US band Electric Six play the Academy, Dublin on 27 November. We asked front man Dick Valentine the BIG questions . . .
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Electric Six scored a hit in 2003 with the song Danger! High Voltage, and their debut album Fire, released the same year, earned them a cult following with tunes like Dance Commander and Gay Bar.
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
I'm old, getting older every day. Seeking political asylum. I hate evil.
How would you describe your music?
Nervous dance music.
Who are your musical inspirations?
Reo Speedwagon and Duran Duran.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
Reo Speedwagon.
What was the first record you ever bought?
Rio by Duran Duran.
What's your favourite song right now?
Irish Lemonade by Shemale Siobhan.
Favourite lyric of all time?
"It's too late to apologize....it's too late." - regular looking guy from One Republic
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Gay Bar by Electric Six.
Where can people find your music/more information?
Our website. Insta: @destroythechildren and @electricsixofficial. Facebook: just search for Electric Six.
Alan Corr
