THE RUTLES INTERVIEW, CHICAGO, 1997 |
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Either everyone who came
and saw the Rutles were either high on "tea" or Stig O'Hara, Ron Nasty and
Barry Wom are very funny guys. On August 9th, 1997, the pre-fab Rutles
invaded Chicago's Beatlefest (commonly known as the Rat Keller) that had
set the rock music world upside-down during a "live performance" before a
joyous packed audience. But before the live performance, the Rutles
decided to hold a "press conference" early that evening where they caught
some actual reporters and their fans by surprise with
their off-beat Rutland humour. |
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RUTLE FAN: "Is it true that Dirk has become a 'Knight of Columbus?'" NASTY: "He has become a 'Knight in White Satin!'"
RUTLE FAN: "This question is for Barry. I understand that the Rutles broke up in 1970 (and that) you started a hairdressing
business...How did that work out?" HOST: "Generally speaking?"
RON NASTY: "Generally...[Ron searching for words] are generally less prone to give opinions and leave the bathroom in a neat and tidy state."
RUTLE FAN: "Actually, I was just downstairs in the flea market and
I found an unauthorized copy of Tragical Mystery Tour
on video. I was wondering if you're going to re-release that or come out with all your movies
or should I purchase the unauthorized copy?" RUTLE FAN: "Audio question: Your haunting melody -- Finding your bride in the arms of a Scotsman from Hull -- will it ever be release on CD or other vinyl projects?" BARRY WOM: "Ah, it was going to be released on VD. And then you wouldn't get any Scotsmen from Hull." RUTLE FAN: "Well Barry, I was wondering: Did you ever get back at those Scotsmen from Hull?" BARRY WOM: "I did, yes. I set fire to their kilts." RON NASTY: "Something can be said about the kilt...there is no other garment more suited for diarrhea and fornication." BARRY WOM: "I just have to say: us Scotsmen are very very well balanced people...we've got chip on each shoulder."
Later that same evening, the Rutles performed on
stage. The group Liverpool played before the Rutles and were
invited after to perform with the band which they were very pleased to do!
The decor was great at the Rat Keller. It had art work of four separate
full-length features of some Mersey rock stars who call themselves John,
Paul, George
and Ringo (bet you never heard of them, eh?) Each art piece was decorated with
colorful balloons and a
bright light.
1) Major Happy's Good Time Band (the group sings together) --Encore!-- (well done boys!) 8) We've Arrived (Ron on lead vocals with Stig O'Hara)
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Links: 1. David Haber's: Rutles Org |
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