Interview with The Dirty Heads

Sally Rosen - OFC Contributor


T he Dirty Heads - photo of Jared by Sally Rosen

October 13, 2011. OFC met with lead vocalist Jared Watson of The Dirty Heads while on their fall tour at The Revolution in Fort Lauderdale. Jared speaks openly about the making of the hit album ANY PORT IN A STORM, working with late rock and roll legend Billy Preston, his reaction to drug related deaths of Amy Winehouse and Mikey Welsh and the impact of the digital music industry on the band.

When the pop hip-hop band member is asked his opinion on some of today's pop divas, Jared reveals he has great admiration for Taylor Swift as a musician and songwriter. Get a glimpse of the response from Jared as he proclaims in the interview "that's the best question I've ever been asked!" For the full interview, check out the youtube audio and photo montage from the show at The Revolution!

(parental warning: some explicit language)

Mobile Users can view the interview on youtube.com/v/o49fhOPLCQA

interview and photos by Sally Rosen - OFC Contributor

Due to illness, Gym Class Heroes have canceled the remaining performances on the co-headline tour with The Dirty Heads. The Dirty Heads will continue on the road to finish out the tour as planned as the sole headliners. Wallpaper. will continue on as well as direct support.

The tour, which began October 9th in Dallas, TX is running through the fall and ending on November 19th in Anaheim, CA. While the November 4th date in Milwaukee will unfortunately be cancelled altogether, The Dirty Heads will continue to play the rest of the dates as scheduled. The band has made the following statement in regards to Gym Class Heroes cancelling:

“While we hope Travie gets better soon (nothing worse than being sick on the road), the last thing we wanna do is cancel the whole tour. So no matter what happens we wanna stay out and keep playing music and putting on the best shows we can for you guys. Whether it’s playing for 2 people, 20 people or 2000 people we are staying out. Thank you guys for your continued love and support. We love you peace!!!! And it’s the first time we are playin’ some new songs!! Hope you enjoy.”