Pussy Velour is punk in its true form. The Reno rockers sing about kicking people in the balls and getting sucked dry—and their live shows are raucous and rowdy. You can catch the band performing as part of Rock Against Racism: A Mutual Aid Benefit Show at the BlueBird Nightclub on Saturday, Aug. 20. For more details on the band, visit pussyvelour.com. Wolfgang Hendrix is the engaging frontman of the group.
What was the first concert you attended?
My friend in eighth-grade took me to see AC/DC in 2008, and it was so sick. Shoutout Jared’s dad.
What was the first album you owned?
If I’m not mistaken, it was 1984 by Van Halen.
What bands are you listening to right now?
Lately I’ve been listening to Source of Love, Grimedog, and Drag Me Under.
What artist, genre or musical trend does everyone love, but you don’t get?
As long as someone is playing music and expressing themselves honestly, I can get behind it. I will say that people who refuse to listen to albums all the way through really confuse me
What musical act, current or defunct, would you most like to see perform live?
That list is way too long, so I’ll give a Top 3 bands I will never be able to see: The Cramps, Ramones, The Stooges.
What’s your favorite musical guilty pleasure?
I don’t feel guilt for things that bring me joy.
What’s your favorite music venue?
There are too many good ones, but I love to play house shows/parties more than anything. It’s just so intimate and wild
What’s the one song lyric you can’t get out of your head?
“I’m a King Bee” by Slim Harpo.
What band or artist changed your life? How?
A band I never had the opportunity to see that changed me is the Dead Boys. A band that I’ve seen that changed me was my brother’s band called Bad Idea back in 2008. Seeing Bad Idea showed me that local bands are actually the sickest to see live if it’s real and honest.
You have one question to ask one musician. What’s the question, and who are you asking?
I’d ask Keith Morris to give me a Germs burn.
What song would you like played at your funeral?
“Rock Lobster “by The B-52’s.
Figurative gun to your head, what is your favorite album of all time?
The Clash.
What song should everyone listen to right now?
Anything off the Pussy Velour album coming in August. It’s sick.