Brian Fallon

Brian Fallon is the New Jersey born-and-bred singer/songwriter/American punk rocker extraordinaire, and lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist of the band The Gaslight Anthem. Brian has contributed to other projects such as The Horrible Crowes and Molly and the Zombies, as well as releasing material as a solo artist.


1:08 - Being from New Jersey, and honoring Jersey’s One-True God: Bruce Springsteen.
3:15 - Growing up with music in the family.
7:13 - The glory of the Telecaster.
14:33 - Brian’s thoughts on the immediate future of live music, and how’s he’s been spending his time at home during lockdown.
18:04 - Taking lessons again as an adult, and opening your mind anew to learning.
25:25 - The art of practice.
31:16 - The importance of warming up, stretching, and taking care not to damage the tools of your trade - YOUR FREAKING HANDS!
33:23 - Brian’s acoustic collection, and the beauty of a vintage instrument.
38:30 - The rise of The Gaslight Anthem, the importance of building your audience from a grassroots level, and being fearless in learning from your peers.
50:58 - Brian’s dream guitars.
60:16 - Brian’s passion for amp building.

Total Runtime: 64:44