Amazed Quote by Bill Crow

I was a big fan of Jim Hall as well. I liked his comping style, his accompanying. And that he played, generally, four note…

— Gary Burton

I think my first impression (of Bix Beiderbecke) was the lasting one. I remember very clearly thinking, 'Where, what planet, did this guy come…

— Benny Goodman

“Keith Jarrett’s achievements and contribution are immense and unique and it is primarily the fact that he cannot be pigeonholed which has so confused…

— Ian Carr

Greg Ginn was certainly a huge influence on my guitar playing. I put him up there with people like Eddie Van Halen. Eddie Van…

— Buzz Osborne

Lenny Breau dazzled me with his extraordinary guitar playing... I wish the world had the opportunity to experience his artistry.

— George Benson

Barney Kessel was 'Mr. Guitar,' the foremost jazz guitarist of his generation. He had an amazing imagination, his solos were incredible, he swung his…

— Larry Coryell

Pete Townshend is one of my greatest influences. More than any other guitarist, he taught me how to play rhythm guitar and demonstrated its…

— Alex Lifeson

I was part of the sort of avant guard tradition of John Cage and music concrete and pushing back the boundaries of avant garde…

— Anne Dudley

Kerouac was the cowboy that inspired the whole Beat Generation, and highlighted and put the spotlight on all of these minds that didn't really…

— Garrett Hedlund

I was impressed by Hendrix. His attitude was brilliant. Even the way he walked was amazing.

— Ritchie Blackmore

Working with Method Man was such an honor. I love his music even though I didn't grow up in his era.

— CL

John was great to work with, and a lot of fun. I wish Id had the chance to make more music with him, of…

— Tony Levin