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Provino-Cullen: When did you first realize you wanted to be in a band?
Vic: Since I was a child. My dad woke me up to watch Led Zeppelin. I was mesmerized. I was about five or six at this time and I had a guitar at nine, given to me by my grandfather. I broke my wrist at 12 and didn't play again until 16.
Provino-Cullen: What other instruments besides bass do you know how to play?
Vic: Percussion and piano.
Provino-Cullen: What are your influences in terms of music? If you could name a few bands that play similar to your style, who are they?
Vic: Nirvana is a big influence. So are Green Day and Our Lady Peace. I like the good old days of rock-n-roll when bands like KISS would perform.
Provino-Cullen: How did you all meet up? How has the band changed over the years?
Vic: I joined in 1994. Sal and Pete have been together for 12 years. We met through a mutual friend and I filled in for the bass player. I saw that I could go somewhere with these guys. I used to see them play in clubs and I started poking around in studios and I got to know them. 90% of the time, it has been the three of us. We went through a lot of singers. Our singer at the time started not to show up so when we rehearsing, Sal was singing. As time went on, it was Sal singing the songs. We wanted the songs to be written for us and Sal was able to do that. Me and Pete saw potential in Sal to sing more. It came to the point when we didn't need our lead singer anymore and Sal was able to take his place.
Provino-Cullen: Who is behind Pinwheel? We see the band playing, but who else, if anyone plays an important role in the growth of the band?
Vic: Three main people have helped us. Phyllis Provino-Cullen, Maria Shell and Joey Hone.
Provino-Cullen: How do you make it in this field? What do you owe your success to?
Vic: It takes a lot of work and sacrifice.
Provino-Cullen: Who or what do you owe your success to and what other interests do you have that helps you in your musical career?
Vic: My family. They give me a thriving energy. We also like the strip bar and the alcohol. I also work out and read. All of that helps me focus on my passion and music.
Provino-Cullen: Any memories that stand out in your mind as Pinwheel rides the road to success?
Vic: We had a show a couple of years ago at the Blackthorn and someone slipped a mickey in Sal's drink. We sobered him up and threw him onstage to perform. I sobered him up with ginger ale and coffee.
Provino-Cullen: Where do you see Pinwheel at this time next year?
Vic: I'm playing for the best. This time next year, I want us to be a household name. Hopefully by then, we will be on a major record label.