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| Plastic Bastard
By Lucky (Sugarbuzz World Famous Rock Journalist) Sugarbuzz Magazine April 11, 2005 In Concert Photos by Robin Sernick |
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| Hey kiddies! Luckster here once again to bring you the best damn rock and roll interviews on the planet. In keeping with this tradition I have braved the elements to head up north to that great country called Canada to seek out a band they call Plastic Bastard.
Plastic Bastard cranks out a modern day spin on music that is influenced by the punk sounds of the late 70's. You know the era I am referring to. The days of bands like The Stooges, New York Dolls and The Dead Boys. Heartfelt, raw and gut-wrenching music. They have released an awesome CD entitled "Across The Street From Me" which has become a cult classic. Plastic Bastard consists of Marlin Marynick-vocals and guitar, Rod Pisula-drums and Lowell Holliday-bass machine. At the time of the interview, drummer Rod Pisula decided to abstain. He just plays drums. Fair enough. So here we go, let me introduce to you Plastic Bastard. |
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| 1. Who are you and where are you from?
Lowell: My name is Lowell and I am from Regina Saskatchewan Canada Marlin: I’m Marlin from Regina. Rod: Rod from Regina, I play drums…just drums. 2. To you personally, what is the meaning behind Plastic Bastard? Lowell: Balls out Punk Rock. Marlin: The name actually came out of one of those way too drunk moments. I was in a really seedy bar questioning why I was there…with all these plastic bastards, it sorta stuck. |
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| 3. How has punk rock music evolved since 1977?
Lowell: It has evolved into something that no one should have to listen to, that is why we play what I like to call “roots punk rock”. Marlin: Back in the day there was a sense of community, if you saw another kid on the street wearing a Ramones shirt, you bonded, it took balls to wear something like that…now you can get a Ramones shirt at the gap, go figure. As an art form it wasn’t meant to evolve, only self destruct. 4. Is punk rock still dangerous? Lowell: Only when I am at the helm! Marlin: Dangerous? Hasn’t been for a long time, I mean where do you go after GG, and even that was more pathetic than dangerous. I think what the Deadboys and Ramones did was dangerous. Just listen to the intensity underneath everything, unbelievable. Being that honest and open is truly dangerous, very few tread there. |
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| 5. Who has been the greatest musical influence on your art?
Lowell: The Ramones Marlin: The Doughboys, they were the first truly inspiring band I ever saw. They made me wanna form a band…and I did. 6. What equipment do you use on stage and in the studio? Lowell: I play a 1977 Gibson G-3 bass through a Peavey Mark IV Bass Head and a Peavey 4-10 Cabinet. Marlin: I finally got a Gibson Flying V, usually use a Marshall amp, I could care less about gear really, I can hardly tune a guitar. 7. How has being a trio helped and/or hurt you’re live performance? Lowell: Being a trio makes everything easier, more people = more bitching and conflict. Marlin: For some reason a lot of power trios come out of Canada (rush, triumph, goddo, no means no) We’ve tried playing with other guitar players, but it changes everything too much, too much wanking. Live there is a definite chemistry, we can rock anywhere. |
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