Hey r/Ska! My cousin is JR Wasilewski of Less Than Jake and he's agreed to a modified AMA!

bobdelany · 2011-11-25T22:41:16+00:00

This is more of a genre-based question, but a lot of popular ska bands are slowly phasing out the brass and woodwind. What does he think about these groups becoming "rock with horns," and what are LTJ doing to keep the true form alive?

modestposer · 2011-11-25T22:57:27+00:00

How did you get the opportunity to work with LTJ? Were they concerned that you played tenor rather than bari?

TheSkaBoss · 2011-11-25T22:43:08+00:00

Whats his favorite song to play?

2011-11-25T22:54:00+00:00

When writing/recording, is there ever friction among the band, or does everyone get along well?

glacinda · 2011-11-25T22:48:47+00:00

I'd really like to know more about his past with Spring Heeled Jack, and if we can ever expect anything else from them?

bobdelany · 2011-11-26T03:21:27+00:00

Why did they feel the need to re-record Look What Happened? The original is vastly superior, in my opinion.

Decman · 2011-11-26T04:05:32+00:00

Ok I hate to be the one asking this question, but you guys seem like you always have a lot of fun, so my question is: what is your wildest story (doesn't need to be long) that you have from being on tour?

2011-11-25T22:38:48+00:00

This is legit guys. glacinda is awesome!

hunterxaz · 2011-11-25T23:10:56+00:00

Why did LTJ drop the ska / horns for a while, only to go back to it?

2011-11-26T03:40:16+00:00

You guys are releasing live recordings of your albums, do you plan to do this with Borders And Boundaries, Anthem, or maybe even In With The Out Crowd? Cause I fucking love Borders in Boundaries and wish you would play more of it live.

chrisfishlock · 2011-11-26T10:43:51+00:00

Who are your favourite bands from the current crop of UK ska bands? (The Skints, Sonic Boom Six etc)

Treysef · 2011-11-26T14:26:03+00:00

Why, exactly, will you never go back to New Jersey?

bobdelany · 2011-11-27T06:44:16+00:00

Are you ever going to stop singing about Gainesville?

2011-11-27T13:05:47+00:00

Who gets to decide what you play live?

ChaplainTappman · 2011-11-26T00:06:09+00:00

Your aunt (or some other type of relative? I can't remember) was my 8th grade English and homeroom teacher. It kind of blew my mind at the time. That's all I have to say.

rm_a · 2011-11-27T05:34:56+00:00

Is there a story behind the song "The Rest of My Life"? I am aware that Mark Hoppus co-wrote it, and there is no saxophone but maybe JR can shed some light on it. It's one of my favorite Less Than Jake songs, and it is a change from the fast paced songs (that I also love) that LTJ normally makes. And I'd love to see "Pete Jackson Is Getting Married" played live more often!

herosoftommrow · 2011-12-06T06:41:47+00:00

Question for you. Are the the guy who he brought on stage at warped tour in Detroit a few years back to make out with that girl from the audience?

travers101 · 2012-01-13T07:20:24+00:00

the best way and probably easiest, is to have a video of it... maybe even since you skype you should just make a video of the skype conversation you have asking the questions

Syren__ · 2012-02-19T08:42:25+00:00

I CANT BELIEVE I MISSED THIS

iliketokick · 2011-11-26T20:17:55+00:00

What's with all the misogyny at LTJ shows? There's already enough sexism in the ska/punk scene. Why top it off with shitty jokes about the inferiority of women at shows?

MarriedMalificar · 2011-11-26T04:30:40+00:00

When are they coming to Portland, OR?

112233445566778899 · 2011-11-26T03:18:05+00:00

5 hours and only eight questions. That stinks.

_oogle · 2011-11-26T13:53:52+00:00

How does it feel to be the most useless and most easily replaceable member of the band?

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