Kev
11-13-2006, 09:45 PM
General Endness:
Q. Who are The Living End?
A. Chris Cheney, Scott Owen, Andy Strachan
Q. Where are they from?
A. Theyre from Melbourne Australia. Chris and Scott are orignally from Melbourne, Andy is from Adelaide, Australia.
Q. What were they called before 'The Living End'?
A. They were known as 'The Runaway Boys'
Q. Where there previous band members?
A. Yes there was. Joey Piriptzi & Travis Demsey were former members
Q. Who is their manager?
A. Rae Harvey
Q. Do the boys have an email address I can write to them?
A. At this point, No.
Q. Snail Mail address?
A. Snail Mail: The Living End C/O PO BOX 2113, Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia 3065
Q. Do the boys have partners?
A. Yes they do. We like to think of them as TLE Family too. But for reasons, we dont discuss their lives outside of the band.
Q. Where can I find a BIO on the living end?
A. The bands bio can be found via www.thelivingend.com and following the links to BAND on the website.
Q. Why is Travs name spelt differently on some releases?
A. Trav ommitted the 'P' in his surname in true rock fashion. No special reason was given.
Q. When are Chris, Andy and Scotts birthday?
A. Andy: 20th August Chris: 2nd January Scott: 14th February
Q. What shoes do the boys wear?
A. The boys wear Creepers. Check out Route 66 (http://www.route66.com.au/).
Tours
Q. When are they playing in *insert City/Town/Country/Venue*?
A. Keep a lookout on http://www.thelivingend.com/2006/ and also sign up for the email list!
Q. Where have the boys played over time?
A. Here there and everywhere. Australia, NZ, USA, Japan, Europe and many more! Look at the shows section on the website to see a brief history of gigs the boys have played.
Q. Can I get in to watch them do Soundcheck?
A. The brief answer is no. Occasionally there are competitions etc to win a chance to see the boys do Soundcheck at a gig. Keep checkin the website!
Q. Can the living end please play All Ages gigs?
A. They will try to do their best.
Q. Can the boys come play at my school?
A. The guys wish they could, but they are constantly touring now so unfortunately they have to stick to festivals and their own tours.
Q. Have The Living End played any shows under a different name?
A. Yes they have. Some of the names they have played under are:
Red Wings
The Longnecks
Glenn Waverley and the Mentones
Roller Toasters
Don Caster and the Dandy Nongs
Dovetons
Q. Has the band toured as a support act to anyone?
They have. Recently they were supports for the Rolling Stones (Sydney only) and they were special guests on the AC/DC Australian tour. They have also supported Green Day and other bands such as Less Than Jake, The Offspring, Blink182, No Doubt, The Vandals, Drop Kick Murphys and more.
Gear:
Q. What equipment do the boys use?
A. Check http://www.thelivingend.com/2005/ and click band members. Some of the gear they use is with each members profile.
Q. How many instruments do the boys own?
A. Chris: Over 12 guitars (not all Gretsch's)
Andy: 5 Kits
Scott 5 Upright. 2 Horizontal
Q. What strings does Chris Use?
A. Ernie Ball 11-14-18-30-46-52 guage
Q. What drum sticks does Andy use?
A. Vic Firth sticks. 1A wood tips
Music:
Q. What are the songs that we can hear/see them play in the documentary (In The End)?
A. Flood The Sky (which is now a B-side to Long Live The Weekend), Don't Turn Away (Which is now a B-side to Wake Up) and a couple of others, that will be added here ASAP.
Q. What songs have they covered?
A. Sunday Bloody Sunday, 10:15 Saturday Night, Jingle Bell Rock (With Kylie Minogue), She Keeps No Secrets (With Doc Neeson), Baby Ima Want You, Girls Talk, Tainted Love, Rip It Up, I Get A Kick Out Of You, Prisoner On The Inside (Theme from the TV show Prisoner) are just some of the covers the boys have done.
Q. Can someone send me mp3's of the covers?
A. The short answer is no. Most of the covers are available on CD and on Compilations.
Others such as: Jingle Bell Rock, She Keeps No Secrets, Lookin Out My Backdoor and Friday on my Mind are not commercially available, just played at live shows. There are bootlegs of these tracks floating around on fan sites.
Q.What are all of TLE's releases?
A. Thats a big list. Just to narrow it down, I'll list the Albums. For more releases click the Disc section on the website.
The Living End - Hellbound (EP)
The Living End - It's For Your Own Good (EP)
The Living End - The Living End (America's release has a live version of Prisoner Of Society, and Strange instead of some other song (I forget)
The Living End - Roll On
The Living End - Modern Artillery (2 Versions. One with Bonus DVD, the other without)
The Living End - From Here On In 1997-2004 (2 Versions. One with bonus CD titled Under The Covers. The other without)
The Living End - State Of Emergency (2 Versions. One with DVD, One without)
The Living End - Live at Festival Hall (DVD)
The Living End - White Noise
Q. Is there any sheet music for any of TLE's releases?
A. Yes! There is sheet music for Modern Artillery and State Of Emergency. The State Of Emergency book was checked & corrected by Chris Cheney.
Q. Whats the first single to be released off White Noise?
A. It is the title track from the album.
Q. Where can I get one of those 'What's On Your Radio' Coke Live singles?
A. Some people got multiple copies of said single. Ask politely on the forums and you may receive.
Q. Who is TLE's record company?
A. In Australia, it is DEW Process and in the USA they are signed to Adeline Records. UK: Deck Cheese
Q. Does TLE have any vinyls available?
A. Yes they do! Though most are out of print now. They are:
The Living End - The Living End (Was available as a standard copy, See Through orange colour and a bootlegged version)
The Living End - Save The Day (7in. Limited Run. Try your luck on Ebay if your after a copy because they're scarce now)
The Living End - Roll On
The Living End - One Said To The Other (7in. 3 Versions available, Very Limited run, Try ebay if your after one!)
The Living End - Modern Artillery (2 versions Available. Grey Swirly Vinyl version and standard black)
The Living End - State Of Emergency (Limited Run through both Record Companies (EMI and Adeline)
The Living End - Whats On Your Radio 7in (Through Deck Cheese)
Video Clips:
Q. What film clips do they have out?
They currently have clips for:
Prisoner Of Society (2 versions, An Aus one, and an American one)
Second Solution
Save The Day
West End Riot
Pictures in the Mirror
Roll On (2 versions, one that was pretty crappy and a slightly better, more pink version, which is seen more than the other)
Dirty Man
One Said To The Other
Who's Gonna Save Us
Tabloid Magazine
I Cant Give You What I Havent Got
What's On Your Radio?
Wake Up
Long Live The Weekend
Nothing Lasts For Ever
Q. I've seen a filmclip of 'Strange'. Why isn't this included in that list?
A. Strange is not an official film clip that is endorsed by the band. Its shocking quality anyway.
Q. Dirty Man is not on the 'From Here On In' DVD. Why?
A. *SPOILER WARNING*Find the 'page' to play the I Can't Give You What I Haven't Got film clip, and note that in the bottom right hand corner, there is a skull and crossbones with 'MAIN MENU' below. In the other film clips, the text and the image will be highlighted together as one, however in this page, they are separate. Click on the skull and crossbones image, and enjoy the show!
Q. Why the old footage of the band for Dirty Man?
A. The band were to schedule the filming of the video, but Chris was involved in a Motor Vehicle accident, so they put together a montage of footage, which turned out pretty cool.
Specific Band Members:
Q. What's Trav up to nowadays?
A. He plays drums in a folk/punk band called The Currency. Their website can be found at http://www.thecurrency.com.au
Q. Can Scott play a normal bass?
A. Yes he can, but he doesnt like to. He says its too difficult.
Q. What band was Andy in before he joined The Living End?
A. Pollyanna
Q. OMG, Andy is so cute. Is he single
A. That one can't be answered, As we do not discuss their lives outside of the band.
Q. Is that Chris's partner in the One Said... film clip?
A. Yes.
Q. How do we pronounce Andy's surname?
A. Strakkan.
Q. How do we pronounce Chris's Surname?
A. Chee-knee. Not Chaney (as in Chris Chaney from Janes Addiction)
Q. What does 'POW' mean on Chris's guitars/amps?
A. It's an old Batman term. When Batman or someone got hit, the word POW would appear onscreen. Chris loves old school batman.
Q. I heard Chris played with Green Day in December 05 and was also the Drunken rabbit. Is this true?
A. Chris did play with Green Day in December 05 at the Melbourne gig. Though he did not play the drunken rabbit as reported by undercover (http://www.undercover.com.au). Tre Cool played this part as he always does. Chris & Green Day performed the Clash hit 'I Fought The Law'.
Q. I also heard that Chris played with You Am I at the 2003 Big Day Out...
A. You heard correctly. He jammed with the legendary You Am I at the Melbourne BDO. They played a tribute to the late great Joe Strummer, playing 'Baby's Got A Brand New Caddillac'.
Part 2 below
Q. Who are The Living End?
A. Chris Cheney, Scott Owen, Andy Strachan
Q. Where are they from?
A. Theyre from Melbourne Australia. Chris and Scott are orignally from Melbourne, Andy is from Adelaide, Australia.
Q. What were they called before 'The Living End'?
A. They were known as 'The Runaway Boys'
Q. Where there previous band members?
A. Yes there was. Joey Piriptzi & Travis Demsey were former members
Q. Who is their manager?
A. Rae Harvey
Q. Do the boys have an email address I can write to them?
A. At this point, No.
Q. Snail Mail address?
A. Snail Mail: The Living End C/O PO BOX 2113, Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia 3065
Q. Do the boys have partners?
A. Yes they do. We like to think of them as TLE Family too. But for reasons, we dont discuss their lives outside of the band.
Q. Where can I find a BIO on the living end?
A. The bands bio can be found via www.thelivingend.com and following the links to BAND on the website.
Q. Why is Travs name spelt differently on some releases?
A. Trav ommitted the 'P' in his surname in true rock fashion. No special reason was given.
Q. When are Chris, Andy and Scotts birthday?
A. Andy: 20th August Chris: 2nd January Scott: 14th February
Q. What shoes do the boys wear?
A. The boys wear Creepers. Check out Route 66 (http://www.route66.com.au/).
Tours
Q. When are they playing in *insert City/Town/Country/Venue*?
A. Keep a lookout on http://www.thelivingend.com/2006/ and also sign up for the email list!
Q. Where have the boys played over time?
A. Here there and everywhere. Australia, NZ, USA, Japan, Europe and many more! Look at the shows section on the website to see a brief history of gigs the boys have played.
Q. Can I get in to watch them do Soundcheck?
A. The brief answer is no. Occasionally there are competitions etc to win a chance to see the boys do Soundcheck at a gig. Keep checkin the website!
Q. Can the living end please play All Ages gigs?
A. They will try to do their best.
Q. Can the boys come play at my school?
A. The guys wish they could, but they are constantly touring now so unfortunately they have to stick to festivals and their own tours.
Q. Have The Living End played any shows under a different name?
A. Yes they have. Some of the names they have played under are:
Red Wings
The Longnecks
Glenn Waverley and the Mentones
Roller Toasters
Don Caster and the Dandy Nongs
Dovetons
Q. Has the band toured as a support act to anyone?
They have. Recently they were supports for the Rolling Stones (Sydney only) and they were special guests on the AC/DC Australian tour. They have also supported Green Day and other bands such as Less Than Jake, The Offspring, Blink182, No Doubt, The Vandals, Drop Kick Murphys and more.
Gear:
Q. What equipment do the boys use?
A. Check http://www.thelivingend.com/2005/ and click band members. Some of the gear they use is with each members profile.
Q. How many instruments do the boys own?
A. Chris: Over 12 guitars (not all Gretsch's)
Andy: 5 Kits
Scott 5 Upright. 2 Horizontal
Q. What strings does Chris Use?
A. Ernie Ball 11-14-18-30-46-52 guage
Q. What drum sticks does Andy use?
A. Vic Firth sticks. 1A wood tips
Music:
Q. What are the songs that we can hear/see them play in the documentary (In The End)?
A. Flood The Sky (which is now a B-side to Long Live The Weekend), Don't Turn Away (Which is now a B-side to Wake Up) and a couple of others, that will be added here ASAP.
Q. What songs have they covered?
A. Sunday Bloody Sunday, 10:15 Saturday Night, Jingle Bell Rock (With Kylie Minogue), She Keeps No Secrets (With Doc Neeson), Baby Ima Want You, Girls Talk, Tainted Love, Rip It Up, I Get A Kick Out Of You, Prisoner On The Inside (Theme from the TV show Prisoner) are just some of the covers the boys have done.
Q. Can someone send me mp3's of the covers?
A. The short answer is no. Most of the covers are available on CD and on Compilations.
Others such as: Jingle Bell Rock, She Keeps No Secrets, Lookin Out My Backdoor and Friday on my Mind are not commercially available, just played at live shows. There are bootlegs of these tracks floating around on fan sites.
Q.What are all of TLE's releases?
A. Thats a big list. Just to narrow it down, I'll list the Albums. For more releases click the Disc section on the website.
The Living End - Hellbound (EP)
The Living End - It's For Your Own Good (EP)
The Living End - The Living End (America's release has a live version of Prisoner Of Society, and Strange instead of some other song (I forget)
The Living End - Roll On
The Living End - Modern Artillery (2 Versions. One with Bonus DVD, the other without)
The Living End - From Here On In 1997-2004 (2 Versions. One with bonus CD titled Under The Covers. The other without)
The Living End - State Of Emergency (2 Versions. One with DVD, One without)
The Living End - Live at Festival Hall (DVD)
The Living End - White Noise
Q. Is there any sheet music for any of TLE's releases?
A. Yes! There is sheet music for Modern Artillery and State Of Emergency. The State Of Emergency book was checked & corrected by Chris Cheney.
Q. Whats the first single to be released off White Noise?
A. It is the title track from the album.
Q. Where can I get one of those 'What's On Your Radio' Coke Live singles?
A. Some people got multiple copies of said single. Ask politely on the forums and you may receive.
Q. Who is TLE's record company?
A. In Australia, it is DEW Process and in the USA they are signed to Adeline Records. UK: Deck Cheese
Q. Does TLE have any vinyls available?
A. Yes they do! Though most are out of print now. They are:
The Living End - The Living End (Was available as a standard copy, See Through orange colour and a bootlegged version)
The Living End - Save The Day (7in. Limited Run. Try your luck on Ebay if your after a copy because they're scarce now)
The Living End - Roll On
The Living End - One Said To The Other (7in. 3 Versions available, Very Limited run, Try ebay if your after one!)
The Living End - Modern Artillery (2 versions Available. Grey Swirly Vinyl version and standard black)
The Living End - State Of Emergency (Limited Run through both Record Companies (EMI and Adeline)
The Living End - Whats On Your Radio 7in (Through Deck Cheese)
Video Clips:
Q. What film clips do they have out?
They currently have clips for:
Prisoner Of Society (2 versions, An Aus one, and an American one)
Second Solution
Save The Day
West End Riot
Pictures in the Mirror
Roll On (2 versions, one that was pretty crappy and a slightly better, more pink version, which is seen more than the other)
Dirty Man
One Said To The Other
Who's Gonna Save Us
Tabloid Magazine
I Cant Give You What I Havent Got
What's On Your Radio?
Wake Up
Long Live The Weekend
Nothing Lasts For Ever
Q. I've seen a filmclip of 'Strange'. Why isn't this included in that list?
A. Strange is not an official film clip that is endorsed by the band. Its shocking quality anyway.
Q. Dirty Man is not on the 'From Here On In' DVD. Why?
A. *SPOILER WARNING*Find the 'page' to play the I Can't Give You What I Haven't Got film clip, and note that in the bottom right hand corner, there is a skull and crossbones with 'MAIN MENU' below. In the other film clips, the text and the image will be highlighted together as one, however in this page, they are separate. Click on the skull and crossbones image, and enjoy the show!
Q. Why the old footage of the band for Dirty Man?
A. The band were to schedule the filming of the video, but Chris was involved in a Motor Vehicle accident, so they put together a montage of footage, which turned out pretty cool.
Specific Band Members:
Q. What's Trav up to nowadays?
A. He plays drums in a folk/punk band called The Currency. Their website can be found at http://www.thecurrency.com.au
Q. Can Scott play a normal bass?
A. Yes he can, but he doesnt like to. He says its too difficult.
Q. What band was Andy in before he joined The Living End?
A. Pollyanna
Q. OMG, Andy is so cute. Is he single
A. That one can't be answered, As we do not discuss their lives outside of the band.
Q. Is that Chris's partner in the One Said... film clip?
A. Yes.
Q. How do we pronounce Andy's surname?
A. Strakkan.
Q. How do we pronounce Chris's Surname?
A. Chee-knee. Not Chaney (as in Chris Chaney from Janes Addiction)
Q. What does 'POW' mean on Chris's guitars/amps?
A. It's an old Batman term. When Batman or someone got hit, the word POW would appear onscreen. Chris loves old school batman.
Q. I heard Chris played with Green Day in December 05 and was also the Drunken rabbit. Is this true?
A. Chris did play with Green Day in December 05 at the Melbourne gig. Though he did not play the drunken rabbit as reported by undercover (http://www.undercover.com.au). Tre Cool played this part as he always does. Chris & Green Day performed the Clash hit 'I Fought The Law'.
Q. I also heard that Chris played with You Am I at the 2003 Big Day Out...
A. You heard correctly. He jammed with the legendary You Am I at the Melbourne BDO. They played a tribute to the late great Joe Strummer, playing 'Baby's Got A Brand New Caddillac'.
Part 2 below