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

I wrote songs all my life, where anyone wanted to hear them or not.

Tommy Shaw Styx
- My Life
- Songs
- Hear
I remember my first moment onstage was at a 4-H contest at the Pratville Junior High School cafeteria auditorium around 1965. I had my first electric, a Silvertone with the amp built into the case, and I won first prize.

Tommy Shaw Styx
- Moment
- I Remember
- Won

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
Songwriting is the other weight on the opposite side of the scale from touring. They balance me out creatively.

Tommy Shaw Styx
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 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
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