I have always wanted a solo career, deep in the darkest pit of myself, but I didn't dare admit it to myself even. It took me a long time to confront my fears.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
By the time my first solo record came out, I was making a handsome living as a record producer. I had worked with the Band, Janis Joplin and all of these other artists in the Albert Grossman organization. So as my so-called solo career evolved, I never felt pressure that I had to come back and top when I might've done before.
Now my main goal is my solo career, so I want to keep doing that.
People sometimes ask if I want to be a solo artist, but it just wouldn't be any fun being on your own.
In the beginning, I was frightened to death of going solo. Especially when doing live shows, I was so used to my brothers being next to me. It felt like the crowd was just looking at me, waiting for me to either mess up or prove myself.
I always feel like I want to do my career my own way. I never follow anybody's path, what they've done.
If I wished to do something, even if I couldn't find anyone who wanted to make the effort with me, I would go out solo climbing. I did find solo climbing very challenging and a little frightening. You knew that you were completely on your own, and you had to overcome all the problems and possible dangers.
I'm very honest about the things I struggle with and I need to work on to survive as a solo artist.
I've been solo since 1996, so I've been doing it for a while now.
I never envisioned myself as a solo artist; I was always part of a band.
I've always looked on myself as one of a band and never sought a solo career.