Somewhere along the line, a concert became a variety show. It was no longer enough for four dudes to play together in front of some guitar amps. Costume changes, an army of dancers, and Broadway theatrics suddenly became standard for a 'concert.' Shawn Amos amparmybroadway share on social
The late, great Janis Joplin could drink ten men under the table, then sing loud enough to shake the teeth out of their head. Shawn Amos drinkgreathead Change image and share on social
Like any self-governing group of people, the Recording Academy has made missteps over the years. Still, it has corrected course and done more to open its arms to the future than nearly any other industry group around. Shawn Amos academyarmcorrect share on social
Black people cannot look to government to solve their problems. Shawn Amos blackgovernmentpeople Change image and share on social
At its best, American music is the soundtrack of our long - and often painful - march toward a more perfect union. Shawn Amos americanlongmarch Change image and share on social
Men of my father's generation were perpetual hustlers, always on the make and always on the move. Shawn Amos fathergenerationhustler Change image and share on social
I know plenty of Hollywood kids who still struggle with being whole. Their lives are never fully their own - always in the grip of a parent who put celebrity ahead of them. Shawn Amos aheadcelebrityfully Change image and share on social
We all know the record biz don't pay. All musicians have day jobs - no matter how big they are. Shawn Amos bigbizday Change image and share on social
At the height of his popularity in 1977, Cat Stevens converted to Islam and dedicated his life to educational and philanthropic causes. Shawn Amos catconvertdedicate Change image and share on social
From chain gangs to folk songs to intelligent soul, America has created musicians dedicated to truth, justice, and a better American Way. Shawn Amos americaamericanchain Change image and share on social
