Interview- Peter Cooper

Band: Peter Cooper Interviewer: John Cole Date: 9/13/04

Have you ever thought about shaving your chest? It is quite hairy in one of your photos.

I have shaved my chest on a few occasions.

On your site is the quote from Dali "Have no fear of perfection. You'll never reach it." Do you strive to be perfect? Why do you think man created the idea of perfection?

I believe in that quote, so it should be obvious that I do not strive for perfection. However I always do the best that I possibly can.

Do you think having a guitar teacher inhibited you from finding your own sound?

Not at all.

Another guote on your site, this one from your bio, goes like this: "After all, without the musical roots of the Deep South there would be no rock, metal, r&b, funk, soul, hip-hop or any other style of American music" That sounds like to me if it was not for the south, most music would not exist. Would you agree with this statement? If so do you also think if Edison did not invent the lightbulb we would still be living in the dark?

Anyone who is educated in music history knows that this statement is truth and historical fact, and not my oppinion. American popular music as we know it today, was cultivated and started in the deep south with blues and jazz. Blues and jazz are the foundations of any American popular music you listen to from the past hundred years. Do your research.

Have you ever played the guitar while having sex?

No. I like to keep my hands busy on other things while I'm fucking.

In your modeling pic did you have a sock or a banana in your underoos?

The only thing that was in the thong I was wearing was my cock and balls. I'v got other photos which proves the legend. Thanks for the compliment.

Why a solo career? Would it not be easier to start a band? Is it because you like to hump water mellons and it annoys people?

I'll answer your question in reverse. I don't hump water melons. I'v been in plenty of different bands while maintaining a solo career. Bands are great because of the teamwork and fun involved. Solo careers are fun because you can do whatever you feel like musically. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it does'nt. Experience is what makes it all worth it.

Ever thought about getting someone to sing for you?

I'v been only the bass player in certain bands. I'v been only the guitar player in some bands. To answer your question, yes other people have sang instead and for me.

Is the song "Let me Love You" used in a gay porno?

No. Again if you had a bit more education and did some more research you would know that the great Willie Dixon wrote that, and has been covered by countless artists.

If your next statement would be the last thing you ever said before kicking the bucket, what would it be?

Get educated. Get smart. Knowledge is power, and hate is the enemy.

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