Away Quote by Bobby Keys
“I first went on the road with the Rolling Stones in the year of our Lord, 1969. But my grandfather gave me away to a drummer when I was 15 years old.”
About This Quote
Keys recounts his early touring with the Rolling Stones and a familial arrangement that placed him under a drummer’s guardianship at age fifteen.
In simple terms: He joined the Stones young, guided by family ties.
Key Takeaway
Early music career shaped by personal connections.
Themes
music history
family
career
rock ’n’ roll
Mood
nostalgic
reflective
Type
personal anecdote
historical
When to use this quote
- band biographies
- music documentaries
- career counseling
Key Concepts
mentor‑mentee relationships
youth autonomy
Practical Applications
- highlight importance of support networks
- preserve oral histories
Questions to Reflect On
- How do family decisions influence artistic paths?
- What role do mentors play in early fame?
A Different Perspective
Details are anecdotal; broader industry patterns may differ.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away-from-home_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
