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
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
My grandfather learned to swim in the Navy by getting thrown off a boat into the ocean. He had to learn fast. And I think I learn pretty well under pressure. Benjamin Booker boatfastgrandfather Change image and share on social
I've been making music since I was 14, but for a while, I was afraid to perform. Benjamin Booker afraidhavemake Change image and share on social
Even when I interviewed bands, it was about asking them about writing songs, so it was more for me than anybody else. Benjamin Booker bandinterviewsong Change image and share on social
I've grown up on gospel and blues music, and now it's a huge part of who I am. Benjamin Booker bluegospelgrow 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
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
The time after college and before music was really rough. I couldn't afford food. I was eating bread and butter for five months. Living in New Orleans, I couldn't afford to take care of myself. I had no health insurance. Benjamin Booker affordbreadbutter 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
