Sick Nancy

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Interview : Johnny from Sick Nancy

When and how was your band created?
Somewhere in mid 90's i met a very drunk girl in a bar. She was claiming to be a great guitar player, so she became to be our vocalist...??? I found few more guys for the band and that was a starting point. After that, many changes in members, but now it looks fine.

Where is the name of the band coming from?
People, at least Americans are weird enough to love serial killers like Lillian Axe and Molly Hatchet, so Sick Nancy is one more to that "list". Actually, it comes from the lyrics on one of ouf songs, but the main idea is the same.

What musicians or artists did have a major influence in your life / work?
I guess all of them. For example: Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Neil Young, Dream Theater, Spock's Beard, Iron Maiden... you name it. And of course our parents.

What are the positive and negative aspects of being a musician in Finland?
Finland is small country. So, the circle around music business is small also.
That could be a positive or a negative thing.

How could you define your style of music?
Stadium-rock, with little spices from punk and progressive rock.

During the years how has your musical style changed?
From progressive punkrock to more listener friendly stuff.

How do explain these changes?
Aging.

What are topics you treat in your songs?
uhh... from groupsex to radio that wants to destroy itself.... Everything!

What is your favorite song in your repertoire and why?
Push. It's always a last song in live performances and really fun to play. After that you're so exhausted, that playing is impossible... A FAST one.

Do you actually prefer performing your music live or in a studio?
Both. At the moment in studio, but we're waiting for summer gigs.

During the process of making a song, what is the moment that you prefer?
Making lyrics. Always a blast!

A stupid question but... what is among all the songs you've been listening in your life the BEST song?
There's so many...The Who - Baba O'Riley?

What is your opinion, as a musician, regarding internet?
For small bands, great place. For big one's, a pain in the A.

What are your projects?
Currently we're making a new album and frist Sick Nancy video, called My Medicine.
Side projects "Arrowfly" and "Freaks United" are in .... slow motion.

What "image" do you have of French music?
Guy playing "Parisienne walkways" with accordion, and much LOVE in the air... ;o)
Really, no image.

Is there one French song that you prefer? If so, what song is it?
Jean Michel Jarre... anything.

Interview by Vincent Lefrançois - 2006