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more. Everything that humans aren’t very consis- see music being allowed to have that much
“I’ve no idea what makes celebrities tent with.” effect on the world. Mostly I look at the
tick, but it would appear that having less of state of the world and think that the only
a world conscience keeps them on top. hile The Wildhearts titled their thing that will help this planet is to rid it of
That’s why there are so many ineffective Walbum ‘Renaissance Men’ in rela- human beings, and let the natural law of
human beings currently residing at the top tion to their return, ‘renaissance’ means re- things govern development again.”
of the entertainment world,” says Ginger. birth and reawakening. So we ask if Ginger That might be true – though we do love
“If they’re not part of the solution then has awoken to anything new of late. He being in a world with The WIldhearts in.
they’re part of the problem, but only a small says yes. “I now think that all the things I And now they’re back we’d hate the world
part. The public who keep them rich are saw as problems in The Wildhearts are ac- to end!
also to blame, to an extent. We get the tually character and strengths. I have been And since their return, particularly with
celebrities that we support and the inspira- wrong about this band many times. I hope bassist Danny reuniting with the band, it’s
tion that we deserve.” that they continue to prove me wrong.” been amazing to see how Mr. McCormack
We ask what sort of problems he is talk- has progressed from having to sit down at
n a more positive note, two things ing about. shows to now playing full shows standing
Othat help put a smile on Ginger’s “Nothing too specific, actually,” he up. If you’re unaware, Danny had his lower
face are his family and dog. He recently replies. “I just had ways that I thought the leg amputated a few years ago after suffer-
shared his daughter Jazmin Bean’s ‘World- band should interact, but we had a chat ing an aneurysm. Ginger says of Danny’s
wide Torture’ video – which instantly im- about my concerns not long after we got progression to standing up at shows, “It
pressed everyone that clicked onto it. back together, and since then everyone is has been inspirational. We wouldn’t have
“Jasmine is amazing. I couldn’t be more very close and more focused on each oth- lasted as a band if he hadn’t had that deter-
proud of her,” Ginger says. “She’s come ers’ needs. Older Wildhearts is way cooler mination. We have a future because of
through a lot and is using her strengths to than younger Wildhearts.” things like this. We are a traditionally hard
beat her weaknesses. She’s very inspira- With age comes wisdom for sure. And band to crush. We’re too stubborn. That’s a
tional.” we’ve definitely loved seeing the ‘older’, huge strength.”
If you’re wondering why you’ve not more mature Wildhearts, both up on stage
heard more of her, Ginger says, “Jazzy was and producing kick ass music again. Yet, nd, while The Wildhearts right now
always the best singer in the family but she while they are aging gracefully, their music Aare stronger than they’ve ever
has concentrated on makeup and design still sounds fresh, new and exciting. And on been, we hope that Ginger can stay strong
for most of her creative life. She has so July 23rd, Ginger tweeted ‘Never has this mentally too. And if anyone reading ever
many elements to her skills, any one of country needed @TheWildhearts more’ feels like they’re losing strength, contact
which could be successful for her. All she while a day later added, ‘It’s fairly reassur- the Samaritans on 116 123 (free) or visit
needs to do is keep being herself, which, ing knowing that the next album by www.samaritans.org. Remember, you are
I’m happy to say, I don’t think will be a prob- @TheWildhearts will be an angry-as-fuck, worthy, you are important and if you need
lem for her.” socio-political punk’n roll spillage of fero- help, please reach out.
And dog-wise, Ginger has a gorgeous cious riffs and righteous anthems. The Pick up ‘Diagnosis’ and ‘Renaissance
black and white collie called Maggie – who fucking Tories will make a success of us Men’ on Round Records.
some will have seen made her onstage yet’. Visit www.thewildhearts.com for more
debut at Don Valley Bowl on September He comments, “Sometimes I think like info.
14th. Of how Maggie helps him mentally, that when I’m feeling the kind of strength I
Ginger says, “Maggie gives me uncondi- get with camaraderie. Other times the busi- Words by Shari Black Velvet
tional loyalty and affectionate support. ness makes little sense to me and I don’t
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