Lou Gramm

“My voice has always been my instrument. I've had to take care of it.”

“I always felt that the music I was writing was what I wanted to hear. What I thought was good, you know?”

“When you're singing something that you've written, you can really dive into it. You're not just reading words off a page.”

“I think the chemistry between Mick [Jones] and I was what made the magic.”

“It's just rock and roll. It's not rocket science.”

“The big ballads were a double-edged sword. They brought us a huge female audience, but they also alienated some of the hardcore rock fans.”

“I wanted to sing with conviction, and I wanted the songs to have meaning.”

“There's nothing like hearing a crowd sing your lyrics back to you. It's an incredible feeling.”

“We were a band that really enjoyed playing live. That's where we connected with the audience.”

“I'm a survivor. I've been through a lot, but I'm still here, still singing.”

“Juke Box Hero was semi-autobiographical. It was about standing outside an arena, hoping to get a glimpse of your heroes.”

“The solo albums gave me a chance to explore different sides of my songwriting.”

“Faith is a very important part of my life now. It helped me through my darkest times.”

“Being on the road can be a grind, but the two hours on stage make it all worthwhile.”

“I don't think you ever lose the love for performing. It's in your blood.”