John Lennon, who was a good friend of mine, he had one of the best senses of humor of any human being. And Keith Richards, fantastic sense of humor. They were smart, sharp. They had their own thoughts on matters. — Bobby Keys Copy Share Image
I pull a lot of the stuff that I play off the rhythm tracks - and Keith Richards has been one of the main contributors to my inspirational playing. — 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
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
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
I always loved Little Anthony and the Imperials. They were like the precursors of the Temptations. I loved their music. — Bobby Keys Copy Share
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
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
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
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
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
We just get up there and play rock-and-roll music, man. Everybody sweats and has a good time. — Bobby Keys Copy Share
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
If the people dig it, then I dig it. If the people wanna hear it, then I wanna play it. — Bobby Keys Copy Share
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
