RACHEL STAVISH - VOCALS
Birthdate - September 12th

Tell us something about your musical background - such as which other bands you've been in, who you've been influenced by, what instruments you play, etc.
I sing, write songs and play guitar. I've loved music since I was a little girl. It has always been a dream to pursue music. I've played in a number of bands - but I must say, Sharks is my favorite.

If ("if"???) you were talking to someone about Sharks, what would you say about the band - how would you describe the music, the gigs, the vibe, etc?
The music - intense, soulful & deep. Our shows - come see for yourself.

Please use three words which best describe each of your bandmates and yourself:
David : Strong, musical, talented
Phil : Rythmic, powerful, consistant
Rachel : Soulful, powerful, intense
Randy : Funky, electric, eccentric

What are your top five favorite albums of all time, and for each one why?
Jimi Hendrix - Axis: Bold as Love
Janis Joplin - Pearl
Janis Joplin - Cheap Thrills
Etta James - The Essential Etta James
Muddy Waters - Hard Again

What's the proudest moment in your life/career, and why?
Recording "Little Girl Blue" with Sam Andrews, Janis' guitarist.

What's the best gig you've ever seen, and what made it so?
Haven't seen it yet!

What bands do you think were the most influential during...
(a) the 60s - Jimi Hendrix
(b) the 70s - Led Zeppelin
(c) the 80s -
(d) the 90s - Lenny Kravitz
(e) this century - The Beatles

Who would be in your fantasy band line-up (with yourself in the line-up too if you want!)?
Me on vocals, Jimi Hendrix on guitar, Randy Pratt (not just because he picked me for vocals!) on bass and Mitch Mitchell on drums.

Alive or dead, fact or fiction, who are your top heroes or heroines?
My mom - kind, caring, never turned her back on me... an angel. My dad, and Janis Joplin.

What's your ultimate ambition?
To share my music with the whole world.

Please give us a message for Sharks fans.
Rock on!