I grew up with the Grand Ole Opry on the radio, but when I was about 12 or 13, I fell in love with Jackie Wilson and Bobby Bland. — B. J. Thomas Copy Share Image
You had to be kind of versatile in the '60s. That's probably why I've always done different genres of music, because when I first started, Top 40 radio played all the genres on one station. — B. J. Thomas Copy Share Image
My dad, God bless him, had his problems and transferred them over to me. He was a huge hero to me, and I wanted… — B. J. Thomas Copy Share Image
Actually my biggest heroes were the R&B singers like Jackie Wilson and Bobby Bland and people like that. — B. J. Thomas Copy Share Image
I'm never gonna stop the rain by complaining, because I'm free, nothing's worrying me. — B. J. Thomas Copy Share Image
I'm an upbeat person, especially when I'm onstage and when I'm involved with my music. — B. J. Thomas Copy Share Image
I don't care if people know I'm spiritual, but I'm just a regular guy. — B. J. Thomas Copy Share Image
Is 'Raindrops' a country song? I think it's a little bit of a stretch, but OK. — B. J. Thomas Copy Share Image
I was attracted to music when I was very young. I got in my first band when I was 15, so that's all I've… — B. J. Thomas Copy Share Image
