Phanus Phallus Phobias
A few guys who ordinarily play serious music here show there disgusting side. Warped sense of humor.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
First appeared live in 1976, and first recorded with Magellan on "Death of A Favorite Cat" (1976-1977). First entire Phanus album was "Length Has Everything To Do With It" as part of the Magellan 15th Anniversary Collection in 1990. In 1995, PPP released "A Phanus XXX-mas". New songs occasionally emerge from the gutter. In 2001 Phanus reunited for a series of live concerts in Minnesota, delighting new and old fans alike. A new CD is planned for 2004.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Sometimes. When Fred (alias Vince Pompanelli) and Per were together in Minneapolis we discovered that we were accpted far better in such a liberal, open-minded city. Even though we're in Oklahoma City we're giving it serious consideration.
Your musical influences
Basic, down to earth, simple songs, with no bullshit attitudes. We express gritty, honest, bare-boned thoughts that everyone would like to speak but don't. I honestly believe listeners are glad to hear someone speak their minds for them. In a situation where given the chance, many people would scream their lungs out saying the same things. We like to think of ourselves as Folk Klingons - we take no prisoners.
