Act Quote by Dan Hicks

To actually get together and make a band record feels like a bit of a big deal, and that can be quite daunting when…

— Tracey Thorn

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

I think central to what we do is thinking about what's our role, how does this idea of being a band and getting on…

— Andy Gill

To get up on stage with a band is fantastic. To play songs to an audience is mindblowing.

— James Blunt

Maybe the idea of being a rockstar or being the one who's recording or playing, sort of doesn't really matter as much anymore, when…

— Adrian Grenier

I think I understand what bands want, just from having made records myself. I understand what it takes to get a good vocal sound,…

— Ric Ocasek

We're still evolving as a band. I think that's really important for a band to do, especially after being around for so many years.

— Jim Root

As a songwriter and a singer in a successful rock band, I have had the good fortune of being surrounded by incredible musicians, lots…

— Ed Kowalczyk

Live performances make music important. Recording is cool and fun, and it's nice to document the thing you made, but the goal in my…

— Dan Deacon

The key to being a great band that lasts is always going to be making sure you write really good songs and put on…

— Laura Jane Grace

If you are gonna participate in a band, you've got to be a band member in good standing, and you've got to think about…

— Lindsey Buckingham

I think what defines our band is really that, you know, we're just living our dream and making records that we love and having…

— Benji Madden