The Obelisk Questionnaire: Eric “Ike” Beastlein of Lost Breed & Ike’s Wasted World
Posted in Questionnaire on August 17th, 2022 by JJ Koczan
The Obelisk Questionnaire is a series of open questions intended to give the answerer an opportunity to explore these ideas and stories from their life as deeply as they choose. Answers can be short or long, and that reveals something in itself, but the most important factor is honesty.
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The Obelisk Questionnaire: Eric “Ike” Beastlein of Lost Breed & Ike’s Wasted World
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How do you define what you do and how did you come to do it?
We became obsessed with rock and roll in junior high school, started a band in high school and 40 years later we are still at it.
Describe your first musical memory.
I remember loving Bill Withers’ “Lean on Me.”
Describe your best musical memory to date.
There are so many great shows and recordings, but I cried when I wrote “Mountains on Mars.”
When was a time when a firmly held belief was tested?
Trying to stay true to yourself when your parents just want you to get a haircut and a real job.
Where do you feel artistic progression leads?
Hopefully to personal satisfaction. We sure as hell don’t do it for the money.
How do you define success?
Living another day to rock.
What is something you have seen that you wish you hadn’t?
Nothing. I have been lucky. Living in L.A. from 1987 to 2002 was hardcore but I would not change a thing. No remorse.
Describe something you haven’t created yet that you’d like to create.
The next song.
What do you believe is the most essential function of art?
Entertainment for the listener or viewer.Personal satisfaction for the creator
Something non-musical that you’re looking forward to?
Getting my bike running. Damn battery.
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