RYAN ADAMS - Interviewed by Zane Lowe

Ryan Adams, born in North Carolina in November of 1974, is a rock Musician, a failed painter and playwright (who has only seen 3 plays although drops Jean Genets' and Leroi Jones' names when discussing plays because he is twat)

Has lived in Manhattan off and on for 5 years or so. His interests are Sci-Fi movies, 45 Grave albums, Bootlegs of The Smiths, and bad clothing. He has been know to drink but does not enjoy beer or white wine (which leaves alot to be accounted for). Does Not own a drivers license but has owned a car. Collects Patchwork quilts. Sleeps entirely too much. Only drinks coffee in the summer. Does not enjoy television anymore but still watches Friends. is a threat to Mankind and all living things. Is quoted as saying the off-broadway tour de force play"Kiki-and Herb" is the punkest most heart-stopping thing he has ever seen. Whose favorite movies are "Coal-miners Daughter, Straight No Chaser, Star Wars, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (with Maggie Smith, his favorite actress, and Steel Magnolias. Who plays in a band with one of his three best friends Johnny T. "the Ryan Adams Killers, and at one time or another worked as,

1. a plumber
2. at hardees (chicken and biscuits duty)
3. a bread baking factory
4. a dishwasher
5. a bartender/ sandwich maker ( a poor one at that)
6. a demolition crew worker
7. a grocery store shelf stocker
8. a guitar player

he loves most everybody and does not want to start anymore trouble. plus he loves cats.


Single 'So Alive' released Jan 19

Ryan Adams Killers - UK live shows

24 November - Manchester Academy (0161 832 1111)
25 November - Glasgow Barrowlands (0870 0600 100)
26 November - London Forum (020 7403 3331)

www.ryan-adams.co.uk