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May 2012
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Interview: 7th heaven
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What got this band together and started in this business?
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In 1985, we were young kids who wanted to write and perform music. We decided to start 7th heaven.
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Who writes and produces all the material for the band?
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I (Richie Hofherr) produce the band and write most of our music and some lyrics. Keith Semple
writes as well. The rest is a mix of the other band members, past band members and other writers
we work with for various songs.
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Has the band played in front of or with any acts our readers would
know from the mainstream?
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Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Kid Rock, Rick Springfield, Meat Loaf, Bret Michaels, Styx, Foreigner,
REO Speedwagon, The Fixx, Ratt, Warrant, Jefferson Starship, Firehouse, Survivor, Huey
Lewis & The News, Leeann Rimes and many many more.
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Where can people access your music on the web?
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7thheavenband.com, iTunes,
Amazon.com, YouTube...
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Any embarrassing moments on stage?
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We have all fallen at one time or another over the years... haha!
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Any good stories you want to tell us?
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Playing Solider's Field in Chicago was amazing. It was the first time we pointed to the sky while
signing and there actually was a crowd of people there.
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Who are the band's musical influences?
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So many: Def Leppard, Queen, Bon Jovi, Eagles, Rick Springfield, Bryan Adams, Duran Duran,
Dan Reed Network, Michael Jackson and many more.
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What is your musical background like?
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We all come from different background. When we get together we create our own kind of soup of
inspiration that creates our sound.
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Any other members in your family that are musicians?
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Yes; grandfather was in a big jazz band in the Chicago area in the 40s.
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What is the top reason why you want to play music?
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To express emotions and share that with an audience; when the connection is made, nothing else
matters. You can forget about health problems, money problems, work issues, family issues,
relationship issues, etc.. when you are in a moment with music. I love that connection.
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What has been your best show?
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Soliders Field 2010. 80,000 people.
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