FirstWord The Phantom Band
Gerry Hart, bassist with Glasgow indie rock outfit The Phantom Band, shares his fantasies involving Buenos Aires and James Bond
First record you ever bought With my own money, ‘Stripped’ by Depeche Mode. I was too young to go into town myself so asked my brother Joe to buy me something else and he came back with this because he wanted it.
First film you saw that really moved you Grease. Last lie you told I’ll be there in five minutes.
First movie you ever went on a date to I don’t know if I’ve ever been to the cinema on a date. Apologies if I have.
Last time you cried When I told my mum and dad I was going to be a dad I welled up with tears of joy. First thing you do when you’ve got time off work Whatever I want to do.
Last great meal you cooked I’ve never made a great meal, only decent ones. Last extravagant purchase you made A bike. Worth every penny.
First crush Ann Marie Mackin.
not finishing them – I’m from the TV generation for Christ’s sake. The Coca Trail I think. First great piece of advice you were given Bands don’t look for wallflowers in the studio, or words to that effect, from Jah Wobble.
Last time you were star struck When Guto from the Super Furry Animals came to see us. That was pretty exciting.
First thing you’d do if you ran the country Go to Buenos Aires on a state visit. Last meal on earth – what would it be Drunken.
First song you’ll sing at karaoke ‘Club Tropicana’ by Wham.
Last time you exploited your position to get something Gig guestlist recently. But this doesn’t happen nearly often enough. The label ignore me when I ask. Can anyone help?
First time you realised you were famous I’m not, see above. Last time someone criticised your work I ignored it. It only really matters what me and the band think of it.
Last book you read I’m a great one for starting books and First three words your friends
would use to describe you Gerry? He is . . . lady friend Clare.
Last time you made an impulse buy and regretted it I’m not a big one for regrets. I wish I was. First concert you ever attended The Rolling Stones, ‘Steel Wheels’ tour at Hampden.
First thing you think of when you wake up in the morning I’m so tired. Last thing you think of before you go to sleep I quite often pretend I’m hiding from someone. Usually some James Bond type scenario.
Last time you bought someone flowers A couple of weeks back for my pregnant ■ Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh, Thu 17 Mar; Classic Grand, Glasgow, Sat 19 Mar.
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