Ann Wilson interview: ‘Singing Led Zeppelin taught me how to sing rock ‘n’ roll – loud and high’

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “We became sort of regional southerners.” Listen to Wilson’s new solo album, Fierce Bliss, and you’ll hear the influence of her current home. “Not to be disparaging against anyone that’s been in Heart in the past, but this is a whole different level.” The process of songwriting has shifted for Wilson over the last few years. And so you start hearing ideas, and then you realise that’s somebody else’s song and it’s just in your head.” Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up open image in gallery Ann Wilson says she studied Aretha Franklin to get that ‘total physical immersion way of singing’ Wilson says her listening habits are broad and varied. “I know I’m dating myself by talking this way, but it’s rare that I hear a new song that really catches my ear.” She struggles to think of one she liked recently.