I started out as a drummer, and when I was 9, my drum teacher had an album out. He was the rudiment king! He signed it for me, 'Rudimentally yours, Frank Arsenault.' How cool is that? — Rick Nielsen Copy Share Image
We've got the pretty-boy lead singer and the fat, dumpy drummer, and I'm the zany guitarist. Sure, we've played up the image at times. But it's the music that matters most. — Rick Nielsen Copy Share Image
I took one guitar lesson, and they wanted me to play 'Mary Had a Little Lamb' or 'Michael Row the Boat Ashore,' and that… — Rick Nielsen Copy Share Image
I knew the guys in the Allman Brothers way back in the day, before they were famous. — Rick Nielsen Copy Share Image
Look at Bob Dylan: his voice is not a great sound, but it gets the idea across... and that is what's really important. — Rick Nielsen Copy Share Image
I always thought of myself as more of a rhythm player than a big soloist. — Rick Nielsen Copy Share Image
I started out as a drummer, and when I was 9, my drum teacher had an album out. He was the rudiment king! He… — Rick Nielsen Copy Share Image
I've seen bands come out and begin their concerts with these long, slow, boring songs. Are they kidding, or what? — Rick Nielsen Copy Share Image
