Approach Quote by Chad Smith

When I'm playing best, I'm just thinking about the music, just interacting with what my bandmates are playing.

— Greg Saunier

For me, it's always this constant battle and search when I'm out on stage as to where and when do I really open myself…

— Matisyahu

Sometimes I don't want to be in the confines of what a band seems to provide.

— Alex Turner

I just like playing with the band and doing what I do.

— John Oates

I'm closest to the music when I'm onstage with the band, playing.

— D'Angelo

I consider music to be a service and I am trying to serve the music, the musicians and the audience the best I can…

— Jeff Coffin

I've definitely gotten to the point where we get to the venue, and people know that I'm in charge of the band.

— Frankie Cosmos

That's all I ever do, just try and do the best I can and cater to the song, cater to the music.

— Robert Trujillo

I just play the music that I love with musicians that I respect, and fortunately, I'm in a position where people are willing to…

— Bonnie Raitt

I always feel I need to do well regardless of the level of the band.

— Floor Jansen

I just do what the music tells me to do.

— Jeff Gutt

Before I knew how to do anything, I was figuring out how to be in a band.

— Tim Kinsella