'If I wasn’t a musician I’d be a police officer or armed forces soldier'

Will Black is a Canadian rock musician who has been the live entertainer at Hog Penny Pub in Hamilton since 2005. This Saturday Will is fronting his latest rock n’ roll band Voodoo Wahoo at Hog Penny which will kick off at 10:30pm. “We play the new stuff you want to hear and the classic rock tunes you love”. You can experience his latest CD, Dangerously Close by visiting www.willblack.com. Interview by Sarah Lagan.

Third row center, Bruce Springsteen concert, Edmonton, Alberta 2003 with my wife and my brother.

That new Burt Wonderstone movie Jim Carrey / Steve Gray was awesome in that — stole the whole thing.

Your earliest memory?

Not liking camping... I mean, really not liking camping. Screaming my head off the whole time.  Funny, ‘cause now I love camping...

What were you like in school?

Always the new guy — who played guitar and sang Bon Jovi tunes.

Who is your hero/heroine?

Eckhart Tolle & Betty Boop. They define “beingness” — they are just who they claim to be and nothing else.

Human trait you value most in others?

Compassion — it’s what makes the world go round.

Which cartoon character would you be?

Spiderman, but the early 70s version, not all the lame imitations that came afterwards. Gotta keep those skies, tie-dyed!

Do you believe in fate?

‘I do not believe in a fate that falls on men however they act; but I do believe in a fate that falls on them unless they act’. (Buddha).

Your greatest fear?

Ben Affleck having an EPIC fail in his upcoming role as the new Batman. Please respect the cowl, Ben!

Most embarrassing moment?

Any time gremlins mess with my gear during a performance... can’t stand that.

Your ultimate ambition?

I’m living the dream - check!

Your most unappealing habit?

Dirty deeds done dirt cheap.

Describe yourself in three words.

Good Night, Cleveland!

Anyone you’d like to say ‘sorry’ to?

My first grade teacher Mrs Carpenter!

Worst job you’ve ever done?

Selling trucks in Northern Alberta to rig pigs and not knowing a thing about them...

Biggest regret?

Not playing college football... it was either Joe Montana or Jon Bon Jovi, so I modelled myself after the guy who got more chicks.

Closest you’ve ever come to death?

Regularly — on a good night ;)

Your desert island song?

99 In The Shade — Bon Jovi. Fits the weather...

What animal would you be and why?

A snake... cause you never seem ‘em coming and then... WHAMMO — they strike!

If you had a time machine, where would you go?

Back to the future… It’s about time for another sequel isn’t it?

Most unpleasant exchange you’ve have had with a person?

Free Bird — ‘nuff said

Best advice you have ever taken?

Be humble.

If you weren’t a musician what would you be?

Police officer or armed forces soldier.

If you were given a million dollars tomorrow what would you do with it?

I would buy a green dress, but not a real green dress that’s cruel. Or maybe a monkey? Haven’t you always wanted a monkey!

Nicest thing anyone has ever said to you?

Thanks for making me smile with your music.

Define romantic love.

Having someone special foremost in your thoughts, without even having to try.

Most treasured possession?

Integrity.

A dream location for a home?

Surface of Mars... can we make that happen yet btw?

Guilty pleasure?

Haagen Daz and Jenna Jameson. 

What would you most like to be remembered for?

Keeping the rock n’ roll spirit alive for future generations to enjoy.