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Vielen Dank Mannheim! Das war geil! :D
Now Daniel has become an official Baseballs bandmember. Thx to Boom Boom Sam's Barbershop! B. http://t.co/9U6kQwCb
@cebetre That's why he hired the babysitter. ;) B.
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Digger (Rüdiger Brans): Born on August 13, 1982 - 28 years old right now.
Basti (Sebastian Raetzel): Born on April 9, 1983 - 27 years old right now.
Sam (Sven Budja): Born on June 13, 1984 - 26 years old right now.
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THANKS FOR TELLING ME THAT I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR A LOT IN GOOGLE AND I FOUND ALMOST NO INFORMATION ABOUT THEM AND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THEIR MUSIC AND THEMSELVES, IF YOU HAVE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THEM, WHAT CAN YOU TELL ME?
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I sent the same interviews as the following interviews, but I didn't translate it correctly. Read the following interviews, they are translated more correctly.
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I have a few interviews for you:
Digger (Rüdiger Brans)
* 28 years
* Lion 13-08-1982
* 1.89 meter
* Harmonica
* Guitar
* Bass
* Piano
* Percussion musical instruments
Great example: Jerry Lee Lewis
Sam (Sven Budja)
* 26 years
* 13-06-1984
* 1.92 meter
* Guitar
Great example: Elvis
Basti (Sebastian Raetzel)
* 27 years
* 09-04-1983
* 1.83 meter
* Piano
Great example: Buddy Holly
Interview: The three young men from Berlin started in 2007 a 'voc' n Roll "(vocal rock 'n roll) band: The Baseballs. All three are not only big fans of rock 'n roll Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis and Buddy Holly, but is also the whole' fifties lifestyle it enormously. As teenagers they let grow forelocks: "If you wanted to rebel against your parents you just had to grow a forelock and put on a leather jacket,''says Basti. Nowaday you-can hardly shock your parents anymore - unless you decide to become an investment banker. "With a rockabilly cover of Rihanna's Umbrella The Baseballs stormed the charts. But Sam, Digger and Basti have more to offer. A meeting with The Baseballs, is like stepping back in time. Digger (Rüdiger Brans real name), Sam (Sven Budja) and Basti (Sebastian Raetzel) look like James Dean, Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis in their early years. Complete with greasy combs, thick sideburns, blouses, jeans and All Stars. Also their music is reminiscent of the 50s and 60s of last century. Were it not for the modern songs that the German trio has taken in hand. "When we just met, we made classic rock and roll "said Digger, the most talkative of the three.
Cool
"We were looking for an opportunity for young people listen to rock and roll again. That music is so cool. When we sing old songs or our own, then people think that the songs are from the 50s or 60s. "Therefore we have chosen covers of contemporary songs, it's a way for people in contact with rock - 'n' roll and The Baseballs. "On Strike debut features twelve covers include Rihanna, Katy Perry, Pussycat Dolls and Robbie Williams. Digger: "We have own songs too, but yet we play only during performances."
Tactics
The Baseballs's tactics seem to work. "Young people are now asking us what more they can listen. "Begin with an album of Elvis Presley ', we say, haha." As with all three men their love for rock' n 'roll began with The King. Basti: "I was seven or eight, and every Saturday there was an Elvis movie on German television. Not only I liked the movies, I was also impressed by the person, the music and the voice of Elvis. So I bought a cassette tape. "
Jumpsuit
Sam got the love for Elvis from his parents. "My mother was and is a huge fan of Elvis. But it really started for me when I found an LP of Elvis in my brother's room. I was six, saw the cover photo of The King in his white jumpsuit and listened That's Alright Mama. I knew then that music was what I loved. "My parents gave me a cassette tape with songs by Elvis for Christmas, "said Digger about his love for the genre. "The first song I heard was Devil In Disguise (starts singing). I was sold and then asked every birthday and Christmas a tape with new rock 'n' roll. Example: Little Richard and Jerry Lee Lewis. "
Lifestyle
For Digger, Basti and Sam is rock and roll more than just music, it's a lifestyle. "Our love for rock 'n' roll continues. So we like to watch movies from the early days of rock and roll. Movies for example James Dean and Elvis. "It is often said that movies are not so good, but it is mainly about fun. Digger: "Rock and roll for your feet, hips and fingers. It is mainly about having fun.'' "When they met several years ago, in Berlin in a rehearsal room where mainly practiced metal bands, they attacked each other directly. "We were the only three with sideburns and greased quiffs" laughs Basti. Together they sang Blue Suede Shoes. "We just started singing," says Sam. "Without an agree who would sing high and low. And it sounded great. "But that meeting was not directly the birth of The Baseballs. "We first mailed a few months, before there was a second meeting." Digger looks back. What started out playing old rock and roll songs, soon led in the direction the trio is now: successfully.
Jamming
The selection is simple, says Basti. "You hear a song on the radio and you wonder whether we can cover. Then, starts jamming in the rehearsal room. This eventually leads to an arrangement, though it's not always very easy." "Rock and roll is basically very simple music, it has only three chords. Modern songs are composed of many more agreements. And that we should look to bring back to rock and roll. Fortunately we have a very good relationship for us. "Since then it went hard with The Baseballs, their first strike! It was not only in Germany but also in Sweden, Finland and Norway, a big hit. "Everything that happened last year, surprised us," admits Digger.
Revival
"We never expected our jam sessions would lead to an album. And that the same album would be successful outside Germany. Hopefully this will lead to a revival of rock and roll as for example, happened in the 80's with the Stray Cats and Shakin 'Stevens. That's our goal, "concludes Digger.
Another interview with the boys:
DIGGER
Properties: Crazy, spontaneous, Workaholic, happy, dry humour.
Hobbies (Besides Music) Biking, roller coaster, Ghost Rides, found fires
Favorite Movie: Starsky & Hutch '05, Hancock
Favorite Book? "Not my day" Ralf Husmann
Favorite food and drink: Diet Coke, Salad, Tortellini
Do you have pets? If so, what kind of pets? My sister always had rodents, where I often took care of.
What do you always have with you, and why? Mobile phone for accessibility and weather, wallet for purchases and shopping
If I have to travel for a long time... I listen to Rock'n'Roll, I sing or I compose new songs. A telephone and ice coffee and I'm happy!
What is the most painful thing, what ever happened to you? So much is not painful, actually. I always forget everyone's birthday ... I have my quirks.
What kind of "nonsense" you buy? Fireworks, Sponge Bob figure and a ready food.
What was your biggest waste of money? Such a Bluetooth thing in your ear. That just completely sucks.
What was your worst haircut? Middle Separation and flowerpot-style
How long do you wear your hair like this? And how long do you need to get it so perfect? My hair is about 8 years like this. In the beginning I needed half a night to get my hair like this and keep it like this. Now it takes 10 to 15 minutes.
Standard question: What three things take you to a desert island? • A helicopter • A flag with 'I AM HERE! " on it • A signal pistol
What's your biggest unfulfilled wish? I would really like to play in a movie with Ben Stiller and Will Smith.
What do you think is most annoying? Ingratitude, stupidity, arrogance
What / who are you in 10 years? Where I am now, but with 10 years more experience
How would you describe the other guys and what are their peculiarities? Sam: As soon as he gets a guitar in his hands, he wouldn't give it back and he speaks so hard and loud that nobody can hear themselves.
Basti: Has always so many things on his mind that you often can't speak to him
Note to fans: Thanks for all your support! Voc'n'roll + You are great!
SAM
Features: Swing and fan of Elvis
Hobbies (Besides music) Fitness, Guitar, Drawing, The Simpsons, Elvis items
Favorite movie: All Elvis movies, The Wild One, Back to the future.
Favorite book? "A Christmas Carol," That's allright Mama, "" Friedhof der Kuscheltiere "
Favorite food and drink? Spezi (mixed drinks), Chicken breast with roasted potatoes
Do you have pets? If so, what kind of pets? Always wanted to have a hamster but I never got one. Now I want a dog, a beagle.
What you always have with you and why? (Comb does not count) a mobile phone! You must always be reached.
For long bus / train / car rides .... Book + mp3 player with music
What is the most painful thing what happened to you? I once accidentally sit in the wrong car and it was quite funny to the people who sat in the front
What "crap" do you buy? I prefer to buy a new guitar every week, I already have 6 guitars!
What is the worst thing you bought? My navigation, which is usually only working when I'm home.
What was your worst haircut ever? 3mm, sort of military style
How do you wear your hair so long? And how long are you busy for it to be good? I made my first haircut when I was 7. You always remember how to do that.
Standard Question: What three things take you to a desert island? - Mobile. - Weights - Guitar
What is your big, unfulfilled wish? Elvis live and see who remains sadly unfulfilled. Unless I see him in an afterlife.
What can irritate you most? Dishonesty, prejudices about others
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? In any case, on stage, hopefully not in Siberia
How would you describe the other two? Digger: Drinks too much Diet Coke and creates a strong caffeine shock.
Basti: Is not accessible and if he is not thinking about Voc 'n' Roll is, he is on the phone!
Note to fans: thank you very much for your great support. You are super and the best fans out there! Voc'n'Roll!
Basti
Properties: determination, clumsy, funny
Hobbies (besides music) soccer, tennis, organizing
Favourite movie Forrest Gump
Favorite book? "Death is my profession," by Robert Merle
Favorite food & drink? Pork loin with cheese Spaetzle & Cola (canned)
Do you have pets? If so, what kind of pets? A parakeet. He called Otti, and died when I was 13. Then I wanted a new pet.
What do you always have with you and why? A necklace I got from my parents.
During long bus / train / car travel ... ... I prefer to work on the computer and I listen to music.
What was the most painful thing that happened to you? Unfortunately I am rather clumsy, so it's hard to say what was most painful, I've been in so many embarrassing situations!
On what kind of "nonsense" you spend the most money? To my goalie equipment (soccer).
And what was the worst waste of money? Goalkeeper gloves for € 85 which I could only use once, because the grip was already devastated after a time.
What was your worst haircut? 3mm short hair, bleached high. Looked like a blonde Monchichi ...
How long do you wear your hair like this? And how long will it take's all good? The first time I tried this style, I was 8 or 9. In between there were other experiments (like peroxide), but more or less continuously since my 17th.
Standard question: What are three things you take to a desert island? · Mobile · MacBook · MP3 Player
What's your biggest unfulfilled wish? That my first football club, FC Magdeburg, is playing in the Premiership.
What do you think is most annoying? Stupidity and laziness
Where / How you see yourself in 10 years? On stage (hopefully not in a livingroom)
How would you describe the other two and what are their peculiarities? Sam: Our own Elvis, who constantly monitored his hairstyle.
Digger: Our pyromaniac who is happy when his pyrotechnic effects work.
Message to fans: You are the best! Thanks for your continued support. Stay Wild!
Sam
Real Name: Sven Budja
Born: 13. June 1984
Raised in Reutlingen (Baden-Württemberg)
Lives in: Reutlingen
Study: Clerk for office communication.
Love: Single
I'll never leave home without ... Pants
This famous person I would like to have when a storm is during "Under My Umbrella": Marilyn Monroe
She makes me "Hot'n'Cold" Audrey Hepburn
He or she has "The Look": Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe
Digger
Real name: Rüdiger Brans
Born: 13. August 1982
Raised in: Rheine, Germany
Living in: Cologne
Study: Media Designer
Love: loves music XD
I'll never leave home without ... keys, cell phone, wallet.
This famous person I would like to have when a storm is during "Under My Umbrella": Kirsten Dunst
She makes me Hot n Cold'''': Kirsten Dunst - under the umbrella!
He or she has "The Look": Elvis
Basti
Real Name: Sebastian Raetzel
Born: 9. April 1983
Raised in: Magdeburg
Lives in: Berlin
Studied: Seller audiovisual equipment (TV etc..)
Love: Single
I'll never leave home without ... Comb and MP3 player.
This famous person I would want to take shelter in a storm, "Under My Umbrella": Drew Barrymore
And she makes me "Hot'n'Cold" Angelina Jolie (Because I'm fearing XD)
He or she has "The Look": James Dean
I'm sorry for my English, I had to translate this all.
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thanks for this is that in the pages of Spain can not find almost anything
You're welcome! :)
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thanks!!!
How can these boys be single??? ;D
Yeah, I know, it's unbelievable! I thought everyone wanted to have a relationship with them!
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ya but it seems they dont want have relationship with everyone :D
I THINK THAT THEY PREFER TO USE THE TIMES IN SIGLES
They are able to CHOOSE their wifes (out of hundreds)! I wish I would be able to CHOOSE a guy!!
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yes that´s true!!
although in some images Sam has a ring
Yeah, I know. But that doesn't mean he is engaged or married, maybe he likes to wear those rings ;)
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already or maybe a loner ( i think some rings are called)
What do you mean?
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some men wear rings (called solitaire rings ) to put them when they have no relationship
sorry for my english is that i can not explain
Oh, now I understand! Yeah you're right.
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