Short interview with 'Mr. D.C.', a talented musician of our scene and member of many USA R.A.C bands. EnjOi!
How old are you now, give us your skinhead / ns history? When you were involved for first time in the movement and what forced you to join?
I am 50 years old, been NS since 1990. I was going to concerts and hanging with skins, then started writing `Attack` music (1991) and recorded Attack first demo in 1994 also. In 1994, i joined the National Alliance with was very active at that time. I stepped down in 2008. Different leaders and internal issues.
As a multi-instrument player give us a story. When you start to play? You was self taught?
I played in a band drums, i use to jam on the quitarists equipment after practice and seemed to sound good. So i kept practicing. Definitely self taught.
Which was your first R.A.C gig that you watched and which was a normal gig? What kind of music you like most? What about hardcore scene?
My first real R.A.C show wasn`t til Jan 1998. I moved to Florida in 1993, no R.A.C show ever at that point. Then Tampa got together and hosted a show with B.E.D Aggravated Assault and C.O.V. My first normal show was 1982 (i was 8) My dad took me to see Kiss. My first metal show was Danzig, Quicks and Trouble (Jan 1990). I listen to a lot of stuff from Sabbath and Zeppelin to Blood For Blood, to Obituary. However i always go back to my roots and influences like Carnivore, Celtic Frost, Face Value, etc. Old school shit, ha! Hardcore was great, now its pathetic, crybabies now, very left wing. Hardcore and punk was boilt on the underdogs, kids who really didn't fit into the norm. We used the music as a venting and a release from social issues, real life struggles.
In which bands you played till today? What other old bands you still listen?
Attack, No Alibi, Code Of Violence, Kill Or Be Killed, Slay The Beast, Platoon 14, Children Of The Reich, Heritage, Point Blank, Homicide and Slap In The Face...I think that's all, ha! Slap In The Face album soon will be released by Tinnitus records.
I still throw in Arresting Officers, Odins Law, MTBB, from time to time. I seak with a few musicians still, however American seems to be at a stand still. We are getting older and settling. Lifes obstacles and time, take their toll.
You was a member or supporter in any political party in USA?
I was a National Alliance member from 1994-2008. It became over run with feds nad individuals that did not want our best interests, only their own.
What can you tell us about American tradition?
Old American tradition was very family oriented, simple living, neighborly. Children playing, riding their bikes and just active in general. You could leave your doors unlocked and kindness was sincere, NOT FAKE. You can`t trust anyone anymore. Kids only play video games and watch videos. Our children and future are doomed.
What about marches on the streets and open music festivals?
There are no more marches or music festivals. The marches i seen accomplish nothing. Music festivals are a lot of work for a little turnout. Very sad.
Hammerskins and Joe Rowan….your thoughts, experience and contacts with this skinhead movement? What about present days?
Hammerskins have always supported me. However i`ve always been the lone wolf, so i never probated. I wish i could met Joe Rowan. Never heard a bad word about him and a great vocalist. I still speak with some old Hammers.
How is today's world order in your eyes, what you see as solution?
The world is going to shit and will only get worse. Our best option is to reach what youth we can. In order to change the future we must change and educate the youth. Everyone likes music, noone reads, etc.
Your oppinion about:
a. Blacks weaving american flag
b. Country music
c. New USA R.A.C bands (your favorites?)
Blacks wearing american flags is betetr than burning down our cities and committing crimes. However its still weird to see..ha!
Country music has definitely changed, but has a patriotic following, Not my thing but better than singing about taking drugs and banging whores. (A.K.A-RAP-TRAP).
Not many new bands i`ve actually heard. Check out a aband called "Flamin Anus". Also heard "Birthrite" outta Pittshburgh i think. They were very good.
Thank you very much brother for your time. Please closed this interview with your oppinion about Glory Days of R.A.C site and what you know about our country.
I would like to thank everyone who has supported me over the years. Look out for a new project called "Slap In The Face" and definitely check out GlorydaysofRac28.blogspot.com. Very proffessional and informative. Great sight for the youth to explore. Thanks for the interview.
