I know that starting out as a young band, it's really easy…

Some bands sound like one song the whole album through. We've been all over the place because we are punk, hardcore, rock n' roll,…

— Sonny Sandoval

I'm really interested in bands that sound nothing like anything I do or can do. That's what interests me.

— Andy Partridge

One thing you might suggest to a young band is don't get involved in any kind of long-term contract because everything changes on a…

— Eddie Vedder

One thing I love to do is produce. I've produced a couple of bands. I mean, nothing ever really happened with 'em, but I…

— Ace Frehley

Seeing a young band, seeing that hunger and the raw spontaneity, is good for me. It keeps me young, so to speak.

— Billy Squier

For a young band about to make a record, make sure you get the vocals right.

— Jerry Harrison

When you're in a young band for the first time, geographically you're in the same place and you tend to go out and socialize.…

— Robert Smith

There aren't many good frontmen around anymore. Where are they? I can't think of a really young band with a great front person.

— Roger Taylor

Most bands have a sound that they're already identified with, so for the producer it becomes a process of helping them find their muse…

— Jerry Harrison

People don't want classic bands to sound anything other than classic.

— Philip Bailey

People sometimes say that bands sound like The Cars, but when I hear it I don't know if they do or not.

— Ric Ocasek

These new bands sound like Gang of Four — if Gang of Four sucked.

— Carrie Brownstein

We're a unique band, so why have a generic producer lumping you in a box with other bands that sound the same?

— Jim Root

I make sure that everyone on the team and in my band really love music. They live for music, and it's our whole life,…

— Jade Bird

As you'll never hear the thing again, my boy, why not throw in a couple of brass bands?

— Thomas Beecham