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Words: Loren • November 17, 2013

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Chris Besinger (STNNNG, vocals)

SPB: What is the worst interview question you’ve been asked?

Besinger: Not sure what the worst question we've been asked is, pretty much if someone is interviewing us I think it’s ok. Sometimes, we do get questions that are thinly-veiled attempts to get a very specific answer, like recently we were asked something to the effect of what our take on certain "big name" Minnesota musicians/bands. I didn't really have a response because the artists they were referring to I feel no kinship with. When I get asked things of that nature I usually try to steer the conversation toward topics that are a bit more relevant to our band and music.

Loren • November 17, 2013

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