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Gavin Rossdale shot to fame in the mid-90s as frontman of Bush, with whom he released five albums. Following the break up of Bush, he formed Institute with Helmet's Chris Traynor, Cache Tolman from Rival Schools and Josh Freese of The Vandals, A Perfect Circle and Nine Inch Nails. Now Rossdale is back with his debut solo album, 'Wanderlust', which sees him again working with Freese and Traynor, as well as The Eurythmics' Dave Stewart and Garbage's Shirley Manson.
Here, Gavin gives us some insight into how he's come to this point in his career. |
Q1 How did you start out making music?
I saw music as a way out of the doldrums and the humdrum. I loved making things up and getting out of the way of the melodies inside. The first musician I met and connected with, we formed a band - I sang songs into a tape machine on my dad's stereo and Sacha Puttnam (the friend) would put music to them. He was always a really good musician and a perfect partner-in-crime. He is now a brilliant film composer and still one of my favourite people ever in the world.
Q2 What inspired your latest single/album?
That’s a big question - or a long answer. It’s late here, so the short answer is that life inspires; every day inspires. Sometimes for good and productive, and sometimes sloth. But always something more than nothing.
Q3 What process do you go through in creating a track?
Solitude, an idea, a drum machine, an instrument, a little recorder, and my laptop.
Q4 Which artists influence your work?
So many. At the moment, Nick Cave is making excellent records. Between Grinderman and The Bad Seeds, the guy is on fire.
Q5 What would you say to someone experiencing your music for the first time?
I would say, "Dive in, enjoy, and lose yourself".
Q6 What are your ambitions for your latest single/album, and for the future?
I guess my ambition got me to this hotel room in Berlin. I play here tomorrow night. Ambition is a funny word. Perhaps I have no clue how to stop. Music is a driving force and a way of life. It is something that cannot be denied. As to the future, well, the journey of a 1000 steps is one after the other, right? So, tomorrow the show. And after that, we'll see...
published june 2008
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