Toby Keith is another one of my crushes, but mostly for his attitude (the song "A
Little Less Talk" that is on this page says it all) and the way his voice can
send chills down my spine. Here are some Toby facts: Name: Toby Keith Covel Birthday: July 8, 1961 Birthplace: Clinton, Oklahoma Hair: blond Eyes: blue Height: 6 feet 4 inches Wife: Tricia (married March 24, 1984) Children: Shelley Reeve Krystal Stelen Keith Covel Band: Easy Money Band Instruments: guitar and mandolin Hobbies: hunting, fishing, golf, collecting baseball cards and memorabilia Influences: "I doubt anyone's had more impact on me than [Merle] Haggard. He's not only one of the greatest country singers there's ever been, but he's a great writer." Favorite performers: Jimmy Buffett, Bob Seger, John Prine, Roger Miller and Guy Clark Favorite color: blue Favorite sport: football Favorite food: Mexican Favorite movie: Field of Dreams Advice to aspiring acts: "For most people who come to town with guitars on their backs, my advice would be jump right in the middle of the honky-tonks. Get your money built up and get used to playing every night. You have to have a training ground. Honky-tonks are the best training ground you have." On family: "I’ve got a good wife who understands and backs me. Tricia and the kids are very supportive. I enjoy what I do, and the magic is that they understand when I’m not there for special days because I’m working." On the music industry: "The music business is a cluttered roller-coaster ride. It will skyrocket you one day and the very next day it will bring you to your knees. But through it all, you have to have a smile on your face and show up to play every day. The only thing I know of to carry you through is to have strong roots." |
