Brian (Spite Of Opposition)
1.) Statistical Stuff
- Name: Brian Olson
- Nickname: Beetle
- Band / label / zine: Spite of Opposition (Clenchedfist Records)
- Birthday: April 11, 1972
- Sign of the zodiac: Aries
- Place of birth: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Occupation: Office Assistant, State of North Carolina
- Residence: Wilmington, NC
- Shoesize: 8
- Colour of eyes: Blue
- Colour of hair: Light brown
- Brothers or sisters: 1 Bro.
- Girlfriend: Been married 5 years.
- Pets: 2 cats, Zed and Ian
2.) Favourite Stuff
- movie: Full Metal Jacket, Fight Club
- book: Watchers
- animal: Cat
- author: Dean Koontz
- food: Pizza
- drink: Mountain Dew and Coca-Cola
- t.v.show: Sopranos
- brand: Dickies
- actor / actress: Ashley Judd, Angelina Joli
- number: 4
- artist: Pablo Picasso
- flower: Daffodil
- fragrance: Right Guard Fresh Scent underarm deodorant
- best record ever: D.R.I - Four of a kind
- stuffed animal: Cookie Monster
- band: D.R.I.
- label: Victory Records
- song: "Search" by Verbal Assault
- country: Good ole U.S. of A.
- straight edge band / song: Snapcase "Incarnation"
3.) Various Stuff
- First and last record you bought: Suicidal Tendencies (very first pressing) and Living Sacrifice - The Hammering Process
- Idol of your childhood / teenage years / nowadays: Green Hulk
- As a child what did you want to be when you're grown up? A Major League Baseball Player.
- Favourite toy when you were a child: Skateboard
- Name any 3 persons (alive/dead) that you'd love to meet: Jesus, Ashley Judd, Angelina Joli.
- Do you consider yourself a spiritual person ? Yes
- If you were sent to a deserted Island and you'd only be allowed to take three things (anything, food/water is provided!!!) with you, what would they be? A 60 foot yacht, gas, lighter.
4.) Personal Stuff
- Your first kiss: When and with whom? Can't remember.
- Your first time: When and with whom? Samantha
- What do you like in particular about yourself? My sense of humor.
- What don't you like about yourself? I'm LAZY.
- Where would you like to live? Ogden, Utah
- Do you like tattoos / piercings? Do you have any? 2 tats, 2 piercings.
- First and last hc-show ever? Minor Threat at Speedway Cafe in Salt Lake City, UT. I still go to HC shows, and I will till the day I die.
- If a fairy granted you the choice between Sporty Spice and Britney Spears to be all yours, whom would you take? Britney Spears.
5.) Musical Stuff
- How did you get involved with music / sXe? Skateboarding.
- Which instruments do you play? Bass guitar
- Who gave life to Spite of Opposition? When was your first show? Me. March of 98.
- Who writes the lyrics and music in the band? We all do.
- Releases? 1 ep, 1 full length on Clenchedfist Records.
- Who else is in the band? Larry Contrary, Jonny Rotten and Rudy Poo.
- What was the best and worst show you've ever played? Worst was King of the World Fest in Coeburn, VA. Best was at a place called PS 150 Verse 2 in Charleston, SC, it's closed now.
- Is there anything you like in particular about being on stage? The lights, for some reason make my farts really stinky.
- Anything you hate about being on stage? Not being able to hear all to clearly.
- What are your plans for the future? Keep playing shows anywhere, spread our message, and have fun.
- In case you can think of a good closing statement feel free to tell the world. Taco Bell rules.