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Artist Q&A: David Draiman


Does the head-banging lead singer of Disturbed rock?
Jon Coplon
Blender June 06 2008



Ever trashed a hotel room?
No, but in the tradition of Pantera we trash dressing rooms.

Best rumor you've heard about yourself?
That I'm a skinhead. I'm an Israeli jew! It's like, Are you kidding?

Any brushes with the law?
I was arrested for possession with intent once when I was young. I was coming home from a party where they literally had salad bowls full of weed and the girls I was with stuffed their purses with it.

Worst rock & roll injury?
Our shows get wild. I've sprained ankles, I've bruised knees.

The worst?
Cracking ribs. That was pretty vicious.

Worst tour story?
Our first tour we had a small Winnebago- the Mini Wini- and it had exhaust leaks. We had to be checked in the bunks to make sure we were still breathing.

Have you ever been declared legally dead?
I haven't Nikki Sixxed, no.

Ever get lucky on an airplane?
No. Nowadays you can get arrested for going into the bathroom with somebodyelse. The mile high club isn't the same after 9/11.

Most expensive item of clothing you own
I have this lamb, python and sterling silver jacket. It cost about $3,500. It's really wicked.

It's dinnertime, what are you cooking?
I'm a big carnivore, so it's usually some type of meat. Kill it, cook it, put it on a plate.

What's your craziest rider clause?
Fresh socks and underwear. They are like gold on tour for any band.

Verdict:
Clean undies are not a rocking priority. But a lamb, python and silver jacket? Rib-cracking stage shows? And a deadly Winnebago? This guy absolutely rocks!