Questioning Question Mark

An interview with Dave Underwood and performer Question Mark from 'Question Mark & The Mysterians'. Taped in June 1990 at Specs Howard School of Broadcasting, Southfield, Michigan. Lots of musical history here!

[@m.telemundo7780]

Question Mark (Rudy Martinez) is such a highly intelligent and fascinating person. Great interview. Love this guy!

[@PatriciaMartinez-ci9et]

I know he's my cousin

[@ItsSusieQue96]

His name is Question Mark. He will answer to nothing else and does not like being referred to as anything else.

[@peskypesky]

Awesome interview!! I love Question Mark and was lucky enough to see him perform in NYC about 23 years ago.

[@carenkowcenuk8724]

Back in the 60s, I knew the entire group. Someone set off an army tear gas bomb in a venue in Holyoke, MA. We ended up at their motel that night and the next day. We stayed in touch for years after that. I had original polaroids taken back stage the first time they performed on American Bandstand with Dick Clark. My sister was closer to them, I moved away soon after meeting them. Will never forget the look on Q's face when he came out of his room without his glasses on and I beas just a few feet away. Am one of the few who saw him w/o his glasses. Boy, was he upset!!! LOL!

[@MrThomascrownaffair]

Thank you for sharing your memories of Q. I remember the first time I met him. It was 1989 and I'd been one of the announcers at WTAC in Flint. He had just produced a 4 song cassette and was on our talk show "Perry Wright & The Phone Zone." I wanted to interview him on my show and he showed up at our station with his manager Laverne Thompson. I couldn't believe I was actually meeting the first king of what is now called Garage Band music! Anyway, I recorded our interview in our production studio for airing the next day. He was very animated and funny, just like he is in this video. He's quite a live wire! Q is a real performer, and I think he lives to be on stage

[@glennw.4570]

"The world is in a lot of stress. Because of Power. Power creates stress." That, is actually very profound. Especially today.

[@kramalerav]

*“That is actually very profound.”* No, it’s really not.

[@CaptainRon1913]

@@kramalerav Yes, It actually is. Unless you're a democrat. Then it's business as usual

[@hugovargas9067]

Class! Incredible interview. Emotions has been lost. If he would have known the music of 2021 he would faint. 1960s a beautiful era of music.

[@ItsSusieQue96]

What do you mean “if he would have known”-he’s not dead! He knows what “music” is now.

[@broadwaydancer270]

? is still alive and well today, August 16, 2023. He and the Mysterians just played a gig in Saginaw a few weeks ago

[@kevinlurker1]

He certainly knows the business very well. Reminds me of Little Richard.

[@ManuelHernandez-xb1ir]

This a fantastic interview. It is about an artist who is highly conscious of his role in society and shares the stage with all people.

[@judeburdge6575]

What an awesome interview. I so get what Que is saying. He is the real deal. I am so obsessed with learning about him and the beginnings One thing that is a shame is how labels take a musicians hard work and tell them how it will be done. They own you Question Mark has not allowed that as he is so loving and I get it 😎

[@faborwick5887]

You get what he was saying?? Could you please translate everything he just said please,lol

[@judeburdge6575]

@@faborwick5887 I really feel you are hateful and imposing on my personal feelings about an artist I happen to like a lot ! So kiss off

[@beanerschnitzel794]

fool

[@kramalerav]

@@faborwick5887 ¿Qué?

[@BLUEISME42]

I love this interview! He knows how to stick to what he wants you to know and what is important to him to share❤️❤️❤️

[@felina25007]

FOREVER ALIVE Q MARK AND THE MISTERIANS. ♡♡♡♡!! I LOVE HIM FOREVER AND EVER!!!!

[@tazmod7272]

It was fun watching this interview. I was living in Virginia when the song came out. It was one of our most requested songs to dance to.

[@LinusKnight]

I appreciate the ?Mark concept since he apparently was "crazy kanye" before kanye was. I appreciate the mystery, the unanswered questions, the hidden meanings/messages (and yes ?Mark's songs have some wild hidden messages, just actually hear him)

[@brucekielty8180]

A truly unique interview...

[@michaelfrazia4569]

love this guy....this need to know everything behind celebs and athletes and musicians and their songs sometimes tales away from the aura...the imagination of children is a beautiful thing...innocent.. its nice and refreshing to see a guy who tries to keep an aura around his work.

[@nuwavedave]

Question Mark was easily Mick Jagger's match as a performer. "96 Tears" was one of the very best Garage songs of the '60s. I was in the Hollywood Music Industry working for a well-known independent record label, and later as leader of a top Southen California New Wave band. Our lawyers and accountants bled us dry. Question Mark lays the Music Industry bare.

[@MrThomascrownaffair]

Hi Ameri, It's so true! I found out through his Manager Laverne that the lady who created their costumes back when they were just starting out had connected them with Neil Bogart who convinced Q and the band to sign a contract. Bogart promised to make them rich and famous. They signed the contracts without reading over the small print that said he owned them and the rights to their music. It wasn't until the early nineties that Q finally got his rights to all future music he'd produce with the surviving members of the Mysterians. The same thing happened with Badfinger and their so called manager Stan Polley. Really sad.

[@kramalerav]

Mex Jagger!

[@impalaman9707]

He was a better Mick Jagger than Sky Saxon, in my opinion!

[@orioles8383]

Tom, great Interview. This guy was a great singer....96 tears Rocked. Enjoyed the interview!!!!!

[@ItsSusieQue96]

What do you mean WAS? He’s still alive

[@bardoperez3426]

This dude knows his stuff!! Right on bro!!😎👍🏼👍🏼✌🏽✌🏽👌🏼 VIVA LA RAZA!!

[@MrBangindrums]

No matter what field you're in, that's what life is all about..

[@kentclark6420]

Question is the continued spirit of Little Richard. I swear he's channeling Richard or something. But ? has his own style, too.

[@sjmac9737]

Jagger, Little Richard and James Brown

[@tulessaslone5592]

Awesome singer!!!

[@riggedreality420]

His birthday is 3/13=33. Flint, Michigan is FM, and has a numeric meaning, as well.

[@johnpoertner1361]

2024 and I can relate to Question Mark today!

[@MrThomascrownaffair]

He had so many songs. It's a shame his fans never heard them. It's sad to be labeled a one hit wonder

[@kevincarr335]

What a great frontman

[@JanetCaterina]

Amazing. We danced to that single every day - and I Need Somebody by ?. Still crazy about that song.

[@lauraosuna4751]

Love you, Question Mark

[@cristinamarierosado10]

He’s a genius !

[@foreverfriendsadventures8935]

A "genius" ????? he was a one hit wonder, great song! but no genius.

[@boboboboski5137]

6:23 "There was made , uh, out of what was created" Yup, makes perfect sense! ... just one head-scratching gem out of countless in this interview. That's why this interview is so great!

[@DennyTattoos]

Interesting interview. Thanks for posting.

[@MrThomascrownaffair]

Thank you Denny. More are on the way. Tiny ("Tiptoe Through The Tulips"} Tim, and Eddie Murphy's fowl mouthed boss actor Gill Hill from "Beverly Hills Cop." Thanks for watching.

[@AlmostReady504]

@@MrThomascrownaffair Is the Tiny Tim footage posted? (And yes, thank you for posting)

[@tedsongernson9410]

@@MrThomascrownaffair I met Tiny Tim in Auburn Hills a LONG time ago..quite a fascinating guy RIP

[@lucluc9541]

LOOOVE IT ! ( fan from France )

[@gatetoheaven6954]

Hi Fan, Maybe you can get "Q" to perform in France!

[@bernardmeyre]

Hi there I'm from France too and big fan !

[@ItsSusieQue96]

What do you mean David Klein that he WAS a great singer -- Question Mark is alive and well and is STILL a great singer and still performs.

[@MrThomascrownaffair]

Hi Susie, I agree! I'm passing your comment along to my buddy David.

[@ItsSusieQue96]

Que's one of my closest and dearest friends--when I see "was" by his name I gotta correct it cuz he IS...

[@marys6266]

Susie Martin has. anyone seen q in 2018?

[@marys6266]

question...i love you...wherever you are. xxx

[@jschuler53]

yes, I'd like to know that too., I've been looking for recent performances by Q, aka Rudy Martinez.Anyone seen one?

[@CaptainRon1913]

96 Tears was recorded in the back of Art Schiell's Raymond Street house in Bay City Mich. It was a back porch at one time, but Art walled it in and built a recording studio well before the Mysterians recorded there. Quite a few bands recorded there. "In 1968 a band called the Popcorn Blizzard recorded "Once Upon A Time" and "Hello" with Art Schiell at his Raymond Street studio. The session is significant because the group's lead singer was Marvin Lee Aday, more commonly known as Meat Loaf." People should know it was a tumultuous time back then. President Johnson was getting us involved deeper into Viet Nam. Many up and coming bands never saw success because of the Viet Nam draft.

[@ear4funk814]

Great interview ... let it flow without forcing narrative.

[@pR1MeYwL99]

I wish I never saw this interview. This dude is “too” fuckin’ cool. *sigh*

[@jeffrey322]

Question Mark went on to became the spokesperson for ANONYMOUS.

[@MrThomascrownaffair]

Congratulations! We just found out your the spokesperson for "Schmekelheads INC!"

[@ItsSusieQue96]

Bullshit

[@whatthe363]

Amazing.

[@ozneroll2132]

Question Mark (whose real name is Rudy Martinez...of Saginaw Michigan) was an eclectic figure, publicly stating that his soul had originated from Mars and that he once walked on Earth with the dinosaurs. The band took the name ? and The Mysterians, which was inspired by the 1957 science fiction film The Mysterians.

[@gatetoheaven6954]

I remember the first time he walked into the lobby of WTAC for an interview on my show. I said "Welcome to WTAC Mr. Martinez" and he made damn sure I called him Question Mark. I believe he actually changed his name in probate court.

[@mrRnDe]

I read that years ago, now I can't find that story.

[@ItsSusieQue96]

First, stop with the RM name crap. That’s NOT his real name though it’s why I have a gig as his publicist so I can spend the rest of my life trying to stop people from copying crap from the internet and spreading it 😆😆 Second, what is this WAS deal? Que’s not dead. He’s quite alive and still living in Michigan where he has a farm.

[@ItsSusieQue96]

@@gatetoheaven6954 nobody with any respect for Que would call him anything but Question Mark or Que. As you found out 😆😂😝

[@ItsSusieQue96]

@@mrRnDe why? Half of it’s wrong according to Que.

[@riversidepete6128]

Question Mark has never been seen without sun glasses

[@vivianlunsford4052]

Never

[@adamcruz3172]

If he did, you'll find 96 tears

[@marktoledo7898]

48 tears encapsulated under each lens. LoL! Unless one teared more than the other. I'm going with Even Steven, LoL

[@carenkowcenuk8724]

Oh yes he has!!! I saw him outside his motel room in the summer of 1966 in Holyoke, MA. They performed in the Ballroom of Mt. Park Amusement Park the night before. His manager even had me recount their"take" for the night while he set up their next gig with "Fat Daddy" the band booker for the venue. Those were the days ... sigh ....

[@lucluc9541]

JUSST GREAT !!! Love ? you from france !

[@gatetoheaven6954]

Born and raised in downtown Detroit.

[@Riverdeepnwide]

Question Mark I love ya man.

[@kramalerav]

Who knew one of the first sixties Chicano rock bands was out of Bay City MI.

[@MrThomascrownaffair]

I don't think Q or his brothers ever thought of themselves as Chicanos They just enjoyed playing rock and roll.

[@kramalerav]

@@MrThomascrownaffair Nah, they are vatos locos forever.

[@marianevick4992]

I l0ve. Him. H. E. S. S0. Sweet. G00d. Singer

[@LettyFlo]

That was a crazy interview LOL

[@MrThomascrownaffair]

Yup! We had fun! Q's a real cut up. I know he had the interviewer in stiches.

[@guymerritt4860]

Funny I happened to see this video...he called my on the phone, in about 1988, to go down and play some 2 or 3 week gig in Florida (needed a keyboard player) . I lived in Flint, at the time....no idea, in the world, where he got my number. He called and asked for me and I said, "Who's this...?". When he said, "Question Mark" I thought it was some sort of prank - didn't even snap to who he was...... I was in college and wasn't even available to do the gig.

[@orbonds3603]

Shoulda skipped class! Legend

[@sugarmagiccandy8031]

Stop that's to funny, he seems to talk go off and to another subjects and comes back.,he very intelligent, he brain moves at high speed, so thats why he goes off and comes back to the subject. prince definatly copied him no doubt. No doubt. If you watch video of him ninty six tears andyou can see prince stole his movement copied it but went a little further.bHe says truth about industry. somethimes when a person is very intelligent their brain moves at such high speed, thoughts feeling and its hard to express themself. you have to listen real close, or won't caught what he trying to say. maybe they did take name from sci fi movie. but he seems like real person not phony and he might be incarnated and its makes sound like he's crazy . Funny in his own unique way, but yes he was ahead of his time, the number 96is a poweful number its powerful psalm doesnt strike me odd it was a big hit. person likeing it can in moment of being hurt can take it actually feel like there telling a enemy off, yes hes ahead of his time and not trend setter, but hes head of his time as a individual. But how he got your number and called you is too funny, then said it's question mark like you knew him and he knew him forever is funny. i would believe he has strange gifts not bad but good intention, i born with a caul so i don't call anybody mayor or anybody in political nor anybody by that superior name. i just do same thing as he does, call by first name, come off like he does. I just call ask for by first name and say hi its me ,so they dont know it but do know them, . they may have never met me but i know them. I think dude got some spiritual strange gift. He he acts like , built like certain species, they have are able to get in a woman womb, this why its important for women to pray while she first pregnant so can't manifested long story. But they can, unstand Enoch, you understand why the husband got scared,but Enoch wasn't buy was gift from creator, he made him well in time great tribulations going on.understanding digging deep when reading it, its heavy stuff

[@jeffsmith1354]

@@sugarmagiccandy8031 What the hell?

[@elmysteriousman9908]

@@sugarmagiccandy8031 are you Question Mark? Lol

[@MrThomascrownaffair]

Anyone who's a fan of 1960's pop music knows the lyrics to "96 Tears" and a group: "Question Mark and The Mysterians." This is an interview conducted at my old Alma mater - Spec's Howard School of Broadcasting. When I look at this photo it brings back memories of a lot of great times. Also, I just notice that "Q" is a little bit shorter than me!

[@bsadewitz]

Wow, thanks for.posting this!

[@tedsongernson9410]

What years did you work at WTAC?

[@onemexican1973]

beam me up scotty...bless the guy....love it

[@pgh45rpms]

Dave looks like Bob Saget.

[@cosybully]

I think he looks more like Keith Olberman. (spelling?)

[@LinusKnight]

pgh45rpms looks like Saget and he acts like a bitch

[@gatetoheaven6954]

@@LinusKnight I just saw your KZbin site. You look like Truman Capote.

[@raygsbrelcik5578]

I KNEW it. He's as strange as his bands name.

[@abrahammartinez3692]

Rudy is a smart educated person. We still see exactly what is talking about. Nowadays most of new songs lyrics are trash.

[@judeburdge6575]

Que is adorable

[@bardoperez3426]

He knows his stuff like Jim Morrison The Doors!!!

[@greenwood89958]

Thank you

[@irenegrajeda5722]

He makes sense about the music w drug or sex lyrics.

[@lindatreiber8889]

Yup sex

[@joelweidenfeld471]

I wish this guy has one or two LIKE 96 ..he would be a household name..

[@bernardmeyre]

He's great !

[@MrThomascrownaffair]

Yes! He is! It's really an honor to know him.

[@riceski]

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigationJump to search For the TV episodes, see Time Is on My Side (Supernatural) and Time Is on My Side (That '70s Show). "Time Is on My Side" Single by Kai Winding A-side "Baby Don't Come On with Me" Released October 3, 1963 Format 45 rpm single Genre Rhythm and blues Length 3:05 Label Verve Songwriter(s) Norman Meade a.k.a. Jerry Ragovoy Producer(s) Creed Taylor "Time Is on My Side" is a song written by Jerry Ragovoy (using the pseudonym "Norman Meade"). First recorded by jazz trombonist Kai Winding and his Orchestra in 1963, it was covered (with additional lyrics by Jimmy Norman) by both soul singer Irma Thomas and the Rolling Stones in 1964.

[@melorapentecost6258]

Was the documentary “Are you for Real” ever completed?

[@veegee3291]

Mama miaaaa!

[@rarebreed9208]

Guys okay in my book. 👍👍👍

[@felina25007]

OJALÁ ALGUIEN SUBIERA LA TRADUCCIÓN EN ESPAÑOL !!!

[@riggedreality420]

People won't be able accept what this is all about. There's so much more he did not say, and will not say. You have to be awake to understand the full scope of this interview.

[@jeffsmith1354]

You are right. He didn't say much. Which drug do I need to take to be awake?

[@riggedreality420]

@@jeffsmith1354 there is no drug that will wake you up unless you're talking about meth, LOL you have to understand Freemasonry the colors of Freemasonry and what he is trying to say I know exactly what he was talking about.

[@riggedreality420]

@@jeffsmith1354 It takes a lot to wake up you have to jump down a different rabbit holes to figure it all out. If you want to friend me on Facebook I will tell you what is going on

[@jeffsmith1354]

@@riggedreality420 Sounds good

[@riverx6802]

What does it mean? I'm really trying to understand what the "dark stuff" people are talking about in the comments is. Really, any information will help!

[@claumiri8246]

Q guapoooooooo

[@stuarthiern-cooke6619]

What a Git!!

[@raygsbrelcik5578]

He kinda' makes this whole "Question ?" thing sound either Angelic, or,...Demonic!

[@thervers2140]

Great song! He's a NUT!

[@plutoplatters]

23:5o !!! Love it ! so dammmmmn true.

[@TheWodasi]

How did Question Mark end up visiting Foxholm NORTH DAKOTA ?

[@boboboboski5137]

Bob Saget went to Specs Howard?

[@SOUNDGARDEN69]

is he still alive ????? I cant find any new on him

[@MrThomascrownaffair]

The last time I checked he's still alive and living in his manager Lavern Thompson's house in Clio, Michigan.

[@broadwaydancer270]

He just did a show in Saginaw a couple of weeks ago, August 2023. He's very much alive and still making music

[@jimle22]

His birthday is not March 13th. I have seen his grave stone it says he was born on December 5, 1945 this is one day after my birthday the reason I remember it.

[@MrThomascrownaffair]

Q's headstone? He's not dead!

[@broadwaydancer270]

He's not dead! He's living in Michigan and just did a show in Saginaw with the Mysterians, August 2023. I live near Saginaw and see Bobby and Frank around quite a bit. ? has always been more reclusive. But, he does a show or two around Saginaw every year. He is very much alive and well

[@audreybock6023]

Grave stone? He hasn't died

[@BettysBike]

Has Steppinwolf ever done 96 Tears?

[@MrThomascrownaffair]

They both wear Ray Ban's so it's possible!🤣

[@dennyoliver2618]

I like Q?

[@kentclark6420]

Did ? ever jam with Little Richard?

[@MarsBanger]

Ana what! Bar n Grill. Without knowing (the unknown) let's go!

[@philiphoward1731]

? In the mystery is king from Saginaw Michigan and their dad’s all worked at the general motors plantsBecause? Said he was from Saginaw Michigan when he was on where the action is and was interviewed by Keith Allison. I think they were from you Ypsilanti Michigan so I got to Lorimer little more research on it. And the Mysterians Rall 14 and 15 years old at the time I don’t know how? Was. So their debts were making good money at the General Motors plant. And when they wrote 96 tears it was originally called 69 tears But then they change the name to 96 tears because of the 69 thing even the mysteries knew there was something freaky about that I got a little more more research on these guys

[@orbonds3603]

Why dont you just put the damn records on and listen...top 5 bands ever.

[@bpagan7781]

Of course, because 96 tears is such a deep lyrical tune blended around 2 whole chords.

[@ItsSusieQue96]

there are actually 3 lol

[@AlmostReady504]

Great, but kinda weird and awkward with the other guy to ?'s right. ? would have warranted an unshared interview you would think

[@gatetoheaven6954]

Hi Bryan, I concur. Dave Underwood wanted to interview me at that time only because I was a former student, and my mug was constantly on TV hawking flowers. But you're right. I should have edited myself out of interview. Sorry about that.

[@boboboboski5137]

Que is Q

[@quintonmchale7997]

that's one heck of an impressive set ! 3 junk cafeteria chairs. Must of spent a fortune.

[@gatetoheaven6954]

You're right Quinton about the set. It was taped at my old alma mater Spec's Howard School of Broadcasting. Yup! They spared no expense when they dragged those chairs out of the cafeteria. We could have used Spec's bean bag chair. That would really have made an impression!

[@HeleneLouise]

Why 96 tears?

[@edmonddantes3640]

Why not! 😉

[@johnjarou2357]

top song on bill board 1966 for the whole year. that's why.

[@cheveroletllnova2672]

Would be interesting to see ? & Carlos Santana in the same interview. Interesting to see who lisp more.

[@MrThomascrownaffair]

I'll bet You lisp more. Right "Tinker Bell?"

[@broadwaydancer270]

That's all you got out of this interview??? Poor thing

[@impalaman9707]

Question Mark looks like John Kay--only cooler😎

[@ralphsrec]

i wonder how many times he said "profound".

[@MrThomascrownaffair]

Really? You actually counted them?

[@ralphsrec]

@@MrThomascrownaffair nope, I said I "wonder".

[@tomlynntigard]

There's a message in my songs too...Quack quack said Mr. Ducky.

[@benmobi]

Love the song but this guy is a nut case. Great interivew.

[@MrThomascrownaffair]

He's definitely different. Watch the interview with Dick Clark and you'll see he thought something was wrong and cut it short. Q wanted to be mysterious but ended up ruining the entire performance

[@benmobi]

@@MrThomascrownaffair I had seen that years ago, the guy was trying too hard to be "cool" or whatever. One of the most pretentious performers of all time. Still, 96 Tears was GREAT.

[@qwesence1]

96 tears is 69 position lol 😆

[@ItsSusieQue96]

Never was about that…what are you, like 14?

[@qwesence1]

@@ItsSusieQue96 Nope, the song is in code, it's about 69, listen to the lyrics...

[@ItsSusieQue96]

@@qwesence1 uh, Que’s my best friend and I’m his publicist. That’s NOT what the song is about AT ALL. A publicist a long time ago put that rumor out to stir interest but if the guy who wrote it says that’s not what it’s about I’m going to take his word for it. I’m pretty sure he knows what he was writing about. Furthermore, in 1966 most of the band members were 13-15 year old Catholic school kids (Que being the only legal adult) and highly doubtful their parents would have allowed such. They’d have locked them in the confessional booth for all eternity. The only “code” is in your head sweetie-sorry.

[@broadwaydancer270]

Sorry, you haven't got a clue

[@qwesence1]

And when the sun comes up, I'll be on top You'll be right down there, looking up And I might wave, come up here But I don't see you waving now I'm way down here, wondering how I'm gonna get you but I know now I'll just cry, cry, I'll just cry.. yeah ok

[@superfaces]

'One Hit Wonder' applies

[@ItsSusieQue96]

? and the Mysterians charted multiple singles on Billboard’s Hot 100 in 1966-1967 including a #1 and a top 40 (I Need Somebody #22) Then the label they were on stole everyone’s money and was shut down by the Securities Exchange Commission for selling fraudulent stocks. They do not qualify as a “One Hit Wonder” . That being said, anyone who could hit the charts in the 60s competing against the likes of the Beatles and Stones reached higher than you will ever know in your life.

[@victorsamon9672]

BUT,,,still doing gigs in 2019,----2023,,!!

[@bobgil3464]

Is ? still alive?

[@MrThomascrownaffair]

Yup

[@bobgil3464]

@@MrThomascrownaffair He mudt be getting old.

[@doctorfloydhayworth9080]

Awesome interview. Just curious what you are up to these days, Thomas? What a great interviewer is Dave Underwood. Q not an easy interview I'm aure.

[@broadwaydancer270]

Yes, just did a show in Saginaw, August 2023

[@ConnerMcDonald1]

Does anyone get an early form of Michael Jackson in this interview.... ??????

[@orbonds3603]

Go listen to any question mark album...on almost every song you hear jacksons "trademark" woooo...he also stole the moonwalk and didnt write most of what he said he did...and this surprises you?

[@yobhsiFehT]

This interviewer is ALMOST unbearable. [But thanks for posting, regardless, sincerely.]

[@MrThomascrownaffair]

I'm truly sorry you didn't like it. Can you tell me exactly what you didn't like? Thank you

[@yobhsiFehT]

@@MrThomascrownaffair JUST stopped watching halfway through, so, first off, kudos for such a quick response! But also apologies, I’m not trying to be pointlessly critical, it just seems like the questions didn’t have a whole lot of substance or research or hardly even forethought behind them. And I definitely have sympathy for anyone having to try to keep an interview subject like this on the rails (no easy task!), but at the same time, if he’s going off the rails *in an INTERESTING way*, I would think a good interviewer would also be better prepared to just roll with it. … Additional apologies if any of what I’M saying doesn’t make any sense either, I’m a little high as we speak 🤷🏼‍♂️ lol/smh

[@MrThomascrownaffair]

@yobhsiFehT Q and I were randomly hitting all the radio stations that day with a cassette of new tunes. On a whim, I thought I'd hit my old Alma Matter to see if they'd like to interview Q for their television program. I felt bad for the interviewer because he had only a few minutes to prepare..

[@johnhatchel9681]

Weird guy.

[@edwall5558]

To answer any question. As if we all didn't know ? Mark is not sure if he was a man or a woman ..

[@jimwilliams622]

I love the song but ? Mark is a wackadoodle.

[@orbonds3603]

You are the wackadoodle...whatever that is

[@HoosierRooster]

Very feminine

[@rwbmaat]

He gay?

[@MrThomascrownaffair]

I use to drive up to Clio and visit Q in his house. We talked about everything and I noticed that he didn't lisp. One day we decided to drive down I-75 to various radio stations in Detroit. On the drive he talked like a normal guy, but as soon as he met a DJ, or fans he did this entire effeminate routine! To answer your question - no!

[@philiphoward1731]

The next thing you’re going to say is Michael Jackson is gay

[@dbprice100]

Thomas Crown, that's and interesting story, ty.

[@orbonds3603]

@@MrThomascrownaffair you might want to rethink that answer...or maybe just ask his husband

[@MrThomascrownaffair]

Nope. Away from the public he talks and acts like a regular guy. I have no idea why he puts on this effeminate facade in public. Hope you enjoyed the interview.

[@raygsbrelcik5578]

This guy has a Spell on these people---he's not even that good of a vocalist...honestly!

[@ItsSusieQue96]

Bullshit

[@broadwaydancer270]

Since it was a number one hit, it would seem you are the only one who feels that way

[@memphissommers4171]

This guy is delusional! He can't answer ONE question without going off on the "I can't tell you everything just yet", tangent. Look, pal. You're not mysterious, you have no 'musical revelation' to give to the world, you are not a great and imaginative singer and you sure as hell are no public speaker. Your Gay, ok, we get that. You're flambouant, ok, we get that. But you and your band are ONE HIT WONDERS! Do you get that?

[@karlaf.r.1657]

Memphis Sommers Dude, come on, that's what makes him Question Mark. Duudee he had to keep the show goin, just like a character. Plus, 60s were the days they blew their minds away to distant lands. How do you expect a creative musician to be completely sane.

[@teresatorres3760]

WHATEVER DUDE.

[@jschuler53]

good response. I think he's really interesting, unique, and to be a lead singer and effemminite in the mid 60s took a lot of guts. Its part of his charisma. I love odd people. And yes, that's why he's ?....Memphis S, you sound like a B&W kind of guy. Labeling this, that, thinking you know with all certainly with no nuances, and complexities.

[@nataliedesilver]

Lol he means more to musical history than you ever will tough guy

[@AlmostReady504]

And what a one hit it IS.

[@rezkinginternational]

He got a high head. He let his name go to his head, where he doesn't want to answer questions, and be secret. Well age changed him, because now he obviously came out of the closet. The song was a great song, talking about 96 Tears, and I copied it back in 1967-1968, and so on. Of course he was bashful then, and it appears he is bashful and interviews are not his thing. I don't blame him because media always twists your words. I am happy for his success, especially his band who were humble musicians.

[@johnwadd8412]

Is he “gay” ????