Question: Hi Jon. In your own words, could you please tell us what RAG meant for you?

Jon:  Well Hello Steve, nice to see you again....especially on the eve of fairfield's reunion, its nice to be reacquainted with fellow former band members of RAG.
    Well first I would like to say the RAG wasn't simply a band, it was more of an evolution, a birthing, if you will, into a new generation of rockers. It meant hardcore boos, drugs, chaos, whores, ya know, all the good things rock n' roll stands for.

Q: There's been a lot of controversy surrounding the real reason why RAG didn't enter the Battle of the Bands. What is your take on that?

Jon:  That controversy may not be solved for quite sometime.  I believe it to be similiar to the JFK controversy, only slightly more serious.  Some say it was the lack of drums, others say lack of talent, I say, however, lack of boos.

Q: Can you tell us a little bit about the acoustic intro to "Annihilation" ?  It's a bit... different... from most other RAG music. What inspirations or influences drove you to write that intro?

Jon:  Well, that might be my most defining moment as a rocker.  I was inspired by Metallica/Led Zeppelin, how some of their greatest songs start with a catchy acoustic riff before tearing into a heavy distortion of pure musical heavy metal bliss....sort of reminds me of Miloko & ultra violence.  That Beethoven is one crazy mother fucker right?....

Q: About the RAG "symbol". Rumor has it that many can still be found  engraved onto desks at the college. How the hell did that phenomenon sweep the campus, and did you play any part in that?

Jon:  Rumor also has it that Tom Cruise is gay....I can't comment on that...next question

Q: RAG didn't survive very long as a band. Do you have any regrets or wish the band had accomplished more?

Jon: No, not really.  We will always be recognized as the innovators, oh and not to mention our drinking.

Q: And finally, what is your fondest RAG memory?

Jon:  Well, when I look back now, my fondest memory would have to be our first performance and recordings in the basement of Loyola....Rich turning bright red and almost passing out by screaming soo hard...brings a tear to my eye.

Thanks to Jon for his insightful and honest answers! I think this definitely gives us yet another interesting perspective on the whole RAG legend. Thanks, Jon!