Pete Docherty's work is impressive. The Magic Numbers, are you aware Romeo and Michelle are from T&T?? My Morning Jacket ... now getting into their genius. MGMT, Sterophonics, Starsailor. But my I-pod is loaded with all the great bands and singers, but I'm just really a Dylan, Stones, Beatles, Kinks, Clash, Pistols, Smiths, Blondie man... way too much rock n roll to mention.
Where do you get your inspiration?
Gary: Being a good smart thief really [laughs] but it's about having a very healthy respect for rock n roll. Just the various streets around the world… and people. From listening to most rock n roll styles, British invasion, mid 70's British Punk, classic rock, indie, and of course with jointpop being from Trinidad and Tobago, some of the island imagery and sound included.
You have a strong connection with the UK and play a lot of gigs here. How does this influence your music?
Gary: I read a lot of rock n roll stories, I am a bit of a historian type. So touring the UK and going to different cities and meeting people, it's starting to find it's way into the songwriting. jointpop songs like Walsall Wonderland , Camden Ketchup and a new one called No Sleep ‘Till Falkirk. "Please don't tell my In-Laws(I'm an Outlaw).. that's about a beautiful room that Immigration hosted us in, at a UK airport.
What's your ultimate ambition in music?
Gary: Just to keep jointpop together as long as possible, have good fun with the band, be honest with our music and travel the world. A UK Label and Management won't hurt also.
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