Hero Quote by Daryl Hall

Smokey Robinson writes the heartfelt songs, whereas it was my job to write the songs about weakness and failure in love.

— Elvis Costello

I heard Smokey Robinson was singing one of my songs on the radio the other day. Being in the presence of Mavis Staples, Erykah…

— Gregory Porter

My musical heroes are people like Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie who wrote and sang real songs for real people; for everyone, old, young,…

— Tom Chapin

You want a hero in the music world? James Brown. He brought a feeling to music without really using words. He's just famous for…

— David Lee Roth

Once I wrote 'Atmosphere,' I thought, 'This is my story; it's me and my life and what I've gone through to get to where…

— Kaskade

Every person I've met has influenced my songs.

— James Blunt

I am inspired by all kinds of players and singers.

— Al Jarreau

My lifetime role model and hero is Freddie Mercury of Queen. His songwriting skills, I cannot even approach, but his showmanship, I learned it…

— Psy

Growing up, I was inspired by The Beatles and Bob Dylan. Damian Rice was a huge influence for me musically.

— Ed Sheeran

I wrote a song called 'Green Day' because I was smoking a lot of dope.

— Billie Joe Armstrong

As a singer, it's a joy to turn your talent towards a cause that's vitally important and close to your heart.

— Raye

I pull a lot of the stuff that I play off the rhythm tracks - and Keith Richards has been one of the main…

— Bobby Keys