Direct to fan? I think Andy Taylor gets it.
Riding the sweet sugar high that one can only get from birthday cake, Andy spent six hours today answering your questions on Twitter. All filters were off as he answered 168 different questions that came directly from fans. Topics ranged from Reportage to kids n’ dogs to Duran Duran and exciting new collaborations. And he’s not stopping there… Andy had such a blast he’s already making plans for the next “tweetfest.”
Just in case you missed this party, here’s a full transcript of all the questions answered. And of course, you can tweet Andy any time at @andytaylor_tv.
I was with Luke a few days ago talking about what we could do next…
Backstage you need lots of space to calm yourself down while everybody else is running round like crazy people
I watched my first Geordie shore with my daughter a few weeks ago – not many Geordies I know with sun tans like that
Ive been banned from a few places, real shit holes – well if youre gonna misbehave make sure its total …
Reporatge… I guess we will finish this work someday – I’m cool about that – when the time is right
I have never driven, no license… Wouldn’t want to
I haven’t seen Rod the Mod for a few years, always have a stupid time with him, although he’s well into his 60′s now
I think its tragic about Whitney but televising her funeral – hmm
Hand held toothbrush for god sake
I don’t think there’s any unreleased powerstation material, maybe some jams and out takes, on 2″ tape – somewhere
WE like Ibiza because the postman don’t wake you up & the vibe is chilled, very chilled & the sunshine…
Every time I listen to the first DD albums I never feel they sound dated – I think that was something we were conscious of…
Music in reality shows is anything but reality – but hey theyre TV shows & if it works on that level then okay
After hours parties in Ibiza were banned a few years ago – we had a complaint last summer threat of €30,000 fine – music offff
I do miss touring – only recently started thinking about it again – just need a band, small problem to overcome!!!
Often get asked about change but the chaos of life is what makes it interesting, so I would change nothing – nada
I have never been to China – I guess you have to go there, the postcards look thrilling – Never been to Russia
The last time I played was a few months ago with an acoustic & no particular set order, fun but loose
My hand is fine – no more DIY for me
There are to many to fit in one lift – Johnathon Ross, although he’s quite funny, Ben Elton, talk the hind legs of a donkey
i like a mixture of venues, I really liked the Roxy – Vegas – Outdoor july 2003 shows [think it was july]
Geordies never feel the cold because we are dead hard, theres hard then there’s Middlesbru’
@blogibiza Im typing as bloody fast as I can – should have set up the dragon dictation – like a taxi controller
I do like playing festivals, there less bullshit, on, off drinkies home. festival crowds are usually right up for it
My advice with the pork pie is to smuther it with English mustard & then hurl at the nearest keyboard player.
70′s bands – Mott the Hoople – Bowie & the Spiders – Slade – Sabbath – UFO – The Faces – Stones – Punk – Pistols
I don’t think any member of DD can produce DD, just to strong on an individual level – need a ringmaster or producer
Ide like to put together another Powerstation line-up – tough one but totally possible…
Anything that involves putting your head under water I avoid – I do some boxing training from time to time – tough work
I heard about JT’s book – we shall see – first problem is one has to remember shit & there;s plenty grey areas
I think Mark Ronson is a very talented chap & obviously knows his recording science…
Meeting Bowie – not as interesting as watching him perform
New PS line-up… Dave Grohl & Tommy Lee 2 drummers to fill Tony Thompson booties
One of my happiest moments was when I realised I hadn’t walked in front of that bus I didn’t see coming…
I would like to start gigging again this summer – still seeking a few things to make it happen – but the bug is back
Only with their pet beavers & ferrel rodents
Paradiso is still one of my best DD gig memories
Javier Vargas is playing slide guitar on a track on the album, he’s bad assed, love watchin’ him play blues
Of late Ive used an SG custom – Blackstar amps – souped up Tele – AC30 – shitty little fender thing amp & Waves efx
Happiness – friends – food – beers – bifta
DD the movie – who would be AT – A younger Mickey Rouke
Imagine getting set up like Ozzy – My family would be to funny – 3 daughters – I couldn’t film it – no Taylor reality shows
The thing you begin to appreciate is that at 50 years old the net can keep you connected to fans you would have lost – good
Satisfaction depends on what bit of the work you are doing, all my experiences have been pretty bloody satisfying…
I miss my old family, mainly deceased and the village we first grew up in & the beer & Greggs pasties
I always thought I sang Lola in to high a key, its an octave up & needed a few brandies to get there …
It was always a feature of DD getting trashed by the trash,even if at times DD is it’s own worst, the press are tossers
A good acoustic guitar is a Gibson 160e – John Lennon style
Ive covered a Free song which I was surprised at how okay the vocal sounds, Careful Paul Rodgers was here …
My fav DD wife – now that’s shaky ground, how can a man answer that one… They are all very unique & part of the story
There’s still plenty of people who would be interesting to work with – Im looking at guitar jam things at the moment
Bands are getting scarce, need labels to sign more otherwise we will run out soon – Ting Tings are interesting outfit
Ive never seen so many questions in one sitting its like a CIA superhuman test thing …
I saw about the DD convention, I don’t have a problem but think as I’m not in the band it would provoke some negative !!!
Soon I will be having a cake break – a sugar feast with a cuppa Yorkshire Gold
If politics was local then yes it might be interesting but the 2 party top-toffs system can kiss my Geordie arse…
Thunder is about to be reissued on CD & Vinyl – so yes I thought it was about time myself
Its impossible to read them all, I’m trying – but a bit overwhelmed at how many there are !!!
I’m not releasing on a record label – doing things totally independently – lots of work but freedom
John Mayer can play thats for sure
Simon had a very unique way of putting harmony together so he did his own, I did do BV’s on Reflex & Is there Something?
Andrew Lord Bloody Webber … Ehh, don’t get it
Blyth my dad had a girlfriend from Blyth…
I’m not that into RRHOF – anyway that lot will never put DD in… And they should with or without me
Ide like to play piano better – not good at blowing things, hitting & strumming, physical rhythm instruments
Good Luck
Probably never been tougher to make a living from music, even though its looks like there’s plenty there’s not
Pleasure my friend
100% cake intact – Im going for a cake break in 3 mins… need the sugar high
Im planning on running for a few more hours – going to take a wee break now but be back in 10-15 mins – CAKE … Nothing like a sugar hit if you have to have one …
I learnt guitar mainly self taught, & gained some very cunning insights from my mentor Dave Black of Cullercoats
Grandchildren HAHAHA
Ive warned mine, none of that grandfather shit yet…
I’m randomly answering the one’s I like … Trying to be open minded !!!
I have to say the DD fans are a remarkable bunch, there’s only a handful of bands with that – Oh Yes I GET IT !!!
I remember Loud – say hi to him…
I do like to travel to NYC – But yeah you can get a bit lost in Ibiza, there’s folks who have never left the island
The 80′s were all about large, & the pop format was more original, pop used to be a beautiful word- 80′s were nutty
I’m very incognito about town, and I walk fast so stopping me is a challenge, wife gets pissed cause I trot off …
I went 3D few months ago – when I came out felt like I was on Acid – from 3D to Westfield bustle ?
Ahh – New stuff… Well now I’m independent I can do things differently – still have to make exceptional music but no label
I have no idea what the Chauffeur is about, none at all – I always liked the LeDarkone’s original idea, Moseley demo
I use whatever looks about right at the time, as long as the grey don’t show to much we be good …
Sabbath – War Pigs – Paranoid, early teenage guitar riff
I love listening to half inch 2 track tape – I don’t play Vinyl much & mainly listen to audio in the studio, hi end
Last thing I played was – Runnin back to You – Sam Cooke version
I guess it’s my first time so I would say amazing how many different questions & how screwed up Twitter can get
Ive just finished mixing up to track 9 so only 2 more to finish … The very lonley business of solo
The words porn & bots are better left separated
I think downloading is only part of it much more disturbing is the lack of originality or support of artists by labels
Yip definitely doing a limited amount of vinyl of new album, love 12″ sleeves, so great to design in that format …
If I can add to the nations loafing then my work is worthy…
Nothing sacred – St James RIP…
All copies of new album formats will be available directly from yours truly, using the Topspin platform
I decided to be a musician when I was about 7-8 years old…
The kid Peter can sing that’s for sure – Thunder no longer exist save the odd festival …
I go between allsorts – I don’t care what it is if it works, sort of got to the point where I can play any one of 10…
What’s the record – I could always out drink JT
There will be a kind of fanclub, we are working on a DTF model that is similar to that – there’s a ton of scope online
Japan were a big influence on DD some more than others but for sure we consumed a few influences
This has been an absolute blast – never imagined so many people would be around – technology, brings you back
Gary Moore, I would have loved to have been humbled by the most amazing of technicians…
I hope they do ha ha & it my fault so blame me, what’s their name we can tweet if they gives you shit
Quite seriously why talk to journalists when you can talk direct – just so much more stimulating that last centuries hacks
I think I’m gonna keep that one in the freezer
I’m a band man – solo is to much fcckin work – and makes you go schizoid at times – conversing with myself
Very good about many things – that was a very nice blog you wrote yesterday – thanks [$$$ is in usual place]
I’m band-less which is a lot less painful than say haemorrhoids [I'm told]
The abandoned dog was safely homed with a reputable German agency – they have good dog laws in Germany
Sometimes you listen to other artists in the studio for err… Inspiration but mainly in your own world/head space
There’s absolutely no bad vibes between me & JT
Had this SG custom – Blackstar amp full Angus …
WE are crossing the Atlantic time wise should be in NYC by about 9pm UK time
No bad vibes between me & NR – just no vibes but nothing bad in the air, moved past that…
Yes life’s to short & unless you let go you never release the energy & let life happen
Sunglasses, I once sold a house to Roy Orbison, never took them off since – okay used to be a stoner…
I agree, a good journalist would so maybe I shouldn’t tar all with the same brush – but good is hard to find
I can’t ever imagine NR on Twitter – just can’t see it – sorry … I think you all understand
I will seriously think about it & converse with the posse – just don’t want to be the “Cliff Barnes” of it all
Choises – Bowie – you bet !!!
Producing Oasis – Ding Ding… Corners away – Lawyers please – fookin singers shite … Could anyone produce Oasis now
The book was my only means of explaining my side of events vrs Sony e tall & a superficial media… No money in it .
Glee did DD songs, where can I see that ?
gave her a huge dollop of hormonal patience … Love is understanding the female cycle otherwise man you are screwed
If could I would go back to the 60′s – It was always a facination for me, the birth of UK pop music…
Get well & take medication with codine
I would say don’t grow up – I try not to, kids get pissed but hey I can still get up the hill the fastest…
I’m going to travel down the stairs to the kitchen make a cuppa & a sarnie but I will be back in 15 or so…
I guess artists took pride in their B-sides, part of the format those extra tracks are long forgotten by acts today
I would for sure like to play in the states again, I’m hoping with this album – its on my shit to do list
I haven’t seen RT for a while, 2nd generation stuff – scary
Got a selfish Chicken pie in the oven…
Johhn Depp, Edward Scissor Hands, without our 80′s hair where would they be now ???
No not at all – Ive said I will finish Reportage – so when time is right, I’m cool … Its only music after all
As far as DD videos go – I like the live one’s where you can clearly see we are a band… No safety net
1st Detroit gig there was a shooting outside the venue soundcheck – You don’t forget that in a hurry
They both very competent guitar players…
Mommy duty the toughest of the lot
Yip Ive often thought about that Boston album…
Been a lot of blues in the house, daughter has discovered blues, that might mean a guitarist for a boyfriend, no way
After finishing the book I went away for a while – its quite a stark place to be – well that’s that, its all over now !
Parental Advice – your eyes, hold tight, your in for a mad ride …
I would love to do full-time installation art…
Im not sure about any of that – promoters, trouble all part of the process
Wow is that so, I didn’t know that.
I think music has such a powerful place in us that maybe we don’t even understand its full potential
I don’t like it when they change things, I guess thats the cost of a free service
Memory & calculation with music, lots of calculation…
Making/Producing Music keeps one very sharp, its not all stoners & beer, the software is to precise & dangerous
Working with naughty young DJ’s, what really intrests me is the dancefloor, its where DD came from dancing
Dancefloor gives you the exact moment, you see the collective reaction, its very powerful
No men are black, white & extremely grey, just don’t take us shopping or to Yoga … 1 fart per day keeps…
Maybe he’s just saying that !!!
No at least one per day – a good relationship would have 4 – 5 even 6 …
I don’t smoke cigarettes anymore… I think smoking ban is basically a good thing from a smelling point of view
Post natal, wicked stuff … Dr Katrina Dalton had the only solution to it that seemed to work
Aye meeting your hero’s can be disappointing because they will be older & grumpy…
I would much rather do this than run around daytime telly or euro radio stations, with dumb assed presenters …
Really when did he say that ?
Probed??? Painful ???
Fav Astronaut track – Nice…
The dog might have something to say…
Im made from sturdy Northern stock, but yeah will be winding down in the next 10 mins or so …
Todays been another unique experience to say the least, so many Duranies, my own affectionate term from 1981 I believe
A small noisy little bugger, she’s very house-proud a sort of terrier, sausage cross mutt …
Well for sure lets do this again – this is what technology is for – remove the filters for a while
I was never on a Kieth level, but oh yeah we would have loved Twitter in the 80′s – Can you imagine, OKAY GUDNITE Y’ALL
So its a goodnight from me & check in with andytaylor.tv for what’s coming up with releases & new album
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