Heart’s Ann Wilson on Story of 70s classic HIT Magic Man + Her Origin Story | Professor of Rock

Introducing a special interview with Ann Wilson of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Heart. If comic book movies are any indication of our culture, we are all curious about the origin story. Here we find out why Ann Wilson ended up singing and why her sister played the guitar. Because as You’ll find, Ann Wilson actually played the guitar before her sister. We find out the moments that shaped here. We also find out the story behind the classic 70s hit Magic Man. Along with Ann Wilson we get some insight from original bassist Steve Fossen and drummer Michael Derosier.
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Every time I do an interview with an artist I always want to know their Origin story. We all want to know that. If comic book movies are any indication of our culture, we are all curious why someone was inspired to become their best self. When I interviewed Ann Wilson of Heart, I wanted to know why she ended up singing and why here sister played the guitar. Because as You’ll find, Ann Wilson actually played the guitar before her sister. What were the moments that shaped here, Your’e going to find out next. Years after Heart formed They started to take over radio. It all started with their classic debut album Dreamboat Annie. Heart's first single from the album was "How Deep It Goes" , and it didn’t receive much attention when released in Canada by the small Mushroom label in 1975. The second single, "Magic Man" (backed with "How Deep It Goes"), was first picked up for radio play by a station in Montreal while the band was on tour playing small club dates, In America, Crazy on You was the first single followed quickly by Magic Man with would become Heart’s first top ten hit and started the legend that has endured up to now. Ann Wilson and original bassist Steve Fossen and drummer Michael Derosier tell the story of the classic. As we go into the interview, I do Want to thank our sponsor Zennie Eyewear. I’m wearing a brand pair of frames today. I love them. Design your own at the link below. Here’s Ann Wilson with the story.
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[@robtempe]

Wonderful interview! Rare talent and beauty. (Ann wasn't bad either)

[@donolinger6904]

- Nancy?

[@michelleybgl4031]

That was fabulous

[@gloomordoom]

Classic. I watch it a couple times a month

[@alyosha1974]

I had a huge crush on her when I was younger. She is just a force, in general.

[@fivestring65ify]

They are both gorgeous. And talent out the wazoo.

[@saddleworn1676]

I went to high school with Ann. I remember sitting in her living room 55 years ago (her mother had to be home for that to happen) listening to her and Nancy sing and play - and not just guitar - between the two of them they could play all kinds of instruments. I never told her, but when she would sing Cherish by The Association my heart would just ache. Her ability to put feeling and emotion into a song was a force to be reckoned with even back then. At that time, of course, we had no idea what was to come. But the first time I heard Heart on the radio I commented how good it sounded and a friend said, "Don't you know? That's Ann and Nancy." I was surprised, but it made sense - Ann wasn't famous when singing for us in her living room, and she didn't belt out the songs back then, but that voice was still that voice and you don't forget it once you've heard it. It was really good to see Ann again through this interview because the quiet, just plain good person I knew back then is still alive and well today.

[@AmericanPatriot4-19-95]

BS

[@raechelyndawn2580]

@Daathielstupid comment. All about you isn’t it? We are talking about Heart here.. not you. Lol

[@CHT420]

Powerful and sultry voice❤️

[@G-UNIT438]

Great band

[@brendaamata9233]

Wow !!

[@jamesburland]

In my opinion Ann is the best female vocalist of all time. Her power across all frequencies is bonkers! My first Heart experience was in the 80’s, but I quickly went back to Dreamboat Annie and was captivated. Ann and Nancy, thank you so much! I would love to thank you in person one day, but that’s unlikely, so I hope you read this.

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

She has an amazing voice. Truly one of the best ever.

[@jaimhaas5170]

OMG yes...she can belt stuff out like no other. I give her "best" of all time also.

[@rubicon-oh9km]

Ann is amazing but Karen Carpenter has the prettiest voice I've ever heard.

[@howardbreauxii811]

@@rubicon-oh9km They are apples and oranges in my opinion. Both great, but completely different worlds. Singing Carpenters songs is a completely different thing than singing hard rock.

[@davepeterschmidt5818]

@@howardbreauxii811 I'm completely on board with Ann as the best female rock vocalist. Hell, she's one of the best rock vocalists period.

[@keithbell9348]

Magic Man was not only my introduction to Heart. Magic Man was my introduction to rock n roll. A little black kid who considered himself a die hard funkateer, into Parliament Funkadelic. Magic Man swept me away and it carried me forward into my odyssey of all things Heart. There was no turning back!

[@pushpopschilly]

That's cool, man. I feel the same way about all genres of black music, especially the Blues. I'm a big fan. Music brings people from all different cultures together!! Peace and Unity!! ✌️

[@PamelaAnnTries]

Amazing song

[@rik4369]

63 year old Black Man that has " Dog & Butterfly" as one of my top 10 songs ever. I still don't GET the song but it takes me to Japan in the late 70's. My early Entertainer crush was Ann Wilson!!!

[@keithbell9348]

@opaqueblackhole Understood. The lyrics throw me. It's melancholic reflection of time spent with some other special one. But is it a guy or a gal? Confusing. But its most certainly a classic Heart tune. I too can easily listen to it over and over again.

[@egwicks]

I'm a trained classical singer, but if I could sing like anyone, I'd pick Ann Wilson! Such a gift.

[@jrg4313]

Ann Wilson and Grace Slick are my all time favorite female rock music singers

[@gckdc]

Her voice makes me sob no matter the song

[@bravesoul5743]

Same thoughts

[@jray2599]

She has aged so gracefully! Stunningly gorgeous, endlessly talented. A real treasure.

[@kirk1007]

I know right

[@rickpark2323]

100%

[@frankfrank7921]

Hmm, you didn't notice the weight gain?

[@sendtoanthony]

"It was already there to begin with. This person just helps bring it out."

[@Hagfan789]

@@frankfrank7921 🤨

[@nikkivenable3700]

Holy hell, this woman is 70! And I swear she's never ever looked more beautiful....I am NOT kidding. If she's had work done, and I'm looking for signs, it was so well done that I can't really tell. She looks incredible...I'm 47 and I'm thinking my best days are behind me. My sister is 58 and looks way older than Ann does. I almost didn't watch this because it's painful to see singers you really love, age...and most don't age well. Ann broke that mold.

[@phatmonkey11]

Well, she *may* have had a little work done. I have twin aunts that are 71. One had a facelift, the other not. Seeing them together is like the Portrait of Dorian Grey.

[@nikkivenable3700]

@@phatmonkey11 I’m embarrassed to say that I was looking for fillers, Botox....I didn’t really think about a face lift. Maybe the reason I wasn’t thinking of it is I’ve mainly seen those that are poorly done. I bet she had one or two of those because she doesn’t look anywhere close to 70. No way. That said, she looks incredible. Fillers and Botox have been at a minimum which is the only way to go, IMO. Too many people end up looking nothing like themselves. Ann looks as if she’s stopped time in her 50’s. Having no gray hairs helps, too, of course.

[@emmaphilo4049]

I think she got work done in a very tasteful way.

[@Starfish2145]

I find that rockers tend to look 10-20 years younger than their biological age

[@katiechapman277]

She has never had work done...doesn't believe in it

[@susanwright134]

I loved it when Heart played for Robert Plant & Jimmy Page at the Kennedy Center. If you haven't seen it look it up!

[@lolabean941]

That was great! They did a fantastic job singing Stairway to Heaven. Robert Plant was so moved, he had tears in his eyes.

[@teridemola2386]

What a fantastic performance. Ann's rendition is the best I have ever heard.

[@hawaiiankansanfeindel7131]

I can't tell you how many times I have watched it. The best rendition ever!

[@pateccleston5568]

Robert Plant cried...

[@jessicawelsh2090]

That was one of the best performances I've ever seen! :)

[@larryvelasquez662]

I met her and her sister in the 80s. Got blessed and got back stage tickets from one of our local radio stations. Got a kiss from both on each cheek. I'll never forget it.

[@stanbarrington9698]

Never washed again?

[@hankhicks1108]

You lucky pup!

[@rong9404]

Lucky Dog!

[@jtmichaelson]

Ann Wilson was my first-ever crush in this world. I was maybe 9 or 10 and on the weekends my mother and I would stay up late together watching our rock shows. I remember it was either Don Kirshner or Midnight Special, but Heart came on and did "Barracuda" and I think "Crazy On You" in the same show and watching Ann singing with the wind blowing in her raven black hair and her hand on her hips. It's still one of the greatest memories of my childhood. Love Heart. Maybe 4 bands/artists in rock history I own complete sets of their albums, and Heart is one of them

[@WillBlindYouWithLight]

Omg you're so lucky. I watch midnight special on KZbin. My FAVE show. I grew up watching old stuff, but mostly only heard about old stuff from parents. I really dig it back then.

[@deandee8082]

so fargin hot in the day... OMG

[@Ray-vr8zs]

For sure! I would go crazy with her sister as well. Had such a crush on both.

[@iDONTdoFacebook]

Ann Wilson has the most powerful vocals of any woman in the business and is, hands down, my all-time favorite female vocalist! When she’s pushing her vocal limits (like she does in their song “Alone” for example), I get goosebumps from the thrill. She’s FANTASTIC! And her sister Nancy is not only a great performer on the guitar, but her gift for composition on that instrument is worldclass! And the other guitarists in Heart - the guys - have produced some of my all time favorite riffs! Heart was a band meant to be. I’m so thankful the Wilson sisters followed thru on their desire and dream to make music. I can’t imagine the world of music without them or the TIMELESS CLASSICS they’ve given us.

[@tanya3128]

Heart is one of the BEST bands EVER!! Ann Wilson’s voice is unparalleled. Nancy’s guitar abilities are stunning! These ladies ROCK and deserve much more recognition!! #WomenRock!!!

[@rong9404]

The sisters filled a large void in the rock world. My teenage years wouldn't have been as good without them. They helped everyone in having good times.

[@RUHDD4HVN]

Ann Wilson was a game changer of rock music..... what a precious treasure she truly is and always will be. She literally and legitimately took rock music away from the boys club and we've been saying thank you ever since. What a classy lady with tons of grace toward others.

[@suzanneprock7286]

I love Ann too but Stevie Nicks and some others made a huge impact in that regard as well. Her voice is awesome and powerful.

[@chrisclermont456]

@@suzanneprock7286 Ann Wilson predates Stevie Nick's by almost a decade.

[@suzanneprock7286]

@@chrisclermont456 I don't think so, Stevie Nicks joined Fleetwood Mac in 1975 and Ann Wilson in 1974/75 when her career started with Heart and she made it big. Ann Wilson started singing in 1963 when she was 12 and was a member of the group "White Heart" for a time, then changed the group's name several times before they became "Heart" in 1974. Before this time, neither one were heard of and there are many famous singers that start long before they become famous. I love them both but when it comes to female singers taking rock n' roll from the boys (so to speak), that credit would go to Janis Joplin!

[@debramercer5896]

As a vocalist myself, I first heard Ann & Nancy Wilson on the radio, ran down to the 45 rpm record store, and learnt the whole album...What an awesome experience. I love Ann...always...she's the pioneer. Thx ladies! MERRY CHRISTMAS! 😷😎👐🎄🙏🥳💖✌️😷

[@debramercer5896]

@@suzanneprock7286 well, of course!

[@charlesseagraves6210]

“Magic Man” by Heart is one of those songs that gave birth to the term CLASSIC ROCK!

[@tsfurlan]

What planet are you living on? Think of the bands that came before them

[@charlesseagraves6210]

@@tsfurlan well, I understand that. I’m a classic rock historian. I’m aware of bands that came before them. Led Zeppelin, ZZ Top, The Who, Jimi Hendrix, AC/DC and so on. My point is, that song was/is in such regular rotation on classic rock radio that it’s become a staple of that genre. The song was released in 1976, and the term “classic rock” really wasn’t established until about 1980.

[@latentsea]

Thomas, Sounds like he is living on planet earth.

[@charlesseagraves6210]

@@latentsea thank you! 👍

[@j_freed]

Yes very representative. If you play Heart Greatest Hits, maybe you already understand a lot about the hard rock musical approach of the 70s including the influences, arrangements... and the recording production & mixing style (to my ear often fairly isolated, clean clear dry sounds with very precise and formal-sounding overdubs - kind of the antithesis of a live recorded version which tended to blend together more and have more 'human feel' to it.)

[@deborahpresley4082]

She is, without a doubt, 100%, the GOAT. Never one like her before or since. And never will be again.

[@KellieSuePeters]

As a singer myself, her vocals are absolutely impeccable. And, having seen her live several times, she's an example of what TO do if that's your job - keep your voice in shape and only improve as you get more mature in your craft. She's such an incredible inspiration. Thank you for having her on your show!

[@angelicamartinezr.8965]

What a beautiful woman. At 70 she looks radiant. I admire her.

[@giaa3473]

Plenty of makeup, hair extensions & good lighting help. The raspy aging voice cannot be disguised however. Jmho.

[@jamiemartin8853]

Never thought she was that old, but then again I'm almost 60. Lol

[@kirk1007]

Wow. I can't believe she is 70. She looks amazing

[@billfly2186]

@@giaa3473 She had the raspy voice at 26. Yeah, she works to look good, but 70!!!!!

[@manxuberglider8]

@@billfly2186 She did NOT have a raspy voice. A slight occasional rasp crept in around 1987’s Bad Animals. Became more a part of her vocals around 2004 and on.

[@MattSyversonthePaperbackRocker]

She looks great

[@robertcarter9350]

Simply gorgeous.

[@thememoryhole9355]

She looks amazing actually. And I saw a video of Nancy doing a tutorial on "Battle of Evermore" on mandolin .. she looks amazing too! In my dorm, freshman year in college, I had a poster of Ann and Nancy. I was in love with both of them.

[@Tom24112]

i turned 60 this year and still have a huge crush on her...

[@kateburton1202]

She looks 20 years younger! I Heart Ann.

[@Kfinnerty127]

This woman is an absolute legend.

[@pilsnrimgaard2507]

Ann is still as hot as she was back in the late seventies. Oh my god she is so talented and at 70 she can still bring it!.

[@firenze5555]

I agree - her vocal talent is amazing and on top of it, she’s gorgeous!

[@davidellis5141]

The guitar on Magic Man is magical. A classic rock staple.

[@johndeaux3703]

@@georgebarry8640 Ann and Nancy should be reminded forever how they ruined Heart by eliminating the original lineup of a band THEY were asked to join. They completely neutered the band.

[@georgebarry8640]

@@johndeaux3703 I couldn't agree with you more.Their talent has been recognized again and again, so need to do it here. But CHEMISTRY is rare. And once Fisher,Dorosier and Fossen were out...the band NEVER attained the creativity achieved with them. Hits? yes, they had hits post "The breakup"..but they could have eclipsed Led Zep...if they continued as they were (and Zep sales are continuous and seemingly forever!!!). Oh well. They destroyed what made them.

[@2batgirl]

Ann and Nancy could have the Muppets playing with them and they would still be the ONLY people in Heart. I'm sorry if that hurts your little sad man feelings but those two are some of the best musicians of all time easily. Saying otherwise is just stupid.

[@rushmore3927]

@@2batgirl Wrong. The riffs defined the songs and they were his idea- fact. That's how rock rolls.

[@ivory561000]

The best part!!!

[@reneesheehan4006]

Ann Wilson, more than any other artist has influenced me as a vocalist. Hands down she is the most phenomenal vocalist of the last several generations. I love lots of others too, but in my opinion all bow down to Ann.

[@RobAnthonyDire]

Same here. As she has influenced Chris Cornell and Lane Staley and many of the greats both male and female. Johnete Napolitano, pink, etc etc etc

[@petersonlafollette3521]

They both were groundbreaking female troubadours in modern music- Ann's story about mis-spending her allowance on guitar says it all...

[@radrich227]

She's hella fine for 70 y.o.

[@slushpuppie19]

No way is she 70 edit: my God what

[@jenx4115]

Her voice still rocks, too! 🎸🗽

[@emmaphilo4049]

She looks 55

[@JP-cr5uq]

If I look like that at 70 I will be forever grateful. 🖤🖤🖤

[@jennifermcnuttmusic6353]

I don’t know that I remember her speaking voice being so husky and low. Awesome!! The fact that she sings the way she has and does is astounding.

[@Samster90]

Ann’s voice is one of the best in all of music!

[@RobAnthonyDire]

THE best

[@algascal6523]

Heart is one of those bands that have songs that don't know when to quit. The opening riff of "Barracuda" combined with the clean vocals made me an instant fan first time I heard it on the local radio. They were truly a ground breaking band at the time. To this day, they are a part of classic rock due to fact they helped form it.

[@drainmonkeys385]

Ann Wilson is possibly the best female rock singer in world history

[@davidbradley9204]

Such a beautiful person and that voice is a precious gift.

[@ChristopherWilsonMusic]

Ann Wilson is the bomb. The range and versatility in her vocals-of various musical genres-is unmatched. She goes from a whisper to a roar and back effortlessly. She was just getting started with Magic Man! Her body of work to this day is amazing, whether it be Heart, solo projects, or whatever. Killer in the studio, but her voice is way better live in concert because of her true, authentic presence.

[@jimm2099]

Absolutely fantastic interview, Heart is still an underrated band. They deserve more.

[@prometheuspredator7971]

Underrated??? Heart was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013. But R.E.M. was inducted in 2006. Can you believe that crap. This caught everyone by surprise as people thought more prestigious bands should have been inducted first. R.E.M. made it into the Rock In Roll Hall of Fame during the first induction. Their first hit was in 1981. Heart had already made a name for themselves as a being a major rock n roll band before R.E.M with popular hits of Magic Man, Dreamboat Annie, Barracuda, Crazy on You, Little Queen, and others. Heart has definitely achieved alot more success as a band than R.E.M. and they are still a main band on classic rock stations.

[@bonkeydollocks1879]

Here we go, that magic KZbin word that's banded about with the wrong connetations. In my opinion underrated means that it is not very good, not rated because its rubbish. They are hardly underrated and if so by whom?

[@billrobbins5874]

Was fortunate enough to see them three times. Excellent band live! Saw them at SEATAC airport one time, brain freeze, there they were. 😳😂

[@williamsullivan4994]

I love how Ann honours her family. Ann's humility is beautiful. Thank you Ann and Heart for the music.

[@brickaddict1964]

This video of Ann is certainly proof that 70 is the new 50! Beautiful!

[@IggyM]

She's amazing and seriously beautiful

[@chris6559]

Lucid, intelligent and cool, I always thought she was class and she is.

[@memyselfandi4581]

All I know is I can't look at Ann Wilson without thinking of how gorgeous she was back then and she's still good-looking for her age and then she starts singing and the admiration and respect skyrockets

[@diamondgoddess2534]

Ann''s beauty has always been underrated, imo. Great interview! Iconic voice.

[@babayaga1767]

THE greatest female rock voice. Period.

[@billfly2186]

One of the greatest rock voices of any gender.

[@karasays01]

She's a gorgeous woman. And I love Heart!! Barracuda and Crazy on you are my song!!

[@cherig2276]

Ann Wilson has been a huge influence on my vocal style since my older brother played the Dreamboat Annie album for me when I was 10 yrs old! What blew me away was her range and clarity! Always gracious, always humble, she’s an iconic voice in music history!

[@stevewatson5349]

One of the best vocalist of all time . Who didn’t fall in love with Ann in the 70-80’ ??

[@oldcountryman2795]

A thousand people could have played the guitar on Magic Man as well, but only one person could ever sing it like that.

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

True that. I love Pat Benetar for the same reason. They let it fly.

[@rickcamp7807]

A thousand people couldnt come up with that melody and riff and sound. You have no clue.

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

@@rickcamp7807 he is saying they could play it. No create it. Sweet Jesus

[@dampergoldenrod4156]

Maybe a thousand people who wanted to be guitar players copied what the Fisher brothers did but nobody could have originated what the Fisher brothers did. there were some grotesque men fronting bands during the 1970s but that does not mean you should diminish the quality musicians who were men

[@oldcountryman2795]

@@dampergoldenrod4156 Ann and Nancy are the only credited songwriters.

[@Papparratzi]

Didn’t she look beautiful? Still glowing like a teen

[@musicalmystery1993]

2 Key Points: 1) Ann is just SUCH a cool Spirit! Love her energy, outlook on life, she's just someone you could hang-out with for a looooong time and enjoy. 2) It's NO surprise that Ann is one of the best female vocalists of all time, and best vocalists of any category. She just naturally sounds amazing. Like Jim Morrison, she doesn't even need to sing!! - I could listen to her talk for hours...even her speech is MUSIC!! Such an amazing woman. Best wishes to you Ann, and Gods bless for all the lives you have enriched with your energy and your sharing! MUCH Love!

[@petersonlafollette3521]

"Strolling down the city sidewalk alone in the crowd. No one knows the lonely one who's head's in the clouds." Thank You Ann for knowing!

[@georgehill7881]

Yeah ...Ann Wilson, the Queen of Rock n' Roll ; and Jim Morrison, the King of Rock n ' Roll ! My two favorite singers, in two of my favorite bands !

[@iCyclone]

Ann is so awesome-- always gives a good interview. She's so articulate and genuine. And you are a great interviewer. You asked good questions and gave her the space to answer them.

[@RolandDeschain1]

Ann Wilson is the GOAT.

[@paulk9985]

Oh yeah? You think so? Well... Stevie Nicks SOUNDS like a goat.

[@johncereijo6706]

LOL !! That's Funny !! But She Is BADASS !! Without a Doubt !!! 👍

[@MaxStax1]

I remember way back in 1978 I had gotten a brand new 60 watt Yamaha stereo system and the first new album I bought was Magazine by Heart. The very first song I played on the turntable and cranked up totally was Heartless. Man that sounded good.

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

Great choice....

[@jaimhaas5170]

Great one to play loud.

[@pelmen1294]

By far the best female rock singer ever.

[@shermstevens2540]

I’m 65. I’ve had a crush on Ann and Nancy since I was 20. One of my favorite bands ever. Bought their LPs and wore them out listening. They are magic!

[@TaskerStreete]

You can't help but get completely trapped in this song, the electrics, the acoustics, the rhythm, and Ann's angelic vocals, just spellbinding.

[@ninji5226]

Roger FiSher is one of the most criminally under rated guitarists ever. He gets love from those who know but i think hes right up there with the greats, an incredibly unique sound!!! This song is proof positive.

[@Taranberk2]

I love that Ann sounds great whether she is singing soft ballads or completely rocking out. She can harmonize too. Her voice just WORKS!! There aren’t a lot of singers who are that adaptable. Mark Lindsay is one of the only male rock/pop singers with that ability. I’d have loved to hear the two of them on an album together rocking and harmonizing together.

[@disclosed1]

She is as beautiful as ever. Love her so much.

[@migy5031]

Ann is a Legend!

[@awookieandagerman]

I'd love to hear more stories about how great singers learned to sing. Everyone likes asking guitarists if they're self taught or keyboard players if they're classically trained, but I feel like singers are rarely ever asked about how they started singing. It's a beautiful mystery to unravel, how someone comes to realize they can make music with their voice, and where that simple action can take them in life.

[@RobAnthonyDire]

Well, I recently heard an interview or heard and speak and say that her chorus teacher taught her a technique that my mom taught me. My mom is a classically trained opera singer who taught vocal lessons. When you breathe, imagine feeling a glass of water. You feel it from the bottom up to breathe from the bottom of your stomach or diaphragm and fill it up. Never bread from the chest. You sing from the bottom up and that’s how you resonate like that

[@dnllmaurer1]

She's iconic & she's radiant! About The Magic Man... "truth is, that love was there all along, it just took them to bring it out." True that!

[@carollanzarone1255]

I listen to their music as I grew up. I got married and had kids, they listen to their music. I took my kids to see concerts at Jones Beach on long island on several occasions and the best thing they saud to me was wow mom, that concert was the best, it was great to finally put a face to those songs. For that Nancy and Ann I thank you so much. Not only do my husband and I love you but my kids love you too. I walked out of that concert feeling like I won the lottery. My kids have such an appreciation of good music.

[@paulasuniverse5029]

Ann Wilson’s vocals are like a Masterclass in singing. 🎤🎶

[@jaimhaas5170]

"Dream of the Archer' off Little Queen...still gives me goose bumps. It takes me to that moment in time...

[@RobAnthonyDire]

All songs that and sings give me goosebumps except for the one she didn’t want to record

[@UltraEpsilon]

Man that was wonderful,she’s still hot!!!

[@Sharsung]

Ann Wilson: the finest, most powerful rock singer. She set a very high bar.

[@presidentanp]

I discovered heart last year (I know super late but I’m Gen Z and my parents didn’t play rock growing up). Thee are super sickkk. I love Ann’s voice and practice my singing to their songs

[@michaelrochester48]

I always like the middle part of the song with the wordless “whoaohhhh” chorus and the signature changes and the synthesizer. There was a time when synthesizer was used in a very sparing but tasteful way. This is an example of it

[@svonkie]

Best rock vocalist of all time, and also the hottest, sexiest woman rockstar ever.

[@txtamaman]

Yes.. totally incredible and super beautiful and hot

[@marvingonzalez6891]

Definitely

[@dm95422]

Grace Slick & Joan Jett would come a close second !

[@ryankibler7973]

Hottest Medieval welder ever

[@ryankibler7973]

@@dm95422 Check out Halestorm for a vocalist that channels Joan Jett but with a much better voice

[@diannecarpenter7718]

Ann & Nancy are an inspiration to a lot of musicians including me!! ❤️Heart is one of my favorite bands!!🎼🎤🎸🎵🥁

[@jefferysantos6519]

One of the most powerful voices in music. I love her for the impression she has on me with that tough, forceful style.

[@jonmacias499]

As much as I liked the interview, I was hoping to hear more about her singing techniques and what she draws from when she belts it out. I love Ann Wilson, she’s phenomenal

[@RobAnthonyDire]

There is a KZbin video where she literally gives a group of people a voice lesson

[@jonmacias499]

Wha?! I’ve got to find it

[@RobAnthonyDire]

@@jonmacias499 Give me a minute and I’ll find it for you

[@RobAnthonyDire]

I don’t know where it went or if I’m just using the wrong search words. But I believe that she, Layne Staley, and Chris Cornell and some others all had the same vocal coach

[@jonmacias499]

Thank you, you’re too kind

[@g26s239]

She is an all time great singer and songwriter.

[@otineb5]

Ann Wilson, such a talented vocalist and songwriter, and she can still belt out a song. Good for her and the Heart, they totally rocked.

[@rosesove9856]

I love heart since i was in my twenties. I think HEART became famous not only because of their great music, but also,because they were woman who opened the doors for many other talented woman. They rock.

[@caprica012]

I have been in love with Heart for a long, long time. Their music remains unfettered by time.

[@dbuck5350]

Magic Man is my all time favorite Heart song. The weaving between Ann's voice and the guitar sounds makes it feel like a magical journey. It was sort of the same feeling I got from Steppenwolf's Magic Carpet Ride resurfacing with a brilliantly beautiful voicing.

[@leahwhiteley5164]

I'm going with These Dreams as the their best song.

[@dbuck5350]

@@leahwhiteley5164 That's a good choice. :)

[@leahwhiteley5164]

@@dbuck5350 They have so many great songs it's hard to pick just one. I also like "Stranded". Ann makes me come to tears on that one.

[@skoolie_life3261]

Crazy on You is mine

[@leahwhiteley5164]

@@skoolie_life3261 Another great song!

[@azsunburns]

Mono can truly mess with people long-term. Ann & Nancy were my Beatles. I can still remember being about 6, climbing in the car at night with my mom & Magic Man came on the radio. It was all over. I saw Heart during the Bad Animals tour with a 104 temp. Wasn't going to miss it. Years later I took my daughter to her first concert, Heart in Clear Lake, CA. Few years ago we saw them in Tucson. Still a tremendous fan❤

[@blaircarnegie2738]

Ann Wilson was the reason l fell in love with dark haired women , so striking , so talented , l am so grateful to have seen her live , to be here to witness the works of the Queen of rock vocals . Easily the greatest rock vocalist female or male of all time !!

[@xaosnox]

I have had the deepest love and respect for Ann since I first heard her when I was 12. She inspired my singing tremendously, even though I'm male. It used to hurt me to see her suffer over her weight when there were so many of us who loved and supported her unconditionally. What an amazing woman. I finally got to see her in the second row at a small venue on "The Ann Wilson Thing" tour. What an unforgettable experience after decades of admiration!

[@RScott413]

As a NW resident since the 70s, my parents had every Heart album they released until the 90s. My first guitar lesson involving an actual song was Dog and Butterfly and I used to learn them all. Ann Wilson.. amazing vocals. just amazing.

[@Gentleman_Jester]

Anne Wilson is the greatest singer of all time. Her voice will echo through the ages long after we are all gone. Judging by the garbage that is considered music today. She will probably never be eclipsed. I always knew she was good but the moment that cemented it for me was seeing Robert Plant and Jimmy Page tear up when she was singing Stairway to Heaven live in concert. Her rendition of Battle of Evermore was also incredible.

[@theresababcock4852]

Ann and Nancy are truly legends ❤ lives on

[@andrewbello983]

Impressive! Anne Wilson! The greatest vocalist ever! What a range! Her sister Nancy aequally incredible vocals and guitar! Love their songs and how they move people emotionally!

[@biltrex]

One of the best, funkiest grooves in music history. In a thousand years, people will still be discovering Magic Man for their first time and being blown away by what a small group of incredibly talented people could do way back in AD 1975.

[@cometogether999]

Heart was the first concert I went to at 14. Thanks mom for taking me.

[@denizen9998]

Ann is a good example of how you learn to train your voice for singing at a very early age. Not saying that adults can't learn to sing real well but the best singers learn young. The younger the better.

[@bigjonjohnson9861]

I wanna know how she came up with every line I wanna know how they came up with every note That guitar riff ranks top 10 all time

[@jodyg914]

I am a huge fan of Heart and the Wilson sisters! Ann Wilson is the most incredible, most beautifully, extraordinarily talented singer of all time! Just seeing her in this interview brought tears to my eyes. What a beautiful soul! I love what she said about not wasting their beautiful energy on singing about Charles Manson! I can tell she is deep and spiritual. I got to see Heart 22 years ago in Costa Mesa, CA, but Nancy was not there because she was having a baby. It was still a great show but we missed her. All the love 🙏💗👼

[@jeffsuehiro9041]

This story about Ann and Heart is truly inspiring.

[@shelleygibbons1065]

Love love heart Beautiful voices Strong female rock

[@antartorres7594]

Love Ann Wilson, not only she is beautiful but has an awesome voice, I remember hearing Magic Man in Mexico when I was about 7 years old (born in 69) and didn’t know who was on the radio, later for my junior prom theme “This Dreams “ I really got into heart ❤️

[@Katerina9256]

How about interviewing Roger Fisher about some of these original classics? His guitar riffs are integral to that early sound!

[@mayormike]

I have to say, when I was in college, I thought Ann Wilson was one of the most beautiful women around. I look at her now, and she is more beautiful than she ever was then. Such and talented beauty. -MayorMike

[@lesflynn4455]

The Wilson sisters are amazing. What they did for music and women in music in the seventies was breaking glass ceilings all over. And they were so damn good.

[@chipdamutt108]

I was in junior high school when Magic Man came out. When my clock radio alarm would go off to get up for school, either Magic Man or More Than A Feeling would be playing. That went on for a few weeks.

[@margies735]

Good times💜

[@Bostonharborwater]

Saw her in 2019. Unbelievable how good she still sounds.

[@keithbell9348]

Dig of you will this picture: A young black kid in Michigan, a juinior in high school. A funk fanatic huge on Parliament Funkadelic. Yet EVERYTIME Hearts' "Magic Man" would come on the radio I would sit there riveted- completely lost in the lyrics, those beautiful searing vocals from Ann, the gut grabbing canadian funk from the bass, the screaming guitar solo. I was hooked. Thus began my exploration into what I considered as The greatest female leading rock group in history: HEART. .

[@jaimhaas5170]

Great interview! My all-time favoritre group of growing up....loved hearing her story about hearing "Magic Man" and pulling off the road, Sweet story and a classy lady.

[@chomama1628]

My favorite song ever!

[@Sallysask]

45 years ago Heart played at the first rock show I ever went to. I was 12 and they were backing up April Wine.

[@leahwhiteley5164]

OMG April Wine Flash back !

[@Bob-vc6ug]

Is this my cousin Lynn? lol. Btw, I saw April Wine a few years after you did, but at that time Heart was headlining their own tours, and April Wine didnt have a warm up act.

[@joannmartinez8295]

Ann Wilson is a rare Talent and so is her sister Nancy I have been listening to them since the 70s and I love them! Ann is still stunningly beautiful very intelligent and also gracious I can't wait to see what comes next for her and her sister Nancy.

[@kellibrewer5220]

Ann Wilson has always been beautiful & always will be beautiful. I love her powerful vocals. She rocks & she has been my role model for 18 years now. She still looks fit to kill at 70 years old.

[@scottandjuliefleming907]

Great interview. Heart is my all-time favorite band. They're so good and phenomenal in concert!

[@tinariley5559]

I saw them in 1977 and was totally gobsmacked! Foreigner opened for them. It was probably the best concert I've ever been to.

[@graceunderfire1717]

She is such a beauty! My all-time favorite artist!

[@oliviamcqueen3355]

I want to meet Ann Wilson so badly I could chew my arm off. I have been a fan since the beginning and, like Ann, I remember the first time I heard "Crazy on You" on the radio. I went out to our back porch and was walking and that intro came on and-no lie-I stopped in my tracks and stood there frozen. I could not believe what I was hearing. I can still see that moment to this day, almost like I was watching myself hear this-no pun intended-magic coming out of the radio, not to mention a female lead singer of a rock band. She changed my life and I'll be an admirer of hers forever.

[@gusm5128]

Their version of stairway to heaven was something else . These girls have so much talent .