Pig (UK)

This is PIG. They are from Liverpool in the UK. There are three in the band that we call PIG. Paul Rowlands, Tomsk Wood and Paul McNally. Let me introduce them to you individually: Paul Rowlands Lightning lead guitarist Paul particularly favours penning those tunes with a progressive edge. And because of his keen attention to the finest details, he also excels in the production of the material that Pig record. In fact he is the producer, but because of his modest nature, he tends to laugh off any accolades that his bandmates regale him with. A lot of his guitar licks are inspired by the ancient Arbiter Flying V he owns, which is set with an action so low that it feels like its got no strings. In fact, it feels like its got no neck. Paul has swathes of flowing blond hair and likes to flick his hair about as he wields his mighty axe. If you ever see him and want to buy him a drink, he says that a cranberry schnapps will do, as long as its a biggy. Prost! Nettwar! Tom Wood Tom is teased by his band mates because of his nickname, The Peruvian Love God. He was born in Lima just a couple of decades or so ago, and spent the early years of his life playing the role of the South American Jason King because of the kinky Afro he once sported. Nowadays, of course, hes more low-key in the coiffure department, having conformed to the mores of British society, rather than the dusky, sweaty, unctuous, and, it must be said, the Latino urges that lurk beneath the sobriety of Mr. er, Wood. Tom, is of course, the man behind the piano and keyboards in Pig. A keen football fan, Liverpool supporter Tom says with confidence that thingsll be right soon. What might he mean? We havent a clue. His favourite colour is burnt sienna. And he answers to Tomsk his favourite womble. Paul McNally Pauly is the newest member of the band, joining only as recently as 2002. He writes most of the stuff he brings to the table by inspiration from his lovely Takamine electro-acoustic. He eats more than the other two members of the band combined, but because of his incredibly active metabolism, he retains his impressive physique. During sessions in the studio, Pauly is the custodian of the Holy Implement That Does Open. Why? You may ask. Well, why indeed! Pauly was born within the sound of many other crying kids. Word has it that he was breastfed on grapefruit juice and was weaned onto pickled onions at the age of a quarter. His favourite mineral is chrysolite for obvious reasons. And he has a penchant for the slightly curious. How? Well, thats for you to find out!

We write for other peeble now. So no. But we did used to. And yes we liked it indeed. One special moment was when we were playing three guitars together, and we all forgot the chords all at the same time! You could say that we were quite tight in that respect. We did well using our guitars as impromptu percussion instruments. And the crowd thought we were genii.

Beatles, Queen, Floyd, R.E.M., Coldplay, Elbow, Snow Patrol, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Mahler, Pachelbel, Bartok, Yes, Gabriel, Imogen Heap, K T Tunstall, Sugababes, Liberace, Ken Dodd... and could we ever leave out Paris Hilton (mmm... we like cheese, Gromit... especially Wensleydale)

Well...we use an Alesis HD24, Soundcraft Spirit 24-8-2 desk, Alesis QS 8.1, a plethora of guitars, a kazoo, comb and paper, yo-yo string and bicycle chain.

Testimonials: "This truly is stadium rock at its best" - Loud Noise Magazine "More quality product from Pig" - Billy Butler, BBC Radio Merseyside; "The possibilities here are IMMENSE" - Revolver Records "We're not worthy!!" - Bobby Sox, BBC Radio Merseyside; "These guys truly are better than me" - Asa Murphy, Vocalist; "Pig are brilliant!" - John Lennon "I would go and see Pig if only I wasn't dead" - Jimi Hendrix "These guys truly are better than me." - John F. Kennedy (American statesman - Deceased) "Have you seen those little piggies?" - George Harrison. Check it out for yourselves, you dudes of groodiality, and let us know and that. You can email us on Thursday or Monday.