Tommy Shaw Quotes

United States, Guitarist
September 11, 1953

Tommy Roland Shaw (born September 11, 1953) is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter, and performer best known for his work with the rock band Styx. In between his stints with Styx, he has played with other groups including Damn Yankees, Shaw Blades as well as releasing several solo albums.

Also known as Songwriter, Singer

It was more fun trying to figure out I Want To Hold Your Hand than to take lessons. By this time I knew basic chords.

Tommy Shaw Styx
By the time I did that third solo album, I'd finally learned how to do it, but I'd also learned that I liked being in a band.

Tommy Shaw Styx
- Band
- Learned
- Solo Album

I don't write on tour. There is so much to do day in and day out when you are on the road.

Tommy Shaw Styx
- Day
- Road
- Write
I'm not the kind of guy who deserves to play a vintage guitar because I'm too rough on instruments.

Tommy Shaw Styx
- Guy
- Guitar
- Deserves
I was born in Alabama and my first live music experiences were in church. Every Sunday we watched regional gospel groups on television singing their hearts out.

Tommy Shaw Styx
- Music
- Church
- Born
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 kind of music that I enjoyed playing.

Tommy Shaw Styx
- Music
- Soul
- Bands
We're kind of defined by our mistakes.

Tommy Shaw Styx
- Mistakes
- Defined
When I became 16 I started thinking seriously about singing.

Tommy Shaw Styx
- Thinking
- Singing