Sammy is the handsome and talented vocalist of the Finnish rock band Private Line. This is his second interview with me and I look forward to seeing them in concert in the next few months either here in the US or Finland! Enjoy! ~mt

Email Interview with Sammy, vocalist of Private Line

6/06 via email from Helsinki Finland!

MT: How are things going with the release of your CD here in the US? Any idea of a release date at this point?

Sammy: Actually I still don´t know the exact date for the release, but it should be before the fall. The original schedule was to release it in July, but the label (456 Entertainment) wants to get the "Viva La Bands 2" CD out before our album. Our song or two will be included on that album and they think it's a good way to introduce us to the US rock fans.

MT: To further expand on the first question. Will there be a full US tour this year?

Sammy: I was told so. Sorry to say, but I really don't know when and where it will take place. I'm pretty sure there will be a US tour during this year.

MT: How do you think the US will react to Private Line??

Sammy: You and all other Americans should be scared of the bunch of pirates from the north who will take your daughter's hearts and steal your boy's balls to rock. Let's see when we finally sail to that side of the sea.

MT: I noticed a drastic image change in recent photos of Private Line. Can you explain the change?

Sammy: I don't feel it's a dramatic change. Come on, they're just thenew promo pics. I like a little makeovers here and there. The idea was to look a little different from all the other rock bandsnowadays. I'm a little bored of all those bands that look the same with their black leather pants. Of course I still like black  leather sometimes. We also wanted to bring some clockwork orange meets the air force from hell to those pictures. You will understand it better when you hear the name of the new album, but  that is still a secret.

MT: Tell me a little bit about each of the guys in Private Line.Just a little bit about their personality and what they bring to the band!

Sammy: Jack is the princess, Spit is the soldier, Illy is the wizard, Elias is the joker and I'm... the king without the crown I guess...You can use your imagination what that means.

MT: Give me a best quality and worst habit of each of you.

Sammy: Jack is the guy who does everything with full passion. Sometimes the same thing could be the worst habit as well.. Spit is very loyalin every meaning. His worst habit might be the sock sniffing on the tour bus. Illy's best quality is how he handles all the instruments.The worst is that he's always late. Even days... Elias is the one ofthe best drummers I've ever met and very talented in many ways. He lives in his own world and that's why he's unreachable sometimes. I don't ever give up if I start to do something, even if I have to work my ass off. I'm also very straight about the things that piss me off and I don't mind saying it out loud even when I could say it in a nicer way...

MT: Where do you see Private Line in 5 years?

Sammy: At a golf club with Alice Cooper after the sold out world tour ; )

MT: Funny one for the ladies! Boxers, briefs or commando?

Sammy: Briefs or commando. Never boxers, they're uncomfortable.

MT:  If you could change one thing about yourself or your life what would it be and why?

Sammy: I would like to play piano better, but it's never too late to practice. I don't regret any of the things I've done. Hey, It's just life, nothing serious.

MT: What one thing/person do you miss most while touring?

Sammy: My son. He's 2 years old now.

MT:  How do you feel about boot leg recordings of your music??

Sammy: I don't mind if someone wants to listen/record those. Very often they're recorded with a crappy sound quality . I really dug them when I was a teenager.

MT: What position do you sleep in?

Sammy: I lie down if possible ; )

MT: If you could change lives with anyone for 24 hours who would it be and why?

Sammy: I would change life of the European singer Robbie Williams. He's got all the money, glory, talent and all the women he wants and he still eats Prozac. I would like to know why.

MT: If you were a villain in a movie, which one would you be and why?

Sammy: I would be the big gorilla in King Kong. He's big, hairy and wild at heart.

MT: What is your favorite Private Line song to perform live??

Sammy: In the latest gigs I really enjoyed playing "Selflove-Sick". We haven't played it for a long time and it was fun to play it again on stage. I'm playing acoustic guitar in that one which makes it special too.

MT: I love your cover of "Live Wire". Do you think you will include that in your set while touring the US?

Sammy: Yes, maybe... We just put if back in the set list in the recent gigs.

MT: How do you feel about MySpace?

Sammy: I think it's a great way to communicate with people from the other side of the earth, but of course nothing beats face to face contact.It's also very good way to find new bands you've never heard about.

MT: Anything you would like to say to your new or existing fans??

Sammy: Be patient. We WILL come to the US!

MT: Give me one word to describe Private Line music!

Sammy:  Epäpätemättömyydelläänsäkäänköhän? A free t-shirt to any non-Finn who can make an accurate English translation for that.

Thank you to Sammy for taking the time to answer my questions. I hope to bring you more Private Line during the months ahead, but in the meantime be sure to check his first interview with me from December 2005 and check their official site and Myspace for more info! If you haven't already done so join their US Street Team, The American Pirates too! ~mt