The Trucks Leaving FAQ

Where are Trucks Leaving from?
Trucks Leaving were founded and are based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

What kind of music do Trucks Leaving play?
Trucks Leaving play semi-weird pop music, with and without singing. In other words, our moms like us, your mom probably won't, and you very well might.

What gear do you use?
We use this gear.

Who thought up the name of the band?
Todd first named a band he was in "Trucks Leaving" at The Free Times Cafe in Toronto on May 3, 2000.

So, the band formed on May 3, 2000?
Um, no. We played a few shows as "Todd Harrison and The Unseen Guest" before we thought up a real name, and we've gone through far too many lineup changes for a band nobody's ever heard of. The best way to explain it all is to rip off the format of an old bio of the band Wheat. So...
Trucks Leaving are Betty, Jones, Paul, Todd, Virginia and Will. First, there were Danny (AKA The Unseen Guest), Todd and Will, and we played Animals at the Free Times and met beautiful women at Vern's Cafe. Then there were Danny, Todd, Steve and Will, and we played Inglestock. Then there were Danny, Dov, Steve and Will. Then there were Danny, Dov, Steve, Todd and Will, and we played at the El Mocambo and Todd wore a sarong, and we played at the Oasis on Hallowe'en and Danny broke a microphone. Then there were Danny, Todd and Will again, and we played a "farewell" show at the Tranzac. Then, more than a year later, there were Betty, Danny and Todd, and we played Let it be at the Free Times. Then there were Betty, Danny, Dov and Todd, and we made our first record, We turn you on you're a radio. Then there were Betty, Dov and Todd, and we recorded The six flavours of quarks and played many shows. Then there were Betty and Todd, and we were lonely. Then there were Betty, Jones and Todd. Then there were Betty, Dov, Jones and Todd. Then there were Betty, Dov, Jones, Todd and Virginia, and we curated Wipeoutpop. Then there were Betty, Jones, Paul, Todd, Virginia and Will. (In other and additional words, it went like this.)

Why do Trucks Leaving refer to themselves using plural pronouns? It sounds funny.
Too bad. Todd thinks all bands should be plural, unless the band only has one real member (like Nine Inch Nails, for example, or Sparklehorse). Since Trucks Leaving are made up of more than one person, the band are plural. You wouldn't say "The Rolling Stones is a great band," would you? We don't think you would. Instead, you would say "The Rolling Stones are a great band," right? Right. Another example: The Who sell out. The record's not called The Who sells out, now is it? No, it's not. So, if the Rolling Stones and The Who are allowed to be plural, then we are too. Ha.

What do the members of Trucks Leaving look like?
You can find a few shots of the band on this site -- and plenty of pictures of Trucks Leaving here -- but the best way to find out what we look like is to come to one of our shows. We are all very nice people, and if you play your cards right one of us will probably have sex with you.

Where can I find your lyrics?
As a special service to Trucks Leaving fans, we actually sing the lyrics on our recordings. Yes, that's right: If you want a copy of our lyrics, all you need do is get the records and (ready for it?) listen to the words!

No, seriously, you assholes -- I want to read your lyrics. What gives?
"Printing...lyrics may emphasize the words as the art to which one should pay attention. This should not be the case. The value of lyrics is evident. But what many composers really want to say is said through the melodies and harmonic structures. It is here that we enunciate conscious moods, subconscious thought, and attempt to communicate with known and unknown listeners, and also with the great beyond. Therefore, [we] see...lyrics as half, or even less than half of the art [we] have created."
-- Jeff Stone (Toronto singer-songwriter).
Todd thinks that lyrics are meaningless without their affiliated music. But, if you insist, feel free to proceed.

Do you plan on touring?
Not for a couple of years. Sorry.

Has anyone ever told you guys that you sound like _______?
Yes, though that doesn't mean you're not terribly witty.

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