With pop music, the format dictates the form to a big degree. Just think of the pop single. It has endured as… — David Byrne Copy Share Image
Playing live is a lost art, and you don't see a lot of bands that go out and play the way the… — Corey Taylor Copy Share Image
I don't want to pooh-pooh modern pop. I appreciate that as well, but my personal favorite kind of music is guitar-based rock.… — Al Yankovic Copy Share Image
I got into Nirvana, and it was my sort of awakening into the idea that music could be like rough and crazy… — Phil Elverum Copy Share Image
Our fans are pretty loyal. In the beginning, we had to play a lot of shows to, like, one kid at a… — Patrick Stump Copy Share Image
Hezbollah and the government are only two of 18 political factions in Lebanon, most of them armed. There are militant Christian groups,… — Richard Engel Copy Share Image
Because you have things like 'American Idol' and you've got radio stations that play music made entirely by computers, it's easy to… — Dave Grohl Copy Share Image
I can't stand tribute bands. It's nice, bless 'em, but it's not right. They can't capture the right spirit. You never see… — Dave Davies Copy Share Image
I always hated watching bands: the guy would break a string or be out of tune, and I have perfect pitch, so… — Rick Nielsen Copy Share Image
When we started playing our music, there weren't really many bigger punk bands. We wrote for ourselves. We weren't expecting to get… — Chad Gilbert Copy Share Image
One month I'll be completely obsessed with Bob Dylan and the next Arcade Fire. I like early Elton John and David Bowie,… — Tom Odell Copy Share Image
I loved the MC5 and the Stooges, but also, the British Invasion - the Kinks and the Yardbirds - and then Led… — John Varvatos Copy Share Image
As far as the bands that are reforming now, it's always nice to see old friends and hear some of those great… — Ian MacKaye Copy Share Image
Some bands don't do covers. I love music. I've done the '40s, the '50s, 'the '60s, the '70s, the '80s, the '90s,… — Sixto Rodriguez Copy Share Image
The English scene got more media attention with their emphasis on fashion, with the safety pins and all. There were some really… — Greg Ginn Copy Share Image
First off, I don't want anyone to think I'm this huge thing in Japan. Every group from here that's made any records… — Matthew Sweet Copy Share Image
We went to see Lenny Kravitz last summer in Austin and he was awesome. His show was just awesome. I mean, like,… — Isaac Hanson Copy Share Image
In many ways Bright Eyes is really a studio project. We form bands to tour, but it really is - you know,… — Conor Oberst Copy Share Image
I hate the attitude of, 'oh we already have a Lydia Lunch, so we do we need a Bikini Kill.' Well, there's… — Kathleen Hanna Copy Share Image
I started to listen to music in '80 or '81, bands like Queen or Kiss. Then in '83, when I first got… — Max Cavalera Copy Share Image
We've toured with so many bands, and we've noticed that there are a few of them... Metallica, Rammstein, Tool - those aren't… — Ivan Moody Copy Share Image
All the bands get along really well. That's one of the biggest things on a tour. It's great to get all these… — Brandon Thomas Copy Share Image
I know some bands that don't like touring and are able to make a living producing other bands. There are a lot… — Taylor Goldsmith Copy Share Image
But when I started playing in bands, everyone would just have a couple beers at rehearsal, at the shows, or whatever, and… — Nita Strauss Copy Share Image
You've got these dance bands that, when you see them live, everything's on tape. It might not even be them singing, and… — Marky Ramone Copy Share Image
I think it would be very scary and very confusing if I didn't understand where people are coming from, but I've felt… — Jon Crosby Copy Share Image
I can't wait to start something up myself that is actually about giving unsigned bands the exposure they deserve, especially when they… — Dan Hawkins Copy Share Image
I think it's natural for people to see a band and imagine themselves as part of that. That's what I grew up… — Matthew Ramsey Copy Share Image
Rock bands are a lot like football teams: If a guy is on drugs and messes up, get someone else who's proud… — Gene Simmons Copy Share Image
I like giving music-themed gifts. I've given a couple of music documentaries to boys. Especially if they don't have the same taste… — Bella Heathcote Copy Share Image
I was the lead singer in a lot of the bands I was in. You have to be comfortable. You gotta get… — Richie Sambora Copy Share Image
My favorite bands were Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Jethro Tull, Uriah Heep, Grand Funk Railroad. If you listen to some of my… — John Tesh Copy Share Image
I like to open for a band as it brings on sort of a challenge and it makes things more interesting. It… — Kelly Jones Copy Share Image
I create a guise or a band that I can operate within, and within each one of those bands, I've got an… — Mike Patton Copy Share Image
Before you could actually have face-lifts, they would pull your skin around the back of your head with rubber bands, where they… — Rob Lowe Copy Share Image
I like The Smiths as well. They took a cue from The Buzzcocks. They have jangly guitars instead of distorted guitars. All… — Steve Diggle Copy Share Image
There are bands that I am friends with, who will invite me up on stage. Like Les Savy Fav, who have had… — Fred Armisen Copy Share Image
Being a new band, I just can't think of a better way to get your name out to all of the Hard-Rock… — Adam Rich Copy Share Image
If you click on MTV, it's the same 10 bands and the same 10 songs, and it gets so old. Kids are… — Jeffree Star Copy Share Image
Whether you like another bands music or not you never know who is going to take you out on tour or who… — Adam Rich Copy Share Image
