It's so surreal for us to be playing at Tynemouth Castle. It couldn't be much closer to home. I've got so many mad stories of us all running around here as kids, and it's mental that we're going to be… — Sam Fender Copy Share Image
I've got a band that I tour with, and they're not session musicians; they're my friends. — Sam Fender Copy Share Image
I messed around with the guitar from the age of about eight, but when I hit 13, it was the only thing I wanted… — Sam Fender Copy Share Image
It's impossible to let fame go to your head when you still live in North Shields in a flat with your mum. — Sam Fender Copy Share Image
When I was about 18, I started playing restaurants for £150 a night. I felt like a millionaire. — Sam Fender Copy Share Image
As soon as I had the opportunity to wear a suit, I took it, like when I was at sixth form and had to… — Sam Fender Copy Share Image
Back in the day, you could have a crap gig, and nobody would film you. Now, everybody's got an iPhone - you have a… — Sam Fender Copy Share Image
I remember specifically, for me, as a kid growing up or as a young teenager, if I ever cried or got upset in front… — Sam Fender Copy Share Image
'Poundshop Kardashians' is Newcastle on a Saturday night. Nobody wears coats - it's all muscles and V-necks and fake tan. — Sam Fender Copy Share Image
A lot of my songs are just posing questions, because I'm on a journey to find the answers myself. — Sam Fender Copy Share Image
I like to write about stories and life experiences of me, the people around us, and just the things I see on the telly… — Sam Fender Copy Share Image
My mam and dad were blasting Steely Dan when I was born; the music hasn't stopped since then. — Sam Fender Copy Share Image
