So I've had lots of different bands over the years who have stayed with me for certain tours. Joan Armatrading bandhavelot Change image and share on social
This band - because this is myself on electric and acoustic guitars - we've done three tours together now and I really, really like it which is why I did the DVD as well. Joan Armatrading acousticbanddvd Change image and share on social
That is one of the things about going on tour, that I get to work with some really talented people and it allows me to be able to listen to them as well - and just have fun on stage. Joan Armatrading funlistenpeople Change image and share on social
So if you're on tour for eight months, a year... or whatever it is you definitely don't want arguments and I'm happy to say that I've always had a really nice bunch of people around me all the time. Joan Armatrading argumentbunchhappy Change image and share on social
My mother bought a piano, put it in the front room, and I just started writing my songs. Joan Armatrading buyfrontmother Change image and share on social
So, the combination of looking at lots of different people and how they react to each other and how they relate to each other and waiting for that inspiration is the thing that allows me to keep writing. Joan Armatrading combinationinspirationlot share on social
I am constantly being told that I have been a big influence for many people, including other musicians. Joan Armatrading bigconstantlyinclude Change image and share on social
I love to go on tour and perform. I love all the parts of the process. Joan Armatrading lovepartperform Change image and share on social
Writing music is just something that I was born to do. Joan Armatrading bearmusicwrite Change image and share on social
Inspiration doesn't really work like that - you're not looking out for it. Inspiration is something that tends to capture you rather than you capture it. Joan Armatrading captureinspirationwork Change image and share on social