Always Quote by Josh Freese

In my case, it's hard to be like a simple drummer who doesn't play all over the place.

— Fab Moretti

I was always trying to be a quote, unquote, film composer.

— Henry Mancini

For very few people is there a time when you, quote unquote, make it.

— Carol Kane

It takes a pretty good drummer to be better than no drummer at all.

— Chet Baker

Drummers are tough.

— James Righton

I had trouble fitting in, in a musical sense. A lot of drummers get sidetracked by the instrument. It can engulf you.

— Tre Cool

For me, it's always easier playing with a drummer.

— John Petrucci

I can't consider myself a drummer any more.

— Phil Collins

What's the last thing a drummer says in a band: Hey guys, why don't we try one of my songs?

— Dave Grohl

“We’re all geniuses. Life is merely overpopulated with singers who play drums, and, drummers who sing, to pay rent.”

— Mokokoma Mokhonoana

As a drummer, you're always fighting for a level that you never quite attain.

— Damien Chazelle

When I listen to drummers I like to be able to say 'Oh! I haven't heard that before.' Being yourself is so much better…

— John Bonham