I love the pioneers like Sam Cooke and Otis Redding, but when I write music, it comes out in my own way. Leon Bridges cookelovemusic Change image and share on social
Gospel music played a huge part of my life. I was too scared to audition for the choir, but through my own music, I was also able to find spirituality for myself. Leon Bridges auditionchoirfind Change image and share on social
Because my career has gone so fast, I haven't been able to become confident. Leon Bridges careerconfidentfast Change image and share on social
Fame and all that type of stuff is inevitable, but I'm very content having a good band with no negativity, and everyone is on the same page. Leon Bridges bandcontentfame Change image and share on social
I think I'll always live in Fort Worth. It's great that I can now go anywhere I want to play music, but I love coming back here. I can roll down the streets and just reminisce. Leon Bridges backcomefort Change image and share on social
The first time I heard Sam Cooke was in the 'Malcom X' film. I was with my father, and that's the first time I heard his song. I remember my father telling me the story of Sam Cooke. Leon Bridges cookefatherfilm Change image and share on social
I never really thought about my music being universal. When I set out to write, it was just a feeling that felt good to me. I never thought about being able to reach everybody. Leon Bridges feltgoodmusic Change image and share on social
In the beginning, I was so inspired by the music. I had the option to make something modern with classic undertones, but I wanted to make something that was exactly like that old sound. Leon Bridges beginclassicinspire Change image and share on social
When I first got into the music scene, I was inspired by different songwriters. I like to dress from the '50s and '60s. I like to paint a picture of that era through my music and clothes. I am inspired by a whole a lot of things, from doo-wop to gospel and soul music. Leon Bridges 50s60sclothe share on social
