SARA: When you were in high school did you know that you wanted to be involved in music as your full time job??
ROSIE: In high school I knew that I would like to be involved in music, but the reality of it happening seemed remote. The only day I didn't wear a band tee to school was yearbook photo day (for mom). Many people addressed my Aquilla, " to the bass man ". When the Rolling Stones played in Pontiac [Michigan] at the Silverdome, I got detention for skipping school from the secritary who recognized my trendy lips and tongue attire. The truth is, there are many jobs involved in the music biz apart from the actual performance end. I mean, where would I be without my personal trainer.
SARA: Did you go to college or university? If so what did you study??
ROSIE: I went to university to study physics. I obtained grades that to this day fascinate me. Three F's and two F-'s. The only skill I've retained from that breif experience is being able to flip my pen around my thumb from the writing position, catching it 360 degrees later. (usually catching it)
SARA: What was your first real job?
ROSIE: My first real job was flipping burgers under the golden arches. Ah to the smell of ode de big mac.
SARA:Living in Sault Saint Marie was it difficult to see live acts?
ROSIE: Living in northern Ontario it was rare to see live acts, most would use the by pass around the city and who could blame them? In the summer there was an outdoor concert venue in Michigan we use to car pool to.
SARA: What was the first instrument you learned to play?
ROSIE: The first instrument i learned to play was the oompa organ with two manuals and bass pedals. When I played a fast number, it would appear as if I was gaining speed to take flight.
SARA:If you weren't in treble charger what do you think you'd be doing right now?
ROSIE: If I weren't currently playing bass, I'd be exposing myself to people at the corner of Bathurst and Queen. Back in Sault Ste. Marie we use to watch for the robin's return to signify the comming of spring. Here in Toronto, you know it's getting warmer when you hear street folk exclaim " It feels so nice out, I think I'll leave it out! "
SARA: When you first start out [a band] what should you be aware of?
ROSIE: When starting out in the music buisness, heed the advice of those who have gone before you and watch for pigs on the wing.
SARA: What or who influenced you into making music?
ROSIE: The band that influenced me into making music was Kiss. I'll use any excuse to wear makeup.
SARA: Befor treble charger were you in any other bands?
ROSIE: Before treble charger I was in a band called Leek. Our first record was called Take A Leek, which included the hit single, " She could cry a whole lot better if she had another eye. "
SARA: Did you take high school seriously?
ROSIE: I took high school seriously but only did what I needed to get by. Let's just say I didn't get loopy at the idea of attending the pep rally.
SARA: What age did you beigin playing [bass]?
ROSIE: I bought my first real bass at 19. A Rickenbacker 4003 I still have it today.
SARA: Do you ever write songs?
ROSIE: I've written a couple for my girlfriend. I'm challenged enough with bass lines.
SARA: Do you belive in UFO's? Ghosts?
ROSIE: I believe the truth is out there.
SARA: What were you for your first Halloween?
ROSIE: For my first Halloween I was Batman and logged a round rock in the tailpipe of the family car. When the car finally started on the fourth try, it blew the rock about a hundred meters on to the neighbours' yard.
SARA: Who's your favourite band?
ROSIE: My favourite band is Pavement.
SARA: Do you watch Much Music?
ROSIE: I watch Much Music ocassionally; I'm not a big music video fan.
SARA: What do you think of Hanson, Backstreet Boys, Aqua and/or the Spice Girls?
ROSIE: I love the Spice Girls. My favourite spice is pepper, the one that dresses like a police woman.
SARA: If it wasnt for the band do you think you would have moved to Toronto?
ROSIE: The band funneled me into living in Toronto, and if I wasn't I wouldn't know what I was missing. Everywhere I go, I tell people I live in a worls class city.
SARA: What's with Peanut M&M's?
ROSIE: Peanut M&M's. Imagine life without them.
SARA: Do you own any pets?
ROSIE: I live with a well-behaved cat named, " snooty."
SARA: Why do people call you Rosie and not Rob?
ROSIE: Albeit a nickname, all my friends call me Rosie.
Where To Now???
RoSiE's BiO
WhY i LoVe RoSiE
BaCk To ThE mAiN jUnK
