Vocalist JEFF SCOTT SOTO is featured in a new interview with Classic Rock Revisited. An excerpt is available below.

Q: Does it bother you that despite some great breaks you have never broken huge in the United States?

Jeff Scott Soto: "You know, I really don’t have time to dwell in what could or should have been, I am quite content that my peers around the world, from my classic rock heroes to the new generation of music, know who I am; it’s amazing to have this sort of cult legacy although someday it would be nice to reap the rewards of commercial success. Hell, I’ve been here 25 years professionally already; I have another 25 easily in me."

Q: I am not saying you have not had a great career as you have and you are very well respected. But when it comes down to it you have to travel a lot more than if the USA didn’t have their heads up their ass concerning promoting true music instead of a bunch of crap. Do you know what I am saying?

Jeff Scott Soto: "It is what it is. At the end of the day I can say I had a great life, accomplished many dreams and fulfilled my ambition of making a living at something I love; not many can exclaim this and I am very fortunate. Anything else I can do to add to it or even someday become that household name is icing on the cake."

Jeb: Do you find there is a section of your fan base that wants you to rock harder than you like to rock? In other words they may not appreciate that you went to see the BEE GEES in concert or were inspired by MICHAEL JACKSON...

Jeff Scott Soto: "Absolutely, and this is why I mix it up. I don’t want to be known solely as a metal guy. One of my favorite singers, Freddie Mercury, was known as someone who could cover all the grounds and do them well, this is my idea of how I would rather be remembered. I would like to be known in the same circles of people as Steve Perry, Justin Timberlake and Mariah Carey as much as Rob Halford, Ronnie James Dio and Bruce Dickinson. It is totally achievable in my eyes."

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