Find out more about the bassist from Iggy's Kiwi band, Daniel Tate, and his experience laying down 'the Passenger' with Iggy himself.

Full name: Daniel John Tate

Age: 24

Region: Auckland

Instruments played: Bass Guitar, Acoustic guitar, Vocals

Instrument playing on The Passenger: Bass Guitar

Why did you enter the audition?: I’ve always dreamed of becoming a professional musician, I thought the idea of this campaign was a really original and wanted to be part of it, and of course playing with Iggy helped my decision.

How long / many times did you practise the song?: 4 times.

How many takes did you do?: 3 takes.

What was the best part of the audition?: Just being part of such an original idea

How many Iggy Pop records do you own / songs do you know?: Own no records, can only play The Passenger. I have some compilation CD's with Iggy on them.

What was it like playing with Iggy via the internet?: Awesome, an experience I will never forget. He gave helpful advice and treated me as a professional musician.

What was the highlight of the day recording with Iggy?: Talking to Iggy and getting to know how the recording process goes, the whole day was an unreal high point. Love how the live mix turned out.

What does this opportunity mean to you?: I hope it will give me the chance to help launch me into a whole new era, I have always dreamed of making a living out of playing music.