I think we as a band, as individuals, understand that all popular music stems from blues and jazz and even pop, but rock 'n' roll especially comes from blues. What we're trying to do is play rock 'n' roll, but… — David Johansen Copy Share Image
The first Latin music that blew my mind was bumba, which was a Puerto Rican beat. — David Johansen Copy Share Image
You know when you read that someone has to leave a show or a tour because they had 'nervous exhaustion'? Well, I had one… — David Johansen Copy Share Image
I'm not impersonating anybody. I'm perfectly satisfied with what I am. — David Johansen Copy Share Image
You try things on in life. You wear them for a while, and you see what's next. — David Johansen Copy Share Image
I think we as a band, as individuals, understand that all popular music stems from blues and jazz and even pop, but rock 'n'… — David Johansen Copy Share Image
We thought that's the way you were supposed to be if you were in a rock 'n' roll band. Flamboyant. — David Johansen Copy Share Image
There's so much negative bullshit being forced down people's throats in the marketplace, we really wanted to create a thing of beauty that will… — David Johansen Copy Share Image
I don't really like to sit around the house listening to my own records. They're not that good. — David Johansen Copy Share Image
The world today is the same as it always was but people know more about what's going on in the world than they used… — David Johansen Copy Share Image
Playing music is the best thing in the world. It makes show business almost bearable. — David Johansen Copy Share Image
Most bands are commercial enterprises. But I'm not in one of those bands. — David Johansen Copy Share Image
Sometimes when I hear my voice on tape, I'm like, 'Who is that horrible man? — David Johansen Copy Share Image
