12/30/2001 ROY ST. JAMES INTERVIEW-CAROLINE BLUE

12/30/2001

CB.NET is proud to present an exclusive interview with the one and only Roy St. James.He has graciously allowed us a moment of his time to allow us to ask him the following questions.Why? Because you demanded it people! Besides,Wayne was unavailable so...

CB.NET-You there Roy?

ROY-Yes.

CB.NET-How are you doing?

ROY-Wait a minute and I'll tell you later.

CB.NET-OooooK....Give us some musical background on ya....we want to know ya better!!

ROY-Before what we know as rock today,I wanted to be like David Cassedy from the Partridge Family-the hair,the colorful bus...you know-everything.I woke up in love this morning.I think I love etc.

CB.NET-So what happened? Didja at least get the bus??

ROY-Yeah,but it picked me up for school and it set a different outlook in life trying to separate reality from tv.

CB.NET-So...how did you meet up with Wayne?

ROY-Well...going back to the Four Large Men days,he was rumored to be large-only we never personally checked and never will,so we had several girls pull out their rulers.......so the rest is history.

CB.NET-Guess we're ALL waiting for Wayne's book to come out huh?

ROY-Yes,Wayne's book will be full of surprises-from strippers to toothless bags,from hotel rooms to back seats.It is going to be a killer.

CB.NET-Toothless bags???

ROY-The black tooth grin!!!

CB.NET-He is a strange one....so how long have you been playing bass?

ROY-I just started the day before the 1st CAROLINE BLUE gig!!! It is something I always wanted to do-like my idol Danny Partridge.The red hair and the frilly vest.....Mom showed me alot of tricks!!

CB.NET-Well,I (I'm SATCHEL by the way) caught that 1st show and you were pretty damm impressive let me tell ya! Were you nervous?

ROY-Only the 1st song.

CB.NET-You also sang a song...Black Sabbath's NIB right?

ROY-Correct as usual king friday.

CB.NET-That's KING FRIDAY to you buddy!! :-D The singing was great too-how long have you been doing that? Any plans for more singing?

ROY-I've been singing backups for years but never sang a song myself since 1983.It was different.More is on the way.

CB.NET-Cool!! Give us a brief 20/20 hindsight of the last show.

ROY-We came,we kicked ass,and then we left-with the crowd wanting more.

CB.NET-Alrighty then!! A member of our staff has a few questions for ya ok? Hold on....(RICO)....Are you there Roy?

ROY-Sometimes.

CB.NET-I...I mean WE at CB.NET just LOVE your hair! Please tell us it's not a wig!!

ROY-Yes it is.I had Don Dokken's hair dresser do extensions for me.

CB.NET-So that's the secret! How long will it grow? Do you have any special treatments?

ROY-Ancient Chinese Secret!

CB.NET-Does it speak to you at night when the lights are low and no one is around? Mine did one night and.....(SATCHEL)...Sorry Roy-Rico tends to get carried away sometimes....So,where did the "St. James" come from?

ROY-I didn't want anyone to know my real name at one time.I think everybody goes thru that.I wanted to separate the Roy from the stage from the Roy from the home life.

CB.NET-That's understandable.Now.we've been told that you're a "hired gun" at the moment.Any chance of being a permament member?

ROY-As AC/DC says,Money Talks.We will see.Wayne is a very close and personal friend.I only want the best for him and he knows that.

CB.NET-Another member of our staff wants to have a few.Her name is Bucky.Get ready Roy.She can be a real bi....(BUCKY)...I heard that!!!

ROY-So let it be written.

CB.NET-Don't listen to him Roy-he's just a pig.I love him though.Anyway,what's it like to work with Wayne and Dave?

ROY-They're great.I couldn't ask for a better combination.

CB.NET-I heard Wayne can be an egomaniac.Is that true? If so-his bubble is about to burst!!

ROY-Yes,the bastard!!! Sometimes it's like working with Yngwie Malmsteen.However,I understand where he is coming from.He only wants what's best for him and his band mates.....Well,we will have to continue this later as I feel the need to.....thanks for the interview BUCKY.Next!

CB.NET-Wait! Does he prefer blondes,brunettes,or redheads?

ROY-All the above.

CB.NET-Why is he so distant with women? I know his marriage exploded,but he's available now.I've tried 3 times....(RICO)...Roy! I...I mean a fan from Georgia has to know...is Wayne gay?.....(BUCKY)...He's not gay-he was married you idiot!

ROY-Well,it's past my bedtime.I must go.All work and no play! We will have to continue later as I have company-a female companion for the night.No-it's not a blowup doll or someone under age.No sheep or cows.

CB.NET-...(SATCHEL)...You go to the bathroom.....Just 2 more questions ok Roy?

ROY-Just like myself.Quick.

CB.NET-CAROLINE BLUE seems to be based in a Classic Hard Rock Style.Is that still viable in this day and age?

ROY-Yes-especially in Wayne's favorite place to play in Munnsville;where men are men and sheep are scared.

CB.NET-Also,we heard that,in order for you to get properly warmed up for a show,you like to run around the club a few times butt naked with a kid behind you with a boom box cranking "Eye of the Tiger" (Survivor) at full volume.Is this true and,if so,in God's name why???....(RICO)....He has to be at least bi...

ROY-Yes-it is almost true.I am not totally naked and the song is Do Run Run Run by Leif Garrett.

CB.NET-...(SATCHEL)...We know Wayne does the same thing but his tune is "Macho Man..."

ROY-I thought it was,"Man,I feel Like a Woman" by Shania Twain...

CB.NET-...(RICO)...I knew it! I knew it!...(BUCKY)...he's not gay or bi!!!!!...(SATCHEL)...Uh...things are kinda disintegrating here Roy.

ROY-The song he uses to warmup his voice is "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia" by Vicki Lawrence.

CB.NET-Damm-we're finding out alot about him aren't we? Thanks for the great interview.Any final thoughts or words for our faithful web viewers out there?

ROY-Try it!!! Hey Mikey-he likes it!!!

CB.NET-Mikey???

ROY-For those who read the interview who are over 35.

CB.NET-Ah well....thanks again Roy.Ladies and gents,the one and only...Roy St.James!!!!