How did it come to be – and why, of all the classical composers, Vivaldi?
Darryl: He was introduced to me when I was very young and I fell in love with his music – long before “The Four Seasons” became as popular as it is today. “Vivaldi” was my homage to him. – The band’s music included everything from classical music to reggae. Was there anything that you considered off-limits in terms of style? Darryl: No, not really, although jazz was really not my thing, but even so, Francis’s compositions were influenced by some of the jazz that was flying around at that time, like THE MIKE GIBBS BAND. Sonja: I think the different writers in the changing line-ups brought in different influences. Darryl and Francis were prolific and experimental and wrote separately. There was no agenda on style, it was an exploration of moods, themes and atmospheres within a rock format. – To what extent, in your opinion, did your great looks contribute to the band’s success? Sonja: Hmm…. How can I answer that? I don’t think it was looks as much as chemistry – as in any relationship.
