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Steve Marriott
English
Musician
About the author
When we first went there we completely lacked confidence. Our manager told us our act was too long, and told us to drop certain numbers and concentrate on the exciting stuff. And he was right.
Steve Marriott,
English
Musician
#Right
#First
#Act
#Numbers
#Confidence
#Manager
I reached the stage where I was afraid to wiggle my leg, but then I thought 'why shouldn't I?' It's what I do and now I know how to turn an audience on again.
Steve Marriott,
English
Musician
#Now
#Thought
People who got on their feet and freaked about were called idiot dancers. and nobody wants to be called an idiot dancer. But the whole idea of rock and roll is to get people off their arses - that's what it's about.
Steve Marriott,
English
Musician
#People
#Idea
#Feet
We owe America something because they turned us into a touring band. But at least we feel confident about appearing in Britain again now. Hyde park was the first time over here for ages.
Steve Marriott,
English
Musician
#Time
#Now
#First
#America