Tommy Shaw
Tommy Shaw
Tommy Roland Shawis 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 released several solo albums and he is not just a rhythm guitarist, but also a capable lead guitarist...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionGuitarist
Date of Birth11 September 1953
CityMontgomery, AL
CountryUnited States of America
I have always been a sucker for the big, upbeat chorus.
There were some older guitarists on my side of town, and I got to know many of them
If music became extinct now, I dont know what Id be good for.
Songwriting is the other weight on the opposite side of the scale from touring. They balance me out creatively.
I'm not the kind of guy who deserves to play a vintage guitar because I'm too rough on instruments.
I don't like looking back.
I'd better be on the road, or I'll be going nuts. I'm not the kind of guy who sits around with a pipe and slippers watching soap operas.
Once you start thinking about it in a mercenary frame of mind, then you're finished. You're a joke, because there are too many mercenaries out there already.
It is all about being open and paying attention to the music in your head. I think most people have original music playing in their heads from time to time.