Imelda May
Imelda May
Imelda Mary Higham, professionally known as Imelda May, is an Irish musician, producer and singer-songwriter. Born and raised in The Liberties area of Dublin, May began her career in music at age sixteen—performing with a number of local bands and musicians— before forming her own band in 2002. She released her debut studio album, No Turning Back, in 2003 and relocated to London, United Kingdom with husband and guitarist Darrel Higham after its release...
NationalityIrish
ProfessionRock Singer
Date of Birth10 July 1974
CityDublin, Ireland
CountryIreland
I'm not saying that women shouldn't pursue careers, but if it is going to be equal in the workplace, it should certainly pan out to be a little bit more equal in the home, too.
I'm not comparing myself at all to him, but I like the idea that Ernest Hemingway always wrote about certain things he knew, he knew the ins and outs, back to fronts of what he was talking about. I love that as an inspiration for myself, to keep it true to what you know.
I don't think the music that I do is nostalgic in any way; I don't think about going back to nice, old-fashioned music. I'm certainly influenced by old music, but I want to bring it slap-bang up to today.
I would love to work with Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits, B.B. King. I'd love to do something with Arctic Monkeys, Miles Kane, and The Last Shadow Puppets. If I got a call from Juliette Lewis or PJ Harvey, or Chrissie Hynde, that'd be a thrill.
I never co-write. I've tried it before, and I just can't do it.
I love people with strong convictions, because we are living in a very PC world. You can't crack a joke without it being in the headlines.
I have no big career plan. It is better for me that way.
I had a big time punk-rock phase and psychobilly phase. I used to go mad for the Guana Batz.
I even sang once at the opening of a supermarket. You name it, I've done it.
I enjoy music so much; it's such a passion in my life, and I hope that comes across.
I don't tend to set out on huge world domination goals or have anything in mind. I just like to play. I like to gig a lot; I like to write music.
I couldn't think of anything worse than hating your own music and having to play it every night. It would be a nightmare.
I can talk a lot and not reveal anything; I would make a great politician.
I am not musically educated yet. I don't read - I make my own language that works for myself. But I play by ear.