Megadeth

James LoMenzo

Band/Album:
Jeff Beck Group/ Rough & Ready, also anything by the the Beatles.
Movie:
Citizen Kane, 2001, The Tingler
Meal/Food:
All kinds, mostly Vegetarian Pescatarian these days.
Book:
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
Historical Figure:
Please, no thank you…

Most memorable concert:
“Queen”, “Wings” both at Madison Square Garden in the mid 70’s.
What do you like to do to relax while touring:
Spending time with my Wife, a day at the beach/park/canyon is always nice.
Occupation if not a musician:
Photographer/Cinematographer.
Musical Influences:
Absolutely everyone, biggest bass influences are all the guys from the 70’s.
First concert ever seen:
Beach Boys/Chicago Madison Square Garden early 70’s.

Fondest memory:
Too many, the birth of my Daughter immediately comes to mind.
Advice to other bands/musicians:
Make sure you love creating music as much as I do, this can be a gnarly ride.
Most important life lesson:
EVERYONE has an interesting life story, don’t prejudge or dismiss people you meet just cause you don’t know their story.
Who would play tou in a movie:
My wife likes Brad Pitt so let’s say Brad Pitt.
Morning person or night owl:
Depends on my co-ordinates on the planet. I think I’ve shifted to morning person.
Where/when would you go in a time machine:
Anywhere in time Jimi Hendrix was playing.
What 3 items would you want with you on a desert island other than food and water:
A hotel, with a pool and a sauna.
What is your must-have travel item when you’re on tour:
My little Bose Bluetooth Speaker.
What is your favorite part of the process when you’re recording or preparing to record an album:
That part where you’re tracking and suddenly you come upon a new creative idea.