Nine Questions

Dave Rochon is not only the assistant manager of CD City; he's also a self-declared member of the Kiss Army. Rochon also follows, not stalks, Sammy Hagar and Alice Cooper when they are on tour. From rock to numerous types of "cheesy" music, Dave Rochon lives for music.

What was the first concert you ever saw?

Van Halen on the Balance tour, at America West Arena.

What CDs are in your changer right now?

Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers, Americano; Nerf Herder, How to Meet Girls; Sammy Hagar, Not for Sale; Johnny Cash, The Man Comes Around; Alice Cooper, From the Inside.

How many total albums do you own (CDs, vinyl, cassettes, 8-tracks)?

About 500 CDs, 200 records, 30 8-tracks and 15-20 tapes.

Do you download music, and if so, legally?

No. I work in a record store and have all the access.

What was the first album you owned?

The Bangles, Different Light. I had a huge crush on Susanna Hoffs.

What song would you like played at your funeral?

A medley of "Deliver Me" by Sarah Brightman and "Highly Logical" by Leonard Nimoy.

Musically speaking, what do you love that your friends don't know about? What's your favorite guilty pleasure?

Rick Springfield.

What band or artist changed your life, and how?

Marty Robbins. My dad played it for me, and it made me realize that there was more to music than just rock.

Figurative gun to your head, what is your favorite album of all time?

Rocket to Russia, The Ramones.