Official CMer Bio Thread

[faninor]

Umm, my avatar is a picture of my cat. Not gonna post a picture of me, though.

What's your real name (first name, or whatever you want to give)?
Josh
Male or female?
Male
How old are you?
Old enough to be drafted, but not old enough to have a Draft.
Where are you from?
Oregon
What do you do for a living?
Student
what are some of your hobbies?
Books, music.
Name one song that describe you or your life?
"Love Will Tear Us Apart" by Joy Division.
Favorite musicians/bands?
OLP, Enya, Led Zeppelin
Which OLP song means the most to you?
Currently, Sell My Soul
Favorite OLP album?
Spiritual Machines
favorite OLP moment? (like a dream, story, concert experience, meeting the band, etc...)
Seeing them play Our Time is Fading & The Wonderful Future.
How many OLP shows have you been to?
2
hardcore or softcore?
Umm, hardcore, because the only definition of softcore I know of has to do with pornography.
Any CMers that you know in real life or have met at a concert? post their usernames
Nope.
and finally, is there any other info that you wish to reveal about yourself?
Umm . . . I have pet cat.

[Volk-UK]

What's your real name (first name, or whatever you want to give)?

John

Male or female?

Male

How old are you?

16

Where are you from?

Yorkshire, England

What do you do for a living?

Student

what are some of your hobbies?

Music, Sport especially football (the real football)

Name one song that describe you or your life?

erm so many different things there aint enough songs to describe

Favorite musicians/bands?

OLP, Ash, Feeder, Supergrass, Default, Ed Harcourt, Incubus.... the list goes on and on

Which OLP song means the most to you?

Life or maybe Clumsy

Favorite OLP album?

Gravity

favorite OLP moment? (like a dream, story, concert experience, meeting the band, etc...)

erm can't really relate to any of the above so maybe the day i first heard some of their stuff?

How many OLP shows have you been to?

None but I aint really had the chance, the closest they have come is bout 200 miles and that sold out really fast coz of Avril Lavigne

hardcore or softcore?

depends what is being asked about....

Any CMers that you know in real life or have met at a concert? post their usernames

nope coz ur almost all on the other side of the pond!

and finally, is there any other info that you wish to reveal about yourself?

i really should thing of summit intrestin to put here but i really can't, i'm so stupid lol,

[Frustratedbythecracks]

What's your real name (first name, or whatever you want to give)?
Matt
Male or female?
Male
How old are you?
22
Where are you from?
Weedsport NY
What do you do for a living?
Computer Teacher
what are some of your hobbies?
Drinkin, Music, Sports, Teaching, Doing little or nothing
Name one song that describe you or your life?
U2 - Beautiful Day
Favorite musicians/bands?
CCR, OLP, Weezer, Mudvayne, Beatles, DMB, Norah Jones, Sevendust
Which OLP song means the most to you?
Thief
Favorite OLP album?
Spiritual Machines
favorite OLP moment? (like a dream, story, concert experience, meeting the band, etc...)
2001 Syracuse NY Landmark Theatre, For those who were there, Need I say More
How many OLP shows have you been to?
7 (2 Krockathons, LeMoyne Manor, Woodstock, Landmark, Syracuse War Memorial, Water Street Music Hall)
hardcore or softcore?
Hardcore
Any CMers that you know in real life or have met at a concert? post their usernames
CoreyRIT
and finally, is there any other info that you wish to reveal about yourself?

[buzhwa]

What's your real name (first name, or whatever you want to give)?
Sarah

Male or female?
female

How old are you?
born 10/9/82 - you do the math

Where are you from?
Ann Arbor, MI

What do you do for a living?
be a full-time student from Sept. to Apr. & grade ESL tests

What are some of your hobbies?
(see profile)

Name one song that describes you or your life.
Fuel - Shimmer

Favorite musicians/bands?
Nightwish, Sonata Arctica, Dream Theater, The Presidents of the United States of America (PUSA), OLP, System of a Down, ABBA, Genesis, John Williams, and many more

Which OLP song means the most to you?
"Thief"

Favorite OLP album?
Happiness

Favorite OLP moment? (like a dream, story, concert experience, meeting the band, etc...)
singing "4 A.M." in Toledo (didn't get to sing the whole thing in Rochy)

How many OLP shows have you been to?
two (Toledo in July '02 and Rochester last Friday)

Hardcore or softcore?
uh...I try to be hard, but I'm probably soft in comparison to many members here

Any CMers that you know in real life or have met at a concert? Post their usernames.
I've known Bethany since Sept. 2001; I met Rob, Jacqui, Kimmy, Melissa, and Nikki in Rochester; and I met Alex, Miro, Kruno, Stace, and many others at Bethany's 20th b-day bash.

And finally, is there any other info that you wish to reveal about yourself?
I own a wastebasket made in 1960.

[Dabekk]

What's your real name (first name, or whatever you want to give)?
Joel Forth

Male or female?
male

How old are you?
18 as of april 30 2002.

Where are you from?
I live in Edmonton, and consider my self an edmontonian and a canadian but my parents are both english, and I was born in Singapore.

What do you do for a living?
University Student and aspiring rock star

what are some of your hobbies?
music, skiing, soccer

Name one song that describe you or your life?
Honestly by Zwan

Favorite musicians/bands?
olp, incubus, silverchair, soad, ime, ape, tool, etc.

Which OLP song means the most to you?
The Wonderful Future, in my opinion it is simply the best song ever for olp and represents a high point of their creativity.

Favorite OLP album?
depends on the day, it's always either naveed, happiness, or sm.

favorite OLP moment? (like a dream, story, concert experience, meeting the band, etc...)
got a high five from Raine at the very end of the concert in edmonton (I was the guy in the blue toque with a pompom and pictures of red trucks in case anyone was there). olp's 2000 club tour also ranks up there

How many OLP shows have you been to?
5 . . . 3 arenas, 1 club, 1 summersault.

hardcore or softcore?
hardestcore

Any CMers that you know in real life or have met at a concert? post their usernames
nine (as in german for no)

and finally, is there any other info that you wish to reveal about yourself?
I play guitar in a band called 'phyvel'. If someday I become more computer literate, I'll try to post some of our demos on the site.

[chou]

What's your real name (first name, or whatever you want to give)?
Robyn
Male or female?
Femme
How old are you?
20
Where are you from?
Deadmonton, Alberta
What do you do for a living?
Travel Counsellor
what are some of your hobbies?
Music, painting/charcoals, running around giggling....
Name one song that describe you or your life?
"Closer" NIN (ha ha)
Favorite musicians/bands?
F11, OLP, TTP, Rage, DC, etc.
Which OLP song means the most to you?
uhm, I shall say In Repair
Favorite OLP album?
Clumsy or SM
favorite OLP moment? (like a dream, story, concert experience, meeting the band, etc...)
the honour of getting to know Mike.
How many OLP shows have you been to?
eight
hardcore or softcore?
hardcore
Any CMers that you know in real life or have met at a concert? post their usernames
Oh, geez...I don't know? olpphreak and Erika (Bendy)???
and finally, is there any other info that you wish to reveal about yourself?
Well sir, my favourite thing to do is kick off that brown stuff that accumulates behind tires on vehicles.

[Joe Cooler]

post your picture if you have one...

See profile.


What's your real name (first name, or whatever you want to give)? Taylor

Male or female? Male

How old are you? 16

Where are you from? Saskatoon, Sk, Canada

What do you do for a living? I learn things for later reference.

what are some of your hobbies? Guitar,Dirt Biking, Drawing.

Name one song that describe you or your life? Anything Right- P.O.D

Favorite musicians/bands? Our Lady Peace, Matthew Good Band , The Juliana Theory,Zwan, Blindside, Project 86.. to name a few.

Which OLP song means the most to you? Are you Sad

Favorite OLP album? Spiritual Machines

favorite OLP moment? (like a dream, story, concert experience, meeting the band, etc...) First OLP concert.

How many OLP shows have you been to? 1

hardcore or softcore? Umm soft???

Any CMers that you know in real life or have met at a concert? post their usernames Nope

and finally, is there any other info that you wish to reveal about yourself? Yes

[CluMsyNavEed]

What's your real name (first name, or whatever you want to give)?
Brad
Male or femal?
Male
How old are you?
20
Where are you from?
Actual location is Belleville, Mi..... I say Ann Arbor in my profile cuz more know of it
What do you do for a living?
At the moment I am a student/ Apple Technician
what are some of your hobbies?
Going to concerts, music, and watching good movies
Name one song that describe you or your life?
Carnival-OLP
Favorite musicians/bands?
OLP, old school Weezer, Taking Back Sunday
Which OLP song means the most to you?
Are You Sad? or Happiness and the Fish
Favorite OLP album?
SM
favorite OLP moment? (like a dream, story, concert experience, meeting the band, etc...)
St. Andrews Hall , March 13 2001.. When I caught Jeremy's drum stick..... that was a great moment......
How many OLP shows have you been to?
5
hardcore or softcore?
Hardcore!!!!!!!! All the way
Any CMers that you know in real life or have met at a concert? post their usernames
Nope
and finally, is there any other info that you wish to reveal about yourself?
Can't think of anything at the moment... I think I could possibly be a boring person.... Who knows

[He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named]

Here's me, singing as always.



What's your real name (first name, or whatever you want to give)?
Joe
Male or female?
Male
How old are you?
17
Where are you from?
Easton, Pennsylvania
What do you do for a living?
I work at the Crayola Store
what are some of your hobbies?
Music, Movies, Sara
Name one song that describe you or your life?
Oasis - Wonderwall
Favorite musicians/bands?
2Pac, OLP, Deftones, Dave Matthews. Boyz II Men, Temptations, Tool, Jimi Hendrix
Which OLP song means the most to you?
The Wonderful Future
Favorite OLP album?
Spiritual Machines
favorite OLP moment? (like a dream, story, concert experience, meeting the band, etc...)
Every blessed moment I hear the guitar on Naveed, the greatest song ever written
How many OLP shows have you been to?
None
hardcore or softcore?
Softcore
Any CMers that you know in real life or have met at a concert? post their usernames
Nope, I'm a noobie. Yeah, point and laugh all you want
and finally, is there any other info that you wish to reveal about yourself?
I am touchable and attractive

[Bandalero]

hey i haven't done one of these:

What's your real name (first name, or whatever you want to give)?
Quirino Ruelas, but i go by reno cause my real name is hard to pronounce. well not really (kitty - no)
Male or female?
Male
How old are you?
20
Where are you from?
Alice, Texas
What do you do for a living?
right now i'm a po' ass, as in college student
what are some of your hobbies?
Music, sports, is driving a hobby?
Name one song that describe you or your life?
Tantric - Mourning
Favorite musicians/bands?
OLP, Fuel, Tantric,
Which OLP song means the most to you?
In Repair
Favorite OLP album?
Spiritual Machines
favorite OLP moment? (like a dream, story, concert experience, meeting the band, etc...)
Concert in Houston
How many OLP shows have you been to?
One
hardcore or softcore?
I can pull them both off, but i'm quite partial to hardcore.
Any CMers that you know in real life or have met at a concert? post their usernames
nope, i'm in no man's land.
and finally, is there any other info that you wish to reveal about yourself?
yo tomo quando yo quiero, no miento, soy may sincero. (probably mispelled but whatever.)

[Jay84]

What's your real name (first name, or whatever you want to give)?
Justin and/or "J"

Male or female?
Boy.
How old are you?
21
Where are you from?
Montréal.
What do you do for a living?
Video store bitch, sheriff of awesome, struggling artist.
what are some of your hobbies?
Drawing, drinking, napping, music, movies.
Name one song that describe you or your life?
Thrice- The Artist in the Ambulance. Long story involving lots of drinking, vomitting, waking up on a sidewalk in the rain, and an ambulance ride.
Favorite musicians/bands?
Our Lady Peace, Moneen, The Weakerthans, The Postal Service, Death Cab for Cutie, Thursday, Iron & Wine, Sigur Ros, to name a few.
Which OLP song means the most to you?
Just about all of them.
Favorite OLP album?
Spiritual Machines or Healthy in Paranoid Times.
Favorite OLP moment? (like a dream, story, concert experience, meeting the band, etc...)
Having OLP use my illustration for merchandise on the FOTTP tour and meeting them before the show.
How many OLP shows have you been to?
3 concerts, 1 short acoustic show.
Hardcore or softcore?
Mild-core.
Any CMers that you know in real life or have met at a concert? post their usernames
Jon a.k.a MageMaida a.k.a PeaceEleven.
And finally, is there any other info that you wish to reveal about yourself?
i <3 bitches.


***Updated: 10/21/2005***

[kelli]

picture: http://innocent-ego.org/images/irule2.jpg

What's your real name (first name, or whatever you want to give)?

kelli

Male or female?

female

How old are you?

..young

Where are you from?

buford, georgia

What do you do for a living?

i do nothing.

what are some of your hobbies?

graphic/web design, music

Name one song that describe you or your life?

matthew good band - suburbia

Favorite musicians/bands?

olp obviously; matthew good band; greenwheel; blindside; linkin park; chantal kreviazuk; lennon murphy; SKYWIND

Which OLP song means the most to you?

uuuhhhhhhh

...

uh. a lot of them. I can't choose. that and i'm drawing a blank.

Favorite OLP album?

depends on the day.

favorite OLP moment? (like a dream, story, concert experience, meeting the band, etc...)

when i lucked out at my first show.. got to meet them, raine decided he would stand next to me and flash me.. yes

How many OLP shows have you been to?

just one.. july 14th 2002

hardcore or softcore?

either or

Any CMers that you know in real life or have met at a concert? post their usernames

n/a

and finally, is there any other info that you wish to reveal about yourself?

.....

i'm scary.

[Angel in the fire]

What's your real name (first name, or whatever you want to give)?
Erin
Male or female?
F
How old are you?
16
Where are you from?
edmonton
What do you do for a living?
student
what are some of your hobbies?
rugby, readin that kinda thing
Name one song that describe you or your life?
american physco by treble charger
Favorite musicians/bands?
OLP! chevelle and finger 11
Which OLP song means the most to you?
umm right behind u or 4am
Favorite OLP album?
clumsy or happiness
favorite OLP moment? (like a dream, story, concert experience, meeting the band, etc...)
my first concert i ever went to was olp
How many OLP shows have you been to?
1
hardcore or softcore?
hardcore
Any CMers that you know in real life or have met at a concert? post their usernames
yuppers, 3rdhour
and finally, is there any other info that you wish to reveal about yourself?

[clumsychild_]

What's your real name (first name, or whatever you want to give)?
Jess

Male or female?
Female

How old are you?
16

Where are you from?
Ontario, Canada

What do you do for a living?
nothing at all...hehe (student)

what are some of your hobbies?
music, TV, other random things

Name one song that describe you or your life?
hmm...i'll have to get back to you on that

Favorite musicians/bands?
OLP, The Used, Green Day, System of a Down, The White Stripes, Matt Good, Finch, Nirvana, OK Go, The Vines etc.

Which OLP song means the most to you?
Superman's Dead

Favorite OLP album?
Clumsy

favorite OLP moment? (like a dream, story, concert experience, meeting the band, etc...)
Well the concert kicked ass...and i've had quite a few weird OLP related dreams..actually Raine and Jeremy were in my dream last night! but i won't explain it cuz you'd be quite afraid

How many OLP shows have you been to?
only one sadly...

hardcore or softcore?
hardcore

Any CMers that you know in real life or have met at a concert? post their usernames
well a few of my friends recently joined - ~*BaTgIrL*~ and crazy_blue32

and finally, is there any other info that you wish to reveal about yourself?

no no...not really

[x.Silver.x]

What's your real name (first name, or whatever you want to give)?

Chrissy

Male or female?

Female... definitely female...

How old are you?

16

Where are you from?

Ontario, Canada

What do you do for a living?

I don't have a job, if that's what you mean... but a few things i could NOT live without in my life are my friends, music, books... and trees, i like trees. Squirrels as well...

what are some of your hobbies?

Ummm... i play drums (wooo hardcore ) ... watch tv... read a lot...

Name one song that describe you or your life?

Oh! this is a good question! probably 3 Doors Down - When I'm Gone

Favorite musicians/bands?

Our Lady Peace, Finch, The Used, Three Days Grace, RHCP, I Mother Earth, Sum 41, Linkin Park, Disturbed, System Of A Down, Green Day, Matt Good, MGB, Evanescence, The White Stripes... and there's way more i just can't think of them right now

Which OLP song means the most to you?

Probably One Man Army... first OLP song i ever heard... its sparked my love for the band...

Favorite OLP album?

Spiritual Machines

favorite OLP moment? (like a dream, story, concert experience, meeting the band, etc...)

Probably they're opening concert at the JLC... good fun ... and i know i've had some crazy dreams involving OLP... as well as other bands... mainly dreams about concerts and stuff (nothing disturbing) hehe

How many OLP shows have you been to?

Just one for now... money's tight, mainly because I DON'T HAVE A FREAKING JOB... but y'know...

hardcore or softcore?

Hardcore... rock over sponge... jeez...

Any CMers that you know in real life or have met at a concert? post their usernames

clumsychild_ and crazy_blue32 and there may be more i just dont know about...

and finally, is there any other info that you wish to reveal about yourself?

Ummm... nothing particularily exciting, nope...

[Fabio_kun]

What's your real name (first name, or whatever you want to give)?
Fábio Dias

Male or female?
Male

How old are you?
17

Where are you from?
Brazil - South America

What do you do for a living?
Still in high school.

what are some of your hobbies?
Music, drumming, playing tennis, internet, going out, playing guitar.

Name one song that describe you or your life?
Hard one... I'd say BEYOND THE PALE by Pain Of Salvation.

Favorite musicians/bands?
RUSH.

Which OLP song means the most to you?
Happiness And The Fish

Favorite OLP album?
Happiness... Is Not A Fish That You Can Catch

favorite OLP moment? (like a dream, story, concert experience, meeting the band, etc...)
When I first downloaded an OLP music video, Birdman, first time I actually saw them. I was very hyper.

How many OLP shows have you been to?
None, unfortunately

hardcore or softcore?
In between.

Any CMers that you know in real life or have met at a concert? post their usernames
None...

and finally, is there any other info that you wish to reveal about yourself?
Well, about over an year ago, I used to run this site, Our Lady Peace Online. It's still up... but I no longer work on it. I remember I used to get a quite decent amount of visitors a day, over 200. It used to be olponline.com,but as I no longer work on it, I had it changed to cjb.net. The site is still up... as I'm very proud of it, specially cause I'm a brazilian fan

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[Lydia]

<b>What's your real name (first name, or whatever you want to give)? </b>
Lydia
<b>Male or female? </b>
Female
<b>How old are you? </b>
16
<b>Where are you from? </b>
Tilburg, the Netherlands
<b>What do you do for a living? </b>
I'm still in high school.
<b>What are some of your hobbies? </b>
Listening to music, singing, designing websites, drawing and writing.
<b>Name one song that describe you or your life? </b>
A Story about a Girl - OLP
<b>Favorite musicians/bands?</b>
OLP, Matthew Good, Sarah Slean, Chantal Kreviazuk, Joydrop, Tegan & Sara, David Usher, Placebo
<b>Which OLP song means the most to you? </b>
Thief, One Man Army
<b>Favorite OLP album? </b>
Happiness
<b>favorite OLP moment? (like a dream, story, concert experience, meeting the band, etc...) </b>
A meet and greet, March 17 2003.
<b>How many OLP shows have you been to? </b>
2
<b>hardcore or softcore? </b>
Hardcore
<b>Any CMers that you know in real life or have met at a concert? post their usernames </b>
Eelco
<b>and finally, is there any other info that you wish to reveal about yourself? </b>
Nah.

[CrazyMestGirl]

What's your real name (first name, or whatever you want to give)?
Joan

Male or female?
Female

How old are you?
18

Where are you from?
Ohio

What do you do for a living?
Just Graduated,so now I'm just a Record store lackey

what are some of your hobbies?
My band,writing,building stuff,Bass Guitar,Guitar,and Piano,Anime,and Sci-fi

Name one song that describe you or your life?
Many songs,but at the moment Autopilot Off-Long Way to Fall

Favorite musicians/bands?(Other than OLP i assume)
Mest,GlassJAw,Blindside,Sugarcult,Pete Yorn,Gob,h2o,Hatebreed,Dropkick Murphys,Bouncing Souls,The Movielife,Taking Back Sunday,From Autum to Ashes,and many more....

Which OLP song means the most to you?
4am,because it was my friend Adams favorite OLP song,and he was killed in a house fire last year.I played this song at his funeral

Favorite OLP album?
Clumsy,and Spiritual Machines

favorite OLP moment? (like a dream, story, concert experience, meeting the band, etc...)
Probably meeting the band that was fun,first time I saw them live takes the cake though.

How many OLP shows have you been to?
6

hardcore or softcore?
hXc

Any CMers that you know in real life or have met at a concert? post their usernames
None...

and finally, is there any other info that you wish to reveal about yourself?
Not much,I lead a very boring life,I spend most of my time with friends,and my band,go to local shows,and work at a record store called Spinners.When I'm home I spend most my time up in my room writing,and on the computer,or helping out around the house.

[Joanne]

What's your real name (first name, or whatever you want to give)?
Joanne
Male or female?
female
How old are you?
14
Where are you from?
Pittsburgh Pa USA
What do you do for a living?
im a student
what are some of your hobbies?
my guitar, listening to music, obsessing over things like OLP and The Matrix and LOTR
Name one song that describe you or your life?
probably Story about a Girl, typically, i'm always on egde and the it just describes my life
Favorite musicians/bands?
OLP, Audioslave, Coldplay, Foo Fighters, Nirvana and Pete Yorn, and many many others
Which OLP song means the most to you?
Innocent, it kinda portrays my life too
Favorite OLP album?
Naveed but most of the time it depends on what is going on in my life, Example: if i had a bad day - Spiritual Machines cuz it makes me happier
favorite OLP moment? (like a dream, story, concert experience, meeting the band, etc...)
Front row at the OLP show at the Ampitheatre at Station Square in downtown Pittsburgh, Raine climbed this rope ladder and was looking over the crowd, and i had this Neon [glow=red]text[/glow] green glo-stick and he looked down and pointed at me, then as i was leaving, i still had this bright green glo-stick and i was jumping and waving at raine, somehow he noticed and waved back, i will never forget that
How many OLP shows have you been to?
only 1 but it was good enough
hardcore or softcore?
i try to be as hardcore as i can be
Any CMers that you know in real life or have met at a concert? post their usernames
nope
and finally, is there any other info that you wish to reveal about yourself?
well, i easily get obsessed over things such as lord of the rings and the matrix especially OLP and Canada. I have a dog named Sparky, and an annoying little sister. i am on the internet alot and if you want to know other stuff email me at [color=#0091ff]clumsyfreak@hotmail.com[/color]
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[Joanne]

sorry that had a lot of mistakes