Our success just flies in the face of critics or people who would rather that we just failed... because we didn't fit into the style of the times or our lyrics were too upfront or too earnest or whatever. — Ed Kowalczyk Copy Share Image
As a songwriter and a singer in a successful rock band, I have had the good fortune of being surrounded by incredible musicians, lots of wonderful production on both record and onstage, and plenty of volume! — Ed Kowalczyk Copy Share Image
I've never had trouble finding inspiration for new songs, no matter what I'm doing. — Ed Kowalczyk Copy Share Image
I have always been cursed or blessed with this inability to hide behind anything and to just say exactly what I am experiencing. — Ed Kowalczyk Copy Share Image
Those first big concerts we played as 'Throwing Copper' started to really reach people worldwide - I think we played our first big arena… — Ed Kowalczyk Copy Share Image
I remember people telling me that at 5 1/2 minutes long, 'Lightning Crashes' would never be a hit song. — Ed Kowalczyk Copy Share Image
I consider our music a catalyst, something that might spark a thought or a question. — Ed Kowalczyk Copy Share Image
What I think shines through for us is that we have a real respect for the music and a real reverence. — Ed Kowalczyk Copy Share Image
I've always been into asking the big questions; I'm the last guy out the door at closing time cuz I was sittin' around 'til… — Ed Kowalczyk Copy Share Image
You look at a song like 'Lightning Crashes,' and it's just so universal. — Ed Kowalczyk Copy Share Image
The way you perform really depends on the way you live your life. It's not two separate things. — Ed Kowalczyk Copy Share Image
I kind of spooked myself about getting older. It's not that bad really. — Ed Kowalczyk Copy Share Image
We don't want Offspring-itis, Green Day-itis: you know, that thing where bands are all over the place at once, getting everything at once -… — Ed Kowalczyk Copy Share Image