Drummer and Texas transplant Simon has been working at the Hollywood Amoeba Music store for a little over a year now.  Recently I caught up with the SoCal Amoebite, whose "best of" lists include AC/DC and Iron Maiden, to ask him about his all time favorite albums and films and the first album he bought (and if he still likes it? - he doesn't). I also talked with him about living in LA as an artist, about his experience working at Amoeba, and what he sees as the future of the music business. Simon also offered his recommendation for a good spot to grab a bite to eat near Amoeba Hollywood.

 

AMOEBLOG: How'd you end up working at Amoeba and what exactly is your job there?
 
SIMON: Well i was working in the service industry, for about a year fixing security systems, when I found Amoeba Music. I didn't like my job at all and always liked working in record stores. I decided to give Amoeba my resume and in three months i was hired.  I was hired April 10th 2006 and i work in the video department, new rock, and on the registers as a clerk.

AMOEBLOG:   When not working at Amoeba what music  or other creative type things do you do?

SIMON:  When not working at Amoeba I play drums in two metal bands:  Lethal Acts Properly Demonstrated and Mercenary Angel.





AMOEBLOG: What makes working at Amoeba unique compared to other jobs you've had?

SIMON: Amoeba is unique due to the fact that everybody is great to work with and there is no stress at all. I've never worked in a job where i can relax around the owners and managers. They are awesome!