Many cities make music, but no city breathes music quite like Memphis. The songs and sounds that come from here are uniquely… — Shawn Amos American Copy Share Image
At its best, American music is the soundtrack of our long - and often painful - march toward a more perfect union. — Shawn Amos American Copy Share Image
When Woodstock ended on Monday morning, over 600 acres of garbage was left behind on Max Yasgur's farm. It took over 400… — Shawn Amos Acres Copy Share Image
From their '61 Cavern Club debut to their last rooftop concert eight years later, The Beatles gave every serious artist in their… — Shawn Amos Artist Copy Share Image
I get my clothes from three sources: Target, thrift shops, and friends. It's simple and it's cheap. — Shawn Amos Cheap Copy Share Image
Schizoaffective disorder is a big mental mash-up of a disease. It combines just about every disorder, from depression, delusions, and paranoia to… — Shawn Amos About Copy Share Image
Chrissie Hynde is the blueprint for any teenage pop star wannabe looking to have some real cred. — Shawn Amos Any Copy Share Image
At the height of his popularity in 1977, Cat Stevens converted to Islam and dedicated his life to educational and philanthropic causes. — Shawn Amos Cat Copy Share Image
Her makeup, hair and general quirkiness overshadow the fact that Cyndi Lauper was one the most soulful chicks to come out of… — Shawn Amos Chicks Copy Share Image
While my six-song EP is unlikely to set any sales records, it's one of my biggest personal achievements - on par with… — Shawn Amos Achievements Copy Share Image
Year after year, we see a new crop of musicians who do their best to look tough in lipstick and makeup. Maybe… — Shawn Amos Admission Copy Share Image
We all know the record biz don't pay. All musicians have day jobs - no matter how big they are. — Shawn Amos Big Copy Share Image
I take my kids to a farmers' market each Sunday to buy organic produce. — Shawn Amos Buy Copy Share Image
The world moves fast. Business moves fast. Digital media moves extremely fast. It is far too easy to allow ourselves to be… — Shawn Amos Allow Copy Share Image
The same basic tools we've used for thousands of years to connect with people, to draw them in and to hold their… — Shawn Amos Always Copy Share Image
Just as many people flee Hollywood as those who flock to it. Hollywood can be an acquired taste. — Shawn Amos Acquired Copy Share Image
Rock stars should be able to tune their own guitars, apply their own eyeliner, and pick out their own leather pants. — Shawn Amos Able Copy Share Image
There's a reason for Art Garfunkel's oddly shaped hair. It hides a very big brain. — Shawn Amos Art Copy Share Image
We are more than the work we perform. In fact, I'd say that our work is a mere representation of who we… — Shawn Amos Fact Copy Share Image
Harlem's Apollo is probably the most well-known music hall in the world. — Shawn Amos Apollo Copy Share Image
Somewhere along the line, a concert became a variety show. It was no longer enough for four dudes to play together in… — Shawn Amos Along Copy Share Image
Every single tune you know from the 1940s until the 1970s was written, arranged, and demoed in the Brill Building. OK, maybe… — Shawn Amos Arranged Copy Share Image
As a child, I experienced black culture as many people did in America: on the TV, radio, and stages. — Shawn Amos America Copy Share Image
Like any self-governing group of people, the Recording Academy has made missteps over the years. Still, it has corrected course and done… — Shawn Amos Academy Copy Share Image
