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 ShawI don't write on tour. There is so much to do day in and day out when you are on the road.
Tommy ShawI'm not the kind of guy who deserves to play a vintage guitar because I'm too rough on instruments.
Tommy ShawAs a solo artist, I just felt cemented in front of the mike stand. There was very little time to play with the audience and be a band member
Tommy Shaw