CJ Sorg - Proud to be your average idiotInterview by: Traci EtchisonCity Scene Magazine, March 2003While surfing the internet I came across CJ Sorg's website, idiotboyINDUSTRIES . Among family pictures and "idiot art" (as he calls it) I found several demo recordings of songs he has written. The songs are unique and interesting enough to find a solid home on this writer's MP3 player. I talked with him recently to find out more about this self-proclaimed idiot.Where did you grow up?I lived in the suburbs of Chicago growing up.
Where's home now?Well, right now this second it's Los Angeles, but I'm in the process of relocating to Nashville, TN.
Why Nashville?My wife and I have family there, and my son, George, should see his grandparents more often.
What got you interested in music?My mom insisted that I learned an instrument. She started me off on trumpet lessons, but that was horribly awkward for me. Then I took piano lessons for about 5 years, but didn't progress very far. It wasn't until I had quit taking lessons that I started putting the pieces together and it became something I wanted to do. What is idiotboy Industries?Once upon a time I was a business major at a community college. We were doing a class project and needed a name for a company, so I suggested "idiotboy Industries" and they said, "OK, anyone else got any suggestions?" So, I decided to use it for myself - I've gotten attached to it and can find identity in it.
You've got an iPod - What's on it?I've got tons of stuff on here. Let's see... Barenaked Ladies, I think I've got just about everything they have ever recorded on here, I'm a big fan of the Ladies. Dave Matthews, John Mayer, Keller Williams, Lisa Loeb - I really love her stuff. I listen to a lot of "singer-songwriter" types. I don't have a lot of room for MP3's on it because of all the porn.
Does your wife know about all that porn?Well, I guess she certainly does now. I don't think she would have a big problem with it. Except for maybe the ones with donkeys in them.
What do you do for a living?I've been a technician for a recording studio in Hollywood for the past five years, but that will obviously change when I move to Nashville. So far, I haven't got anything lined up. Know anyone in Nashville?I have an uncle that lives in Franklin, but he's a plumber.
Well, being a plumber is a hefty step up from being a gas station attendant - which is probably what I'll end up doing.
No plans for becoming a wealthy rock-star?I don't think they're hiring.
Have you worked with any big names?Not directly. As a studio tech my job is, hopefully, done before anyone shows up for the session. Most of my interaction with "big stars" is pointing out where the bathroom is.
Whom have you "pointed to the potty"?Madonna, Brittney Spears, N'Sync, Mariah Carey, Liz Phair, Leann Rimes - I've shown a lot of #1 artists where they can go #2.
Do you have any of their autographs?I've only gotten one autograph while working at the studio, and that was from "Weird Al" Yankovic. He remains the coolest, most organized, and professional person I've ever met in the universe. ...
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