05: WHITEHOUSE
RACKET
(SUSAN LAWLY, 2007)
You’ve said before that William Bennett’s approach to his art is a big inspiration to you. Can you elaborate?
“It’s just very pure, a rare thing these days.”
Have you heard any [Bennett's italo/hi-NRG DJ alter ego] DJ Benetti sets?
“Yes, I’ve seen him play as Benetti about 4 times now. Always a great party!”
Is it fair to say that British Murder Boys were strongly influenced by Whitehouse?
“Perhaps a little, but I was always a lot more into Whitehouse than Karl [Connor, AKA Regis] was. I think early Mute bands, especially Fad Gadget in the live setting, were even more of an influence for us.”
Do you think it’s possible in 2009 for a band to be as shocking and confrontational as Whitehouse once were?
“Perhaps, but I’m not sure I’d want to experience it! People’s boundaries of acceptance are so different today compared to when Whitehouse began in 1980.”
Edna Snarik