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Ross Mckay
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39 Questions with Ross

Full Name:
Ross "Rosco" McKay
Date of Birth:
June 15th
Place of Birth:
Glasgow Scotland The Glassing & Stabbing capital of the universe
What's the funniest thing to happen to you whilst being in a band:
Seeing Todd naked
Who inspires you right now?
Ordinary Everyday Good People inspire me, they are everywhere if you look for them
Best place you ever played in a band:
The Edinburgh Military Tattoo & a pub near Yamba NSW
Who would you like to work with?
The Wailers
Favourite Food:
Curry
What movies do you like to watch?
Too wide a range but I favour the art house movies and I am a member of the Luna cinemas
What about TV shows?
Like to watch ABC or SBS
If you could ask one question of any artist, living or dead, what would it be and to whom would you ask it?
James Brown and I would ask him to lend me his talent. RIP Godfather
Your dream job:
No job with adequate money
The most flattering rock moment you’ve had:
I get flattered if anyone thinks I have played well
Your sleeziest Rock moment:
Can't say but it involved more than one - - - - - - - - -!
The best band you know of that no one else knows of is:
Project Mayhem local Perth band check them out
Top five things to do before your children put you in a home: 
1. Make sure they move out. 2.Sell everything you own hire hookers and leave no money. 3. embarrass them in front of their in laws. 4. Fart at dinner parties. 5. escape from the home every chance you get and crap on their front yard. Oh I can't wait for my revenge
Best cure for a hangover?
Stay pissed. No really moderation is the key to a long and healthy life - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Notttttt !
Philosophy to live by?
Do it one day at a time, try to do no harm to anyone
What is sexy to you?
Everything, In fact I am quite turned on by that question
What would the manager from your first job say about you?
I am glad he finally pissed off to Australia
Tell us about your first gig? Pathetic? Amazing?
First gig was in a Scottish Pipe band at the age of 9, but my first gig in Aus was in NSW near Tamworth and I lied that I could play the stuff and got away with it, It was mid summer and I was just off the boat and in shock I had never felt a 40 degree wind before.
What’s more important: girth or length?
Depth and accessories
What’s your favorite personal defect? 
My ability to love - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - --Guinness
Where do you go to find new music?
It's all around you, see it live if possible and jjj or local radio is good, the net is exceptional these days
Veggie burger with a side of steamed broccoli or meat lover’s pizza
Nah Char grilled Fillet steak med rare with loads of vegies on the side
If you could be reincarnated, what would you like to come back as?
A Rastafarian drummer playing for the Wailers - Jah live
Would you boink Paris Hilton?
Hasn't everyone?, I think she is just misunderstood, I understand what she needs - A pair of knickers, a murkin and some self respect
What was your first love?
Hot bread rolls on the way to school in winter then a Peugeot bicycle
Do you ever wish you were a kid again?
I am a kid
How did you start making music?
It was all around, my dad was a drummer and his dad too, pipe band practice started when I was about 7
When was the last time you had a fight?
Yesterday
What's the weirdest thing that's ever happened to you?
I fell off a scooter last year and lost my memory for about 45 mins that was weird
Have you read or listened to anything decent recently?
Just read Geoffrey Robertson book "the justice game" the law is strange, listening to the complete works of Robert burns vol 2 cd at the moment what a genius, currently reading the fourth hand by john Irving Hey switch off the TV and read will you!
How would you like to be remembered?
As someone who didn't leave a trail of destruction or unhappiness behind him
What is your favorite fast food joint?
They are all crap buy local and fresh whenever possible
Where do you buy your clothes?
Wherever they are on special, except for T shirts
What celebrity, be it musician, actor, politician, whatever, would you really like to see tarred and feathered and made to just go away?
Nah, I wouldn't like to see anyone harmed, but I would like Bert Newton to stop painting himself orange
Have you met any of your idols yet? Gotten any advice from the veterans?
I don't think It's a good idea to idolise anyone. My heroes are ordinary working folk who get up and do what they need to do every day, raise families and try to do the right thing. That takes courage.
Finally, what question would you like to ask yourself?
Why did you ever have that mullet?

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