KT Tunstall: “I lost my hearing, it didn’t come back.”
Full Disclosure with James O'Brien · Global
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Show Notes
From busking on the streets to topping the charts, KT Tunstall has carved a career defined by resilience, reinvention, and raw talent.
In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O’Brien dives into KT’s journey from growing up in Scotland in a family with no musical background, to discovering her biological father’s Irish singing roots, and ultimately shaping her own unmistakable sound.
KT shares the story of her breakout Later… with Jools Holland performance, the moment that catapulted her to stardom, and how she has navigated the challenges of hearing loss and living with tinnitus as a musician. She also talks about her latest passion- musical theatre, including composing the original score for the West End musical Clueless.
Funny, inspiring, and deeply honest, this conversation explores how KT Tunstall keeps pushing creative boundaries, proving that reinvention isn’t just possible, it’s essential.
You can buy tickets to Clueless The Musical here