Band Quote by Ben Gibbard

We're a band that's never been okay with the status quo. In a way, it's allowed us to be more open and confrontational in…

— Lauren Mayberry

What we've noticed is that people latch onto our music, and are very, very supportive of it, even almost defensive about it. Quite fanatical,…

— Jez Williams

I reckon people's attitude to us is a challenge that motivates you to show them what this band can do.

— Luke Hemmings

You don't fully appreciate your band until you're away from them.

— Rob Halford

I think one of the reasons people are so passionate about our band is because we're so accessible.

— Chad Gilbert

There's a side to being in a band that some people embrace and some don't: the fact that you're performing and you care about…

— Dee Dee Ramone

You can hate my band, I really don't care what your opinion is.

— John Rzeznik

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

— Derek Trucks

We are the most beloved and hated band in the world.

— Billy Corgan

And I was very comfortable with this band even when we disagreed. It takes a long time to feel comfortable enough to disagree with…

— Edie Brickell

It's the band that really counts and not our egos. Egos probably destroyed more bands than anything else did, and that's something we want…

— Chester Bennington

Think about what makes a band burn out. They get too successful too fast. And then they take it for granted. And they get…

— Grace Potter