Yes, the '60s went too far, but we were trying to find new ways, better ways, to do things. And great seeds… — John Densmore Copy Share Image
You hear a Willie Nelson solo, he doesn't play real fast, but it's so melodic and beautiful. It's kind of, to be… — John Densmore Copy Share Image
I mean, take 'Chariots Of Fire.' That opening scene, the long shot of the runners along the beach, and then you hear… — John Densmore Copy Share Image
Being a writer is a very difficult craft. Just like learning an instrument, it takes a long time and I couldn't really… — John Densmore Copy Share Image
I used to say, if Jim were alive today he'd never be clean and sober but I'm changing that answer because Eminem… — John Densmore Copy Share Image
A major component of jazz is improvisation, which forces you to stay in the moment because you never know what will be… — John Densmore Copy Share Image
You know, another jazz drummer, Ed Thigpen, who played with Oscar Peterson way back - it was the first time I ever… — John Densmore Copy Share Image
At the risk of sounding grandiose, I will say that, to me, rock 'n' roll is sacred. — John Densmore Copy Share Image
I've been very blessed to make a living in stuff I love and am totally passionate about, music and writing. So I'm eager to… — John Densmore Copy Share Image
The fossil fuel industry has made advocating alternative energy sources a liberal/conservative thing, and an ideological battle, when it should really be about a… — John Densmore Copy Share Image
When I was in my 20s I went through my testosterone phase and had a Mercedes to show that I'm rich, and they used… — John Densmore Copy Share Image
First of all, Turtle Island is the name of this continent we live on... that's right, not 'America... as in North America,' but the… — John Densmore Copy Share Image
As long as there's young people, they can look to Jim to help them cut the umbilical chord. — John Densmore Copy Share Image
In my old age, I've learned that if I put the right cymbal crash in the very right spot, exactly, it can be as… — John Densmore Copy Share Image
The Stones without Mick. The Police without Sting. The Doors without Jim. It doesn't work. — John Densmore Copy Share Image
Fortunately, an extremely sexy, pixie-voiced blond named Ronnie Harran, who booked the Whisky, saw us...She had an ear for talent...the Whisky was finally a… — John Densmore Copy Share Image
Money is like fertiliser. When spread around, things grow; when it's hoarded, it stinks. — John Densmore Copy Share Image