Silibil 'n' Brains - the lie behind life Flashcards
Where were Gavin Bain and Billy Boyd from?
They were from Dundee, Scotland.
What kind of music did they love?
They loved rap music.
Why did the record executives laugh at them?
Because they rapped with a Scottish accent.
What did they do to succeed in the music industry?
They pretended to be Americans, changed their accents, and created fake identities.
How much was their record deal worth?
It was worth nearly $200,000.
Which famous artists did they meet?
They met Eminem, Alicia Keys, and Madonna.
What was Bain afraid of when meeting D12?
He was afraid they would say they had never met before
Why did Bain and Boyd start to hate each other?
The stress of living a lie became too much for them.
What happened just before their first single was released?
They had a huge argument, and Boyd left for Dundee.
How did Bain feel after Boyd left?
He became depressed and even considered suicide.
What did Bain do after the dream was over?
He joined a punk rock band called Hopeless Heroic.
How did Bain finally reveal the truth?
He confessed during one of his bandβs gigs.
What question still bothers Bain?
He wonders if telling the truth earlier would have ruined everything or if they could have still been richandfamous.
