Solo Endeavors Quotes

I always had this dream to make a solo record. I told my mom when I was 7 years old, but I just ended up being in bands. I'm a free spirit. I follow my heart, and it's led me to where I am.

I have played lots of clubs since I was 14, but I always did my own music.

Doing the stereotypical solo bores me.

I was doing something of my own after I left The Moody Blues, I went away, lived in Spain for a while.

One of the biggest misconceptions was, after I left Dream Theater, I went off and did, like, five different bands and side projects. Everyone was like, 'We thought you wanted a break.' And it was like, well, I didn't want a break from making music; I just needed a break from the Dream Theater camp.

I was always in bands before, but on 'American Idol,' it was about getting my voice out there. It was always my goal, though, to get a band together again.

In my solo series, I feel like I've often dealt with groups of people.

There are some achievements which are never done in the presence of those who hear of them. Catching salmon is one, and working all night is another.