Funky Technicians
Sup nigs. Bobby McDiarmid and Christopher Johnstone combine to bring you funky goodness. Bob is on the bass, and some vocals, and Chris rocks the mics like no-one's business.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Not really much to say. Bob and Chris were talking of mixing jazz, funk, dance, hip-hop, soul and rock and making it into one group for a long time, and then the Technicians became official. Always been on talks with the main man DJ Quik Flash of collaboration, and our main man Gaz will sure be doin some production for the FT's in the future. Shout out to Big Stevo too, who combines with Chris and Bob to create the legendary Dangerous Brothers (www.dangerousbrothers.tk).
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Not yet, look out for Funky Technicians tearin up ya city, tho.
Your musical influences
Well obvisuoly Bob and Chris' music opinions differ, that's what makes us so excellent, but I'll try and cover a bit of everything.
Dilated Peoples, De La Soul, Nice N Smooth, Gangstarr, Big Daddy Kane, Eminem, KRS-One, Sage Francis, Atmosphere, Marley Marl, Public Enemy, The Roots, Beastie Boys, Fun Lovin' Criminals, Gil Scott Heron, Mos Def, Rage Against The Machine, Blur, Oasis, Gary Glitter, Company Flow, Faith No More, Iggy Pop, The Bomb Squad, Dr. Dre and N.W.A, Eyedea, Brother Ali, Aesop Rock, Pharoahe Monch, Rjd2, Blockhead, DJ Shadow and Quannum, Mr. Lif, Akrobatic, Tame One and the Weathermem
Then we obviusoly gotta be influenced by our home talent: Big Div/Major Threat, Respect BA, Loki, Pen Pushers...and who can forget such legendary Scottish bands as Del Amitri, Franz Ferdinand, Deacon Blue, Primal Scream (well, the lead singer)...Yeah, we rock.
What equipment do you use?
Pen and pad. Bob on the bass guitar.
Anything else?
SHOUT OUTS---
First and foremost the motherfucking Funky Technicians, Dangerous Bro Steve, Gaz, Ginger John, Stui-Bear, Markey, Quik Flash!, the 3 Scotts (w,m,s), j0kstar, Greg, Sooz, Brain, Paul, Norrie, Pete, Rayray, Sev, all the eastwood boys - lee, jeff, craig, kinnis, alan, ian mcd
