When you're not on the payroll, and you want to continue the Beverly Wilshire lifestyle, but you're only geared for a Holiday Inn existence, things are gonna catch up to you. — Bobby Keys Copy Share Image
You got to realize that the vision, the image, according to 1964 U.S. rock and roll standards, was mohair suit and tie, and nicey-nicey… — Bobby Keys Copy Share Image
When I talk about rock n' roll, to me, that goes back to the beginning of the 1950s. Blue suede shoes and sideburns, man.… — Bobby Keys Copy Share Image
I first went on the road with the Rolling Stones in the year of our Lord, 1969. But my grandfather gave me away to… — Bobby Keys Copy Share Image
I always loved Little Anthony and the Imperials. They were like the precursors of the Temptations. I loved their music. — Bobby Keys Copy Share Image
I can't read music. That's not where I come from musically. I come strictly from feeling, and that feeling comes from rock & roll. — Bobby Keys Copy Share Image
I try to play the best I can every time I play. But there's just some folks that seem to draw a little bit… — Bobby Keys Copy Share Image
The first session I did with the Stones was an accident. I just happened to be wandering down the hallway of the same studio. — Bobby Keys Copy Share Image
It's pretty scripted on the road: very organised and compartmentalised, and that's the way it has to be with so many people involved in… — Bobby Keys Copy Share Image
I've never thought of my name at the top of the marquee in any particular terms other than, you know, slight bewilderment. — Bobby Keys Copy Share Image
We just get up there and play rock-and-roll music, man. Everybody sweats and has a good time. — Bobby Keys Copy Share Image
I've played in bands with A-team players around. But unless they can play together, it doesn't do any good. And you can take guys… — Bobby Keys Copy Share Image
If the people dig it, then I dig it. If the people wanna hear it, then I wanna play it. — Bobby Keys Copy Share Image
I played in the high school band. I was the one baritone saxophone out of 80 other people. No one could tell whether I… — Bobby Keys Copy Share Image
