Yes, even those dudes from Mastodon read Shel Silverstein books once.
The Bravery frontman Sam Endicott: “The Sandlot. It’s what every suburban kid dreams their life would be. Also it features the most brilliant move in the history of cinema, which is when the guy pretends to be drowning in order to kiss the hot lifeguard.”
Mastodon frontman Troy Sanders: “To this day, my favorite books are any and all things by Shel Silverstein. Truth, beauty and innocent cleverness shine with bright and wholesome purity. These are all classic. These are all amazing!”
Damone frontwoman Noelle Leblanc: “The Nightmare Before Christmas was such a leap in the evolution of major motion animation and music. The combination of Danny Elfman and Tim Burton is classic. I don’t know anyone who would challenge that statement.”
The Oohlas frontwoman Ollie Stone: “I really really love Matilda by Roald Dahl, for obvious reasons. A young girl misunderstood and ignored by everyone in her life and breaks free to be happy. And she has special powers. And her best friend is named Lavender. So great!
Secret Machines drummer Josh Garza: “The Wizard of Oz. This is a no-brainer, a prerequisite for all kids under 15. Also, Fantasia is a close second. Both of these movies made a comeback for me when I got to college and started doing pharmaceuticals.”
Hot Hot Heat singer Steve Bays: “Pee Wee’s Big Adventure. When I was little I was obsessed with Pee Wee Herman and I dressed up as him for two consecutive Halloweens. He was like the 80’s Borat I guess.”
The Honorary Title frontman Jarrod Gorbel: “The BFG by Roald Dahl; his writing still influences the way I speak today, so twisted yet poetic and completely original.”
Schoolyard Heroes frontwoman Ryann Donnelly: “Edward Gorey’s The Gashlycrumb Tinies is a personal favorite. The art and poetry is both adorable and slightly disturbing. A classic.”
