Ann Wilson, lead-singer of the renowned rock group, Heart, returns with the second EP in her ongoing series under the moniker, the ann wilson thing!. The project features covers of such artists as Peter Gabriel and Jimi Hendrix, as well as two brand new original tracks penned by Wilson and her guitarist/producer, Craig Bartock. This new EP, the ann wilson thing! - #2 focus sees the celebrated Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee delving deeper into the music that has influenced her fabled career.

Ann Wilson Thing!: #2

Anguish

Don't Give Up

Fighten Fer Life

Manic Depression

Ann Wilson, lead-singer of the renowned rock group, Heart, returns with her second solo EP, entitled The Ann Wilson Thing! - #2 FOCUS. The project features covers of such legendary artists as Jimi Hendrix & Peter Gabriel.

The Ann Wilson Thing! Ann Solo Project, the very first gig she ever played in public with this band was our very own Belly Up in Solana Beach, CA, and we captured it for this recording. ‘‘The first night at the Belly Up in Solana Beach was a real thrill for me. It was so satisfying playing these songs to an excited, sold out house! Unforgettable.” states Wilson.

Live at the Belly Up was recorded on September 21, 2015 to a sold out house of adoring fans. The release features seven riveting performances that showcase her amazing voice and bring new energy to a set list of great rock songs.

Tracks: 1.) For What It's Worth 2.) I Put a spell on you 3.) Every grain of sand 4.) Isolation  5.) Permission 6.) Danger Zone 7.) Ain't No Way

The Ann Wilson Thing! - #1

Danger Zone

Ain't No Way

Fool No More

For What It's Worth

For decades now I have been singing rock n roll. As the lead singer of Heart, thousands of songs have ripped or gentled out of my throat and I have tried to be there for every single one.
I’ve never had professional training as a singer, but was blessed to have the right high school choir teacher say the right things at the right time…things like “breathing is like pouring water into a pitcher; the water hits the bottom first and fills up. That’s the right way to breathe for control.”  That made sense to me then, and later I learned that breath and power also come from the same place…the soul.

In the early days in bands as the only woman, I dealt with old fashioned situations of being seen as sexual prey; an automatically subordinate role which made it difficult to really put myself across as legitimate among male musicians. Sometime in the 1970’s I shook that off though, when I realized an artist’s real message was not emanating from hormones, but from the heart.

After many many years and miles with Heart, I still feel the same about being truthful. I will never just “phone it in” if I’m tired, moody or sad. I trust the people listening, so I just let my heart break and pour it out. They understand as human beings, and in this way we all touch something higher and deeper.

Fighten Fer Life

Ann Wilson

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