2005 Sonic Babes
	September Sonic Babe

Sonic Babe Of The Month - October 2005

Name: Jane Erik
From: Hollywood, CA

What made you get into Rock N' Roll?

I had always been musical since age 5, playing the piano/organ. My brother introduced me to rock n roll playing me classic rock and metal. I also listened to soul, blues and lots of British Invasion. This inspired me to sing thus forming a band at age 13. We just jammed and played around but I felt fulfilled creating and playing with others. Music can really inspire and move an individual. I know I've seen a good show when I want to go home and write a song.

What was your first rock concert and what was the experience like for you?

An Aerosmith/Skid Row concert in Philadelphia. I remember Steven Tyler's endless energy and Joe Perry rocking out on the guitar. They were just on it the whole time, having fun but interacting with the audience and just spreading a
positive vibe.

What is your five all time favorite albums (CDs)?

"Love" by the Cult, "Violator" by Depeche Mode, "Sticky Fingers" by the Stones, "The White Album" by the Beatles, "Electric Warrior" by T. Rex and the list goes on and on...

Who are your five favorite bands?

Beatles, The The, Rolling Stones, T Rex, The Doors, David Bowie, The Cult, Ramones. Ok, that's 8!

What is your all time favorite song and why?

It changes and there are many. I love Under "The Milky Way" by The Church. This sticks out in my mind for some reason. I love the bass line, the guitar just kind of draws you in and it's haunting. Lyrics are simple but strong. I have favorites from classic rock, metal, punk, soul, 60's etc. "Angie" by the Stones always makes me teary-eyed.

Do you play an instrument? If so, what & how long? Also are you in a band, who is it?

I sing, play keyboards, bass, drums and I'm still new on guitar. I have a band called Jane Erik.

If you can go back in time, who would you like to have seen perform live?

The Doors

If you could put the ultimate rock show together with three bands, who would it be?

Ideally, it would have been The Rolling Stones, The Beatles & David Bowie.

Do you think there's any bands out today can make rock n' roll big in the mainstream again?

I've actually seen some local bands that blow me away more than the ones in the mainstream right now. Rock needs a comeback in a major way. I don?t want my rock watered down, I want the real thing.

What do you think rock n' roll is missing today?

Soul

What is your definition rock n' roll?

Rock n Roll is liberation. It's a way to express yourself and be heard. It's filled with passion, lust, love, sex, anger, betrayal and every emotion possible. We sing about life and we write about what touches us and makes us who we are.

There are also so many other bands I would have liked to have added but that's what makes rock n roll so wonderful. It?s the variety and the talent that is out there on so many different levels. It's universal.

Any last words or thoughts about rock n roll?

I'd die without it!

Jane Erik