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 And They Lived Happily Ever After?
A Look Inside the Life of Stroke 9
Backstage Pass Special by Debbie Seagle

 Back to Part II
 

RNW:  What do you guys think you’ll be doing in a year?  How far do you think you are going to go with this in a year’s time?

Eric:  I think, I hope we’ll still be on this record.  You know, touring on that.  We think, and the label thinks that there are still a few more solid hits on there, to keep it going.  The longer we’re touring and supporting that record, the better.  So when the next one comes out, word will already be out. 

RNW:  Well, you’re "Buzzworthy" on Mtv, do you have any kind of personal goals, like "If I make it to Leno, I’ve made it."  "If my mom sees me on Conan, then I’ve made it."  You know, everyone has those kind of things.

Eric:  That definitely would be one of them, yeah.  Being on the TV on a talk show would be great.  We hope to be doing that.  Maybe in a couple of months, when the next single comes out. 

RNW:  Sound tracks maybe?

Eric:  That would be cool.  I’d rather be on TV like Saturday Night Live.

RNW:  Now that would be fun!

Greg:  It would be awesome to get a number one song too.  That would be killer! 

RNW:  How about platinum? 

Greg:  That would be cool.  We cracked the top 100 and it was like, awesome.  We cracked the top ten on the song, and that was cool.

Eric:  Even on the modern rock chart, we’re the only debut act that’s in the top ten modern rock tracks.  Being that this is our first record, we’re not platinum, but all the other bands are on their second or third record and have already done it.  That’s pretty impressive.   You know, sort of coming out of the gate.  There with the big boys. 

RNW:  You are definitely home town boys, shooting to super stardom in Northern California, now starting to spread.  And just from what I have heard and what I have read about what you have done in the Bay Area, it sounds like you have a pretty wild ride ahead of you.

Greg:  Well, its been a long time.

RNW:  You mean that ten year "overnight" success?

Greg:  Yeah, hopefully, we can do it as long as people will have us.

So what happened to the men who suddenly got everything they always wanted?  Stay tuned to find out!


Stroke 9 are:

Luke Esterkyn:  Lead vocals, guitars
Greg Gueldner:  Bass
John McDermott:  Lead guitar, vocals
Eric Stock:  Drums


Listen to or purchase "Nasty Little Thoughts"


Check out the current tour schedule for Stroke 9


Visit the official Stroke 9 website


FAN SPEAK/Fan Comments for Stroke 9:


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Fan Speak:

Posted by Noelle:
DON'T HATE ON S9! THEY ROCK! All you haters better back off. . .S9 is the ultimate band! anyone who has seen them in concert knows what i'm talking about. . . stroke 9 rocks. . .plain and simple . . .stroke on. . .


TIP
Stroke 9 , I just saw their MV last week.'till now I still don't see it again.I live Thailand,it's really hard to know hear anything 'bout them.Say anyway!! I love Stroke9 4ever

Ashley Schrenk
I love Stroke 9! They are my favorite band and they have been for a couple years now. I LOVE Luke Esterkyn! He's the sexy lead singer! Anyways..... If you don't have their CD yet, you need to go buy it. Then when the new CD comes out next summer, you need to go buy that one! I have seen them 7 times and everytime I see them they get better and better! I can't wait until next fall when they start touring again! Ok, that's all for me! Thanks! I LOVE STROKE 9!

Amanda De La Cerda
HEY GUYS!I'VE HAD THE CHANCE TO CHECK YA'LL OUT TWICE ALREADY AND I WOULD HAVE TO SAY THAT YA'LL GIVE A FREAKING DAMN GOOD SHOW. BOTH OF YOUR CD'S ROCK, AND I CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR THE NEXT CD NEXT YEAR. KEEP STROKING!!!YOUR #1 FAN IN CORPUS CHRISTI--AMANDA--

Ann
I love Stroke 9. You guys rock! I saw them before and they were awesome and i'm going to see em this saturday in their hometown SF! yeah baby!

Leslie Gwinn
I am gonna keep it short and sweet- Stroke 9 is the best band ever in the world. I love them.

Megan
You guys just rock, plain and simple! I've been to seven concerts in a about a years time and I will be going back for more very soon. I'm forever hooked. You guys have come such a long way from a year ago when I thought I was one of the only people who knew about you guys. Now look at what's happened. Good luck always in the future.

Sarah :o)
You guys are so great! I've been to three concerts and absolutely love you guys. I remember back about a year ago I was one of the only people who knew about you guys at all up here in Portland, OR. But now, you guys are totally loved and people are taking notice to how much you guys rock! s9 is going to make it big one of these days really soon, and I'm so happy for you guys!!!!

molly
John, could u be any hotter? i saw u at the tla on south street in philly. 2nd row right in front actually. stroke 9 sounded really great loud, clear. your encore was suprising. john your a great musician as well. luke's easy on the eyes as well

Jennifer Hodge
I really like STROKE9... they are the BEST to see in concert.. i expecially like eric.. hes SUCH a babe! anyways.. i travel ALL over to see them in concert this up-comming one will be my 6th! BUT ERIC IS THE BEST OF THEM ALL!! DONT DENIE YOUR LOVE FOR ERIC EVERYONE! BUT HES MINE! just kidding.. i freeking wish!

ToTaL GoRe
tehehe, i was just jokin' before. I bought the Stroke 9 cd yesterday and I'm in love with Luke too. They make really kickass music! 

Anna`
YEAH GO STROKE 9! you F.UCKIN RULE!

lindsey
stroke 9 kicked ass in NJ in 2000 at the FEZtival and i would love to see them again 
 

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