I listen to everything. My I-Pod's really diverse-from guitar instrumentals to Rascal Flatts to Usher. — Orianthi Copy Share Image
The She Rocks Awards does so much for women in music, and I'm excited to be a part of it. — Orianthi Copy Share Image
When you play a show and you see people singing your lyrics back to, you feel as if they do know you. — Orianthi Copy Share Image
Growing up, I didn't have a lot of role models - Bonnie Raitt, Lita Ford, Jennifer Batten. — Orianthi Copy Share Image
I'm a rock/blues guitar player. I'm not wanting to be a pop star or anything. — Orianthi Copy Share Image
When I saw Santana for the first time, I was really inspired. Same with Stevie Ray Vaughn. — Orianthi Copy Share Image
I'm a fan of stuff that's on the radio that just gets you moving or whatever, and you're in the car. — Orianthi Copy Share Image
I think you can hear the Delta blues thing in something like the intro to 'Heaven in This Hell,' which has that… — Orianthi Blues Copy Share Image
I was contacted through MySpace to come and jam out for Michael Jackson. I thought it was a joke. I forwarded it… — Orianthi Copy Share Image
All of my solos are blues based. Even though a lot of my songs get into pop, I wind up going back… — Orianthi Blues Copy Share Image
Sometimes I write from personal experience, but so much depends on what mood I'm in. If I'm in a good mood, I'll… — Orianthi Copy Share Image
Working with Michael Jackson was awesome. He was an incredible entertainer, dancer, singer, magician, everything, and he was really sweet, too. — Orianthi Awesome Copy Share Image
I'm lucky that my family is musical. Music was encouraged. So when I saw Carlos Santana play and decided to really pursue… — Orianthi Electric guitar Copy Share Image
I think people see me, and they can't get past my looks or the fact that a girl can be serious about… — Orianthi Girl Copy Share Image
I wanted to have all the songs to be the strongest they could be and all the choruses to be catchy. One… — Orianthi Copy Share Image
My dad used to listen to Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton, and my mom liked Michael Bolton and Roy Orbison. She was… — Orianthi Country music Copy Share Image
When you're up on stage, especially being a female guitar player in a male-dominated field, if they just see you're into it,… — Orianthi Copy Share Image
Playing Michael Jackson's memorial service was one of the hardest things to do because it was literally a few days after he… — Orianthi Copy Share Image
My parents went out of their way for me ever since I left school. When I was 15, I said to Mum,… — Orianthi Copy Share Image
Being a female guitar player back in school wasn't great, and I had to change schools so many times. The male drummers… — Orianthi Bass player Copy Share Image
I just love food and the art of it. There's such an art to being a good chef and the way you… — Orianthi Art Copy Share Image
I get really excited about collaborating because by the end of the day you have something that you never thought you'd have.… — Orianthi Copy Share Image
You go with what you 'get,' and I get playing the guitar. It's a challenge because it's not an easy instrument to… — Orianthi Copy Share Image
It's a crazy industry. I'm not into the partying, I'm a pretty healthy person. — Orianthi Copy Share Image
I'm actually allergic to sulfate - so I can't have vinegar, and I can't drink wine. — Orianthi Copy Share Image
My favorite solos are all very melodic. Those are the ones that are the most memorable. — Orianthi Copy Share Image
Just never give up. Try to believe in yourself and don't let negativity wear you down. — Orianthi Copy Share Image
'Livin' on a Prayer,' 'Wanted Dead or Alive' - those are iconic songs. — Orianthi Alive Copy Share Image
We kind of grew up in an environment that enabled us to be ourselves. — Orianthi Environment Copy Share Image
I'm always amazed at how records can make you feel like somebody else understands you. — Orianthi Copy Share Image
It's not easy being a female guitar player. You have to believe in yourself. — Orianthi Copy Share Image
Pushing yourself and digging into something new, that's what being a musician is all about. — Orianthi Music Copy Share Image
