Jank instrument: electric bass Other instruments played: recorder Bass heros: Peter Hook, John Paul Jones, John Cale, Geddy Lee, John Entwistle Other musician heros: Willie Nelson, Wesley Willis, John Lydon, Lou Reed, Johnny Cash, Jeff Magnum, Bob Mould Favorite bands: Pavement, Pixies, Velvet Underground, Sonic Youth, Old 97's, White Stripes, Guided By Voices, Olivia Tremor Control, Dinosaur Jr., Neutral Milk Hotel, Kings of Leon, Yo La Tengo, Ween, Van Halen, Rush, Led Zepplin, Sebadoh, Beck, Cracker, The Shins, Luna, New York Dolls, old REM, Television, Built to Spill Birthdate: March 16 Astrological sign: Pisces Place of birth: Nashville, TN Favorite books: Anything they made into a movie Favorite movies: Easy Rider, Rushmore, Napoleon Dynamite, Freddy Got Fingered Favorite beverages: Dr. Pepper, Beer, Black Coffee, Scotch, Unsweetened Ice Tea Favorite food: Mexican, Sushi, Goldfish Crackers, and anything spicy Fun facts: Also a lefty that plays righty. Once partied with Vanilla Ice.