I wanted to change my name when I first started because I thought, 'No-one is going to believe that it is my name.' — 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
