Hey all – happy New Year week! 2020 is about to descend upon us and what better way to wrap up this year than to read the last 311 fan spotlight of 2019. It’s time to meet Zachary Gibson!
The age of 12 was when Zachary found 311. He loved the vibes of the punk rock and reggae feel! First time he saw 311 was in Mesa, Arizona, August 28, 2012. It was with the band Slightly Stoopid. “Wish i would have went to one sooner! After that my excitement for more 311 shows was kicking in! So far I think I have been to 12 shows which isn’t much at all, I want to at least get to 40 very soon!”
As far as favorite show, Zachary chose seeing them at the Roxy. “That was so up close and intimate.”
One of his favorite songs he says is 311’s cover of “Love Song.” “Just been going through some rough times lately and it keeps my head up.”
One of his favorite lyrics comes from the song “I Told Myself.” “Burn me once shame on thee but burn me again shame on me. I’m chasing and facing the point misplacing.”
Zachary was born in Downey, California, but has been all over the U.S. He moved to North Carolina when he was about 6 years old, then Arizona until the age of 15, and now he is in Arkansas. He is moving back to AZ in April though. To fund his love for 311 he is a magician and hypnotist. “I try to do as many shows as I can so I’m able to go have a great time! Plus during sets at 311 day 2018 I was vibing with some people showing them magic and so I hope I can goto 311 day 2020 now that every weekend I will be doing my own hypnosis shows there. Thank God for sticking to my dream.”
One thing you may not know about Zachary is that he can be a sarcastic person. Talent of his is obviously magic and hypnosis, but he’s also a great cook.
When not listening to 311 he can be found jamming to tunes from Rebelution and Fortunate Youth. Guilty pleasure for him? He said it’s just listening to 311 on repeat!
To 311, Zachary has these words: “Your music has really helped me out a lot!”
To all his fellow 311 fans:
“I wanted to say that all 311 fans are pretty much family! Almost all 311 shows I’ve been to all the fans treat each other with respect, and also FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS ! ;)”
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Thanks to Zachary for sharing his story! As we wind this year and decade down, a HUGE thank you to all the participants and supporters of this venture. I love writing your stories and sharing them with the world. Thanks for being awesome people! See you in 2020!
