Beats Quote by Carmine Appice
“My cousin Joey played the drums. We used to go to his house, I liked beating on his drums. I beat the hell out of 'em, you know? Finally in 1961, I don't know, I guess I was about 15, I got serious about it. My parents bought me a little drum set and I was playing for about 6 months when I started doing gigs.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Drum Magazine, 1975
Early passion for drumming grew into a serious pursuit after parental support and practice.
In simple terms: Passion plus support leads to skill.
Key Takeaway
Practice and support develop talent.
Themes
music
passion
growth
Mood
enthusiastic
inspirational
Type
personal
motivational
When to use this quote
- learning an instrument
- joining a band
- performing live
- career in music
Key Concepts
skill development
mentorship
Questions to Reflect On
- What motivates you to keep practicing?
- How does support influence artistic growth?
A Different Perspective
Success often requires sustained effort beyond initial enthusiasm.
![“I'm quite honored by it. They [people] tell me that , 'If it hadn't of been for you, I wouldn't have played drums.' Hey, don't blame me, I was just up there doing my stuff. So no, I never take it as any real pressure.” quote by Ringo Starr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/cfa/ringo-starr-3090_blame_i-m-quite-honored-by-it-they-people-tell_149082.jpg)
