I idolised bands like Pearl Jam and Smashing Pumpkins, who wanted to reach as many people as they could. — Nate Ruess Copy Share Image
I tried to play bass in a punk band once, and it was an absolute disaster. I can’t play anything. I don’t… — Nate Ruess Copy Share Image
I came from somewhat of a musical family. I had an uncle on Broadway. My dad kind of knows how to play… — Nate Ruess Copy Share Image
I don't play an instrument - I just write in my head, and I usually hear fully formed songs. 'We Are Young'… — Nate Ruess Copy Share Image
I think our particular sound has come by just not adhering to any specific sound. For us, it's about the song, and… — Nate Ruess Copy Share Image
I never wanted to get a job of musician. That was kind of my thing. I came from somewhat of a musical… — Nate Ruess Copy Share Image
I would love to play a show with Kanye West. That would be amazing. I want to play a show with Tom Petty or… — Nate Ruess Copy Share Image
I was in a really crummy pop-punk band. I think we did a whole bunch of Blink-182 covers, and we were on the fringe… — Nate Ruess Copy Share Image
I knew how touring was for 10 years, but it's completely different now that things are popping off. — Nate Ruess Copy Share Image
Running in Central Park is my favorite thing to wake up and do. I have my own specific path that I have to run… — Nate Ruess Copy Share Image
I think it's really cool, but Jimmy Eat World and Gin Blossoms did it better than anyone. People don't realize just how awesome the… — Nate Ruess Copy Share Image
“I'm sorry I don't understand where all of these is coming from I thought that we were fine -Just Give Me A Reason” — Nate Ruess Copy Share Image
We grew up listening to alternative music from the '90s, and there was no shame in being on a major label and still making… — Nate Ruess Copy Share Image
I think legally we have to do 'fun' with a period. I think we agreed because apparently there was another band called 'fun.' We… — Nate Ruess Copy Share Image
It's important that I get time to run, to just go for a jog for about 30 minutes. It helps with my voice, but… — Nate Ruess Copy Share Image
Well, the crazy thing for me is I think out of anything that's happened in the last year, all the success, people always ask… — Nate Ruess Copy Share Image
