Fusebox

Interview:

1. How did it feel to hear your song played all over the airwaves?
It's always cool to hear yourself on the radio. To think that millions of people are hearing what you created. It's definitely surreal.

2. Did you have any pre-conceived ideas about the music industry?
I thought it would be more about the music. Sometimes it's too much about the business.

3. Do you write your own songs?
Yes. What's your inspiration? - Anything and everything. Just living life.

4. What music/artists do you listen to when you are not playing yourown?
There are so many artists that I enjoy. POD, Lenny Kravitz, Foo Fighters, Switchfoot, Seal to name a few.

5. What's next? Tour/Album/Single?
Our new album "Once Again" will be released on June 15, 2004. The first single, "Once Again" is already doing really well at radio. We'll be touring for the majority of the year.

6. Was there a moment you contemplated throwing in the towel?
Sure. When my wife and I had our first child. I was so scared that I wouldn't be able to provide for my family. God really worked things out.

7. Do you prefer performing live or recording?
Performing live. There is nothing like the connection we get with the audience.

8. What/who was your inspiration to go into the music industry?
I've known since the age of 5 that I wanted to sing. I use to listen to all my dads old records. Stevie Wonder, Al Green, Led Zeppelin. These are the artists that made me what to be a musician.

9. What is the biggest challenge you have faced along the way to your musical success?
Keeping God, and my family first. There are so many people pulling on you at times. I have to remember to keep my priorities straight.

10. What's a typical day like?
Pray, read my Bible, I answer emails at like 5 in the morning, eat breakfast with the fam, go to meetings, rehearse, do phone interviews, yard work, clean the car, etc, etc.

11. What has been your favorite part of becoming a music artist?
Creating music for the world to hear and enjoy. There's nothing like it.

12. If you could collaborate with another artist, who would it be? Stevie Wonder :-)13. Are you single?
Very Married.

14. Do you have a website fans can visit?
www.Fuseboxmusic.com

15. Can you tell us 5 things required for a happy healthy & enjoyable life?
The Bible, prayer, church, healthy food, and good music :-)

16. What message would you like to say to your fans?
Keep walking with Jesus. He's the best friend you'll ever have.

60 Second Quiz
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Full Name: Billy Buchanan
Nickname(s): Bee
Star Sign: Gemini
Favorite Food: Chinese
Favorite Film: Amadeus
Favorite Actor: Anthony Hopkins
Pet: no
Describe yourself in 3 words: Definite control freak
Best Feature: I love people
Worst Feature: workaholic
Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Stevie Wonder
Hobbies/Interests: Basketball, and drawing
First Job: packing groceries at a grocery store.
Are you a Pub, Bar or Club kind: I used to be a bar guy.
What Can You Never Leave Home Without: My cell phone
What is the first thing you think of when you wake up in the morning: Honestly. All the things I have to do that day. It should be Jesus. I'm getting better though.