4160volts Perspective on Waste of time

We are excited to share 4160volts' new track "Waste of time"! Our goal at SongBlog is to highlight outstanding new music and give you a peek at the artist’s world behind the music. In this blog we get a chance to sit down with 4160volts to learn all about the inspiration, concepts, and creative energy that it took to create and produce "Waste of time". We hope you enjoy and please feel free to ask 4160volts anything!

Who are you and what do you do?

Answer:

Mick walker former vocalist from 80s rock

Band Antix

Born in Jackson Mississippi

11/04/1961

How does your background play into this song?

Answer:

I lost my right leg due to blood clot.

So I stop doing music for a while but

Then I realized that life goes on and that music is my passion and that it's not a waste

Of time,it's what keeps me going

What is your earliest memory of listening to music?

Answer:

I was 8 listening to my sister's albums

This was 1969 music

At what moment in your life did you decide to become an artist / performer?

Answer:

I was singing at family events at 9 and loved it so when I was 14 I had a garage band.

And at 17 I had a band called Crimson Reaper and decided to move to Hollywood CA at 18 that's when I joined a band called

Vendetta and played the sunset strip and then was approached by Antix to ask me to replace there singer . And since I have now started 4160volts.com. in Nashville Tn

Mickwalk07@yahoo.com

What genres does this release play into?

Answer:

Rock/ metal

How has your sound and style evolved in the last 3 years?

Answer:

It got an 80s twist with a little bit of heavy

And pop Alternative/progressive

What themes do you explore throughout your music?

Answer:

The dark side people go

The good times

And of course the ladies

All because I went there a lot of dark times when I lost my leg.I went into a deep depression, one that I almost could not get out of.Most of my songs are about having them thoughts in your head,and that you can fight them demons and win.

It's been a hard road because so many do not want to give me a chance,I have even had band members say you can go out and perform with only one leg .That is not a rock image. But I say F T S I still rock

If you could go on tour with any artist, who would it be and why?

Answer:

GNR I played with them in Hollywood before they made it.Axl went to The same vocal coach that i did Ron Anderson. and they have great music

Also I would love to play with Def Leppard

Very talented group of musicians

How would you describe your favorite artist's music to someone who has never heard them before?

Answer:

Awesome kick ass so creative

How would you describe your music to someone who has never heard it before?

Answer:

Fun energetic fantasy twisted ride

If you could attend a performance by any artist, dead or alive, who would you choose and why?

Answer:

Jim Morrison

What is your favorite song you have made, and why?

Answer:

Mr Reaper kicks ass

But I have a couple of news coming out soon The Edge, Eyes closed, jiggy wiggy

And a ballad that I wrote with Jani lane in 2003 before he passed , I never released it because of the fact that I was having troubles with my leg and I was going through separation with my then wife.

It's called Nothing left to say

If you could only listen to three artists for the rest of your life, who would you choose and why?

Answer:

3 doors down/journey/pink floyd

What does your dream performance look like?

Answer:

Big stadium tour with some great artist

Who is your dream artist or musician to collaborate with?

Answer:

I would love to do a song with Ann Wilson

She is a pure Diamond ,I member first time I heard her voice,it blew me away.such perfection

What is the strangest place where you have discovered a new song?

Answer:

Blog

What do you want people to feel when they listen to your music?

Answer:

Happy and hope and that nothing can stop them

What three words would you want your fanbase to use to describe you?

Answer:

Inspiration, hopefull,Motivation

What is your favorite way of sharing your music?

Answer:

Social media,Because I get feed back

Do you practice? How has your practice changed over time?

Answer:

I practice everyday not just with voice but with my new prosthetics

What is the most memorable response you've had to your work?

Answer:

When Musician that I admire ,Comment

On my songs

What is your definition of success as an artist? How do you measure this success?

Answer:

How it make people feel,if they are dancing and singing,head banging,and jumping then I am happy

How do you plan on being a game-changer within your genre?

Answer:

By mixing many era together,to have this new style of mine.With the right producer

It will be mind blowing

What role do you believe the artist has in our society?

Answer:

To set a good example of how to be good care and have fun.

Name a song that best represents success to you, and why?

Answer:

Kryptonite ,it's just about being strong willed

What has been your scariest experience while pursuing music?

Answer:

Moving to Los Angeles by myself

What has been your most embarassing moment while pursuing music?

Answer:

Lost my voice at a show

If you could alter the music industry in any way, what would you change and why?

Answer:

Sign more Artist with New vision and style

They will be surprised

What jobs have you done other than being an artist?

Answer:

Owned Restaurant and Electric contractor

How have your other passions reinforced your process of making music?

Answer:

They have help me to pay the bills

Has being an artist made your life lonely? How do you counteract this?

Answer:

No not at all met wonderful people and traveled

How would you define having an artistic outlook on life?

Answer:

Awesome

What is your favorite work of art?

Answer:

Heavy ballads

And party songs

Which mediums of art do you most identify with?

Answer:

Reality/fantasy

Name three artists you’d like to be compared to.

Answer:

Gnr/Dio/Deep purple

What is the most significant lesson you've learned through being an artist?

Answer:

Lot of work and dedication

Do you have one main reason driving you to continue making music?

Answer:

I am getting older and I want to leave legacy for people to enjoy for ever

What is your overarching goal as an artist?

Answer:

To put out a new #1 on the chart Album with

Some of my best songs

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