Aaron Johnson Quotes

It's so incredible performing in front of 10,000-15,000 people singing along and giving off great energy.

The adrenaline of a live performance is unlike anything in film or theater. I can see why it's so addictive.

When I was touring with Peas, I was able to make the crowd feel the energy. When I said: 'put your hands up or make some noise,' they just did it.

The biggest thing for me, I hate going to concerts where no-one's moving. Everyone should be dancing and having a good time.

I can understand why rock stars are rock stars and why they play in front of people because the buzz that you get is insane. It's probably the same as when you do something on stage and you work off the audience. The buzz you get when you're playing a song and everyone is screaming and dancing and what have you and singing along is incredible.

When I'm on stage, my interaction with the audience is something that really makes me come alive. It's a feeling like no other. The energy of the crowd fuels something new inside.

I can't imagine playing a boring gig. Like, a boring audience without reaction, I will play against them.

I think I'm more entertainer than musician. I like to get with the crowd, make this night special for them.

There's nothing to compare to live music, there just isn't anything.

One of the main reasons for wanting to perform live again was to have contact with that audience.

Playing in arenas, that's very non-personal with the crowd.

But I love singing live. Nothing beats the feeling of going out on stage and going, 'I can really sing.'

I love the intimacy of venues like the House of Blues. When everyone is packed in and so close to you, it makes you play differently. It's so much more fun to play because there's so much more high energy in a place like that.

At its best, a live show is completely transcendent. The image I get is breaking through glass or shooting out into the free zone.

But live shows are cool. I just got back into the idea of enjoying it live.

I had so much fun playing songs from 'Based On A True Story...' and getting to see the crowd's reaction to those songs was unforgettable.

I just get such a connection from an audience. You play with them. I get mad at them. I yell at them. They yell at me. It's just fun.

One of the fun things about playing live is watching the audience sing the songs back to us.

Nothing beats a live performance. Nothing.

I love playing live, I don't like studios all that much. I need the reaction of the audience.

Going to a concert is so overwhelming and the energy is amazing.

What I like about playing America is you can be pretty sure you're not going to get hit with a full can of beer when you're singing and I really enjoy that!

I don't start my show at 200%. I like to go in slow, warm up the crowd, and bring them along with me. To hear everyone singing along is so great.

Nothing feels better than going onstage and everybody is singing every word - and actually wanting to see you.

When you get the rush of live performing, it's hard to give that up.