Cary Park Interview Part 3

Cary Park Interview Part 3 – by Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine & Radio Show

Lamitschka:  Are you doing anything to take music beyond its
current borders or are you happy where it is?

Answer:  I’m always hoping to evolve, messing with gear,
lyrics looking for a new twist . . .

Lamitschka:  What was your big break that got you into the
music business?

Answer:  Dewey Martin from the Buffalo Springfield pulled me
into a band he was playing in with Randy Meisner from the Eagles, and Poco,
plus Rick Roberts from a band called Firefall. It was a hits package and we had
some really good times. Each night when Randy would sing Take It To The Limit
it was beyond my dreams. I remembered buying One Of These Nights as a
kid, so becoming a fellow bandmate, and friend
was so great.

Lamitschka:  Before you became a star, were your friends and
family supportive or was it a struggle?

Answer:  Ha, I don’t ever view myself in those terms. I’ve
had a support networkenco. encouraging friends and family. I’ve also had, and
experienced the opposite.

Lamitschka:  What inspired you to become an artist?

Answer:  It’s so deep in the blood, there really was no other
chosen route to go. There’s just nothing like playing with a group of pals in
the studio, or live.

Lamitschka:  What inspired you to become a songwriter?

Answer:  Just the love of great songs. When I would hear an
incredible lyric.

Lamitschka:  What drives you?

Answer:  Life in general. Each and everyday I wake up I want
to work on music.

Lamitschka:  What does it take to be a music icon?

Answer:  Well,let’s hope I’m that at some point in my life. But the answer
I’ll give: Practice, practice, practice . . .

Lamitschka:  What’s unique about you that will differentiate
you from other artists?

Answer: I am an accomplished guitarist, in addition to
writing my songs. I spent the better part of 30 years practicing the guitar,
still do . . .

Lamitschka:  What has been your greatest challengein the music
business?

Answer: The balance of time. Creativity versus working.

Lamitschka:  What moments in your career stand out in your
memory as highlights and achievements which you are proud of?

Answer:  Playing with Bruce Hornsby at the shoreline
amphitheater with Bonnie Raitt, Bob Weir and Phil Lesh from the Grateful Dead