God dammit ! Not a moment free to party ...  Well, not entirely true, as I'm working my way through a bottle of tequila this evening... Anyway... Here's a rough translation. I've thrown in some comments where I feel additional information is needed to understand. Those comments are marked with *.
PeSt
1. Ready for rehearsing with brass and quarterstepper-solo on "Wisdom" soon? You can play on your "danskebåt*-organ". Good luck on the release, big chief!
Ronni: Thanks.
* Danskebåten is the ferry between Oslo and Copenhagen, and is notorious for being a party boat, but sadly with sub-standard musicians and their ditto instruments.
2. Can't say that I like TNT, but you're one helluva guitarist. Do you have a favourite guitarist ?
Ronni: Steve Hillage
3. What's most metal ?
Ronni: Manowar
4. I've heard rumors that Diesel ruined a meeting between you and Brian Robertson because you had to teach him some drum-bridges, and this took a long time, so you never had time to meet Thin Lizzy's super guitarist. Is this true ?
Ronni: I had the honor of playing with Brian Robertson a few years ago in Wild Willy's Gang. We still keep in touch.
5. Who's the coolest celeb you've met ?
Ronni: Erik Bye*
* http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erik_Bye
6.What are your thoughts on the state of rock in Norway these days ? You are a little "spaced", what do you think of Spacemen Spiff?
Ronni: Best band in Norway
7. Did you talk to Zakk Wylde at the Trondheim Rock Festival ? Did you teach Zakk anything or the other way around ?
Ronni: I met Zakk after the Ozzy show and we enjoyed each others company for a few hours.
8. I bought Guitar Hero as pure entertainment, but after playing GH1 and GH2 I've taken up an interest in that kind of music.
Ronni: Spend the same time playing a real guitar, and you'll be great in a year or two.
9. What do you think about Led Zeppelin ?
Ronni: Zeppelin are gods
10. You are my guitar god. When did you start playing guitar ?
Ronni: I started around age of 12.
11. Is there a chance that the best band ever, Vagabond will be resurrected ?
Ronni: Maybe
12. Why do you experiment so much on your later albums, compared to those from the 80s? Why not make a straight hard rock like you did before. That's what the fans want.
Ronni: That's what we intend to do on the next album.
13.I just wanted to know what you think of Ace Frehley. I think he is a very underrated guitarist. he was one of the first who did tapping, long before Eddie van Halen. He's not the fastest guitarist in the world, but that's not what it's all about. Look at Youtube for his improvised solo from Tokyo '77 so see what I mean.
Ronni: TNT played support for Ace Frehley in 1987, and I met him. He is a nice person.
14. Cool with "Trænderrock". Do you like Motorpsycho ? It's the best live band in Norway.
Ronni: I like Motorpsycho.
15. Grats on book, album and TV-series. Great stuff all of them. I'm a big fan of a big guitarist. What does it take to work with you and TNT ? I'm working with sound for five years. I'm a killer roadie, drink-fetcher and talking bull.
Ronni: Just keep on what you're doing in the business. I'm sure we'll meet up.
16: I'm a huge fan. You're an awesome guitarist and a badass. TNT is great. What was your first guitar?
PS. Nice to meet you to take a picture after the "Sommeråpent" appearance.
Ronni: Thanks for those nice words
17. What do you think about Jimi Hendrix ? It's a shame that he doesn't get the recognition he deserves. His re-releases are not played by NRK, or reviewed by the newspapers. ... .. What do you think ?
Ronni: Sad indeed! Jimi is the greatest.
18. I'd like to say that you are one of the best guitarists in Norway. I've been following your career. What did you think the first time you held a guitar in your hands ? When did you decide to be a rocker? Final question: It is possible to get lessons from you ?
Ronni: You can get 10 internet lessons. Contact IGA - International Guitar Academy.
19. Hi, I live in Bergen. Can't you come to Bergen and teach and start a guitar school. There is a shortage of guitar tutors here. Kirk Hammett is one of the best guitarists in the world.
Ronni: Check out IGA - International Guitar Academy
20. If you should have chosen a different profession after so many years in rock'n'roll, what would you do ?
Ronni: Mountain ranger in Jotunheimen
21. No question, but you're one helluva guitarist.
Ronni: Thanks.
22: I wonder what you think about bands like Tool, A Perfect Circle, Alice in Chains, Nirvana, Soundgarden and bands that came in the 90s. Rock on! Cool TV show btw.
Ronni: Alice and Tool are OK, Soundgarden. Apart from that I never liked the grunch
23. In a Monster Magazine a few years back you claimed that you could play Zakk Wylde off the stage any time. Did you meet him in Trondheim, and did you teach him a lesson ?
Ronni: I felt I did, but it could have been just me.
24. Any more from you and Terje Rypdal? The three albums you have released are great.
Ronni: I believe so. Terje is up for it. It's all about finding time to do it.
25. Heya, as part of the 80s rock scene, please rate the following bands in your order of preference: Ratt, Helix, Saxon, Pretty Maids and Quiet Riot.
Ronni: Saxon, Ratt, Helix, Quiet, Pretty
26. It's quite a pleasure to realize that two of the best guitarists in Norway, regardless of genre, are from the same area. My all star band:
Vocal: Roy Sætre «Khan» Khantatat
Gitarists: Ronni Le Tekrø and Øystein Sunde
Bass: Victor Borge
Trommer: Arnulf Paulsen.
I have a feeling that this quintet would have made immortal music under the band name Mjøsa-Glomma Experience. What do you think, Ronni ?
Ronni:Kick ass idea!
27. When did you start playing guitar and how much did you practice ? What do you practice on these days ?
Ronni: 12 years, hours every day. Now I'm researching my guitarplaying and work on my own techniques.
28. I've read in the media that you are playing on the Halo concert next Friday. How will it be to play with the Silver Boys Choir ? Have you done anything like it before ?
Ronni: I don't know but we're rehearsing with the choir from 10 to 21.30 tomorrow. The gig starts at 20.00 Friday as far as I know.
29. Can you give me an tips for songs that can help me keep up the pace when I'm out running ?
Ronni: Rage against the Machine. Slayer "Reign in blood" 1349 "Hellfire"
30. What are your favourite rock bands ?
Ronni: City Boy and Be Bop De Luxe
31. Do you like Manchester United ? I think they suck royally. Because Fabregas is the best. Arsenal will take the Premiership this year. Van Persie etc.
Do you like punk music ?
Ronni: Leeds United.I like Dead Kennedy and Iggy
32. I'm a huuuge fan and really look forward to your album. I was at Lerkendal and Valsøybotn (if you remember). What is the best concert you have done ?
Ronni: Kingdom of Norway is out now.
33. What song, from a Norwegian composer, do you with you have written ?
Ronni: Smak av Honning*
* http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_Lillos
34. Three easy questions:
1. Favourite food at the farm
2. Who is best, Glen Tipton or KK Downing
3. Will Raufoss move down one division this year?
Ronni:
1. Stew
2. They're both equally good
3. Raufoss will make it
35. Are the students good rockers at the Rock Shool ?
Ronni: The students are getting better, and I believe they will become an OK rock band.
36. I like your music very much, especially from the time in Stage Dolls. But how do you play bass so fast ?
Ronni: I've never played bass in Stage Dolls But I've been singing on many Dum Dum* albums.
* http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dum_Dum_Boys
37. I'm a 39 year old guitarist who has a son aged 15 who plays suberb solo guitar. It's hard for him to advance in the small town of Arendal, so he needs some help to be recognized. What did you do ? I seem to remember that you started around age 15? I'm happy for any reply. I'll drop anything to support him. I belive he is special, but that's what parents do. You're our hero.
Ronni: Contact International Guitar Academy. He'll get help.
38. Will you be back at Lerkendal next year? Great to see you on a large venue again. Any plans for more DVD releases ? Mills sings exceptionally good and seem to fit in both image and personality-wise. We who have heard Shy before, knew he had the voice.
Ronni: I don't know about Lerkendal. I too think Mills is delivering kickass performances these days.
39. Been following you and your music for many years. Looking forward to the Halo gig on Friday. I just moved to Hamar, and wonder if you you can recommend any places to fish. Toten isn't too far away. Finally, don't stop making great music. Rock on!
Ronni: Bergsjøen at Totenåsen is good, and Hunnselva
40. How do you get the sound from your guitar? I saw the "Senkveld" show where you were guest guitarist, and was totally impressed with the punch from just one guitar. Are we talking chorus/flanger/doubler or is there some stereo-trickery involved ? Or is it just the guitar into the amp and crank it up to 11?
Ronni: YES
41. I was at the Rock School casting but wasn't selected. Will there be more Rock School in the future?
Ronni: Who knows
42. It would be cool if someone would make a book with all the stories from the old tours. People would have laughed their asses off, and VG would have had a field day on all the old scandals.
Ronni: It's coming. But all the shit about me is already out in the book that was released. So I'm done with all that.
43. I'm a girl aged 15 who dig everything that is rock related. What's your favourite band and do you like any classical music ?
Ronni: I enjoy classical music alot. My role in the TV series is to stir up some tension between the classical music and rock |
Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 7:51 am
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