Nick Burks

Name: My full name is Nicholas Steven Burks but everyone calls me Nick and sometimes Little Nick There’s a lot of Nicks out there lately so I got the name Little Nick cuz I’m not Big Nick.

Age: 29.

Instrument: guitar.

Band/Former Bands: I play in the #1 Christian Rock band, Stonecutters.

How long on instrument: 13 years and 69 days but who’s counting?.

Equipment: Black ‘93 Gibson Studio, White ‘92 Gibson Studio , Both of those guitars were put together by a wizard , Engel Invader 100 watt head, Bogner 4x12 cab. My secret weapon are my fingers Shoutout to my parents for making me and giving fingers! I’m stoked!.

Influences: Cash Money Records , 2 Live Crew, Johnny Paycheck, Oingo Boigo, Tears For Fears, The Cars, Van Halen, Rush, Megadeth.

My first gig: I played in a cover band in high school and we played a Catholic picnic We played outside and covered “Limelight” by Rush, I tried to sing and failed and my friend’s my recorded it all My friends roasted me cuz it sucked.

Hobbies: All I do is play guitar.

Favorite movies: abin boy, terminator 2, diehard, quick change, leaving las vegas. swingers, ghostbusters,caddyshack, airplane, rad

Favorite food: Pussy.

Favorite place: Hell.

Favorite sports or team: I don’t do sports I enjoy the social aspect of it though I want music to be promoted as much as sports are promoted The only thing I patronize is the arts.

What I'm listening to nowadays: Julian Lage is an incredible jazz guitarist and is a must listen for anyone! I’ve been jamming Prefab Sprout and Billy Joel too.

Coolest thing I've done: This interview.

Most embarrassing moment: This interview.

Bad Habits: Swearing in front of kids.

What was your first concert ever: My mom took me to see the Monkees when I was 7 and it was awful.

If you could meet a Rockstar ( past or present ), who would it be, and why: Gary Glitter He seems insane and I’d love to have a conversation with him.

Who do you love: Satan