DJ T-RockNovember 23, 2008
*Name: DJ T-Rock
*Are there any additional names used to describe this project: DJ T-Rock and Squashy Nice.
*Members: There are 2 members in the band BUT... I sometimes work with various artists, therefore the numbers increase.
*Founding Members: I am the founding member.
*Tape manipulations, digital deconstructions or turntable creations: I would say that I/we are turntable manipulators with a high dose of digital warriors running thru our veins. We try to stay skilled in both areas!
*Location: DJ T-Rock and Squashy Nice are from Atlanta, Ga. T-Rock lives in Los Angeles and Squashy Nice still lives in Atlanta.
*Original Location: Atlanta, Ga.
*What is your creative/artistic background: Squashy Nice is a music producer as well as DJ T-Rock. Graduated from the Art Institute of Atlanta with a degree in music business. DJ T-Rock was a regular at local DJ battles as well as a fixture on local college radio... spinning records since 1987.
*History: DJ T-Rock and Squashy Nice have been together as a group since 2000.
*Born: DJ T-Rock was born Dec. 3, 1972 in North Carolina.
*Motivations/Philosophy: The motivation behind my work is simple, I love music. I've always kept an open mind about different types of music which I believe enables me to be a better producer. I love hip hop, electronic, rock, film score, it's all part of the world we live in, so as a producer/DJ I try to stay versatile.
*How would you like to be remembered: I would like to be remembered by the things I've left behind. Albums, songs, films, anything that I've done that makes someone feel something. This is how a person remains alive long after they're gone.
*Web address: www.djt-rock.com
