You Am I

Tim Rogers

Vox & Guitar

Tim Rogers, of no fixed haircut, was born unto us in 1969. Honestly. He hopes to never feel the need again to dye his hair, either on top or, god forbid, that monstrosity clinging to his face and has an unpopular love of stage musicals. Six feet three inches, on a clear day, he loves madiera cake and weak tea, no milk or sugar thankyou, and is waiting anxiously for the next installment of food rationing. A romantically deluded member of the North Melbourne football club, he hopes to one day dance for his supper, and the only methods of transportation he endorses are walking, or bicycling, as long as you don't get up in all that silly penguin gear.

Favourite venue to play at?
Beachland Ballroom, Cleveland and SpazioMusica, Pavia Italy

Favourite You Am I songs to play live?
Disappearing, Deliverance, What They Do At Night

Most influential book you've read?
Of late, Kurt Vonnegut's "Man Without a Country"

Favourite TV Show?
Arrested Development, The Sullivans

Favourite tour you've been on?
Last English one with Lemonheads, Spain with Cracker, Europe with Rocket From The Crypt

Most impressive support act you've had?
Man Or Astroman, Hoss '96 or somethin

All time favourite gig you’ve seen?
Blossom Dearie, Sydney Town Hall and Stephane Grapelli, Sydney Town Hall

If you had to eat one food for the rest of my life it would be?
Apricot Chicken

Do you have a signature dish that you cook?
Chest Nachos, "Forgive-Me" Squid Ink Linguini

Most embarrassing record in your collection?
My last medical

If you were asked to do a live performance of a You Am I album from start to finish what album would you choose?
Dilettantes, no other would be satisfying currently

One song you'd be happy to never play again?
I don't think we'll be playing anything from our first EP this tour but "Home" is often discussed... ahem

Most embarrassing onstage faux pas?
It's all so tightly scripted i couldn't POSSIBLY imagine anything would slip by...

Tour beverage of choice?
Cognac, Morning Beer or a lovely Pot of Tea

Your most ridiculous rider request?
Post Show Profiteroles

If you weren't a musician what would you be doing?
Washing Dishes. Being a theater luvvie.

Other than your main instrument, what others can you play?
Dearly want to continue my trumpet lessons.

Any songs you'd like to cover that your band mates will refuse to play?
"I Don't Feel Like Dancing", "Non, je ne regrette rien"

How many tattoos do you have and do they represent anything in particular?
A few. Yes.

Favourite Film?
Rocco and His Brothers. Pretty In Pink

Favourite “Rockumentary”?
Decline Of The Western Civilization Parts One and Two

Do you have any pets?
No. Sadly.

Most impressive celebrity/musician that you’ve met?
Dave Graney, Billy Childish

What is the best thing about the music industry?
I don't work in an industry

What is the worst thing about the music industry?
Living in Denial. (see above)

Bono: generous, talented, hero for human rights or arrogant prick?
All four i guess. Human beings are complex little things aren't they? I like the guy, and the inevitability that he will turn up in ANY musicians doco or profile is hilarious. You can hear his motor start up as his gorgeous "burrr" begins. Baffling and lovely.

If you had your own TV show, what would it be called?
"Let's Be Dreadful with Janet Rogers"

If you could be in any other band, what would it be?
The Waifs

Do you ever feel threatened by metrosexuals?
No, they just baffle me

Ever been mistaken for somebody else?
Bernard Fanning, One or two Cesters...

Favourite country to tour in?
Have loved and despised each one intermittently, but the UK is consistently surprising

Would you ever allow your music to be used in advertisements?
Yes

If you could have any super power, what would it be?
The power to charm airline staff

Best hang over remedy?
Morning beers

Tomato Sauce – Fridge or Pantry?
Lovely question... I alternate. Glass bottle pantry, plastic in fridge. Rogers' Home Made? Doesn't last that long...

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