AOL Transcript- September 1996 Incomplete AOL transcript from Sept. 1996 Question: I think you guys are excellent. When will you release your next album? BlkCrwsRL: This one came out two weeks ago, we have a tour and stuff to do before we get back into the studio. Question: Congratulations to Rich. I heard he just had a baby boy. That's so beautiful. How old is he now? What's his name? BlkCrwsRL: He's 4 months and his name is Rich Question: Rich, how long have you been playing guitar and who are some of your influences BlkCrwsRL: I've been playing since I was 15, about 12 years. (I'm 27) and as far as influences, Ed Harsh is my biggest influence Question Your version of Hard to Handle is one of the best recordings of the 90's. Can you ever top it? BlkCrwsRL: I think we've topped it three records over. I think our work has progressed significantly since then. Question: When are you going to release a Live Album? BlkCrwsRL: Whenever there is one that we really like. When we think it is the right time. Question: For the tapers out here, buys......should we expect two hour shows? I heard that 3-4 hour shows were a possibility. Say it's so! BlkCrwsRL: I would say in the 2-3 range. I don't think we are ready for the 3-4 range. You should have plenty of blank tape. We are going for a record, however, the 8 hour show! Our own festival show with just us. Radio USA: Q from the aud: If you could go to dinner with any other musician or group of musicians BlkCrwsRL: My favorite musician to go to dinner with is Jim Nabors and we would have Thai. Radio USA: who would *GrundySol : he/she/they be? What restaurant would you take them to? Radio USA: If you guys were running for President, what would your platform be? BlkCrwsRL: Two by fours and plywood with a draping around, perhaps something red, white and blue and maybe something about tacks. Radio USA: When you hear about the Oasis brothers fighting, do you laugh or feel their pain? BlkCrwsRL: HA HA HA BlkCrwsRL: Everything I hear something about Oasis, I'm laughing with pain. BlkCrwsRL: Excruciating hilarity Question: Hi Guys Have you ever done the "slow version" of Sting Me Live....if no why not? Jimmy. BlkCrwsRL: Once, maybe twice. Question: why didnt you play 'how much for your wing' on the vh1 thing? Did rich chicken out? BlkCrwsRL: Chris chickened out. I didn't out. No, actually we changed it to Under A Mountain. Trying to get the best you know... Question: How do you guys feel when people compare your gigs to those like the Grateful Dead? BlkCrwsRL: It is a lot better than comparing them to ELO. It is a compliment to be a reference to any band like that. It is an honor. Question: I love She Talks To Angels. It's one of the greatest song ever written. Where did you get the inspiration for the lyrics? Is it about anyone in particular? BlkCrwsRL: Watch VH1 Storytellers October 6 at 10:PM and it explains the whole stroy Question: Rich What was the last 2 lp's you listen to ? BlkCrwsRL: Neil Young - Broken Arrow and Van Morrison- Astral Weeks Question: WHAT CITY DID YOU LIKE THE BEST WHILE TOURING? BlkCrwsRL: Omoha, NE and Scranton, NJ. We played the world's biggest bar in Kitchner, Ontario. That was beautiful Question: Did you press the new album on Vinyl? BlkCrwsRL: Yes! Question: How was it to check out Keith Richards from behind his amps&how did he play? BlkCrwsRL: His ass looked great. BlkCrwsRL: He was good enough to be in the Stones. They ain't know Oasis. Question: do you see your music changing over time? BlkCrwsRL: Nope. But my feet keep growing bigger. Question: hello crowes!!! hey' do you guys write by jamming or does someone usually come to the sessions with full song ideas?? BlkCrwsRL: Rich & I write all the songs, and if anyone else says anything about it, they get their lips split. Just kidding Question: Your free concert in Los Angeles with KLOS was GREAT!!! Will you be playing in LA again soon ? BlkCrwsRL: Yes. Question: Rich, what do you think about your increased singing duties?? BlkCrwsRL: He is like Dion Sanders. He can go both ways. When we have Rich in for 108 plays, he picks up the slack pretty well. Question: Because of the rock n roll lifestyle, do you worry about your health? BlkCrwsRL: No. Rock and Roll is all about bad oysters! I would hate to get sick and have to give all this up! Question: Any more covers in the works off of Exile on Main ST. Loving cup maybe ? BlkCrwsRL: Never. Question: do you have any "ideal" audience? BlkCrwsRL: Yes. People who don't fight and crowd surf. BlkCrwsRL: We've not really had a mosh pit when we play by ourselves. Radio USA: Well, that's all the time we have with the BLACK CROWES... They've got to get on the radio... BlkCrwsRL: Good bye. Adios! Au Revoir Radio USA: Thanks to the band, and thanks to all of you for the great questions. Be sure to check out the band's Web site (American Recordings). AND, call 1 800 344 ROCK to ask the BLACK CROWES a qeustion live on the radio! They'll be on the air in about 25 minutes, so dial now! Tune in your local ROCKLINE station to hear them!