what bands have you been in over the years?
We've been doing Power-Pop, or Guernsey Beat, since about 1982
There's thirty-five releases out there somewhere!

the Sacred Hearts sleeves where quite psychedelic, but you played straight out power-pop?

Oh Yeah for sure, but a lot of the 80's psyche bands were really power-pop, but I like to re-define things. Garage to me is anything from the MC5 & Ramones, to The Sonics, Cramps & Fuzztones. Ace punk rock, but basic.

It must have been hard being in Guernsey based bands?

Yeah, really hard. We're a bit different over here, a bit backward in a way, but we love the Island a lot, though getting away to play in the UK more often would have been good. Personally I've done about 20 tours through Europe and the U.S, so it's not too much of an ambition. We just like to make good music really.

are you happy with your current band?

Yeah, The Redbones are great. Really basic, dead simple, hopefully just great pop. The Sacred Hearts got a bit boring, too many things happened and we all lost the point, but The Redbones are a great Power-Pop combo.

do you have a new Redbones record coming out soon?

Yes, but the band is just me and has really always been just a lot of my own ideas, so expect a release someday in the future, but don't hold your breath as I am doing a new album with The Risk.

now you're knocking out great pop do you have any desires for some kind of fame and 'pop' success?

No, I'm too old and sad. We're a bit passed it, except for our drummer, Brett, he's just fantastic.

what comes first, your band or Twist Records?

Both. I love Twist and I love my music. Twist is music not business.

did Twist begin purely for the Hearts, did you see it taking off as a legitimate Record label?

Yes, it did, it existed for the Hearts, but Frank had much bigger and
better ideas.

what are you most proud of on the label?

Thee Headcoates single, The Nuthins, Stewed. All the bands have really
great records. The Mystreated have some blinding stuff!

any chance of a Twist showcase gig?

Haven't thought about that for a while. I was going to do one a couple of years back but I just haven't got any time, I am far too busy. Its good idea though.

the Sires LP has had a bit of a mixed reception, what do you think of the LP?

Its a punk rock lo-fi record and I like it. I was aware it had a mixed reception in Europe but I wasn't aware of any in the UK. They are in the film with the All Saints, which will be very interesting. They are a band playing at a 60's festival and they are doing their own music. The film is called Honest and is out in the spring.

have you heard from any of ex-Nuthins about releasing some of their new
stuff?

The Unchayned sent a tape. We like them they're a good band, Bob is in them. I'm sure Mojo would always send me some stuff to listen to at least.

what are we to expect from Twist in the near future? What about the Nuthins last 7"?

Yep it's actually out in about 2 weeks and its fantastic!! Next up The Solar Flares, phew what an LP! It's so good! and hopefully the Bronco boys will send a tape soon.