Art Quote by Curt Smith

People often ask us if we had direct influences. Honestly, just a lot of different music - not necessarily individual people. We listen to…

— Isaac Hanson

We think it's a blessing that we were able to bring our music to the world. That our music has not only inspired our…

— Rza

We're genuinely happy if some musicians of this younger generation are influenced by our music, as we were ourselves influenced 10 years ago by…

— Thomas Bangalter

I think every artist subconsciously wants to evolve themselves. Sometimes they get stuck in ruts because of pop culture, peer pressure, stuff like that.…

— Steve Vai

Whether artists know it or not, I think we're all a little influenced by what came before.

— Michael McDonald

You always draw from your roots. I'm influenced by everything I hear and see, and that includes music today, but obviously I go back…

— Donny Osmond

Every person I've met has influenced my songs.

— James Blunt

People tell us they have been inspired by our music to do great things.

— James Young

I have been influenced by music. I grew up listening to blues, jazz and all.

— Redfoo

I think innately knew that music draws people together and that good music is liked by almost everybody.

— Willie Nelson

People have told me that other artists have been influenced by my music, and it's flattering. It's a wonderful thing.

— Roger McGuinn

We grew up listening to a wide variety of music.

— Rose