Important Quote by Cedric Bixler-Zavala

Being in a rock band is just an excuse not to get a job

— Billy Corgan

By now all rock bands are wise enough to be suspicious of music industry scum

— Steve Albini

Yeah, man I am going to be writing a book soon. The reality of being in a rock band in the music business'.

— Steve Brown

I'm fascinated with the attitude of younger rock bands, even ones that are making money at it. I don't ever hear them talk about…

— Travis Morrison

Instead, of worrying if something will be a hit, bands need to go out and make good music, get a following, play live. That's…

— Jaimoe

There are a lot of bands and performers whose careers are permanently derailed by spectacularly bad management.

— Amanda Marshall

In many cases bands have a lot to overcome, business being what it is.

— Chris Stein

I still don't understand the music industry that much. Everything I learned was from hanging out with rock musicians in studios. I certainly have…

— Brendan Fraser

Most people get into bands for three very simple rock and roll reasons: to get laid, to get fame, and to get rich.

— Bob Geldof

We all know there are some major problems in the music industry. Every new act signs a bad deal.

— Martie Maguire

Rock stardom is hard work and it takes a team to make it happen. Also, communication is important because too often inexperienced artists have…

— David Ellefson

A lot of rock bands are truly a legend in their own minds.

— David Lee Roth