Q: Is Nez working on a new album?
A: Yes. It's called 'Rays' and it should be out sometime in 2003. He's also heavily involved with high-technology, the internet, prose writing and movies.
Q: Is Nez ever going to write another novel?
A: He is currently writing his second novel, "The America Gene".
Q: What else is he up to these days?
A: He's a trustee and president of the Gihon Foundation. He's trustee and vice-chair of the American Film Institute.
Q: How can I keep up with what Nez is up to?
A: The best way to keep up with Nez' endeavors is to click here and subscribe to our Videoranch e-mailing list.
Q: What inspires him?
A: He's inspired by the work of other artists. Visually, his tastes run from Renoir to Ruscha. Henry Miller was Neftoon's northstar. As for music, he listens to everything all the time.
Q: Is Nez ever going to do a third part to The Prison and The Garden?
A: He's supposed to, but at the rate he's going, he won't be doing it until 2012.
Q: What's the deal with Nez and autographs?
A: Generally, Nez does not give autographs. So if you write to request a picture, or an autograph, we can't help you. Having said that, he will from time to time sign some of the things we sell here at Videoranch, and he is pretty good about including a special greeting if you ask for it. So far, he has signed every copy of Neftoon, and every copy of Elephant Parts, (he comes in every few weeks and signs a stack) but to our knowledge he has never sent out a pure autograph, or a signed picture. Why? Nez seriously dislikes professional autograph collectors, since their purpose is to get something for free and sell it. There is no way to tell who is who, so he generally says "no". (This reason is probably the origin of the framed signed autograph we have for sale in the Merchandise section of our store; although it turns out this makes a pretty nice gift for someone) Bottom line: you can request an autograph on anything you buy at Videoranch and there is a decent chance we can get it for you, otherwise, ‘fraid not.
Q: Does Nez really sign the autographs that are in the frames you have for sale as well as the Blossom Special and The Prison LP?
A: Yes he does and he dates them as well. He also signs his novel, The Long Sandy Hair Of Neftoon Zamora, as well as Elephant Parts on DVD.
Q: Will he personalize the autographs?
A: Yes, just send us an email or give us a call when you place your order. Make sure to include your name and order number and give us a couple of days to track the boss down.
Q: Is Nez really the father of Country Rock?
A: We don't know, but a lot of people seem to think so. We asked Nez and he said he didn't pay any attention to stuff like that. Listen to his earlier albums ( Magnetic South, Loose Salute, etc.) and judge for yourself. One thing you might want to check out: If you can get hold of an Ian Matthews album Nez produced called "Valley Hi", listen to "Seven Bridges Road", specically the vocals Nez and Ian did. Make a note of the date they recorded it and then listen to the Eagles version of the same song and the date it was recorded. Hmm...
Q: Did Nez invent MTV?
A: In a word, yes.
Q: Did Nez' mom really invent Liquid Paper?
A: Yes
