Kunk the 4 piece alternative rock outfit from Bungay and Beccles give us their thoughts about themselves in this competition. Having played their first gig in janurary and even played at Gig In The Park with The Stranglers they hope to keep making music for years to come.
How long have you been playingsinging?
James: Playing guitar for about 10 or 11 years, singing for 3.
Wayne: I've been playing guitar for about 12 years and singing on and
off for about 7.
Alex: 8 years.
Gareth: 10 Years.
Do you have groupies yet?
James: Yeah, we're cool like that .
Wayne: No, no-one likes me!
Alex: Yes.
Gareth: Yes.
Any interesting stories regarding your fans?
James: We had someone make a KunK t-shirt especially for when we
played a gig down in Harlow, good old Paul. He gave us a guided tour of
the town centre too so we could get food. That's not that interesting
really is it? It's the best I can do.
Wayne: Nothing springs to mind!
Alex: One got thrown out of the same venue like 5 times.
Are you excited about BOTB this year?
James: I'm not sleeping well, make of that what you will.
Wayne: I'm excited about every gig we play, you never know what's
gonna happen when we're about!
Alex: So excited I cry my self to sleep night after night.
Gareth: Put it this way, no porn needed now.
Who is your favourite musiciangroup?
James: mclusky but they split up recently so i'll say the Pixies.
Wayne: Fave all-time: Nirvana, current fave: Queens Of The Stone Age
Alex: Prolly pitchshifter although I like the new bob the builder album.
Gareth: Cheeky girls.
What's your favourite type of cheese?
James: Whichever is buy one get one free.
Wayne: Mature Cheddar
Alex: Cheddar.
Gareth: Baby Bell
What was your the last album you bought?
James: Bubblegum by Mark Lanegan
Wayne: "Country On The Click" - The Fall
Alex: Smashing Pumpkins - Gish.
Gareth: Tom Jones
If you could be any movie star, who would you be and why?
James: Jackie Chan, oooh yeah, kung fu!
Wayne: Eddie Murphy cuz i've seen his house in L.A (rather pleasant)
and he's a funny chap!
Alex: Anyone earning over 40 million a year……. Do you need to ask why?
Gareth: Colin Farrell (has many birds).
If you could beat up any movie star, who would it be and why?
James: Hugh Grant, he seems like a bit of knob to me.
Wayne: Leonardo DiCaprio for being in Titanic - far too boring film
Alex: Tom Hanks…… he really gets on my wick……
Gareth: Bird in harry potter.
What do you think are the best feature's about yourself?
James: Hmmm, my thinking face. (That was it, right there.)
Wayne: I'm funny?intelligent?handsome? down to earth, easy to get on
with, bold and unpredictable.
Alex: Most people are smaller than me and I have lovely hair.
Gareth: Great toes.
Describe yourself in 5 words...
James: I am James. I win.
Wayne: Handsome, bald, amusing, tall, irresponsible.
Alex: Individual, tall, outgoing, slim, interesting.
Gareth: Sarcastic, king of bling.
What is your dream instrument?
James: A golden flute
Wayne: Dunno, haven't got one really. I don't get particularly excited
about instruments.
Alex: Left handed Gibson Thunderbird.
Gareth: Pan pipes.
What's your favourite funny word?
James: Kerfuffle
Wayne: Grunt
Alex: KunK
Gareth: Wanger
Your most embarrasing situation?
James: A very very bad karaoke experience on holiday in Cyprus. Me,
Wayne and a mate were trying to sing a song we didn't know, they
actually ended up pulling the plug on us.
Wayne: I zipped my cock up in my jeans once! there was blood
everywhere, so i had to explain to my mum where it had come from. not a
pretty sight! it was ok after a few days tho luckily.
Alex: …nope.
Gareth: Dragged out of road after being hit in the bollocks.
Can you yodel?
James: Do I want to?
Wayne: I think so, will we get bonus points for this? if so i will
practice.
Alex: .....can you?
Gareth: Fuck no.
If you could write a solo album, what would you call it?
James: Interesting Things.
Wayne: WORD!
Alex: 17 levels of pain
Gareth: I would wonder how I did it.
What would be your last words in life?
James: See, I told you I felt ill.
Wayne: I hope i don't come back as a sea cucumber.
Alex: …..i need to check my e-mail.
Gareth: Man this better be good.
Any general advice for the readers at home?
James: Don't talk to strangers. Never take advice from anyone with a
"Y" in their name.
Wayne: Don't let your life be ruled by money, be bold and take risks
once in a while - that's what living's all about isn't it?, don't be
afraid to be different, don't even think about forming a covers band,
study hard at school, always listen to your parents, Murdoch your crazy!
Alex: Don’t listen to rock music it will rot your mind and make you
violent.
Gareth: Vote for us to win.
If you won BOTB would you brag loudly or keep it quiet?
James: I'd just tell my friends and stuff, other people would find out
anyway.
Wayne: Neither, i'd probably like people to know that we'd won but i'm
not one to brag! i'd tell a few mates and it'd be on the website etc so
word spreads pretty quick round here.
Alex: Without a doubt brag loudly and obnoxiously to anyone that will
listen.
Gareth: Wet myself.
Your favourite item of clothing?
James: My Seafood t-shirt, it's a dirty brown one.
Wayne: My beenie hat.
Alex: My NEW ROCK BOOTS
Favourite sexual position? (if applicable)
James: The drunken monkey.
Wayne: The praying mantis
Alex: The 97 or the 31 dependant on mood and drink consumption.
Gareth: Virgin
Worst movie ever seen?
James: Suburban Commando
Wayne: Titanic
Alex: Python Vs Boa
Gareth: Harry Potter
(blokes only) Have you ever worn any item of womens clothing?
James: Nope, i'm just not that rock n' roll.
Wayne: Yeah, i wore a tabard once where i used to work (for a laugh).
Alex: Yes many times…… any man that says no is a liar.
Gareth: Not yet.
Are you going to Download this year (if yes, i'll cya there!)
James: Nah, Reading is where it's at.
Wayne: No, going to Reading though.
Alex: ….. if I have the cash spare.
Gareth: Gotta get online first.
Will you buy me a drink?
James: Possibly.
Wayne: If you go to Reading as well then yes!
Alex: Only after you buy me one.
Gareth: IF YOU ARE FEMALE AND FIT.
