I saw this over at Karl’s place and thought it looked like fun.  I realize you’re probably all sick of my "I suck at karate" posts so I thought I’d change it up.  Plus, it’s about music, and music is therapy so why not?

Of all the bands and artists in your collection, of which one do you own the most albums?

Dave Matthews Band or Prince, followed closely by Beyonce/Destiny’s Child (I know, I’m a freak.)

What was the last song you listened to?

Something on the Chris Daughtry CD (or maybe Nelly Furtado)

What are your favorite instruments?

Love the sax (played it for many, many years), love the drums, and the guitar is pretty cool too although I could never figure out to play the way my Dad did, without any training at all. 

Who’s your favorite local artist/band?

Does Rusted Root count?  They were my favorite local band in the ‘burgh, as was Brownie Mary. 

What was the last show you attended?

Prince.

What was the greatest show you’ve ever been to?

Prince, both of his last two tours.  They were incredible shows.  Oh, and I have to mention Pink Floyd.  That was an amazing show as well.

What’s the worst band you’ve ever seen in concert?

Gin Blossoms, because I took my sister to be nice despite the fact that I was not a fan, and there were no hot guys there at ALL to distract me from the music.

What band do you love musically but hate the members of?

I’ve got nothing here.  If I don’t like the members, I usually don’t listen to the music.

What is the most musically involved you have ever been?

I started playing the saxophone in 4th grade. In junior high I played in marching, concert, and jazz band (winning a solo award at a prestigious jazz competition).  In high school, I played in concert and jazz band.  But sadly, I haven’t played since.  I also had a very short stint in chorus; now I mostly contain my singing to the shower and the car.   

What show are you looking forward to?

I would LOVE to see The Police and really hope I can get tickets.

What is your favorite band shirt?

Does my Vanilla Ice shirt that I used as a nightshirt count?

What musician would you like to hang out with for a day?

Gwen Stefani, so I could find out all her beauty secrets.

What musician would you like to be in love with you for a day?

Ooh, easy.  Chris Daughtry.  I love his voice and he’s a hottie.  Or maybe Justin Timberlake.  I’d love to dance with him just once.

What was your last musical "phase" before you wised up?

I was all about the rap crap for a while. 

Sabbath or solo Ozzy?

Huh?

Did you know that filling out this meme makes you a music geek?

Whatevah.

What was the greatest decade for music?

80’s without a doubt.  Bring on the Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, Curious George. . . Oops, I mean Boy George (almost went into Mommy mode there). 

What is your favorite movie soundtrack?

Top Gun, but only because I think it’s the only one I’ve ever owned.

Who is your favorite artist who is much better live than on a recording?

I have no answer for this.  Over the years I have seen in concert: Vanilla Ice, Gin Blossoms, Counting Crows, Justin Timberlake (with Christina Aguilera and Black Eyed Peas), Pink Floyd, Prince (multiple times), Rusted Root, Dave Matthews Band (multiple times). . .I guess I’ll say Prince because he makes the show so much fun, but not because he doesn’t sound good on recordings.  He’s awesome any way you slice it.

Do you have a hidden desire to be a popular musician?

All I will say is that when in 5th grade, my friends and I had a "group" called the "Dudettes."  We used our Shanghai Surprise Happy Meal chopsticks as drumsticks on plastic pretzel bins and my sister’s toy microphone.  We were gonna be stars. . .

Have you ever used drugs to enhance the music experience?

Does ibuprofen count?

What was the last song you heard that gave you a chill?

Don’t laugh, but when Blake of American Idol did that Keane song back in the beginning of the season?  Chills.  Loved that.  Before that, when Prince performed an acoustic "Little Red Corvette" at his last concert.

Where would you be without music?

Without my dance moves, which means without many of life’s greatest moments.

I won’t tag.  Play if you like. 

And Happy Easter!