FIVE MINUTES WITH
DAVID ELLEFSON
ELLEFSON/ MEGADETH
The Megadeth bassist talks going solo, getting sober and writing murder mysteries
WORDS: RICH HOBSON
What’s the worst thing about being in a band?
“Compromise. In and of itself it’s not so bad – it’s how society works. But in bands, you generally work with people who are at least a little self-obsessed and the spotlight magnifies that.”
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
“My dad always told me: you’re not great until someone else says you are. You should be confident in your skills, but if your public aren’t buying your records or coming to see you play, you’re not as good as you think you are!”