Father Time
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Father Time (Scott Stambaugh) was the most celebrated act in the mp3.com community, with 30 #1s and an amazing 8 straight debuts at #1. He recently did the FT production challenge in which 20+ producers have volunteered to produce a Father Time song.
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the most famous name in the OMD world, and this is undisputed.
Why this name?
Actually, that's a funny story. The aliens gave me a band name in a dream. Then I had another dream with them in it and asked them if they had another one for me and they gave me "Father Time"
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
not much at this point. The labels have made it almost impossible for truly original new music to see the light of day.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Depends on the deal but it would have to be a great one.
Band History:
Arrangements that remind the listener of the best days of "The Beatles", while the outstandinglead guitar work is not only unique in it's form, but completely redefines how lead guitar should be applied to pop music. He can also command the attention of an audience with only an acoustic and vocals, and this is something few people can do well..And lyrically, Father Time has easily equalled some of the greatest lyricists ever in pop music. - Gregg of Sterling 30
A one man industry, he carried the hopes and dreams of countless "me too" lil' angry mobbers on his mighty one hundred foot tall bad, bad man shoulders. It doesn't matter if Time likes it, or if you like it, he is simply the BIGGEST name in the OMD world. - Jingo
internet legend and superstar. The guy has a gift, let's face it. - Dave Walton (co-founder of Artist Launch)
If anyone is close to being the Internet Dylan, FT is the one. - Flametop Fred
raw, real, gritty, and believable. FT is an icon for indie. Take a good look at your own lives and music, because none of you are any better that i have heard, not one! - Noah from Noah's Arc was a Spaceship
This perfect poet just lets it happen. Everything is original and magical. The lyrics he comes up with amaze me each time. -Zeeza
FT = God - Rob Tognoni
your music reflects true genius - Jack Hobson Dupont
We all know who the future of Rock is. - Zap
Father Time is an internet legend - Phil Frazier
But there is only one last rock hope. - Mike Burn
Despite the flack you get, you ARE a Net-Star, you know, already. - Dan from Pigtale
Don't you know that FT is the Marquee Dude ? You better ask somebody! - Paradise (Mp3.com Moderator)
I listen to Father Time's music because there's truth to it. Real happenings. Storytelling. A life. Interesting. A learning experience. Enlightenment. - Ash Ferry
Scott has the kind of attitude that created Rock and Roll in the first place. - Edison Freeman
I am really starting to like the voice of Father Time. it has great warmth and personality - quite similar to the feeling I get from hearing Roger Waters sing. Bottom line: VERY good songwriting and very interesting voice. - Martin of Bassic
FT is the symbol of indie. - maitre ka-fu
His lyrics are fresh, original, and he tells great stories. My 9 year old daughter Ashley loves Father Time, he is her absolute favorite, she keeps his CD in her player all the time. . . I have not met anyone in this community as of yet who cares more about the indies. There is no bigger champion out there to the artists. - Lana Crowley
How does it feel to have arrived at the summit, be the numero uno dude, the flagship act, the poster boy, the spearhead, the most recognized name in the OMD world, the Marquee Dude .. ? - Stik
He writes great lyrics - Dr O.
I have been toying with the idea of a 24 hour a day Internet Radio Station devoted to the movements of FT etc ... I don't think you can really call that stalking from a fans viewpoint ... ultimately I would like to get FT's nod of approval before moving ahead with this ..... Peelspeed
He is a great songwriter - JDR
Yes, you are the future of Rock here . . . and well deserved too - David Blumberg (mp3.com promoter)
YOU ARE the "Marquee Dude" - Larree
I really think that Scott has something. And I think that's why he bugs you all so much. - Paul Wehage
The Sisters of Sharon are considering bedding the Future of Rock - bbChris
The tunes never stop, the rockin driven guitar is almost holy. - d.miller
Lots of people have said of FT that "negativity follows him wherever he goes".... this is usually said by the people who follow him wherever he goes.. - Scott Kesson
Hi Scott, i've sure heard your name a few million times over the past few years. you are indeed an internet legend. - Bud Bennett
A one man industry, he carried the hopes and dreams of countless "me too" lil' angry mobbers on his mighty one hundred foot tall bad, bad man shoulders. It doesn't matter if Time likes it, or if you like it, he is simply the BIGGEST name in the OMD world. - Jingo
internet legend and superstar. The guy has a gift, let's face it. - Dave Walton (co-founder of Artist Launch)
If anyone is close to being the Internet Dylan, FT is the one. - Flametop Fred
raw, real, gritty, and believable. FT is an icon for indie. Take a good look at your own lives and music, because none of you are any better that i have heard, not one! - Noah from Noah's Arc was a Spaceship
This perfect poet just lets it happen. Everything is original and magical. The lyrics he comes up with amaze me each time. -Zeeza
FT = God - Rob Tognoni
your music reflects true genius - Jack Hobson Dupont
We all know who the future of Rock is. - Zap
Father Time is an internet legend - Phil Frazier
But there is only one last rock hope. - Mike Burn
Despite the flack you get, you ARE a Net-Star, you know, already. - Dan from Pigtale
Don't you know that FT is the Marquee Dude ? You better ask somebody! - Paradise (Mp3.com Moderator)
I listen to Father Time's music because there's truth to it. Real happenings. Storytelling. A life. Interesting. A learning experience. Enlightenment. - Ash Ferry
Scott has the kind of attitude that created Rock and Roll in the first place. - Edison Freeman
I am really starting to like the voice of Father Time. it has great warmth and personality - quite similar to the feeling I get from hearing Roger Waters sing. Bottom line: VERY good songwriting and very interesting voice. - Martin of Bassic
FT is the symbol of indie. - maitre ka-fu
His lyrics are fresh, original, and he tells great stories. My 9 year old daughter Ashley loves Father Time, he is her absolute favorite, she keeps his CD in her player all the time. . . I have not met anyone in this community as of yet who cares more about the indies. There is no bigger champion out there to the artists. - Lana Crowley
How does it feel to have arrived at the summit, be the numero uno dude, the flagship act, the poster boy, the spearhead, the most recognized name in the OMD world, the Marquee Dude .. ? - Stik
He writes great lyrics - Dr O.
I have been toying with the idea of a 24 hour a day Internet Radio Station devoted to the movements of FT etc ... I don't think you can really call that stalking from a fans viewpoint ... ultimately I would like to get FT's nod of approval before moving ahead with this ..... Peelspeed
He is a great songwriter - JDR
Yes, you are the future of Rock here . . . and well deserved too - David Blumberg (mp3.com promoter)
YOU ARE the "Marquee Dude" - Larree
I really think that Scott has something. And I think that's why he bugs you all so much. - Paul Wehage
The Sisters of Sharon are considering bedding the Future of Rock - bbChris
The tunes never stop, the rockin driven guitar is almost holy. - d.miller
Lots of people have said of FT that "negativity follows him wherever he goes".... this is usually said by the people who follow him wherever he goes.. - Scott Kesson
Hi Scott, i've sure heard your name a few million times over the past few years. you are indeed an internet legend. - Bud Bennett
Your influences?
Beatles, Neil Young, Nirvana, Led Zep, the Who, Sonic Youth, Stones, Dylan, Springsteen, Hendrix, Elton, Carole King, Al Green, Alice in Chains, Aretha, Stevie Wonder, Culture Club, Clash, Elvis, Elvis C. the Pretenders, War, Bowie, CSNY, Buffalo Springfield, Airplane, Sex Pistols, Jim Carroll, X, Beatles solo
Favorite spot?
the Big Sur Coast, the Rocky Mountains, any ocean
Anything else...?
I am an untame god of sex.