Starwood - Interviews - Joey Scott talks to Transcending the Mundane

Starwood interview with drummer Joey Scott
By Transcending the Mundane

Talking with . . . Starwood
Interviewed 8/17/2004 by Brett VanPut

Hot on the heels of the massively successful Velvet Revolver and the Darkness; four Guys have formed a new energetic rock band called Starwood. Their debut, If It Ain't Broke Break It, is out now. Here is drummer Joey Scott.

Where did the idea of a kick ass rock record evolve?
I'm glad you think so, thanks. Well, Lizzy and I put this project together back in the early 90's and had a lot of fun doing it but the timing wasn't right at the time so we shelved it till now. So at this point we had an opportunity to actually put it out there and see if others would like it so we did.

Why do you think now is the best time for Starwood?
I think people are ready to start having fun again. Music is a release and it seems when times are good music trends seem to become introspective (and sometimes depressing) and when times are not so good music trends get more rebellious and reflect a public that wants to loose their cares about all the crap in the world and just rock.

How does the Hollywood rock scene differ today when compared to the eighties?

The eighties rock scene was a mish mosh of 60's, 70's the current scene is a mixture of everything from every decade from the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's. So now you have many eclectic moods represented. 60's (excesses), 70's (emotional intenseness), 80's (calculated excesses), 90's (uncontrolled emotional intenseness), now (all the past rolled into one, but definitely the pendulum moving back toward excess and letting go, basically starting to have fun again.

It must feel good to just rock out with Starwood.

This is just balls out rock and roll so there's no script to follow it's just have fun. We just go with the flow.

What do you think of bands like Velvet Revolver and the Darkness- do you think their popularity will enable the scene to become rejuvenated or are they just exceptions?

No, absolutely this is a repeat of history. The swell of fans sick of what they have been getting for the last ten years.

With the seriousness of terror and war dominating our society, do you think most people want their entertainment to be less serious and more fun?

Well, that's exactly it. People want a release from all the crap. I have a personal philosophy that music trends tend to follow politics and whenever there is a republican in office you get more rock and rebellion (people tend to associate republican with oppression) and when there is a democrat you get introspective and more thought out moody music. Rock music seems to be about not really caring about the mechanics just the feelings behind it. It's like going from a mass meditation with the dalilama to the riot in south central. It just points out that all humans need a release at some point or you go crazy for good.

If you could choose who you were to tour with, who would it be and why?

Well, right now it would be good to team up with the Darkness or Velvet Revolver, but I would love to open up for Lenny Kravitz. Anyone with the same message.

Do you think Lizzy has what it takes to become a star? What are the live shows like?

Absolutely, he was born for it. He's got the thick skin and confidence and most of all common sense. The shows are great lots of energy and fun.

What do you enjoy the most about Starwood?

The idea that we are at the beginning of a new era and i t's something that we really feel strong about and have a personnel fondness of. Also I like the way the band just has a "lets just rock" attitude.

Oftentimes, when lyrics are described as fun, it also means they are shallow- do you think not having that lyrical or emotional depth is ever going to be detrimental to Starwood or is it needed to further convey your good time, energetic image?

Well, I think people like Alice Cooper, Steven Tyler and Mick Jagger have shown that you can have both. You can be clever and have a good time doing it. But having said that, I'm quit sure Einstein said, "fuck it!" and then walked away smiling at one time or another. It feels good to let go and not worry about thinking.

Final comments?

Just thanks for enjoying our music. Spread the word that we're coming.

Discography:
2004... If It Ain't Broke Break It (Metal Blade)

Current line-up:
Lizzy... vocals
Joe Steals... guitars
Marten Andersson... bass
Joey Scott... drums

Website: Starwood-Band

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