Chris Long, the frontman of Boycott Radio, has music in his blood. On top of fronting rock band Boycott Radio (www.facebook.com/boycottradio)—which has performed at The Hood Bar and Pizza, Schmidy’s Tavern and other venues—Long hosts Beer Pong every Wednesday night at The Hood. Here are his answers to The Lucky 13.
What was the first concert you attended?
I saw James Taylor at the Coors Amphitheater (in Chula Vista) in 1996. I knew right away that (performing) was what I wanted to do.
What was the first album you owned?
I think the first album that I purchased with my own money was Green Day’s Dookie when I was 7 years old. It changed my perception of music. I bought it with my lunch money I had saved all week.
What bands are you listening to right now?
Every Time I Die’s new album, From Parts Unknown. These guys make me smile. Also I have the Kirby video game anthology soundtrack in my car. Takes me right back.
What artist, genre or musical trend does everyone love, but you don’t get?
That’s a great question. Had you asked me a week ago, I would have easily replied, “Country!” but I’ve been hearing it more at my place of work, and even country has its place in my heart!
What musical act, current or defunct, would you most like to see perform live?
John Williams with the Los Angeles Philharmonic performing the Star Wars films live with a laser show.
What’s your favorite musical guilty pleasure?
Dubstep. I like it!
What’s your favorite music venue?
Is Coachella a venue? I guess it’s more of an event, but aside from that, I would say Pappy and Harriet’s.
What’s the one song lyric you can’t get out of your head?
“I’ve been waiting on you!” from Future Islands, “Seasons (Waiting on You).”
What band or artist changed your life? How?
Pink Floyd, when I was very, very, young. I would lie in bed in the dark as a kid and listen to my dad’s records, and Dark Side of the Moon blew my tiny little 6-year-old brain.
You have one question to ask one musician. What’s the question, and who are you asking?
Nickelback: “Why?”
What song would you like played at your funeral?
Stevie Wonder, “Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I’m Yours.” I defy people at my funeral not to smile and dance.
Figurative gun to your head, what is your favorite album of all time?
Reel Big Fish, Turn the Radio Off. Because I just saw it on my computer desk.
What song should everyone listen to right now?
“Grazin’ in the Grass” by the Friends of Distinction. That’s my pops on the drums! (Scroll down to hear it.)