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Quote by Thea Gilmore

“I want to be accessible to a certain type of person who wants to walk around with their eyes open, or at least is open to the idea of change.”

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Thea Gilmore

Thea Gilmore (born November 25, 1979) is an English singer-songwriter and musician known for her poetic lyrics and a style blending folk, rock, and pop. Hailing from Oxfordshire, she released her debut album 'Burning Dorothy' in 2000 and has since produced several critically acclaimed records. Her work often explores personal emotions, social issues, and relationships, with a voice described as both powerful and nuanced. She has collaborated with artists like Joan Baez and Mike Scott, earning a loyal following in the UK and international music scenes. more

“Bob Dylan had been a big sort of presence in my life but I'd never quite registered what he was trying to tell me. He was always this kind of figure, a sort of bear-like figure in the corner of the room. You know, every time I imagined what Bob Dylan looked like, he looked a bit like Steve Earl used to look - with the beard.”

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“I would always consider myself to be political with a small "p," although it makes me mad when people say politics should be kept out of music.”

People Should Political Mad

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“Music is politics - it always has been and it always will be.”

Has Beens Music Is

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“If you are a Steve Earle and you're up on a platform and there are people out there listening to you, say something to them. Tell them something valuable. Tell them something they need to know. It doesn't have to be dictatorial, it just has to be informative.”

People Ifs Knows Needs Listening Valuable Platforms Informative

Author:Thea Gilmore