Artists don't always know. Almost every song I ever recorded that was a hit at the majors that the promotional people picked I didn't think it would be a hit. I was wrong every time! — Roy Ayers Copy Share Image
The majors, they have to control the distribution, the record outlets, the radio and, in some cases, even the venues. And downloading and pirating have also put pressure on the majors. — Roy Ayers Copy Share Image
I don't think I'm really so unique. If every black person looked at their life they would quickly discover that they have been influenced… — Roy Ayers Copy Share Image
I don't like rap that you can't understand. The youth is so quick and alert. — Roy Ayers Copy Share Image
I was with PolyGram; that was the big label that I was with for the longest, like 12 years. — Roy Ayers Copy Share Image
The true beauty of music is that it connects peopl. It carries a message, and we, the musicians, are the messengers. — Roy Ayers Copy Share Image
I generally sell my records online or at the show. You can undersell the distributor and the stores, and people know what they're getting… — Roy Ayers Copy Share Image
People are always defining and re-defining music. My style of playing has been characterized as smooth jazz and acid jazz. I listen as I… — Roy Ayers Copy Share Image
You grow and learn a lot about the industry and what happens behind closed doors over the years. — Roy Ayers Copy Share Image
I still look good. I'm trippin', but people tell me that all the time. So check it out, I'm 63, and still kicking. I've… — Roy Ayers Copy Share Image
I was being an artist, being sensitive and technical as artists are. I'm sure Leonardo Da Vinci did that. Artists don't always feel the… — Roy Ayers Copy Share Image
The true beauty of music is that it connects people. It carries a message, and we, the musicians, are the messengers. — Roy Ayers Copy Share Image
People in England were coming up to me, saying, My mother and father turned me on to your music. This happened to me 20… — Roy Ayers Copy Share Image
