When I was about 3, my grandfather used to give me and my sister a nickel to sit out on the front porch with him and sing songs. Tommy Shaw frontgivegrandfather Change image and share on social
Songwriting is the other weight on the opposite side of the scale from touring. They balance me out creatively. Tommy Shaw balancecreativelyopposite Change image and share on social
It is all about being open and paying attention to the music in your head. I think most people have original music playing in their heads from time to time. Tommy Shaw attentionheadmusic Change image and share on social
Make sure you know what you are signing when you sign a recording contract. Tommy Shaw contractmakerecord Change image and share on social
On acoustic guitar I tend to stay in the key of D for some reason. On electric guitar I keep basic: C, G, D, and A. The key of D minor is also real good for me. Tommy Shaw acousticbasicelectric Change image and share on social
I love the idea of stepping out of the band situation into a solo world with no boundaries, no expectations, where nothing is out of bounds. Tommy Shaw bandboundboundary Change image and share on social
If I have an idea, I write it down, although I usually carry a little dictation machine with me because I'm too lazy to write. Tommy Shaw carrydictationidea Change image and share on social
Les Pauls work out real well for me because I'll beat the hell out of them and they'll still work. The only trouble with them is finding good ones. Tommy Shaw beatfindgood Change image and share on social
