Bonka interviews Barry, on being 'Always at the Back'.

Barry Garnham,the Bad Terrorists drummer in the heady, early day when he was proud to be behind the drum kit. Click on the link below to check out Barry's latest drum song, 'always at the back' just released on youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZJHJTjlWw0

The Song has alerted the band to the plight of the drummer, Becky Bonka interviews Bob and Barry to get the full picture.

What was the inspiration behind the song 'Always at the back' ?

Barry; There wasn't any, it just came, like...


Would you describe it divine inspiration Barry?

Barry; NO...just, can't actually explain where the lyrics came from, umm, umm, I am a drummer, the words just came to me and I typed out the words to the song. The words come naturally from feelings of being always at the back.

The song is about wanting to play under spotlight and glitterball, and that you don't want to play your drums in the sand, can you explain where you're coming from?

Barry; Didn't enoy going to the beach as a child, um, er, I don't like sand or knitted beachwear.

Did it take much persuasion for the band to perform your song and let you sing?

Barry; Only one person, me, the drummer, can sing that song.

Barry, this is your second drummer song, will there be more to come?

Barry; I've written 19 songs for a solo drummer album 'The plight of the drummer'.

Will your album be produced with the co operation of the band?

Barry; Um, generally will be played in a band situation...but I don't NEED THEM because if they listen to the songs and try to understand the lyrics, er, I don't enjoy playing with them, at the back.

Is this a Bad Terrorists'split? The drummer planning to launch a solo album? Will you be producing your album under the name Bad Terrorists?

Barry;Not exactly a split, just a concept album, a drummer album, all the songs are about drumming, er, no - my drumming, my songs, not Robert's songs and Bruce doesn't write songs - the drummer album will be under the band name 'Bad Terrorist too'.

Did you ever consider singing or playing guitar yourself?

Barry; I can if I want, but I dream of having the guitarist and the base player singing 'I'm always at the back...' I'm not resentful.

Er,Are you happy as a drummer in a Rock'n Roll band? Why play the drums?

Barry; Because I'm a drummer...Stupid Question.