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L & K Webchat with BBMak (UK)

Cheryl: How did the three of you get together?
BBMak: We met about 5 years ago. We were in different bands. It was a hobby then, but we decided to get serious.

Shaun: What inspired you to call your band BBMak?
BBMak: We wanted a name that meant something so we used the initials of our last names - Barry, Burns and McNally.

Tange: When does your album come out?
BBMak: May 28th

BBMaks Babe: Is Mark feeling better now after being ill for the past week?
BBMak Mark: I'm a lot better, thank you very much!

Emznorr: What changes did you make, that made 'Back Here' a big hit the second time round?
BBMak Christian: We didn't change anything. It was timing.

Tracy: What did you all want to be, growing up?
BBMak Mark: I wanted to be an astronaut or a policeman! I also wanted to work in a He Man shop cos I was mad about him!
BBMak Christian: I wanted to be a chef.
BBMak Ste: I wanted to be in a band!

Sammy: What kind of tunes can we expect to hear on the album?
BBMak: Some big pop-rock anthems and some huge epic ballads - something for everyone.

Cyber Jo: When are BBMak doing a UK tour?
BBMak: We're playing tonight - the Glasgow Garage - sold out, tomorrow, Manchester, Monday Shepherd's Bush Empire.

Rebecca: Do you write your own songs?
BBMak: There's 15 songs on the album and we wrote 10 of them.

Sarah: What instruments can you all play?
BBMak Mark: Keyboards, penny whistle, small pipes, bagpipes, guitar.
BBMak Christian: Guitar.
BBMak Ste: Guitar.

Josh: Would you ever cover an old tune, if so what?
BBMak: We've done Danny Wilson's Mary's Prayer - it's a B-side and Extreme's More Than Words.

Jenna: Will you be releasing 'Ghost Of You And Me' in the UK?
BBMak: Yeah, we think it maybe it's gonna be the third single.

Lara: When you were little, who were your idols?
BBMak: Jimi Hendrix, the Beatles, The Jackson 5.

Vanessa: I've recently come back from the States and I loved New York, what's your fave city in USA?
BBMak Mark: LA
BBMak Christian: Miami
BBMak Ste: New York

Rachel: I know you love the Beatles, but who is your favourite member?
BBMak Mark: George
BBMak Christian: Paul
BBMak Ste: All of them!

John: Do you argue a lot with each other?
BBMak: We don't argue at all!

Andi: What music do you like to listen to?
BBMak Mark: R&B, Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, Eric Bennette.
BBMak Christian: ELO, Eagles, Beatles, Billy Joel.
BBMak Ste: Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zep, the Doors.

Mak: If the band could duet with anybody, who would it be?
BBMak Mark: Stevie Wonder
BBMak Christian: Billy Joel

Nicola: Do you all fancy Rachel S Club 7 or Britney Spears, because there is a rumour saying ulot do?
BBMak Christian: They're both quite cute.
BBMak Ste: They're both very pretty.

Joolzy: I heard that Christian lived in Edinburgh for a couple of years before he was in BBMak. Is it true?
BBMak Christian: Yes, I lived in Musselburgh.

Kieu: Do you prefer Britney or Christina? Personally I prefer Britney because she can actually sing!
BBMak: Britney by far.
BBMak: Christian: I like them both, they're great.

Groovy Chick: What are your favorite football teams?
BBMak Christian & Ste: Liverpool
BBMak Mark: Man U

Hannah: Do you prefer the USA or UK?
BBMak Mark: The UK

BBMak Christian: Depends what for
BBMak Mark: I couldn't live in America cos all my family and friends are here.
BBMak: But we like the weather, and working there.

Staceylvsbbmak: I support Man u to, who is your favourite player?
BBMak Mark: Prob. Beckham.

Lil witchy: How often do you phone home when you're away?
BBMak Mark: Every other day. You get these great phone cards in America, 8 hours and 20 minutes for a fiver.

Carmen: What's next for BBMak?
BBMak: Tour with N Sync 20th May to 20th June. Two weeks off in July then into the studio in autumn to do the next album.

Here is BBMak with a final word:
BBMak: Thanks to all the fans, I hope you enjoy our performance! The single is out on the 14th May and the album on the 20th.

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