Ray Iommi
Parents: I was raised on the east coast by my mother and father. They were married for over 50 years. A tough act to follow.
Musical Influences: John Entwhistle, Steve Harris, Geezer Butler, Bob Daisley, John X. Doe, Geddy Lee.
Lifestyle influences: Hard to say. I think everything influences your lifestyle.
Band history: I met Scotty and Bill when I was in Powerage in 2002-2003. Previous to relocating to California, I was part of the Boston music scene, which at the time had an incredible wealth of original bands.
Favorite Interests / pastime: Aside from music, I collect coins and love baseball and college basketball. I also like to travel to Europe (that is when I can afford it).
Favorite foods: Beef in all of its blood clotting glory.
Favorite TV shows: Family Guy, Simpson’s, Star Trek, 2 ? Men, House MD, The History Channel, VH1 Classic rockumentaries and live concert footage.
Would love to jam with: Eddie Van Halen, Randy Rhoads, Jimi Hendrix, Robert Fripp, Tony Iommi, DJ Bonebreak, Bill Bruford, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts
Ambitions: To live well and respect the people around me.
Nickname: “Andrew The Bass Player”
First show: Kiss at the New Haven Coliseum, 1978
Turn-ons: Guitars and women. That’s pretty much it.
Turn-offs: Micro managers and drama queens. Basically, high maintenance types.
In my next life I would like to be: Filthy rich, so I could afford more guitars and women.
Favorite quote: “How you coming along with that novel you’re working on?” –Stewie Griffin