 Hi Olga, i'm ralley curious
about your influences to create the toy dolls band. See you in Brazil
someday
 Hi
to you in Brazil! Oh, the list is tooooo long to mention! Loads of influences,
Chuck Berry, Dr Feelgood, Eddie and the Hot Rods, Loadsa punk bands,
girlfriends, love, Gossip, soap operas. Theres more listed on my Myspace
site. We will be in Brazil next year! Take care.
Olga
Hello Olga! It's Christopher from Poland again, How are you? How
it's going writing new album? I can't wait for loads of amazing new solos
and riffs I was supposed to remind you about "The coppers
copt Ken's cash" solo to get in "guitar lessons"
Fat Bobs feet album it's my first I've heard 17 years ago, it's really
crazy thing!
Traditionally I've got some questions for you if ya can answer:
1.What guitar you used on "On stage in Stuttgart"
2.You said you prefer high string action,what's it height for strings:
E1 and E6 over 12th fret in telecaster?
3.Do you adjust tone potentiometer in guitar?
4.What do you use amp to vocal microphone?
5.Do you double lead guitar parts in recording studio, how many it's
recurs?
6.What's it max signal level of seymour duncan pickup at bridge in yellow
tele or what it's impedance of electric coil if you know?
7.When you change strings before every show, how do you solve problem
with falling tune? It's characteristic of new strings
Thank you very much! Good luck, see ya in Poland at the beer!!!-
Hi
Christopher, I have put an update up on the Olga Talkin section! Check
it out! Oh yeah, The coppers solo! Still have to work on that one, please
keep checking! Ok, I will do me best to answer your questions!
1. The guitar on ON STAGE IN STUTTGART is my usual Yellow Telecaster!
2. Not sure what the actual measurement is! Though I can get me hand
underneath on the 12th fret!
3. No, the tone knob is always set to halfway, good question!
4. I guess you mean effects? None, though I do use a tube screamer for
song endings, for feedback, occasionally.
5. In recording I use a les Paul and the Telecaster, left and right
for stereo on Rhythm guitar tracks, 1 of each. As for solos, just one
guitar is used.
6. Oh my God! Something I have no idea about, sorry!
7. Another good question! our backline technician, Matzi, sits for hours
before shows, stretching the strings! Not her favourite part of the
job! Look forward to the beer! Cheers
Olga
hey olga, great to hear you're about to play france again, looking
forward to seeing you in toulouse. you will no doubt love the brand
new bikini, it is far better than the previous one. it may not be as
cool as the original tiny one, but the sound is definitely gorgeous,
and the athmosphere is great too :)) mleu x
Mieu
Hi! Thank you! We are really happy to be coming back to France, cant
wait! Yes, very interested in seeing the new Bikini club! See ya in
Toulouse!
Olga
Hey Olga Has there ever been a book written about the Toy Dolls?
It would be kinda cool to read up on the history of the band etc. If
there is one, do you know where I can get hold of a copy? Thanks Johnny,
California, USA
Johnny
hi Yes, there is an official biography called "The Toy Dolls -
From Fulwell to Fukuoka", written by Ronan Fitzsimons. You can
order it online direct from the publisher at www.ardrapress.co.uk/store.php.
Take care
Olga
Hello! I'm an 18 years old boy from southern france.here's random
questions i'd like you to answer if you have time: which uni did you
go to and what did you study there? How would you tell a girl you love
her? what would your job be if not musician? were you good at school?
What's the best programme if you want to spend a day in london and have
lots of fun? thank you
Hello!
Ha, I didn't go to University! I left school when I was 14! Mmm, a love
question eh! Have to think about that one! Estate Agent for sure, if
I wasnt a musician. Not so good at school, I hated it to be honest!
A day in London, visit all the pubs in Soho! then take the boat trip
from Little Venice, then all the pubs in Camden! I am quite partial
to a stroll through Regents Park also! Theres a good pub just outside
it! Hope to see you on the French tour!
Olga
Hi ! Maxime from France ! I was so happy to see you at Au Pont
du Rock, that was a great moment, and so big pogos ! And now what happen
? A tour in my land for the end of the year ! I will try to see you
again, but this time, hope I will be able to meet you and have
an autograph or take a photo with you (maybe). Last time, they did not
let me see artists after stage...
Now some questions :
-Who make your sunglasses ? I want some !
-Aren't you complexed when you strip yourself with Tommy Goober at each
stage ? He's really more muscular than you !
Thanks for continue your great music, you stay in my favourite bands,
and sorry for my english !
Maxime
Hi Merci! We loved the time at Au Pont Du Rock. We always come out after
the shows, so certainly we will meet you, photos/autographs no problem
on the French tour! I pick up glasses from around the world, and many
fans have given me some really nice pairs! Tommy Goober, Muscular!?
Not the description I would use! but yes, I envy his physique! See ya
in France!
Olga
Good day to you Sir, firstly,ive just found out that you wrote "She
Goes To Finos" in Hillview community centre in 1977, &
that the actual title never came about until 1979, a whole 2 years later.
Ive just received my Australian release of Nellie,to go with my
82/84 Uk releases,French,Germany & Japan editions. Also i have
just managed to get my hands on a copy of the original "tommy Kowey`s
Car" single. Only a $104.00 . What a bargain.
Ok,here`s a few questions for yu,if your ready Sir....
#1...if you could be any character in any film,you would be who
& why
#2...if you could of teamed up with Mr J Strummer,what song would you
have liked to do.
#3...the Hoodoo Gurus are my fav import band,who is yours,as if i couldn`t
guess.
#4...where did Tommy buy those light blue shades from.
#5...what actually inspired you to write "Come Back Jacky",was
it in the news,on the telly,in the papers,please tell.
#6...everyone has a fav Abba song,do you.
Many many thanks for 30YRS of sheer brilliance. All the very best to
you Sir. Cheers Olgacrackcorn
And
Good day to you too Mark! I don’t even have a Tommy Koweys car
single meself!
Any male actor starring as Michelle Pfeiffers boyfriend!, ha why!?
Anything from Give Em Enough Rope!
Guess!
Probably Germany, hes there most of his spare time!
Jacky RIP was an old sailor we knew.
Yeah, Take a chance on me, brill!
THANK YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!
Olga
hiya mate,i looked for the lambrusco kid video on the
website,it`s not on,if u have some spare time would you put it on mate?
that is my favorite song u know,also i really don`t understand the words
in the intro..... thanks for your time mate cheers:lajos
Hi
Lajos, which Lambrusco video do you mean? I am sure there are a few
on You Tube!
Good luck
Olga
Hi olga! i'm erik from treviso (Italy)....i've just seen that in
your myspace there's paul gilbert in your top 8 friends...it's incredible!!
how did you know him?
Hi
Erik, Yeah, Pauls my mate, lovely guy, not a bad guitarist either!
Olga
Hello my Lord, here we go,straight in with 5 of the best....
#1....will the OFFICIAL TD`S forum/chat board make a return to the www
#2....who gets the very final say on when an album is released,even
if your not happy with it
#3....when can we expect to see a return of "learn with Tommy"
#4....if you could have one final gig,who would support you,& where
would it be
#5....as your nearly 21 now,where do you see yourself in twenty years
time
Cheers Olgacrackcorn
Olga
Crackcorn again Hi!
mmm, not sure, it kinda got outta hand last time, what do you reckon?
We have the final say, and its only when we are happy!
Good question! I miss those vids, hopefully soon, I do know he has plans
to do more.
Another Good question! I guess it would have to be up in the north of
UK where we began, in Sunderland, probably with Red Alert supporting.
Ha, probably sitting here writing these Ask Olga answers! Not sure really,
though it would be nice to be involved with music in some capacity.
Take care
Olga
Hi, Olga I wanted to wish you a happy birthday on 21.sept. :-)
Am also looking forward to your new album, and hope to see you in Oslo,
Norway soon. All the best, Ellen.
Thank
you so much Ellen, hope to see you in 2010 in Oslo!
Olga
pleace pleace pleace come and play in norway. i`m your biggest
fan.yes you are the king of music. from a 14 year old boy from trondheim
in norway.
Hey!
We will be back in Norway 2010! Hope to see you there! Cheers
Olga
Hey Olga just thought id show you some "cloth posters"
i did but have not finished yet . Also i have a question. I was just
wonderin if you are a LAUGHIN NOSE fan? theyre pretty fun to listen
to just like yall guys. I hope you post this on the site because i lost
contact of ALICE from moscow....and im sure she checks on your website
for the updates like i do..cuz we are big toy dolls fans :D
HYPERLINK "http://uk.mc860.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=captainoi87@aol.com"captainoi87@aol.com
let me know how youre doin Alice..... you too OLGA & Co. :D
Hi!
Cheers! I remember seeing Laughing Nose on the telly in Tokyo about
1986, amazing! Never got to see them live though. I hope Alice gets
in touch with you! Good luck
Olga
Hi Olga My 5 year-old Aiden will listen to nothing else in the car but
Toy Dolls, especially Poor Davey and Firey Jack. You must keep
touring for a few years, he's still a bit small to take to a concert
quite yet! Cheers for years of fun. Gaz
Gaz
Hi Poor you being forced to listen to The Toy Dolls by little Aiden!
Hope we are still around when he can attend a show! Cheers
Olga
Howdy! Im an american Texan who's dream guitar is a tele.
like yours, the 70's model. I first heard it on your album, and i fell
in love. i love the sound. and i want one so bad. but i have a ball
and chain and and we're getting married. so i can't afford it, and probably
won't for a really long time...:( do you have a spear tele to give you
don't use anymore? i want one so bad. And i've worked for so long, but
know my money's gotta go to the one i love. It would make me so happy
if you could give me one. -fan since a baby Brandon Dean Floyd p.s.
it could be a wedding present :)
Hey!
Congratulations!? Ha! No spare Teles at the moment unfortunately! Glad
ya like the sound though! Good luck with the wedding/marriage!
Olga
Dear Olga, I was wondering if youre ever goin to call up maybe....Dean
Robson....and lets say Marty..... to do some gigs with you? They were
my faves. Im sure they would love to do a gig or two. Juan
Hi
Juan That's an interesting idea!, maybe sometime in the future, if they
haven’t forgot the songs! Its been 10 years since Marty did a
Toy Dolls gig and 21 years since Dean played!!
Olga
Hi Olga.
I'm travelling down to Paris from Yorkshire for the December 6th
gig with my 2 teenage kids who were too young to see the UK tour in
2007. Costing me a fortune, but I know it'll be worth it!
I know you don't do requests, but you'll make my weekend
if "Alfie from the Bronx" comes up - brilliant track.
Anyway; I've never seen anyone ask where the "Toy Dolls"
name came from please Olga? Cheers and see you at La Cigale Ian
Ian Hi Great that you are making it to Paris! Nice one, I know of quite
a few people going from UK, we are quite excited about it! Sorry its
costing you so much! Our first singer, Pete, actually thought of the
name The Toy Dolls! See ya in Paris! Hope your kids enjoy it!
Olga
Hi Olga!! I'm a big fan and I've been downloading your guitar lessons,
they are great;) But I have a problem, the Wakey, Wakey lesson seems
to stop at 3rd minute and not go any further, is it just my computer
or is it someting wrong with the file. I didn't know where to ask this
question so I'm asking it here.
Adrian
Adrian hi Thank you! I am hoping our webmaster
Ciaron, can answer this one! (Already on the case
- Ciaron)
Cheers
Olga
Olga I'm a huge fan of the toy dolls. I first started listening
to your music when my cousin gave me an old battered "one more
megabyte" t-shirt. I fell in love with your music. And I can't
believe I missed your show when you were in slovenia. I was out of the
country and I actually missed your show. You HAVE to come back at least
once. The beer's on me when you do ;) And to ask a question while I'm
at it. Could you put a whole lesson of alec's gone on your video section?
I know how to play the solo but I can't make out the chord progression
by myself :P
Thank you! We had a really nice time
in Slovenia, sorry you missed it! We really wanna get back to do a club
show and play our full set, oh, and drink that free beer! I will check
on the Alecs Gone lesson! You will crack it eventually! Cheers
Olga
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