Bob Rifo, a.k.a. The Bloody Beetroots took a moment to chat with us before embarking on his first ever US tour with his onstage partner Tommy Tea. He tells tales of lactose intolerance and the girls in Australia.

The Bloody Beetroots | Cornelius
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Name: Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo a.k.a. The Bloody Beetroots

Age: 31

Favorite flavor ice cream: if I eat ice cream I have to run to the toilette

I’m from: Venice, Italy

And work at: My Studio in Venice

Right before we perform I: drink a glass of Cartizze with Tommy

While we perform I: drink a bottle of Corona with Tommy

Right after we perform we: escape

The weirdest thing that’s ever happened during a show: In Sydney a girl scratched my balls for 10 mins, why? who knows …

Shop at: Colette in Paris

And read: Comics from 70’s

If I’m at a super fun party I really hope I have: a huge sound system, 2 CDJs and 1 mixer

If I had a million dollars I would: build a time machine

If I was to be stuck on an island indefinitely I would need: 1 studio, 1 girl, 1 Italian restaurant

If I could only eat one thing for the rest of my life it would be: Parma Ham and Figs

Favorite gadget: Black Hat

I am influenced by: Italo Disco, Punk Oi!, Classical Music and Electro

You should know that: I’m in love