1.)What bands where you in previous to FIREHOUSE?
I was in a band with Michael Foster called White Heat wich later became FireHouse. Before that, I was in Star Rider, Continental Drift, Allen Coleman and the White Boys, and a few others not even worth mentioning.
2.)Any advice for aspiring guitarists?
I would suggest taking a course in music theory to learn as much about music as possible. The more you know about being a musician as well as a guitarist, the better off you'll be. It's also very important to be a songwriter. Music theory will help you with that too.
3.)What was it like touring with SLAUGHTER? and where there any special memories/moments?
Touring with Mark and the guys was great. We have known each other for years and we've done several shows together. The best memory is the last night of our first tour with them, we sent our drum tech up onstage during "Fly To The Angels" dressed up like an angel in a daiper. He kissed Mark on the cheek and the whole arena went nuts!!
4.)What do you think of the Napster 'controversy'?
I have to side with Metallica on that one. My analogy is that you might feel pretty bad if you worked on a project for over a year and didn't get paid for your work. It's the same thing. If the artists don't sell records, they lose their recording contracts. The next thing that happens is that the artists go back to doing what they used to do before, and not making music. Napster, in my opinion, killing music.
5.)Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Playing music, writing music, producing music, and playing ice hockey whenever I can.
6.)What's in your CD player today?
Right now it's Steve Morse's new album, Major Impacts. It's a great album.
7.)If you weren't in a band right now, what would you be doing?
I'd be a music producer.
8.)What do you like to do in your spare time?
Play ice hockey. I can't believe I still have all my teeth!!
9.)Who has influenced you/your guitar playing?
There's a huge list on my website under bio. Please go visit www.LEVERTY.com
10.)If you could change 2 things about the world today, what would they be and why?
1. World peace 2. More melodic rock music on the airwaves
11.)What would your idea tour line-up be?
FireHouse opening up for the Beatles reunion.
12.)If you could tell the readers 1 thing that they don't already know about you, what would it be?
I love red wine. My favorite is Pinot Noir.
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