The Stylistics Official U.S. Fan Club

The Music Lives On

 

         ASK THE STYLISTICS

 

 

 

Have you ever wanted to ask Airrion, Eban, Herb or Van a question? 

 

   HERE'S YOUR CHANCE!

 

Just leave your question in THE GUESTBOOK and we will see that they get it.  (PLEASE NOTE:  We cannot guarantee that every question will be answered).       

From time-to-time -- when The Stylistics have some "downtime" -- they will personally select a question or two to answer.    

        ANYONE HAVE ANY QUESTIONS? 

INQUIRING MINDS WANT TO KNOW???        THANK YOU STYLISTICS!!!!

 

 

8/7/08
 
 
Response From Van:
 
Of all of the songs you perform on stage for your audience -- which one is your favorite?

Betcha By Golly Wow!

6/6/08

Hello, this is Van Fields responding to your questions.


1.   When did you first want to get in to the

  music industry?

 

First of all, I started singing as a young boy in church with my mother.   Then I went on to sing in the high school Glee Club where I met up with some extraordinary singers and we became fast friends and formed a singing group.  We performed at the high school's talent shows and some community events and that's when I started dreaming of a career in the music business!

 

   2.   Who was your biggest influence?

           My biggest influence in the music business was Smokey Robinson & the Miracles.


3.   What goes through your mind, heart and/or soul when your

      singing?

I try to tell a story when I sing .  Pleasing the audience and relating that story is what's really on my mind.

 

   4.   While on stage, what goes thru your mind when looking at the 

       audience?

When I am on stage I like to gauge the audience in terms of how old the crowd is, whether they are predominantly male or female, and how long they've been waiting to see me!


5.    How do you relax between concerts?

              I usually watch TV ( a game, or a movie ) or I'll curl up with a good book.


6.   Type of hobbies?

          I am an artist, so in my spare time I draw, paint, or sit around and write a new song.

 

   7. Favorite color?

         My favorite color is red.

 

   8.   Favorite food?

        Seafood, with plenty of vegetables!


9.   Type of music you enjoy listening to?

          Smooth jazz.

     

 6/2/08

AIRRION ANSWERS MORE QUESTIONS:

1.   Who is responsible for the “fancy footwork” and the smooth “Style” moves The Stylistics display on stage?

 HERB AND I WORK ON THE STEPS.

2.    What is the funniest encounter you have ever had with a fan?

ONCE A FAN ASKED ME “HOW COME WE DIDN’T SING THIS SONG AND STARTED TO SING IT FOR ME……I TOLD HER BECAUSE THAT WAS THE CHI-LITES.

3.  Do you have any hobbies?  What do you like to do when you have time off? How do you relax between concerts?

 A THREE-PART QUESTION.….ONE ANSWER ….I LOVE BOATING AND FISHING.

4.    If you had the chance to perform with another artist, who would it be?

  I WOULD LOVE TO WORK WITH GLADYS KNIGHT.

5.    What is your secret to being a survivor in the music industry?

 I THINK WE WERE LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE GIVEN SONGS THAT PEOPLE STILL WANT TO HEAR.

6.    Of all of the countries you have had the opportunity to perform in, which one is your favorite?

 FOR ME ITS AUSTRALIA.

7.    What is your favorite food?

  ANY KIND OF SOUL FOOD.

8.    When you incorporate a new song into the routine, how long does it take to rehearse and get the steps down?

  IT CAN TAKE AS LONG AS 2 WEEKS.

9.    Is the 70’s Soul Jam Tour yearly? 

 YES IT IS.

10.   Do you ever have Meet & Greets/Backstage Passes?  If so, who does a fan contact? 

MOST MEET AND GREETS ARE SET UP BEFORE HAND.  SOME ARE WINNERS OF A RADIO CONTEST, SOME ARE VIP’S FROM THE SPONSOR OF THE SHOW.  BACKSTAGE PASSES ARE LIMITED AND USUALLY ARE GIVEN TO FAMILY MEMBERS.

11.  What type of music do you all like?

 I  LISTEN TO EVERYTHING, BUT I PREFER TO LISTEN TO SOFT JAZZ.

12.      While on stage, what goes thru your mind when looking at the audience?

 I  AM HOPING THAT THEY ARE ENJOYING THE SHOW.

6/2/08

 

QUESTION TO AIRRION FROM CHARLENE:

I hear you like to fish.  What is the biggest & type of fish you have ever caught?

ANSWER FROM AIRRION:

THE BIGGEST FISH I EVER CAUGHT WAS A 38lb GROUPER ON A PARTY BOAT OUT OF MOREHEAD CITY, NC.  HERE IS A PICTURE OF ME WITH A STRIPE BASS.......THIS WAS ONLY ABOUT 12lbs.

 

 

 

 

 

5/21/08

QUESTION TO EBAN FROM JO:  What kinds of food do you like?

ANSWER:  I like BBQ ribs and chicken and any kind of baked fish.

Eban

4/28/08

QUESTION TO VAN FROM Charlene & Jo:   This is a two-parter.  When you travel do you have "don't leave home without it item/items" you pack such as incense, candles, etc. and when you pack, what item do you forget to pack the most and need to run all over the city to find ?

ANSWER:  I usually take a good book with me on the road, some kind of news-oriented magazine newspaper, or I'll take my portable DVD player and watch some old school movies and music DVDS.  And, as far as something that I always leave behind, that would be my cell phone battery charger, I must have bought 10 of them in 8 years!
 
Van Fields
 
5/5/08
 
QUESTION TO EBAN:   Do you have any hobbies?  What do you like to do when you have time off?  How do you relax between concerts?
 
ANSWER:  My hobbies, if you consider them hobbies are going to dinner on my down time away from the stage and the road, spending time with my daughters and movies.
 
Eban