MuzikMan: At what point did you decide not to become a rock star and concentrate your energies on movie soundtracks and instrumental recordings?

Davie Allan: Actually, it all tied in together. The soundtracks led to a few hits and a great U.S. tour in '67. I'm still trying to be a rock star! Kidding!

MuzikMan: Has the Sundazed career retrospective Devil's Rumble help to define your career and gain you new fans?

Davie Allan: As thrilled as I am for settling with Curb and getting the 60's recordings re-released, I still put my music of today on the front burner. Also, I have not seen a statement to know how it has sold. There's another part to the Curb/Sundazed story coming up in the spring. Three of my albums from the 60's (Apache '65, Blues Theme and Cycle-Delic Sounds Of...,) (*Note: the time of this interview the albums were not available, but they are now) will be re-released on CD and Vinyl.

MuzikMan: Who would you consider to be the most influential musician you have worked with?

Davie Allan: My early influences, bedsides Elvis, were Duane Eddy and Nokie Edwards of The Ventures. As far as someone I have worked with being an influence, one name comes to mind from the 60's-Billy Strange.

MuzikMan: What kind of music do you listen to leisurely, besides other instrumental and surf bands?

Davie Allan: I don't listen to other instrumental bands and not much of today's music but I love 50's and 60's rock 'n' roll (especially Elvis and The Beatles), plus ELO and Heart from the 70's and the big bands from the 40's, especially Glenn Miller. I'm also a big fan of Bobby Darin and Frank Sinatra but my all time musical hero is Henry Mancini.

MuzikMan: What do you see as the future of music delivery in lieu of traditional brick mortar record institutions such as Coconuts, Sam Goody etc.? There is a lot happening right now that wasn't a few years ago. Can you tell me what are some of the major changes you have witnessed since the 60s?

Davie Allan: I wouldn't be surprised if record stores almost become obsolete. The internet is definitely taking over and unfortunately, it is affecting my Christmas album in a negative way. It was released too late for the label to get it into the stores so for this year it's only sold through Little Steven's online store. Steven plans a big re-release next year.

MuzikMan: Are you or do you plan to actively tour to support your recordings?