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Meet Zane and Aaron

November 19, 2009 by Gretchen

Aaron Ekins and Zane DeVault of the Icicles
Aaron Ekins and Zane DeVault of the Icicles

Although they’ve been in the band for over a year now, we have neglected to introduce our “newest” band members Zane DeVault (drums) and Aaron Ekins (bass guitar). We thought it might be interesting to have them tell you a little about themselves:

Where did you grow up?

[Aaron] Spread Eagle, Wisconsin….yup, Spread Eagle, Wisconsin……when I left the population dropped by 20%
[Zane] Jackson, MI

What is the first instrument you played and how did you start playing it?

[Aaron] Piano, my mother made me.
[Zane] Recorder at school in 3rd grade

What is the first album you bought?

[Aaron] Quiet Riot-Metal Health……..epic
[Zane] Pink Floyd – Dark Side of the Moon

Who are your biggest influences?

[Aaron] Pink Floyd, John Kerry, Bob Dylan, my mother
[Zane] Spiritualized – Wedding Present – Stone Roses

What do you like most about making music?

[Aaron] The body buzz…….total relaxation
[Zane] Being with cool people and making something beautiful

What do you dig about being an Icicle?

[Aaron] Rehearsal, recording, gigging ,touring, everything
[Zane] Adventure touring

If you had a theme song what would it be?

[Aaron] The Impossible Dream, not that I actually do any of those things but I’m brought to tears every time I think of the lyrics.  Oh Oh…here they come.
[Zane] Vader”™s Theme from Star Wars

What is your favorite Icicle outfit?

[Aaron] Let’s see…….I think I’ll have to go with the red one.
[Zane] Red (I don”™t think I even have any others)

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