Ever since I was a kid, I always wanted to play music that I liked, and even when I was in cover… — Neil Peart Copy Share Image
In the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra we play such a diversity of music, with 10 arrangers in the band, we don't… — Wynton Marsalis Copy Share Image
That's the way I came up, writing and recording at home. I developed by playing everything myself. I was a drummer first… — Pete Yorn Copy Share Image
I listen to Helmet - and I love Helmet, they're a great band - but every song sounds the same. — Adam Jones Copy Share Image
When I joined the band, I hadn't been introduced to a lot of these bands on the scene - no emo bands… — Chrissy Costanza Copy Share Image
'Daydream' brought us to the top of the heap of the indie-college market and recognition by all of our peers; 'Daydream' kind… — Lee Ranaldo Copy Share Image
I do try to pay attention to new bands and what's happening within the scene. I try to make sure I give… — Mat McNerney Copy Share Image
One of the things I've always personally tried to stress with this band was to have some kind of visual aspect and… — Peter Steele Copy Share Image
We're not like a nostalgia act, or the normal classic rock act - we're a really good musical organization, ... You're going… — Steve Miller Copy Share Image
[Thelonious] Monk is a subject in itself. I mean, most piano players in most big bands sit down and they play with… — Ray Brown Copy Share Image
You have to figure out as a band how a band becomes a business, and then you have to keep that business… — David Longstreth Copy Share Image
One of the great things about the Internet is that people are excited about music and wanna hear a random album from… — Ed Droste Copy Share Image
The live setting is always better for me. I usually thrive at live. I feel like having a band behind me and… — Naima Adedapo Copy Share Image
Luckily, I'm in a band with two other guys who really pull their own weight and have the skills and abilities to… — Isaac Hanson Copy Share Image
I have been influenced by many different artists at many different stages of my life. Starting out, it was people like Elton… — Sara Bareilles Copy Share Image
My dad, who plays guitar and piano and was in cover bands, along with my older brother, Matt, taught me guitar and… — Conor Oberst Copy Share Image
My favorite song to play is 'Smokin'' by Boston. I actually had a chance to play that with the band Boston live. — Doug Flutie Copy Share Image
Edible names are what drives me as a musician. My next band will be called the Hot Dogs. — Chad Smith Copy Share Image
I think we're a band with a lot of history now so it's nice to come up with something that doesn't have… — Chris Martin Copy Share Image
When I was about 15 I had already been recording on my four track in my room, but I couldn't find anyone… — Weyes Blood Copy Share Image
I've worked with a number of big bands, but there's nothing in life like the Basie band. — Kurt Elling Copy Share Image
The great thing about the Wilburys was that none of us had to take the heat by ourselves. I was just a… — Tom Petty Copy Share Image
I had this dream like years ago. I had this dream - I wanted to be in an all-black string band. — Rhiannon Giddens Copy Share Image