There has to be an element of danger, or at least an element of intrigue, for a band to be interesting. — Mike Patton Copy Share Image
In the hierarchy of instruments, if you're a harpist, you're considered someone with a brain much more than if you're a singer. — Nellie McKay Copy Share Image
The finest singing, given a good voice to begin with, comes from the constant play of a fine mind upon the inner… — Ernest Newman Copy Share Image
One of the big things that broke the band up for me, which I've become much clearer on over the years, was… — James Murphy Copy Share Image
I played some Yamaha drums that I like a lot. And I like the Yamaha people a lot too. They've been really… — Levon Helm Copy Share Image
There has always been a feeling with people that they love my singing but not always the choice of material. — Alison Moyet Copy Share Image
I tell you, when we travel with our own band and we're on the road... Well, I can't even believe this is… — Jane Monheit Copy Share Image
A band requires so much rehearsal and travel logistics. I didn't mind it when I was younger, but there's not much motivation… — Mark Kozelek Copy Share Image
Singing has always seemed to me the most perfect means of expression. It is so spontaneous. And after singing, I think the… — Georgia O'Keeffe Copy Share Image
When I started off in Wales, I sang and accompanied myself with guitar in the '50s. And then I got a band… — Tom Jones Copy Share Image
Every Christmas, all I ever wanted was Playskool instruments. It was my entire life. And then by the time I was 6… — Andy Biersack Copy Share Image
My earliest musical memory was getting to watch my dad play drums in a local band. He's a banker by trade, but… — Charlie Worsham Copy Share Image
I thought I was going to be a singer or singing in a choir or something like that in college. I'm referring… — Doechii Copy Share Image
Everyone's gonna have their opinion, everyone's gonna have their favorite bands. The best way I can describe it is music is like… — Phil Anselmo Copy Share Image
The way I think about things or hear things in my head is actually much closer to acoustic instruments. I don't have… — Oneohtrix Point Never Copy Share Image
My son, Walker, has a band called The Dust Busters. You know, he plays banjo, fiddle, guitar, and mandolin, so a lot… — Sam Shepard Copy Share Image
The Ego is an exquisite instrument. Enjoy it, use it--just don't get lost in it. — Ram Dass Copy Share Image
For 10 years, I had a band called Steel Train. We made three albums. We toured like crazy. — Jack Antonoff Copy Share Image
I've never wanted to do something that wouldn't be fulfilling, so behind the music and the singing, I love being happy. — Benson Boone Copy Share Image
Even if you're the biggest band in the world, there's probably something else you want. — James Righton Copy Share Image
We will now sing forth, hymn 405, 'Oh God, what on earth is my hairdo all about? — Eddie Izzard Copy Share Image
We just weren't a hip band. I mean we recorded our second album in Bath at a time when everyone else was… — Curt Smith Copy Share Image
Being in a band is hard. Even if you like somebody, you start to argue over silly things. — Paul Gilbert Copy Share Image
Nothing like seeing the genesis of the relationship between an instrument and a child. — Keith Urban Copy Share Image
It's really exciting working with a new band when you feel like you hit something that's great, and you helped them bring… — Jerry Harrison Copy Share Image
And at that moment, a lilting melody lifts to the moon as a single sparrow sings. — Lisa Ann Sandell Copy Share Image
I've been playing my instrument since I was about three or four. That's when I started banging around on the piano, trying… — Nat Wolff Copy Share Image
Music is one of those things that brings great joy to people, singing is a sort of unifier of people, no matter… — Brian Viglione Copy Share Image
The media, being what it is, is always looking for the next new thing. There are still bands out there playing, no… — Angus Young Copy Share Image
Ever since we started, we've been trying to give people music that is pop music where you could just get into the… — Ed Kowalczyk Copy Share Image
“All alone, or in two's, The ones who really love you Walk up and down outside the wall. Some hand in hand… — Roger Waters Copy Share Image
“Anything with drums, bass, and guitars is under the pop umbrella. We'll continue to try new sounds as long as we're a… — Patrick Stump Copy Share Image
When I was 8 years old, there was a showcase of all the instruments you can learn at my school. This guy… — Dennis Lloyd Copy Share Image
I'm very conscious of developing my singing, technically and stylistically. I want it to become more individual, express more of me. That's… — Madeleine Peyroux Copy Share Image
SPEAK OF TROUBLE highlights the abilities of Lowell Sostomi as singer/songwriter and brings together a talented band of musicians with amazing dexterity,… — Gordon Lightfoot Copy Share Image
I like the idea of imagining a sound and feeling a sound and then having it come out through your body, through… — Tod Machover Copy Share Image
“What's the human singing about, Thing?" said Masklin. "It is a little difficult to follow. However, it appears that the singer wishes… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
This is going to sound really corny, but it's the way I feel: Musicians have been around for a really long time.… — Will Sheff Copy Share Image
My identity is mostly as a songwriter and lyricist and singer. I also have a lot of production ideas but I have… — Mirah Copy Share Image
If you were a performer that only had an acoustic instrument, back in the day you couldn't hide behind your guitar pedals… — Will Sheff Copy Share Image
