13 Stupid Questions with JET

Mark Wilson of JET recently sat down with RUFKM.NET to answer some of the stupidest questions in the history of rock journalism. And by "sitting down with us" we mean that he sent back his responses from his iPhone somewhere on tour. We also recently reviewed JET's new album Shaka Rock which you can read about HERE. It turns out that Australian millionaires have a solid sense of humor. Who knew?

Heeeeeeres Mark!

1. As everyone knows, you came up with your band's name from your love of Jet Magazine. Why did you choose Jet over superior competitors Ebony and Essence?

There was already a popular Australian soft rock duo named Ebony & Essence. Sadly, Roger Essence the bands mustachioed guitarist passed way in March 2007.

2. As announced in JetMagazine, you recorded a remix of one of your classics with Jay Z this summer called "99 Problems But a Cold Hard Bitch Ain't One." Will this be included as a bonus track on your new album Shaka Rock?

Yes it will, We have also remixed a tune from Jay Z's debut album Reasonable Doubt entitled "Bring it on Back"

3. We recently watched the Australian documentary Kangaroo Jack starring Jerry O'Connell. Please comment on the accuracy of said film.

It is a documentary and therefore a factual, accurate and educational film about Australia's rich and abundant wildlife.

4. You were on the Rolling Stones tour a few years ago. Please confirm that Keith Richards has been dead since 1987 and that we are looking at a smoking, animatronic robot on stage like that shit you see at EPCOT or Chuckie Cheese.

True in part. Keith did die in 1987 but was converted into a half man half cyborg. Interestingly enough the events of 1987 inspired Edward Neumeier & Michael Miner to pen the masterpiece "Robocop" which was released in the same year.

5. You all look like you haven't showered since before fellow Australian Mel Gibson went insane and made a 3 hour snuff film starring Jesus. Your new single is called "She's a Genius." Did she earn this status by suggesting soap and a loofah?

Who told you?

6. In a related note, who smells worse after a concert? Jet or your mates AC/DC? That Angus is a sweaty bastard.

Angus Young has a rare birth defect which causes him to sweat milk. This can cause quite and odor if left unwashed.

7. Is Foster's really "Australian for beer?" If so, is beer Australian for "Oil Can of Steaming Piss?"

"Honest answer alert" - We do not drink Fosters in Australia. It is brewed in the USA and tastes like wallabies piss or American beer.

8. Please respond to the vicious Internet rumors that the dingo did in fact eat your baby.

I'm sorry but you are confused. We eat dingo babies. They are a delicacy in Australia.

9. How much did Carnival Cruise Lines pay you for using "Are You Gonna Be My Girl?" as their theme song? Or is that "Lust for Life" by Iggy Pop? We get confused.

It's easy to tell the difference. The lyrics and chords differ from song to song.

According to Mark, JET's second album sold one million copies..... in Guam.

10. You taught a DJ to rollover. Impressive. Any other tricks?

Yes, they can be easily trained to perform various tasks in the field of search and rescue. And they are also widely used as companions/helpers for the disabled and elderly. However, trials in the area of drug sniffing have proven unsuccessful due to over enthusiastic behavior often leading to consumption of the hidden drugs.

11. According to our research, Jet released an album in 2006 called "Shine On." We never knew it existed. In hindsight, would a better title have been:

A. Lights Out

B. Flash in the Pan

C. Crash and Burn.

D. Ticket to Obscurity

Yes, we were very upset to only sell 1,000,000 copies of the Album. Deeply upset.

12. What's less painful? Listening to a Hinder album in entirety or a double feature of Crocodile Dundee I & II?

Crocodile Dundee I & II are both awful films but listening to Hinder is like someone shitting on my brain.

13. Does your concert rider stipulate that you each have an authentic Bloomin' Onion from Outback before each show?

Unfortunately the "Bloomin' Onion" is a myth and has never actually been seen in Australia. I believe it is an American fabrication and doesn't exist, like Bigfoot or George Lucas.

Well done, Mr. Wilson, well done. The bassist of JET is obviously one of the wittiest S.O.B.s in Australia. He also gets big points for being the first "13 Stupid Questions" interviewee to answer our running joke about Hinder and admit that they blow virgin goats.