US emo and pop-punk band Taking Back Sunday play the Academy in Dublin on 20 of May. We asked Shaun Cooper of the band the BIG questions . . .
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Known for their early 2000s hits MakeDamnSure and Cute Without The 'E', they released their eighth studio album, 152, in late 2023.
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
I love my family, I love playing music, I’ve been fortunate to answer questions just like this for more than half my life!
How would you describe your music?
Rock ‘n roll, baby!
Who are your musical inspirations?
The Beatles, Guns N’ Roses and Tay Zonday.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
Poison and Warrant on the Flesh and Blood tour in November of 1990.
What was the first record you ever bought?
Vanilla Ice - To The Extreme.
What’s your favourite song right now?
Take Me Home by Phil Collins.
Favourite lyric of all time?
"Chocolate rain, worse than swearing, worse than calling names. Chocolate rain, say it publicly and you’re insane" - Chocolate Rain by Tay Zonday.
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If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Chocolate Rain.
Where can people find your music/more information?
Our website.
Alan Corr
