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I'm a rockstar on hiatus - Ask Me (Almost) Anything

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SweetnSaltyPopcornPlease · 24/07/2020 19:56

I'm a semi-successful musician in a rock band. It's my only occupation, has been for some years. I've been a lot of places, seen a lot of stuff and met a lot of people. Ask me anything. I can't answer everything for various reasons but let's see how it goes...

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Cismyfatarse1 · 31/07/2020 19:45

What was school like for you? Did you feel encouraged or put off becoming a musician?

AnotherMarshmallow · 31/07/2020 19:52

Thanks OP, really interesting thread! Did you always want to be a musician?

Hepzibar · 31/07/2020 19:55

Are you going to tell us which band before your mission expires?

ToastieWarm · 31/07/2020 20:04

@Hepzibar

Are you going to tell us which band before your mission expires?
That'll be a no then Sad
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SweetnSaltyPopcornPlease · 31/07/2020 20:17

@tomdillimore

Thanks for all your responses on this thread *@SweetnSaltyPopcornPlease*. It’s been fab and I think everyone has really appreciated your words and your time 😊

You’ve been a real ninja managing to keep your band and identity hidden, can’t have been easy having to double check everything you write 😂

You’ve certainly been doing it right 🤘🏼

Can you reveal (without letting on) what your proudest career moment has been?

Thank you x

You are very welcome! And thank you for getting involved. I think when the crowd sang the entire song as the band played, it was a very special moment. Very moving.
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SweetnSaltyPopcornPlease · 31/07/2020 20:18

@FoxBaseBeta

Have you ever been nominated for the Mercury music prize?
😉
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SweetnSaltyPopcornPlease · 31/07/2020 20:19

@evilharpy

Thanks for a very entertaining thread *@SweetnSaltyPopcornPlease*!
You're welcome! Smile
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SweetnSaltyPopcornPlease · 31/07/2020 20:22

@serenada

RIght, so OP is going at 8?

OP, If you could go to any festival line up in the past which festival would it be and what year? (what line up)

We've been in some amazing lineups in the past. We have headlined over popular acts that didn't know who we were and we have co-headlined (second to last) and shared stages with some veterans and some icons. I couldn't ask for more, I feel very lucky.
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SweetnSaltyPopcornPlease · 31/07/2020 20:23

@Cismyfatarse

What was school like for you? Did you feel encouraged or put off becoming a musician?
School careers advice sucks. 😂 End of.
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SweetnSaltyPopcornPlease · 31/07/2020 20:24

@Cismyfatarse

What was school like for you? Did you feel encouraged or put off becoming a musician?
(Your user name 😂)
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SweetnSaltyPopcornPlease · 31/07/2020 20:26

@AnotherMarshmallow

Thanks OP, really interesting thread! Did you always want to be a musician?
I have and still want to be many things, I've answered this one above in more detail. But I was open to anything creative. Thanks for your questions!
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SweetnSaltyPopcornPlease · 31/07/2020 20:26

@Hepzibar

Are you going to tell us which band before your mission expires?
This thread will self destruct in 10 mins...
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FoxBaseBeta · 31/07/2020 20:28

Right, now I'm in full detective mode 🕵️‍♀️
Thank you for a fab thread!

Stuckinadream · 31/07/2020 20:41

I have utterly thoroughly enjoyed this tread even though I haven't commented earlier..... loved reading you have pulled me from a pit of crappy furlough despair thank you 😊 🤝👏🏻

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SweetnSaltyPopcornPlease · 31/07/2020 20:41

Right! I'm off. Thank you all so much for your questions. You have made me laugh out loud, chuckle silently and ponder. I hope I've at the least distracted you and at the most, entertained you. Maybe one day I've reveal myself outside of Mumsnet somehow. If I ever do, I will use my user name. You'll know it's me because everything I have said will match up with who I am. For example, if Damon Albarn or Imogen Heap said in an interview, I'll have 'Sweet and Salty Popcorn Please', You know it's not them on this thread because the info I have given doesn't match who they are. Scroll through and check out the answers if you have missed any. And thanks Mumsnetters for playing nice. Wink

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Luaa · 31/07/2020 20:45

I literally have no idea who op is, I know some other people do and some seem pretty sure they're right. I wonder if those who think they know all think the same person?

Jipiandme · 31/07/2020 20:58

I thought the subways. Loved the thread. If so I saw their set at titp many years ago, also loved Smile

SunshineOnATrainToday · 31/07/2020 21:16

I bet it's a band I've never heard of, because I'm a bit clueless, but thanks for a great thread OP. It's been a lot of fun to read.

OVienna · 31/07/2020 21:22

I'm guessing it's not Bono or Robert Smith. Ir Siouxie Sioux. So their secret is safe with me!

Veterinari · 31/07/2020 21:41

I think it might be RMC. In which case I've seen your band live and you're amazing!

echodot · 01/08/2020 07:36

I'm guessing someone from The Prodigy Grin...just by the sort of bands that have been nominated for The Mercury Prize

HyggeTygge · 01/08/2020 08:41

The Prodigy definitely formed before 2000!

Sofasogood1 · 01/08/2020 10:24

Oh. How boring. Thumbs down!

FoxBaseBeta · 01/08/2020 15:15

Probably wrong but The Go! Team is my best guess.

HyggeTygge · 01/08/2020 15:22

@FoxBaseBeta

Probably wrong but The Go! Team is my best guess.
Ooh! Not sure they've had a top 20 but that's the kind of vibe I'm getting.