Back to Biography PageCalvin Apps
Born:
24th May Cuckfield, SussexMusical contribution:
Guitar strumming and bass playerFavourite colour:
BlueFavourite food / drink:
Indian / Lager / Coffee & TeaPrevious bands:
Cause and Effect, The Calling, and many others that I'm not going to mention.Why do you want to be a rock star?:
Because I've tried every other job.Musical influences:
The Who, The Beatles, The Clash, Thin LizzyWhere do you see Euphoria in 5 years time?:
In a rest home for retired pub rockers.What are your best and worst characteristics?:
Eat too much, drink too much, smoke too much, impatient, swearing + sarcasm. No good characteristics whatsoever.What's the best thing that has ever happened to you?:
Meeting Anita, my girlfriend for the last 7 years.Personal ambitions:
Worldwide No.1 record!Which record would you most have liked to play on?:
London Calling, The Clash (Album + Single)What were the first / last records you bought?:
Dark Side of the Moon - Pink FloydScreamadelica - Primal Scream
What/Who do you really like?:
Going on holiday, doing gigs, Leftfield, dogs and cats, Andy Weatherall productions, anything done with imagination on T.V.What/Who really gets up your nose?:
William Hague / Conservatives, snobbery, ignorance + bad manners, rehearsing + sound checks.Recommend a film:
Blade Runner, Zulu, Harry Palmer films, The Longest Day, The Matrix, Seven and Lock, Stock + 2 Smoking Barrels.Recommend a book:
"A Riot of Our Own" by Johnny Green. Clash roadie's account of first few years with The Clash.Any other hobbies?:
Cooking, reading, computer games, sleeping, beer tasting, showing off + shouting.Best holiday destination:
Goa / Greek IslandsFavourite clothes:
501's, Kickers, trainers, Ralph Lauren stuff, Ben Sherman shirtsPerfect Evening:
Few pints, Indian meal, dancing all night to bleepy music, then chill out and wait for the pubs to open.
oh, the good old days…..! circa 1978