All About Tim

Tim thinks MuchMusic could stand to hire a VJ who has a little "edge". He's not sure yet if becoming a rock star is his ultimate goal in life - but so far he's got some of the tools required. He loves music, style, and plays in a band. Oh, and he's not above taking his shirt off for the ladies. Check out Tim's audition tape - and swoon as you read his Q&A!

Tim's Audition

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• Why should you be a Much VJ?:
• I love music. I listen to a lot. I'm also in a band. I am big into style and I think MuchMusic could use someone with a little edge. I'm what you're looking for!
• Formal education completed:
• High school, College
• Languages spoken:
• English
• Last job(s) held:
• Construction, Firefighter
• Describe your personality and style:
• Outgoing, fun, exciting, stylish and punky, I dress kinda like a rockstar.
• What are your strengths?:
• Talking in front of people, being put on the spot.
• What was the best concert you've ever attended and why?:
• Pop Disaster Tour (Green Day and blink-182). Lots of great music, lots of energy, lots of pyrotechnics.
• What are your two favourite CDs, and what's the most recent you've listened to?:
• "Page Avenue" by Story of the Year, "Untitled" by blink-182. My most recent CD is Fall Out Boy.
• Name three books that have influenced you:
• Fifth Business, The Scarlet Letter, Of Mice and Men.
• What magazines do you read?:
• Mountain Bike, Snowboard Canada, Wakeboard
• What are your goals?:
• Rock star would be nice, still kinda thinking about what I want in life.
• What three artists would you most like to interview?:
• Linkin Park, U2, Foo Fighters
• If you had the opportunity what one question would you ask...
• 50 CENT: How does it feel being in your own movie?
  AVRIL LAVIGNE: How do you feel your style has changed (if it has) since you started making music?
  THE KILLERS: You have taken your time between singles, what is the main reason why?
  COLDPLAY: If there is one thing that has happened in your career that you could change, what would it be?
• What social issues interest you?:
• Environmental issues, world issues like hunger, world disasters.
• Who, in your opinion, are the most influential artists in music history?:
• Kurt Cobain, blink-182, The Ramones, Madonna, Micheal Jackson.
• What does MuchMusic mean to you?:
• It's a great way for kids to know what's going on in this world, it has helped me find my style and taste in music.
• What are your favourite shows on Much?:
• MuchOnDemand, Countdown