I grew up with a heavy diet of gospel, folk, and blues because those are kind of the cornerstones of traditional American music. — Ben Harper Copy Share Image
I grew up with the Blind Boys' music. My family owns a music store in Claremont, California, called The Claremont Folk Music Center. I grew up with a heavy diet of gospel, folk, and blues because those are kind of… — Ben Harper Copy Share Image
Wish there was something that I could say or do, I can resist anything but the temptation from you. But I'd rather walk alone… — Ben Harper Copy Share Image
The advice I have for new artists is this - write great songs and play them live as often as possible. Get residencies all… — Ben Harper Copy Share Image
The very thing that drives you, can drive you insane Got a head full of thought crimes and a number with no name Got… — Ben Harper Copy Share Image
It was a huge deal, a huge musical discovery that became life lessons learned. You can't return from having an experience like that. The… — Ben Harper Copy Share Image
I don't kid myself in thinking that I'm on the front lines. I know the people who are on the front lines. I mean… — Ben Harper Copy Share Image
If interviews are just interviews or if music is just music, why are we even doing it? You only get so many hours in… — Ben Harper Copy Share Image
When it comes to writers and poets, for me it's Vinicius de Moraes. He's one of the greatest lyricists ever. — Ben Harper Copy Share Image
My choice is what I choose to do and if I'm causing no harm it shouldn't bother you. Your choice is who you choose… — Ben Harper Copy Share Image
To go through this life and see it through - what it really is - and not be insane or addicted, is a minor… — Ben Harper Copy Share Image
