Snippets from Michael Ward's chat after the Tibetan Freedom concert... to see the whole thing, go to www.sonicnet.com

The Wallflowers: Greetings from Tibetan Freedom Concert. This is Michael from the Wallflowers saying hello.

Abs1976 : Do you think it is a social responsibility for rock bands to play for a cause like Free Tibet?

The Wallflowers: Absolutely, rock bands are lazy, don't do enough of this kind of thing. And this is a great, great thing.

Blacksunband : What do you think about Christians?

The Wallflowers: Some of my best friends are Christians.

FoxiBraTender : Is there a lot of pressure for success because of the link with Bob Dylan?

The Wallflowers: You just got to get behind it and hope for the best. At some point you have to let it go And turns into whatever it's going to be. You can't worry about it too much. No, our pressure for success has subsided. With success, the pressure for success goes away.

Defstar27 : How did you like working on that video for "Heroes"?

The Wallflowers: It was a lot of fun, we've never done that action hero kind of video. It was a good time.

Michael : How do you feel about Jakob Dylan getting all the band attention?

The Wallflowers: He can have it.

PrlJamGirl : How do you feel about opening for Pearl Jam?

The Wallflowers: Awesome, one of our favorite bands. We're looking forward to them big time.

Mofo269 : Michael, I heard you guys are doing a lot of state fairs this year. Are you going to tour yourselves?

The Wallflowers: No, not a proper tour, just a lot of state fairs. One off’s we call them. Gig here, gig there, and then back home.

Droogy9 : Do you ever go on the Internet?

The Wallflowers: I'm about to purchase a computer, hopefully very soon. So I have to call my friends for Internet bicycle racing results at this point.

Aqua1118 : do you feel like the Wallflowers are popular just because Jakob is Bob Dylan’s son?

The Wallflowers: Hmmmmmm No. The Wallflowers are popular because Jakob is my friend.

Jayabolo : Did you guys play for free for the cause?

The Wallflowers: Absolutely.

Alachies : What other covers do you guys do?

The Wallflowers: We do more covers than we do of our songs. If you've been to one of our shows you've heard 'em.

AquabatGirl : What musical direction are you going into next?

The Wallflowers: North by northwest.

Grindinghalt : Will Puff Daddy be in any of YOUR songs?

The Wallflowers: If he's lucky. Just kidding. He's a good pal. Now I'm name dropping.

Mystery_blue : Where is the rest of the band?

The Wallflowers: Shagging groupies.

Ravage_4 : Michael, what are those weird pickups on your Gibson?

The Wallflowers: Low Impedance Humbuckers. Old Gibson's from the mid-70s. Good question.

Raiynebeau : What is China doing to Tibet right now?

The Wallflowers: Bad things.

MoonMagik99 : What's the significance of the knot necklace that you and Jakob wear?

The Wallflowers: I don't wear that damn thing any more!

SonicNetHost2: What did you think of the Godzilla film? BE HONEST!

The Wallflowers: I'm contractually bound to not be honest about it.

SonicNetHost2: What old film soundtrack would you most like to cover?

The Wallflowers: The entire score for "Jaws."

Alachies : When did you start playing guitar and who has been your biggest influence?

The Wallflowers: Age 10, Ace Frehley.

Megan182 : What do you think about the Bowie version of "Heroes"?

The Wallflowers: I'm glad somebody finally got it right.

Grindinghalt : Has success changed you? if so, for better or worse?

The Wallflowers: I'm a pissy, spoiled bastard.

MoonMagik99 : What do you feel was the best song you ever made?

The Wallflowers: The songs that I have made have not been performed with the Wallflowers at this point. So you probably would not have heard them.

Jnana2 : Do you think more musical artist will write healthy active songs to influence others in a compassionate way?

The Wallflowers: They've got that Barney theme.....

Alachies : Has Bob Dylan ever played with you guys?

The Wallflowers: We've performed on the same stage, not at the same time.

AquabatGirl : What are some bad points to being famous?

The Wallflowers: I'll tell you when I get famous.

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<2>Top Ten Things Overheard at the MTV Video Music Awards

10."Five minutes till show time -- we'd better thaw out Keith Richards."

9."I don't care what you're formerly known as -- just park my damn car."

8."Oh my God -- Coolio's hair just strangled an usher!"

7."Radiohead couldn't make it -- here to accept on his behalf is his brother, Toaster-Oven-Head."

6."I just saw Nine Inch Nails in the dressing room -- it's more like Four Inch Nails."

5."I thought the Chemical Brothers were Christian Slater and Robert Downey, Jr."

4."Jakob Dylan? Any relation to Matt Dillon?"

3."You little girls aren't allowed backstage -- oh, sorry, Hanson."

2."Hey everybody -- let's beat up those snotty little bastards from 'The Real World.'"

1."And the award for Puffiest New Artist goes to...Puff Daddy!"