Dean England – Interview
Interview with Pete Devine of Pete’s Rock News and Views (http://petesrocknewsandviews.com)
PD: What type of artist are you?
DE: I am a rock and blues guitarist with a soulful voice who loves a good vocal harmony!
PD: Tell us the brief history of yourself.
DE: I was in a hard rock band Inamba in the 00’s we signed with a London label and played the UK, it was good but I feel I really found my sound this last two years and I am now able to blend my influences experience and creativity for an overall original sound.
PD: Who are your musical and non-musical influences?
DE: Eric Clapton I love and the eagle’s still give me goosebumps with the vocal harmonies they perform. I love Russell Brand and ability to do anything with words. The guys a linguistic wizard.
PD: What are your dreams and goals?
DE: To write music that people connect with mad touch there soul. I dream of being a UK household name one day and continuing to write music till the day I leave this beautiful earth.
PD: Who writes your songs, what are they about?
DE: I write all my own music lyrics musical parts and arrangements! They are about love, life and anything that moves me I guess.
PD: How do you promote your band and shows?
DE: Social media is key these days and building a great platform works well. I also add teaser videos maybe half a song to leave people hanging and post in social media before a big show.
PD: What do you think about downloading music online?
DE: It’s the way forwards however you still can’t beat a good old vinyl recording.. me and the Mrs often throw on a sank Cooke album with leg of lamb in the oven and a glass of vino
PD: What song do you wish you’d written and why?
DE: I wish I had written take it to the limit by the eagles! The vocals sends shivers down my spine.
PD: What are some of your pet peeves?
DE: People who doubt there own capabilities. It all beings in the mind and belief that you are great!
PD: What is your proudest moment in music?
DE: I once bought karang magazine and I was in it! That was a very very cool day.
PD: So what are you working on at the moment?
DE: The next album. Writing never stops for me I just cannot switch it off. It’s a need to express myself and channel my in creativity
PD: What music have you available online and where can we buy it from?
DE: The new EP Feel Think do is on all major platforms now and I am really proud of it. It’s some of my best work.
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