Roland Orzabal: The Story Behind Tears for Fears, “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” & Finding His Way Back

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Roland Orzabal helped create some of the most enduring music of the 1980s—and decades later, Tears for Fears’ songs continue to find new audiences around the world. On Music Drives Us: Jaybeau Jones sits down with Roland Orzabal, co-founder of Tears for Fears, for an honest and deeply personal conversation about the stories behind the music. Roland reveals how “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” came together, reflects on the lasting impact of “Shout,” and discusses how streaming has introduced Tears for Fears to generations of new listeners. Roland also opens up about his memoir, Welcome to Your Life: Love, Death, and Tears for Fears , and the experiences that shaped both his life and his…