When I
was growing up , the 70s was considered glam and the 80s was Heavy Rock and
Metal. Nowadays, anything representing
an 80s scene is considered glam. Whether is Glam Rock or Glam Metal, for us its
about putting a show and image together that is exciting and visually stimulating
and keeps our audience entertained and guessing.
You are Greek-Australian Theatrical Glam Rockers, CROSSON.
We are pleased to present their cheerful side with the enjoyable video you
prepared for the song ‘Weak At The Knees (For A Hot Brunette !!)’ through their
album Rock ‘n’ Roll Love Affair. Is it a song for brunettes?
I am an
Australian born Greek. My parents were born in Athens and Castellorizo.
Weak At
The Knees is just a fun song celebrating not only brunettes but all women.
There are many songs about blondes so I decided to write a song celebrating brunettes.
Like he song says “ Here’s a song for your darkhaired girls all around the
world”
My first love was ABBA at a tender young age, however
after being stung by the Rock N Roll Disease as a kid after discovering KISS,
then a few years later Motley Crue and the whole 80s glam metal scene, topped
off with seeing Iron Maiden on the World Slavery Tour, I was hooked and know
this is what I wanted to do.
We are going
through a time of wider crisis beyond the economic one. Is the song also going
through a crisis? What do you think should be his role in such times?
There is
no misogynist meaning at all behind the song. In fact it’s the opposite as it’s
a celebration. We’ve received many messages from brunettes from different
countries thanking us for writing a song about them.
As you
are aware, we have 2 women in our band, who are really the stars of our show
and this is their favourite CROSSON song.
I think
all our roles is to respect and love one another.
Do you think any creator struggles to succeed in the journey
into the magical world of song?
I can’t
speak for anyone else however, the biggest struggle for me is to write a better
album and songs that the previous one and trying not repeat myself. Once I force myself into the studio and get
into ‘ the zone ’, then the songs tend to flow.
If a song isn’t good enough, then it goes into the rubbish bin and start
again.
As an
Aussie / Greek, Ive been to Greece numerous times. We generally go every 2-3
years to visit relatives. Greece is beautiful and like a second home. Hopefully
we will get there soon to play for all the crazy Greek rock fans.