Adam Ficek of the babyshambles interview
Adam Ficek (Babyshambles) interview
Interview by Kim Acrylic
Adam,Thanks for your time and talking with me.
So you were with the Band The Babyshambles with infamous Pete Doherty,tell
me a bit about how it is being in a band with someone who gets so much
negative publicity?
A lot of the hype and press you read is fictional, we tend to just not
react to most of the press we get, I think's important to not let these
things bother you. We ignore it all..
Are you still playing with them or have you gone completely solo?
Yes, I'm still very much a part of the band, I have just finished helping Peter with his solo record then I'm on tour with him. We then start the Babyshambles sessions for the new album. My album was just something I needed to get out and it seemed the perfect time.
Your band Roses Kings Castles,How and when did that begin?
It's not really a band ,it's all me, I play most of the intruments. It's
just a formation of the songs I have written over the years. i started
a myspace and things blossomed from there.
Can you tell people a bit about your sound and how it differs from Babyshambles?
I think it's a lot more gentle and melodic, it's not very punk rock. the production is much simpler also.
What bands inspire you at the moment?
Attic lights, Everly Brothers, Morrissey
What about as a child?
I was very much in to Britpop bands like blur, oasis and also lots of
60's soul stuff, alongside the obvious - smiths, beatles, syd barret.
Most insane stage moment?
getting knocked out with a wine bottle in Rome, I didn't see it coming and it
wiped me out...it's on youtube, I just collapse during sedative.
Do you have any crazy fan stories?
some things are better left unsaid
So with RKC do you plan on touring much?
here and there, nothing too strenous, I'm on tour at the moment playing 25
dates across the uk, it;s hard doing it solo, I miss being with the band..
Weirdest place you've ever has sex?
I don't have sex..I make love...
How do you feel about drug use in a band?
I try not to judge such things, everyone has their vices. Who am I to judge.
Did you ever do anything with the Libertines?
No, I didn't I played on some demos for Peter whilst he was in the Libs, he used to use the same studo as me.
What are Adam's vices?
I like to gamble here and there.......Casinos...wel used to.
Who were your favorite 90's britpop bands?
Blur / Oaisis / Longpigs / Shed seven
Why do you think bands such as Pulp and the charlatans U.K didn't cross over much in the states?
I think the lyrical content was far too British sounding, I think the Charlatans crossed a little.
What are the perks of being solo v.s being in a band?
I dont have to worry about arrangement, I can make mistakes on stage and
quite easily hide them by playing a double chorus etc...a band has more
power though, it's hard solo as sonically I can't compete with bands.
Are you going to come to the states?
was in LA last Month played 3 shows.
How was it for you when Pete was going through his drug troubles?
It was hard for the band as we kept getting police problems, every gig was
busted and it became a real chore, but we got through and here we are
today.
did any other the negative stuff inspire your writing?
Just the negativity that life can throw at you, it can be a real depressing
place the music industry,you realise it's corrupt, especially when I
released this album myself..
What is a favorite lyric on your solo album?
'Oh you're a singer, was once a sinner, oh it's so simple Daddy make me a
star' - was aimed at all these children of celebs becoming 'indie
artists'
Thanks so much Adam for your time,anything you want to say to anyone?
Buy my album please. It cost me loads to make.
Interview by Kim Acrylic
Adam,Thanks for your time and talking with me.
So you were with the Band The Babyshambles with infamous Pete Doherty,tell
me a bit about how it is being in a band with someone who gets so much
negative publicity?
A lot of the hype and press you read is fictional, we tend to just not
react to most of the press we get, I think's important to not let these
things bother you. We ignore it all..
Are you still playing with them or have you gone completely solo?
Yes, I'm still very much a part of the band, I have just finished helping Peter with his solo record then I'm on tour with him. We then start the Babyshambles sessions for the new album. My album was just something I needed to get out and it seemed the perfect time.
Your band Roses Kings Castles,How and when did that begin?
It's not really a band ,it's all me, I play most of the intruments. It's
just a formation of the songs I have written over the years. i started
a myspace and things blossomed from there.
Can you tell people a bit about your sound and how it differs from Babyshambles?
I think it's a lot more gentle and melodic, it's not very punk rock. the production is much simpler also.
What bands inspire you at the moment?
Attic lights, Everly Brothers, Morrissey
What about as a child?
I was very much in to Britpop bands like blur, oasis and also lots of
60's soul stuff, alongside the obvious - smiths, beatles, syd barret.
Most insane stage moment?
getting knocked out with a wine bottle in Rome, I didn't see it coming and it
wiped me out...it's on youtube, I just collapse during sedative.
Do you have any crazy fan stories?
some things are better left unsaid
So with RKC do you plan on touring much?
here and there, nothing too strenous, I'm on tour at the moment playing 25
dates across the uk, it;s hard doing it solo, I miss being with the band..
Weirdest place you've ever has sex?
I don't have sex..I make love...
How do you feel about drug use in a band?
I try not to judge such things, everyone has their vices. Who am I to judge.
Did you ever do anything with the Libertines?
No, I didn't I played on some demos for Peter whilst he was in the Libs, he used to use the same studo as me.
What are Adam's vices?
I like to gamble here and there.......Casinos...wel used to.
Who were your favorite 90's britpop bands?
Blur / Oaisis / Longpigs / Shed seven
Why do you think bands such as Pulp and the charlatans U.K didn't cross over much in the states?
I think the lyrical content was far too British sounding, I think the Charlatans crossed a little.
What are the perks of being solo v.s being in a band?
I dont have to worry about arrangement, I can make mistakes on stage and
quite easily hide them by playing a double chorus etc...a band has more
power though, it's hard solo as sonically I can't compete with bands.
Are you going to come to the states?
was in LA last Month played 3 shows.
How was it for you when Pete was going through his drug troubles?
It was hard for the band as we kept getting police problems, every gig was
busted and it became a real chore, but we got through and here we are
today.
did any other the negative stuff inspire your writing?
Just the negativity that life can throw at you, it can be a real depressing
place the music industry,you realise it's corrupt, especially when I
released this album myself..
What is a favorite lyric on your solo album?
'Oh you're a singer, was once a sinner, oh it's so simple Daddy make me a
star' - was aimed at all these children of celebs becoming 'indie
artists'
Thanks so much Adam for your time,anything you want to say to anyone?
Buy my album please. It cost me loads to make.
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