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Tony Vega

When did you get your first bass?
Actually I don't have a bass yet. But I'm saving up.

What made you want to play?
I thought guitar was cooler than violin. Y'all ever heard of Itzhak Perlman? Exactly.

Who are your influences?
Television. Maybe in particular "Malcolm in the Middle."

Boxers or Briefs?
He-Man Underoos.

What is your favorite song lyric?
"Smoking cigarettes & watching Capt. Kangaroo, now don't tell me there's nothing to do."

If you could take anyone out to dinner, who would it be?
Neil Young and Lynyrd Skynyrd. And by dinner I mean four bottles of whiskey. And I'd make sure to bring a camera.

If you could see any band live, who would it be? Stevie Wonder

What is your favorite dog?
Chihuahua

Who is your favorite NBA star?
Latrrell Spreewell. Girl, he bad!

NFL?
Dick Buttkiss. Come on, that name is pure gold!!

MLB?
Mark Grace. Mr. SlumpBuster!

Who is your favorite author?
Edgar Allen Poe. That guys was a compulsive gambler, drunk, and junkie who died in the gutter way before it was fashionable. Truly a literary pioneer. Bukowski and Burroughs eat your heart out.

Who is your favorite poet?
"The Raven" was a poem right? See above.

What gear do you use?
I play a couple of Strats, a National Resophonic Guitar(Dobro), and a couple a guitars called Italias that Jess hipped me to. I've got a Fender Vibro King that I use for bigger gigs, and some smaller amps for clubs. I've also been digging these effect pedals made by a company in Houston called Lock And Rock. I use the Quick Boost, Tremo Boost, Sour Boost, & Tidal Wave. Check out their web site for the good info. www.LOCKANDROCK.com.

What was your most favorite gig ever?
Too Hard.

Name some famous encounters?
I saw Jimmy Page at Rockin' Robin Guitars & Music in Houston. Later that month I got the stores news letter, and there was a picture a Jimmy Page and some other folks, and then me off in the background. That was kinda cool.

Oh, yeah, bars...what's your favorite bar?
I like' em all!

What is your favorite animal?
Howard the Duck

Who is your favorite comic book hero?
Ice Man (remember those Saturday-morning cartoons with Spiderman, Fire Girl or whatever and Ice Man? That guy.)

What is your favorite movie of all time?
The Bridges of Madison County.

What is your favorite color?
I don't know.

Regular or decaf?
Who drinks decaf?!! Why? What's the point? "Hi I drink Decaf because I don't need caffeine to get along in today's fast-paced, soul-free society of global networking interface outsourcing solutions. I'm some kind of freakish super human drone who can go on smiling and customer-servicing forever without the aid of artificial stimulants." La-dee-freakin'-da. Guess what, Kids, in the real world people drink coffee with caffeine. It's the only way.

Favorite actor/actress?
David Letterman. Did ya see "Cabin Boy?" I rest my case.

What did you want to be when you grew up?
A cop. Guns, hookers, drugs, and donuts. Does a work environment get any better?

What is your favorite condiment?
Ranch Dressing.

How many lick does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll Tootsie Pop?
I don't know how many licks it takes, but it only takes one good whack from a mallet.

What is your favorite book?
Yes I Can by Sammy Davis, Jr.

What is your favorite restaurant?
The 59 Diner in Houston, TX

What is your favorite store?
Office Depot

What is your favorite TV show?
The Simpsons

Best quote of all time:
"That's right Ice…Man I am dangerous!" -
Maverick

What was the name of your first pet?
Shiny