Solo Quotes
456 Solo quotes by 351 unique authors
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I auditioned for a solo in church and got it. I was about seven and I sang a song called, 'Jesus, I Heard You Had…
— Kristin Chenoweth
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In the '90s, guitar solos were dead.
— Chris Daughtry
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I thought I'd do everything on four-track, and then I'll record every instrument myself in a studio, and then I'll have a solo album released…
— Kim Deal
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Flying solo, you have a fair workload. I'm not only flying the balloon but doing the navigation, communications, repairing the burners, taking care of the…
— Steve Fossett
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I just assumed the world was full of solo percussionists. I couldn't find sticks or music or anything where I was, but that was expected…
— Evelyn Glennie
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Every time I listen back to solos of mine I'll hear something I like and then another phrase that I can't stand. You have to…
— John Abercrombie
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I knew I was destined to do a solo album, but when I did that first album in 1978, I had no idea it was…
— Ace Frehley
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When I was 25, Abba was formed. After Abba I made three solo albums. Maybe I have been productive enough.
— Agnetha Faltskog
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My primary lesson, however, was that I'm a solo writer, happiest when I'm making all the executive decisions. I've always been willing to rise or…
— Sue Grafton
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Guitar solos, to me, should be a really articulate way to make fun of guitar solos.
— Joshua Homme
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I have no want or desire to solo. I'd rather create melodies and accompanying parts.
— Frank Iero
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The greatest benefit of being a solo performer is that it is seriously frightening, but at the same time very empowering. It's just you and…
— Zola Jesus
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Now that I'm staring down the barrel of the last act of my life, I'm less excited about control and solo effort, and I resent…
— David Knopfler
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There is a gesture he has, a motion, that always reminds me of a great batter leaning into a hit. He has a way of…
— Gene Lees
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If I'm going to go out to be a solo artist, it's because I want to do something different without having to wait on someone…
— Chris Cornell
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I heard some stuff recently from Julian Casablancas, and his solo stuff is amazing. If I could write with anyone, it would be him.
— Harry Styles
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Since I was the solo artist as well as the writer for the songs, I figured I had enough credits on it already.
— Cy Coleman
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I am touring in Europe. I am putting together a trio and a quartet. I am playing solo concerts with my symphonic sounds. I am…
— Miroslav Vitous
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I've known the glory of the stage and the glory of the spotlight. I still crave it. I want to be on 'American Bandstand' and…
— Narada Michael Walden
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On Ain't No Telling I came up with the bass solo.
— Noel Redding
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You can go crazy and play solos in the right place, and that's great because it can intensify and bring an emotional lift. But the…
— Benmont Tench
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Music can happen with equal ease as a solo or collaborative venture, it seems to me.
— Harry Shearer
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I got on the phone with the president of my label and I said, "Obviously, I write songs in a lot of styles and play…
— Ryan Adams
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For people who cannot get to church for various reasons, this is a great option. But it will always be a poor substitute for joining…
— Craig Detweiler
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I build duets into bigger works. I like to see people working together. What we call a giant solo in my company is about four…
— Mark Morris
Who Wrote These Solo Quotes
351 authors contributed a total of 456 Solo Quotes, led by these top contributors: