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Ronnie O’Sullivan: The Soundtrack Of My Life

Ronnie O’Sullivan, the snooker legend, has had an illustrious career on the green baize. But what about his life off the table? What music has accompanied him through the highs and lows? In a candid interview with NME magazine back in February 2017, O’Sullivan shared the soundtrack of his life, from his earliest memories of music to the tunes that remind him of home.

The interview kicked off with O’Sullivan reminiscing about the first song he can remember hearing. It was none other than Michael Jackson’s ‘Billie Jean’. O’Sullivan recalls being just five or six years old when he first heard the iconic track. “I became a huge Michael Jackson fan,” he said. “He’s got so many great songs, but ‘Billie Jean’ stuck out for me.”

As the interview delved deeper into O’Sullivan’s musical journey, he revealed that Tracy Chapman’s ‘Fast Car’ holds a special place in his heart. “It’s a bit of a driving song and I love driving,” O’Sullivan explained. “I was in my first decent car and I was 17, 18 and I remember this song coming on and I thought ‘this is a buzz!’ I always have the CD in my car.”

O’Sullivan’s eclectic taste in music was further evident as he talked about Ian Brown’s ‘F.E.A.R’. “My friend got me into him – I’d never heard of him before,” O’Sullivan said. “We were in the car, driving to the UK Championships and he said ‘listen to this song’. Every sentence starts with F-E-A-R. I thought ‘this geezer is a lyrical genius’. He’s really thought about that one – or maybe he hasn’t, maybe it’s instinctive!”

But it wasn’t just about the music for O’Sullivan. He also shared a humorous anecdote about attending a Stone Roses gig. “There were so many people there and everyone looked like Noel Gallagher! I went with my friend Stuart – he was a good lad. We went there and had a laugh.”

When the conversation turned to karaoke, O’Sullivan couldn’t help but chuckle as he recounted a cringe-worthy experience. “I did it once at a club when I’d had a few drinks. I said to myself, ‘You will never, ever do that again’. It was embarrassing. I actually can’t remember what I sang, but I’m not a very good singer anyway because whenever I sing people say ‘you’re a terrible singer’. So that’s why I don’t sing.”

O’Sullivan also touched upon his brief foray into playing the guitar. “Once I tried playing guitar but for me it was like learning another language – I thought, ‘I ain’t got time for this!’ It didn’t really float my boat.”

As the interview neared its end, O’Sullivan reflected on the musician that reminds him of home. “Rod Stewart,” he said with a smile. “He lives not far from where I live in Essex and when I was younger I remember my dad being into Rod Stewart and also Deacon Blue and people like that. My mum and dad were quite into their music; Tina Turner, Simply Red, Phil Collins. They were quite funky my mum and dad, they were always out – social animals!”

In this exclusive interview, Ronnie O’Sullivan peeled back the layers of his musical journey, from his childhood memories of Michael Jackson to the tunes that accompanied him on his drives and even the embarrassing karaoke moment. It’s clear that music has been an integral part of O’Sullivan’s life, just like his prowess on the snooker table.

As O’Sullivan continues to make headlines with his snooker achievements, it’s fascinating to get a glimpse into the soundtrack that has played alongside him throughout his remarkable career. And who knows, maybe one day we’ll see O’Sullivan take to the stage not with a cue in hand, but with a microphone, belting out his favorite tunes with the same passion that has made him a snooker legend.