Driving around with my dad, growing up, he would play everything: Philip Bailey, Manhattan Transfer, Frank Zappa, Cream. I'd be like, 'Dad, cut this stuff off!' And he'd say, 'No, you're gonna listen to it.' I didn't understand why he… — Thundercat Copy Share Image
I remember playing Billy Cobham's 'Total Eclipse' for Snoop Dogg. I also played him Frank Zappa, 'Apostrophe.' And I played him 'Saint Alfonzo's Pancake Breakfast.' — Thundercat Copy Share Image
I don't need to tell myself that I'm black or that I'm proud of being black. I just am, and it just doesn't matter. — Thundercat Copy Share Image
I remember swallowing my tooth up in a high chair, but I definitely don't remember the first time I played bass. — Thundercat Copy Share Image
I kind of find humor in everything, even to the point where it's awkward - like, the worst scenarios are the funniest things ever. — Thundercat Copy Share Image
I love Gino Vannelli! I love every one of his albums. He's one of my favourite songwriters - straight up. — Thundercat Copy Share Image
I've always worked with other people. As a musician, it's your role to basically share with other people. — Thundercat Copy Share Image
The church we grew up playing at was not one of those churches known for its music, but it was just this all-around energy… — Thundercat Copy Share Image
I appreciate my parents for everything they instilled in me and my brothers. — Thundercat Copy Share Image
When I'm at home creating music, I usually wind up laughing. It's always, like, funny - like, what the hell did I just write? — Thundercat Copy Share Image
I remember, with Kendrick on 'To Pimp a Butterfly,' I was in tears. I literally was because it had pulled me and pushed me… — Thundercat Copy Share Image
I hate studios; I'll be honest with you. People get weird in the studio. I've had some great and terrible times with people. People's… — Thundercat Copy Share Image
