I am very excited to present to all the Lee fans the answer to a wide variety of questions as compiled by myself and the fans, and answered by the man himself, Lee Harding. A huge thank you to Aaron for helping out with these. (Questions answered on the 1st of October 2007)
Hello Lee, it's been some time since we have seen you and we have all missed you greatly so how has life been, and what has been filling most of your time?
well the last 4 months we've all been writing the album, i've been to Iraq for 2 and a half weeks to entertain the troops!! ( talk about an eye opener!!) amazing... also supported INXS in brisbane we've played with faker, 28 days, living end, gerling, pete murray and some other bands for Bass in the Grass... now just biding my time until this album launches, i Hope you all like it as much as we do!!!!!.....
We all know you are in the new band Rock City with an album (Welcome to Rock City) due out in October, what has it been like working with the new band, and a different record company?
well there is no record company we are it. it's been awesome writing and recording with the boys lots and lots of laughs, always having a good time. I love em'.
What made you decide to change from being the Punk Price that we all know and love into the Rock God we see transforming before us?
well to be honest i never said i was punk, don't get me wrong i like punk music and i like that style of dress sense, (if that makes sense.) but i love rock hence me always going on about Motley Crue. but i've gone through my styles of music growing up as most ppl do..... finished up on Rock! as for look i just evolved as a person and artist.
We would expect the sounds to be slightly different with this Album, how would you best describe it?
This album is completely different. Sort of like a little early Guns and Roses, Black Crowes, Stone Temple Piolets...
What influences do you think you have drawn on in creating this Album, or was it a matter of connecting to the rock grid and just feeling it?
Well is was pretty much i didn't listen to the radio or any albums of my own cause i wanted something that didn't come from anything, and i think we achieved that it's a different yet familiar sounding album which is apparently "fresh" sounding...
It has been two years since Australian idol, how do you feel you have changed from that guy who wondered into the Auditions to the person you are now? And do you have any regrets over that time?
No regrets, everything i've done is because i went on aust. idol and did what i do. i think i've just grown up a bit more (don't worry, still a child at heart).
ps can't believe it's been two years, that blows me away.
Have you been watching Australian Idol this year, and do you have a favorite contestant? Also, who did you like from the previous year in 06? (Question Submitted by Hailey.)
This year I think Matt Corby has it won he is truly amazing. Saw him live on acoustic night and, well awesome. As for 06 unfortunately i couldn't bring myself to watch it, not because of any of the contestants but it was just weird for me, it felt weird, don't know why probably too close to home straight after going through it all.
Do you have any plans on expanding your career to the US or rather the rest of the world or do you just plan to stay in Australia? (Question submitted by Lora.)
We all want to get over seas what band doesn't, but i really want to show Australia what we've got and plant my feet firmly here before attempting that but, UK Japan and lastly America.
What tracks and music fill up your iPod/MP3 Player right now?
Question Submitted by Hailey.
my Computer just crashed and wiped everything so nothing, sorry to disapoint. But the normal stuff Motley, Skid Row, Fall Out Boy. I've been boring listening to same ol' stuff.
If you got your hands on a crystal ball and you could see yourself twenty years in the future, what image would you like to see?
An artist that is respected for doing what i'm doing, and obviously known overseas living a good happy life with a wife (nicole) and kids.
Our fansite Lee-harding.net has been running for going on two years now and has supported you all the way from your start on Idol to the present time, what do you think of the site, and do you have a message for all the fans that have joined?
i love the site you've done a great job, and to everyone keep believing and enjoy the music. Rock On!!!