Define your genre in five words or less:
Electric blues rock
Bearing the terrible clichéd nature of this question, what do you reckon people will say you sound like?
I have a number of different hats, but the Blues Machine is contemporary blues with classic rock overtones.
What do you love about making music?
I still love the process of writing and creating the work, then getting my rocks off improvising guitar solos at the gig.
What do you hate about the music industry?
The frauds.
If you could travel back in time and show one of your musical heroes your stuff, who would it be and why?
It would be great to have lunch with Frank Zappa, such an interesting guy, and a real musician.
If you could assassinate one person or band from popular music, who would it be and why?
I’m not sure about the assassinate idea, but I would give out some pretty harsh Chinese burns to a few idiots. The music industry should not just be a shortcut vehicle for fame, fame should be the byproduct of excelling in your craft.
What’ve you got to sell CD-wise?
The latest CD is called Live in the Moment, it’s kind of a ‘best of’ selection performed 100% live.
So, someone is walking past as you guys are playing, they then go get a beer and tell their friend about you… what do they say?
Hey did you know Jimi Hocking has not retired yet??
How long have you been gigging and writing?
I grew up in music, both parents working as musicians, so I got an early start. I’ve been around since the early ‘80s.
When’s the gig and with who?
Jamgrass 2012 at Thornbury Theatre on Friday October 19, Blues Train on Saturday October 20, check out jimihocking.com for more dates.
