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FireHouseのメンバーに、簡単なQ&Aと日本のファンへのメッセージをもらいました!

C.J. Snare / Michael Foster / Bill Leverty / ex-bass player:Perry Richardson : Bruce Waibel


Questions

1. What instruments do you use on the stage? ....ステージで使っている楽器は?

2. What's your favorite FireHouse song? .....好きなFireHouseの曲は?

3. Which musicians influenced you most? ..... 影響を受けたミュージシャンは?

4. Do you have any special memories of Japan? And what are they? ..... 何か特別な日本の思い出は?

5. Please give a message to your Japanese fans. .....
日本のファンへメッセージを!

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C.J. Snare

CJphoto A-1.....I use Shure Microphones…Shure Personal Stereo “in ear” Monitors with an E-5 headset. For Keyboards I use Yamaha Products.

A-2.....That is a difficult question to answer…..it always seems to be the newest one that I am writing at the time.
answer
難しい質問だね・・・書いているその時々の1番新しい曲かな。

A-3.....I loved the Beatles, Aerosmith, Kiss, Judas Priest, Mozart, Bach, Van Halen…..etc. , etc.
answer Beatles、Aerosmith、Kiss、Judas Priest、モーツァルト、バッハ、Van Halenなどなど・・・

A-4.....I think that the people are always the best part of our trips to Japan. We always seem to make new friends every time we visit. Also, the live concerts always Kick Ass in Japan because the fans are really into the music.
answer 来日の1番素晴らしいことは人々との出会い、訪れる度に新しい友人を得るように思うよ。それにファンのみんながすごく音楽に入れ込んでくれてるから、コンサートが最高だ。

A-5.....Domo Arigato Gozaimasu. Nippon Iishitemasu!
answer 
どうもありがとうございます。日本愛してます!

Kuni : ....And may I ask you one more? Your Japanese is very good, so how did you learn it? ・・・もうひとつ聞いていい?日本語がすごく上手だけど、どうやって習ったの?
CJ: Arigato. Demo mada jodzu ja arimasen !!! ありがとう。でもまだじょうずじゃありません!!

Uploaded on Oct.16.1999

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Michael Foster

Michael photo A-1..... I use DrumWorkshop drums, Zildjian cymbals, Regal-Tip drum sticks, Remo drum heads, and Latin percussion.

A-2.....Can't Stop the Pain

A-3.....Alex VanHalen, Tommy Lee, and Tommy Aldridge
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Alex Van Halen(Van Halen) Tommy Lee(Motley Crue/Methods of Mayhem) Tommy Aldridge(Whitesnake/Ozzy Osbourne/etc..)

A-4.....Yes. Everytime we come to Japan it's special for me. I love the concerts the most, because the fans make us feel great. Everyone is so energetic, that it makes the concert more powerful. Also Japan is very beautiful and clean. Everyone makes us feel right at home.
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来日の時はいつも特別だ。コンサートが特に、ファンのみんなが最高の気分にしてくれるからね。みんなエネルギッシュで、コンサートをもっとパワフルにしてくれる。それに日本はとてもきれいで安らげるよ。

A-5.....Thanks to all our fans in Japan for your kindness and support. We couldn't do it without you. Hope to see you soon.....Michael Foster / FireHouse
answer 日本のファンのみんな、サポートありがとう。君達なしでは僕達はやってこれない。早く会いたいよ....Michael Foster / FireHouse

Uploaded on Oct.9.1999

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Bill Leverty

Bill Leverty Photo A-1.....I play the Yamaha Pacifica Custom guitar for my electric, The Yamaha CPX for my acoustic/electric, and the Yamaha LA-18 for my acoustic.
Answer エレクトリック・ギターはヤマハパシフィカとCPX、アコースティックはヤマハLA-18を使用。

 
A-2.....I love them all, but I am very proud of "Hold the Dream", "All She Wrote", and "Home Is Where the Heart Is".
Answer
全部好きだけど、特に「Hold the Dream」「All She Wrote」「Home Is Where the Heart Is」。

 
A-3.....Randy Rhodes, Michael Schenker, Eddie Van Halen, and Steve Morse
Answer
Randy Rhodes(Quiet Riot/Ozzy Osbourne), Michael Schenker(Scorpions/UFO/MSG), Eddie Van Halen(Van Halen), Steve Morse(Dixie Dregs/Kansas/Steve Morse Band/Deep Purple)。

 
A-4.....My favorite memory of Japan was the night we recorded our live album in Osaka. I'm glad that this album will be out very soon!! :)
Answer
大阪でのライブレコーディングをした夜だ。もうすぐそのアルバムが発売されるのがうれしいよ!(^^)

 
A-5....We hope to be back soon to play again. Get ready for our live cd!! God bless... Bill
Answer またすぐにでも日本に戻ってライブしたいよ。ライブCDを待っていてね!...Bill

Uploaded on Oct.2.1999

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ex-bass player:Perry Richardson

Perry Richardson Photo A-1.....I use Yamaha basses. I've been endorsed by tem since 1991. I like the "TRB" series the best. I usually play the 5-string live. As far as amps and cabinets go, I 'm endorsed by "Tube Works". Love their stuff!
Answer ヤマハのTRBシリーズの5弦を使用。アンプ類はTube Works。

 
A-2.....My new favorite Firehouse song is a toss up between "Dream" and "The Day the Week and the Weather".
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アルバムCategory5の「Dream」か「The Day the Week and the Weather」。

 
A-3.....I havent had many bass players influence me other than Gary Thain of " Uriah Heep". I was more influenced by bands as a whole, Such as, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Judas Priest, and Angel.
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ベーシストではUriah HeepのGary Thain、バンドではLynyrd Skynyrd、Judas Priest、Angel。

 
A-4.....Every memory I have of Japan is special. From the moment the fans meet us at the airport and train stations, to the time we go on stage is very special to me!
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すべての思い出が特別だ。ファンのみんなが空港や駅に会いに来てくれたり、ステージは特に!

 
A-5.....I just want to thank our fans for sticking by us all these years. Thanks for showing your appreciation by coming out to the shows and hanging out at the hotels, train stations, etc. We also appreciate all the great gifts. That shows us how much you really care. Thank you very much for everything you've done for us!

answer ずっと応援してくれてありがとう。ライブや、ホテルや駅に来てくれたり、プレゼントも、どんなに僕たちの事を気にかけてくれてるかわかるよ。僕たちにしてくれるすべてのことに、本当にありがとう!

Uploaded on Sep.25.1999

Bruce Waibel

A-1....I play a Music Man 5 string bass guitar with 2 Ampeg SVT amps.

A-2.....Just about all of them.
全部だよ。

A-3....Marcus Miller,Chick Corea,Eddie Van Halen,Louis Johnson.

A-4....I was in Japan with Gregg Allman one time and there was an earth quake. I'll never forget that.
 
Gregg Allman Bandで日本にいる時に地震に遭ったことは忘れられないだろうね。

A-5.....I love our Japanese fans and I hope to see you guys soon. Thanks for all your support.
 
日本のファンのみんな大好きだし、早く会いたいよ。応援ありがとう。

Uploaded on Apr. 3.2001

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CJ, Michael, Bill & Perry, thank you very much!! I'm very glad you love Japanese fans.
I hope you'll come to Japan again....soon! KEEP THE FIREHOUSE FLAMES BURNING!! I love you! Thanks again.........Kuni


* Many thanks to Mr. Perry Cooper for giving me permission to interview them.
* The pictures of this page are posted with permission from Pony Canyon Inc.

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