Russell Ashenden
Born:
17/8/69Musical contribution:
Guitars, backing vocals, european gig connections, record production.Favourite colour:
Blue / YellowFavourite food / drink:
Anything hot 'n' spicy. Lager + Flaming Mexican Arsehole!Previous bands:
Desire, Dreamscape, Space Guppie, Hellrazor, Level, Euphoria 1992-95.Why do you want to be a rock star?:
I am a rock star! (and I like to show off.)Musical influences:
Jane's Addiction, U2, Pat Metheney, Pink Floyd, Foo Fighters, Kula Shaker, Suede, Levellers.Where do you see Euphoria in 5 years time?:
Probably still struggling but hopefully a lot further up the ladder, and in complete control of our destiny.What are your best and worst characteristics?:
Best - easy to get on with, spontaneous, drink a lot, party a lot. Worst - no memory.What's the best thing that has ever happened to you?:
I went travelling around the world for 1 year, it was an amazing life experience.Personal ambitions:
To own and run my own business.Which record would you most have liked to play on?:
She Sells Sanctuary - The CultWhat were the first / last records you bought?:
Brown Sugar - StonesIbiza Dance Mix - Various Artists
What/Who do you really like?:
I like to be busy, constantly working, building opportunities to forward to. I get excited very easily.What/Who really gets up your nose?:
People who make promises and do not deliver.Recommend a film:
The Matrix (because it's real!!) Fast, action-packed and gripping.Recommend a book:
"Kiss The Girls" by James Patterson. I love books about serial killers and indepth studies of how their minds work.Any other hobbies?:
Golf, football, drinking, snail collecting, pot holing, going to parties, dressing up in my girlfriend's underwear, jumping the fare on trains + pretending I'm an American tourist when caught.Best holiday destination:
Cape Town, South Africa - very cheap, exciting, but unfortunately becoming more dangerous.Favourite clothes:
Levi jeans, Eisenegger combats, Nike trainers, T-Shirts and my Tom Wolfe suit for special occasions.Perfect Evening:
Lots of friends, nice restaurant, then back to someone's house for a party.