Bret Hicks

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What is music to you? What does it give you?

Music has been my life since I was a child. I started playing guitar at about five years old. Went on the learn to play drums, and sang in quite a few bands. I’m not currently in a band, but I practice every single day of my life.

What is your music dream?

I’ve always dreamed of actually making money with my musical skill. Unfortunately that is never happened, and judging by the fact that I’m already 40 years old it’s never going to happen

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

I have no aspirations of changing the world

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

I can’t drive 55 by Sammy Hagar

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

I grew up idolizing Metallica. I then got into harder bands like slayer, and also old-school hard-core punk rock. I have just recently discovered the absolute greatness of outlaw country. Not to mention I love all the bands that I grew up listening to with my parents. Like Aerosmith, deep purple

What inspires you to make music?

Life itself inspires me to make music. If there are other people out there that feel the way that I do, the music is meditation. I never feel better than I do when listening to music or playing my guitar.

What is the message you want to send with your music?

I don’t have any particular messages that I want to send. I just want to make people happy listening to what I do

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

I have a natural stage presence, I’m a showman from start to finish

How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?

I wish that more people listen to music on the actual platform other than digital. I wish people still had vinyl records, or cassette tape’s

What do you think of Drooble?

Seeming ashow I just joined today I’m not sure