American Quote by Atif Aslam

Music is like having a conversation. All musicians inspire each other, and they're all geared to play something that matters.

— Vince Gill

Musicians used to be way more instrumental just in providing a soundtrack to what's going on in the world. And it's also important to…

— Alicia Keys

We're a microcosm of America and are blessed to live in a country that's so diverse. While it's great for people to see that…

— Kevin Olusola

Most musicians, regardless of what culture they come from, can get together and agree on some stuff about music. As there is going to…

— Jerry Garcia

I think we appreciate the musicianship we're surrounded with. Too many bands - it's an ego trip for the leader.

— Derek Trucks

It has always seemed slightly uncomfortable, the idea of politicised musicians. Very few of them are clever enough to do it; if they're good…

— Robert Smith

What we should be doing as musicians is trying to bring people together.

— Elton John

I think, in America, for a long time you had groups that wanted to be stars more than they wanted to make music.

— Tom Petty

Music is the great uniter. An incredible force. Something that people who differ on everything and anything else can have in common.

— Sarah Dessen

I think our music is more about seeing ourselves in each other and trying to find a more humanistic viewpoint for the world.

— Conor Oberst

Music is meant to cross boundaries.

— David Draiman

Our idea is simply to play the songs and to emphasize our musicianship.

— Krist Novoselic