Fan of the Month! Interviewed by Kayt

For the record, what is your name?

Willie Dixon

Where were you born, and where did you grow up?
Born in Hammond, Indiana.  Grew up in Naperville, Illinois.  Currently living in Chicago, Illinois.

What were your main interests, entertainment and otherwise, growing up?

Camping, fishing, cooking, Rock & Roll, GIRLS.   

  Any obsessions you don’t mind people knowing about?

The Blues and reading Science Fiction.

Tell us about your musical endeavors and the musical instruments you play…
I have played Baritone and Violin. I currently play Guitar.

What accomplishments are you most proud of at this point in your life?
My daughter Marti also known as Twerp

What are your favorite movies?
Besides Six String Samurai?  Fantasia, Woodstock, The Last Waltz, American Graffiti

Do you have any favorite books?
For me it’s more a matter of favorite authors.  Robert Heinlein, Isaac Asimov, Roger Zelazny, Fred Saberhagen, John Brunner, Larry Niven   just to name a few.

What music are you into, in addition to Red Elvises?
The Blues, 60’s Rock & Roll

When, where, how, etc. did you first hear and experience Red Elvises?
My first experience with Red Elvises music was Sunday October 5, 1997 at the House of Blues in LA.  They were the band at my wife’s nephew’s wedding reception.  I bought Surfing in Siberia and wished I had the money to buy Groovin’ to the Moscow Beat (the only other album available at the time).

About how many times have you seen them?
I lost count at 30.

What is it about Red Elvises that draws you to them, that you like the most?
They have the most alive show that I have ever seen.  They are all very personable and approachable with all their fans.

What’s the furthest you’ve traveled to see them? And do you have good story around that?
I have flown to Ca 4 times to see them.  I have driven to Batesville Arkansas once and Allentown Pa twice.  The first trip to Allentown I drove to North Baltimore, Ohio and stayed at Ron and Linda’s house and then the 3 of us drove on together to Allentown where we met Azariah. We all had a great time and saw a great show (Azariah’s first by the way).

Any other standout, all time great memories of shows you’ve seen so far?
At the second Allentown show it was Oleg’s B’day and I got to meet Michelle (My Favorite Fan).

What are your favorite Red Elvises songs?
I have yet to hear a Red Elvises song that I don’t like. All time favorite song would be “Don’t Stop the Dance.”

What would you like to see them do in the future? Any ideas?
Play more shows in Chicago. Release a new concert video.

Okay, last question… Do you have anything you’d especially like to say to all the fans?
Don’t be afraid to talk to the fans around you, you can meet some really nice people that already have one thing in common with you, they like the Red Elvises too.  Who knows you may meet me sometime.