Toby Lightman is a singer/songwriter from New Jersey. She has received released two albums to critical success.
1. For many artists, they cite a defining moment for themselves when they knew they wanted to be a singer. For many it was the appearance of Elvis on the Ed Sullivan show, to another generation it was the Beatles’ appearance on Sullivan half a decade later. Is there such a defining moment for you?
there wasn't a defined moment for me. i think the moment that made want to play an instrument was watching itzak perlman play the violin on PBS when i was 6.
2. When you’re not creating music what are you listening to? Who are some of your favorites?
i'm usually listening to my ipod on shuffle. i like so many different things, but some of the latest are ryan adams, the shins, tom petty, aretha franklin, bill withers...
3. What would you say is your greatest moment so far as an artist, either on record or live?
getting to open for prince in portland, oregon was by far the best night of my life...
4. Do you believe music can change the world or is just something to listen to? How much can music influence current events?
i think that music is extremely powerful when it comes to current events. i wish that there were more artists that wrote songs that could compare to the political messages of the 60's and 70's, but that was a different time i guess...
5. How has technology affected the music industry? How has technology affected your career as a musician?
i believe that technology has both helped and hurt music. It helped because you can save and record moments that and not worry about running out of tape. but it's hurt because anybody can sound like christina aguilera now... when they really can't.
6. Now for my Barbara Walters question: If you were a pair of shoes what type of shoes would you be?
cowboy boots
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