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Mr. Wompy

Charlotte, NC  USA
January 05, 2009
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What the heck is the KNOW Talent Agency, anyway? Well, I've never made any money doing this, and the only performer is me, and my talent is questionable, so the term Talent Agency is a misnomer. The KNOW Talent Agency is just the cast of imaginary characters that I give credit for performing my songs. I am Roscoe Aardvark, Rufus Leaking, Mr. Wompy and yes, even Buzzy Bottoms. And to answer the question that everyone has asked me, "Have you made any money from your songs?", the answer is, "NO!" Then why did you do this? I've always loved crazy songs and parodies. Since my teenage years, I've dreamed of writing and performing a dumb song, and then hearing it on the radio. So back in the late 80s, I took some of my hard-earned money and invested in a few electronic musical instruments, a 4-track recorder and computer software and started a new hobby. When John-Boy and Billy of WRFX radio in Charlotte put "A Crazy Bunch" on the air in April 1987, my dream was realized! Over years I have sporadically recorded more songs, all of which are on my website at www.nworbcire.com.
Have you performed in front of an audience?
I once sang "Pokin' Holes" after a few drinks in a bar with a few co-workers. This was before I actually recorded it. And in the 7th grade, I played a trumpet solo -- "The Carnival of Venice" -- with the 7th grade school band at the PTA meeting.
Your musical influences
Anything crazy .... Weird Al, Unknown Hinson, all kinds of stuff from The Dr. Demento Show. I like hard rock, some country ... and a little bit of everything.
What equipment do you use?
Nothing fancy ... I started in the 80s with a Mac Plus and a Korg keyboard. Now I'm using an HP laptop.
Anything else?
a n y t h i n g .......... there, I did it!
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