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
There are a lot of really good skills you get from doing journalism - it completely changed my world and how I interact with other people. Benjamin Booker changecompletelygood 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
Blind Willie Johnson is a pretty big vocal influence. He can be very harsh, like gargly, gruff vocals, but also just slip into some very delicate, vulnerable soft stuff. I like that combination. Benjamin Booker bigblindcombination 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
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
