Interview with Youngman Psycho Blues, 14 March 2005

NB - Please introduce yourself.
YPB - THE YOUNGMAN PSYCHO BLUES is japanese garage punk band,since2000. Vocal&bass: Watanbe young Yosio(age26), Drums: Nakazawa young Yoshiki(age27), Guitar: NaKamura young satoshi(age27). We are influenced 60's British Rock,The Beatles,The Rolling Stones,The Who and more. We play it so emotional and it becomes original. Our songs are evolved R&R,that to say,it is a THE YOUNGMAN PSYCHO BLUES'song. Gigs are so exciting and stylish! Aggressive moves can be seen all around the stage by three cool members. A shocking scene one will never forget.

NB - Youngman Psycho Blues - very strange name. Can you tell me more about it? Were you inspired by "Youngman Blues" by The Who?
YPB - Yes. We love The Who very much. 'Young Man Blues' is good word. We have sympathy with it. Band name's 'psycho'...I can't explain! ??

NB - Tell me what's going on in Tokyo nowdays? Are there more similar bands like Youngman Psycho Blues? How big is punk, garage punk scene there (I guess huge)?
YPB - There are a lot of garage bands in Tokyo.But there isn't similar bands like THE YOUNGMAN PSYCHO BLUES.THE YOUNGMAN PSYCHO BLUES is 'grew' to be one of Tokyo Garage Scene's most 'wanted' group.

NB - You have songs in Japanese and English. In which language do you prefer to write songs?
YPB - Nowadays I prefer to write songs in Japanese.

NB - You play great punk rock'n'roll with strong GS touch. Which Japanese and non Japanese bands did influence you the most?
YPB - I'm influenced by both.

NB - What do you do in your life except for playing in Youngman Psycho Blues?
YPB - I work part-time in factory

NB - Do you play lot of gigs and do lot of girls come to see you?
YPB - Yes. We love gigs and fans.

NB - What is your favorite food and drink?
YPB - Cigarette and Alcohol.

NB - Do you like movies or comics - what are your favorites?
YPB - I like movies very much. My favorite movie is 'God Father'. It is all my life.

NB - 3 things you hate most?
YPB - milk! Nothing else.

NB - What are your plans for future? Any new stuff coming out?
YPB - Now we want a label to release THE YOUNGMAN PSYCHO BLUES new album.

NB - When can we expect you in Europe?
YPB - We want to go to Europe if you offer.

NB - Anything you want to say to No Brains Readers?
YPB - Hey,we are THE YOUNGMAN PSYCHO BLUES,japanese garage punk band. Please listen our songs. It's so emotional. Please enjoy our R&R. See you.