Mega Sun’s lineup includes three very talented musicians—and if any one thing stands out, it’s Chris Rivera’s guitar work. A recording from Mega Sun is currently in the works with producer Mike Doling (of the band Snot), and the band is currently raising funds to finish it; find details at www.gofundme.com/mega-sun-recording. Chris Rivera was kind enough to answer the Lucky 13; here are his answers.
What was the first concert you attended?
Mötley Crüe’s Shout at the Devil Tour.
What was the first album you owned?
KISS, Alive.
What bands are you listening to right now?
Gojira, Desert Rhythm Project, Twelve Foot Ninja, Black Pussy, Atala, and Throw the Goat.
What artist, genre or musical trend does everyone love, but you don’t get?
I can usually find something I dig in all music, to be honest. But if I had to choose one, I guess I’d have to say new country music. I just prefer the old stuff.
What musical act, current or defunct, would you most like to see perform live?
AC/DC with Bon Scott.
What’s your favorite musical guilty pleasure?
Old Elton John.
What’s your favorite music venue?
The Showbox in Seattle.
What’s the one song lyric you can’t get out of your head?
“Momma just killed a man, put a gun against his head,” Queen, “Bohemian Rhapsody.”
What band or artist changed your life? How?
Stevie Ray Vaughan. He just had it, man. It came straight from the heart. He made me realize you get what put in; there’s no cheating the guitar.
You have one question to ask one musician. What’s the question, and who are you asking?
I’d like to ask Gary Moore how to play guitar.
What song would you like played at your funeral?
James Taylor, “Fire and Rain.”
Figurative gun to your head, what is your favorite album of all time?
Rush, 2112.
What song should everyone listen to right now?
“Snooze Button” by Snot. (Scroll down to hear it!)
