As a solo artist, I just felt cemented in front of the mike stand. There was very little time to play with the audience and be a band member — Tommy Shaw Copy Share Image
When I was a kid, I liked the newer music that was coming out. I have never really felt confined by any style of music. I would play in bands that were soul bands or that played standards - any… — Tommy Shaw Copy Share Image
I love the idea of stepping out of the band situation into a solo world with no boundaries, no expectations, where nothing is out… — Tommy Shaw Copy Share Image
When you sign with a label, they do insist upon certain rights, and if you have a competent attorney, your rights will be protected. — Tommy Shaw Copy Share Image
I'm not the kind of guy who deserves to play a vintage guitar because I'm too rough on instruments. — Tommy Shaw Copy Share Image
We were playing popular music, but we were doing our own arrangements because we were too lazy to sit down and figure out the… — Tommy Shaw Copy Share Image
Songwriting is the other weight on the opposite side of the scale from touring. They balance me out creatively. — Tommy Shaw Copy Share Image
There were some older guitarists on my side of town, and I got to know many of them — Tommy Shaw Copy Share Image
Make sure you know what you are signing when you sign a recording contract. — Tommy Shaw Copy Share Image
