The Obelisk Questionnaire: Kevin McNamara of The Age of Truth
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The Obelisk Questionnaire: Kevin McNamara of The Age of Truth
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How do you define what you do and how did you come to do it?
I became a singer because I heard Jon Anderson singing “Long Distance Run Around” and it hit my soul. I was drawn to that voice. It was so odd and beautiful to me. When I heard Stevie Wonder harmonize with the keys in “Living For The City” I was drawn to him as well.
And then the roof caved in.
I bought Black Sabbath’s first album and when Ozzy sang “your love for me has just got to be real,” I cried.
Truth.
As I grow older, I have learned what to do and what not to do as a singer. I’ve learned it after singing with a million bands and I’m still learning. That’s the beauty of growing wiser with age.
Describe your first musical memory.
KISS on the Paul Lynde Halloween Special! They were so bad ass!
Describe your best musical memory to date.
That’s still to come for me because I love this whole scene and at any given moment we might create that memory. So, thus far? All of them. With more to come!
When was a time when a firmly held belief was tested?
When I first heard “Bobby Brown Goes Down” by Frank Zappa.
Where do you feel artistic progression leads?
I swear I feel like if I don’t change the scenery in my head, I might lose it. I don’t think of the past or any connection to it until I’m way ahead and looking back and going, “Ah I remember that!”
But I’m here in the present. I made it to here and that’s what matters.
How do you define success?
Not by money. Marley nailed it. “Money is numbers and numbers never end. If it takes money to be happy, your search for happiness will never end.”
What is something you’ve seen but wished you hadn’t?
The record companies screwing honest, hard working musicians. To me that’s evil.
Describe something you haven’t created yet that you’d like to create.
The perfect Sunday afternoon.
What do you believe is the most essential function of art?
Art is to test the senses. I’m an asshole that way. Nothing is good enough for me? Ever.
I’m slow to accept praise I’m slow to a feel like I created something that does that.
Something non-musical that you’re looking forward to?
I’m looking forward to seeing JJ again at shows! And everyone else. I miss everyone!
Love you and don’t stop being you!
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