Rob: How was it touring with Goatsnake?
Ron: It was a blast man, delivering the rock once again. The line up was really the shit! I hope to jam with them again soon.
Rob: There are rumours that Trouble is getting back together to record a new LP-
Ron: Well, we got together to record a demo. (Rick, Bruce, Eric, Jeff and myself) Eric was in the process of doing his vocals, when a personal family situation arose forcing postponement. We all still would like to do a record.
Rob: What happened with Trouble? Why did you guys stop playing, or did you?
Ron: We never stopped playing, separately! As our last tour progressed or degressed really. We all were writing separately. We needed a break from each other. The tour sponsored by Jagermeister and High Times magazine, our booking agent ripping off money, our manager ripping off money and the band just ripped was too much to overcome. We all went different ways!
Rob: Are there any plans of Trouble ever touring again?
Ron: One step at a time!!!! We have tour offers. First we must do a new record.
Rob: What are some of your deep musical influences?
Ron: From Sabbath, Zeppelin to Motown. Music with feeling, music that is real!!!!!
Rob: What are some of the bands that you like that are newer on the heavy rock scene?
Ron: I have friends in a lot of newer bands. I dont want to list one over the other,or forget one. So I have to play this one safe. If you see me watching a band I probably like them!
Rob: What do you think of the whole Stoner Rock term and genre?
Ron: Most of the 70`s bands were stoned when they wrote and played their music. The new generation is just carrying the roach torch. These days everthing needs a label because it is easier to be told how to think then to think for yourself!
Rob: What are some of the other bands that are in Chicago that are good that you know from the past or now..
Ron: Most of the good ones over the years have broken up... Loudmouth, Wickerman, Zoetrope. Some good new ones..Yakuza, Lungbrush, Redneck Exorcist.
Rob: Do you have any other projects going on other than sitting in with Goatsnake?
Ron: Yes.. Wet Animal(with Rick Wartell) Debris(with Dave Chandler) Mustache, Playing a little bass with Novembers Doom...
Rob: Now here are some questions that we call here at StonerRock.com the 13 stupid questions, you can answer all or none of these...
If you weren`t a rocker, what would you most like to be?
Ron: Electrical engineer or a Chef
Rob: What was your worst gig and why? What was your best gig and why?
Ron: MyTrouble favorites were Dynamo (all three times) and our reunion gig in Chicago at the Expo of the Extreme... Dude this is a hard question. every gig I ever did I feel blessed to be able to play in front of people. The Mustache tour we did with Weedeater was a fuckin great time, Goatsnake.... damn I am a lucky mutha
Rob: Top 3 movies, books and albums of all time?
Ron: This can change from week to week... 1 Evil Dead 2, The Stand and Dark Side of the Moon...I cant think of the rest...
Rob: How often do you surf the net and what do you mostly do while online?
Ron: I am not that good at this computer stuff, I use it mainly for emailing, ebay is cool, Porn is good.
Rob: What is your favourite city and venue to play, and why?
Ron: Cleveland is the rock capital of the world! There always was something special when Trouble played there.
Rob: What is the most Rock `n` Roll thing you`ve ever done? What`s the most
Ron: Rock `n` Roll thing you`ve seen someone else do? I have seen a lot and I have done a lot. I cant name names!-but strippers, sex and drugs seem to come to mind!
Rob: What`s your worst "bad trip" story?
Ron: Do you mean acid or traveling?
Rob: What`s the most painful thing you have ever witnessed at a rock show?
Ron: We (Trouble) were playing the Ritz in NYC with King Diamond in 87 this kid came out of the mosh pit and split his face on the end of the stage. He jumped up,raised his fist in the air and yelled yea! Fuckin New York!
Rob: How old were you when you first realize you wanted to rock?
Ron: Before I was 10
Rob: What`s the most embrassing job you ever had?
Ron: Job???
Rob: What`s your favourite ice cream flavor?
Ron: cookies and cream
Rob: If you could date any rock star Dead or Alive in the world, who would it be? Movie star?
Ron: A date with a dead one would be nasty! How about Pamela Anderson?
Rob: What would be the ultimate dream gig of all time line-up be, with your band opening? Limit to 3 bands please (including your own...) and where?
Ron: Black Sabbath,Metallica,Trouble anywhere warm, Hawaii?
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