The Bass-Player
Name: Øyvind Fredriksen
                       
Q: What instrument do you play and what kind of
equipment do you use when you're on stage ?
A: Fender Jazz bass and Warwick amps.
Q: What is your musical experience, have you played with others, and whom are these ?
A: I've played with these bands: Rattus Norwegicus, Why, Stella Clayton Band, Helle og Omegn Rølpelag, Blues Broilers, Maggies Farm and The Last Rebels.
Q: What kind of music do you like to listen to ?
A: I mostly listen to various blues and rock.
Q: What kind of music would you say have influenced your musical style most ?
A: Blues and rock from the Southern States.
Q: Do you have a favorite musician and/or band ?
A: Yes, among my favorites you'll find both Tom Petty
and the Heartbreaker's, ZZ Top, The Blues Brothers ....
Q: What are your hopes for the band in the future and
what are the goals for your own musical career ?
A: I hope that we'll get to become a good live band with
lots and lots of gigs!
Q: What is your occupation ?
A:  I'm educated master builder, and I'm currently
self-employed.
Q: Do you have any hobbies besides the band ?
A: Not really, except that I'm generally interessed in
all kinds of musical experiences; both to listen, play
and feel the music.
Q: Seriously, can you mention five of your favorites,
let's say among cars, animals, food, drinks and
places ?
A: My favorite car must be the Lada 1500 Sport, my
favorite animal is my own cat, Skattekatt, my favorite
food is meatloaf and spaghetti, my favorite drink is
beer and the best place to be on earth must be Rome in
Italy.