Music helped me to get out of a rough period in my life when I really struggled to see any future for myself and was terrified about what was happening to the people around me. Benjamin Booker futurehappenhelp Change image and share on social
I went to school in Gainesville because it was a huge punk and folk town. So I went to class twice a week, and then I went to shows and wrote. I did a lot of music writing before I actually started playing music. Benjamin Booker classfolkgainesville share on social
My sister is an opera singer. I grew up going to her recitals. This whole time, I'm like, 'She's the singer. I'm just strumming along and yelling.' Benjamin Booker growopusrecital Change image and share on social
I don't think I ever wanted to be a journalist - I was more interested in what comes from being a journalist. Benjamin Booker interestjournalistwant Change image and share on social
I was just a music lover who wondered what it would sound like if Otis Redding strapped on a guitar and played in a punk band. That's it. Benjamin Booker bandguitarlover Change image and share on social
I guess I would call my music 'blues punk.' There's a lot of influences. Benjamin Booker bluecallguess Change image and share on social
New Orleans style is funky - it's just as experimental as the city. There aren't any rules. If you want to wear a polka-dot shirt and some crazy pants, you can get away with it there. Benjamin Booker citycrazydot Change image and share on social
