Influences: sidharddtha, good & evil, right & wrong, ren & stimpy, usual suspects, the crow, children of the corn, natural born killers, fight club, the shining, mr. keller at valley high school, 12 monkeys, anti-politics, anti-christ, anti-government, anti-corporate america. Tony's Musical Story: Tony was just like every other kid...well, except for leading his life down a loser-type path of drinking alcohol, smoking cigarettes, taking drugs and committing petty crimes. Going to shows, rockin' out...Tony's turning point was meeting the band korn after playing a gig at Sacramento's Cattle Club. After that show, Tony started playing guitar. He slowly transitioned into singing and writing songs in 1996, but he had no band to perform in. He started in a few different flaky bands until he finally met Matt Conley and became the lead singer of Down Sindrome. Favorite Down Sindrome Show: October 1st at BoJangles playing with: Soulclap, Underated Collaberated, Consintrated Music, Illbred & Built. "That show was the fuckin' bomb!" Favorite Saying: "I hate you! Fuck the police!" Personal Quote: Fuck you! (unless you're my friend) Favorite "unheard of" Bands: P.D. 1817, Aight Bet, Go Against the Sytem, The Tards, Spwerm, H.A.M., The Buttlips, Limp Skipskit |
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Name: Matt Conley Down Sindrome's: drummer, songwriter, founder Age: 18 Musical Influences: Helmet, Sepultura, Deftones, System of the Down, Jazz Likes: Music- changing meter, complex chords with lots of down-tuned guitar; "I'm more into the music than the words...the music speaks for itself...let the singer write the lyrics." Why the Drums?: They're loud and aggressive!!! Hobbies: wilderness camping, girls, fishing, girls, animals, girls, beer, girls, beer... Favorite Movies: Dune, Kundun, the Usual Suspects Favorite TV Shows: old school Johnny Quest with the jazz band soundtrack (the Hanna Barbera jazz band rocked!) Favorite Reads: Thrasher magazine, fishing publications Favorite Video Game: Tony Hawk (Sony PlayStation) Favorite Down Sindrome Gig: BoJangles October 1, 1999 Scariest Concert Moment: all chick mosh pit...'twas evil Don't Get Me Started: life, liberty & the pursuit of happiness- these rights are inalienable, dammit! |
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Name: Brandon Lawrence Down Sindrome's: bass guitar player Age: 18 Personal Influences: Ren & Stimpy, Rage Against the Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Reservoir Dogs, Cypress Hill, Tribe Called Quest, The Roots, Reggae Jungle (any kind), Jim Croce & Harry Belafante Favorite Bass: Ibanez Favorite Candy: vanilla flavored tootsie rolls Favorite Drink: Ice House Beer Favorite Video Game: Tony Hawk Skateboarding Favorite Down Sindrome Show: Laguna Town Hall Favorite Unsigned Band: Salmon Favorite World Cause I'd Fight For: Freedom of Tibet |
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Name: John Tobin Down Sindrome's: lead/rythym electric guitar Age: 19 Peronsal Influences: beer, women, Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, anti-politics, working-out, Matt the Corruptor, Kyle the master bassist, the guys in Down Sindrome Musical Influences: Sepultura, Pantera, Rage Against the Machine, the Doors, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin John's Story: "I've been playing guitar for 5 years now. I started playing guitars when I broke my leg playing football. Fuck Preppies! I've moved onto bigger and better things..." "The first song I learned to play on guitar was Purple Haze--I learned the lead guitar riffs. Now, I just fuck shit up, but I keep it real." When asked about the Down Sindrome shows, John says," If I hear music I like, I just jump right into the mosh pit. I don't even care. Come check us out. Ladies are always welcome." |