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Provino-Cullen: When did you first realize that you wanted to be in a band? What are your influences in terms of music? If you could name a few bands that play similar to your style, who are they?
Pete: At about 14 or 15, my mother got me my first drum set. I was listening to Guns N' Roses, Motley Crue and Bon Jovi and they influenced the way I play the drums. When I listen to our song, Believe, I picture Bon Jovi. Right now, I am listening to Our Lady Peace. The Beatles and the Foo Fighters have also influenced the way I play.
Provino-Cullen: How do you feel about your current position, having a song played on 92.7 WLIR, having a CD and playing such spots as Kenny's Castaways in Manhattan, and the Shannon Sea View in The Bronx? What do you owe your success to?
Pete: It's important that music and the band come first. It's a great feeling to hear our music on the radio and see how successful we are becoming. It can give you a real ego trip, but I don't want it to get to that point. I want to continue to be me. I always wanna be cool and be my own person. No matter what happens with Pinwheel, I am gonna be cool.
Provino-Cullen: Where does the name Pinwheel come from? What does it mean?
Pete: It's colorful. We could be any genre of music that we want to be. The name just fits.
Provino-Cullen: What other interests do you have outside of your music and do those interests end up playing a role in your music?
Pete: Having sex and stopping before climaxing. It gives me the energy to play better. It's an adrenaline rush. I like girls who shave properly. I also collect figures-dragons, mostly. Anything Oriental. We also like the strip bar and the alcohol.
Provino-Cullen: Where do you see Pinwheel at this time next year?
Pete: I want to be the most downloaded band on the Internet. I want to win awards and do a pay-per-view contest.
Provino-Cullen: What steps are you taking to get there?
Pete: I would like us to do another CD and start playing different areas. (The members of Pinwheel are currently getting ready to make another CD and are gearing up to play in Philadelphia).