Dressing room Quote by Motorhead
“I'd get ten tabs, and he'd take seven and give me three, which I thought was very reasonable. He was great, a perfect old-school gentleman: If a girl came in the room, he'd shoot to his feet. If you wanted to see some athletic fucking, Jimi was the boy for it. I'd never seen anything like it: There were always lines of chicks going nuts outside his dressing room. It was like, Take a number and wait. (On Jimi Hendrix)”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Rolling Stone, 1970
Describes a charismatic, generous figure who balances professionalism with playful indulgence, attracting many admirers.
In simple terms: A charismatic man who was generous and attracted many fans.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and appreciate genuine generosity.
Themes
charisma
generosity
celebrity
Mood
admiring
nostalgic
Type
anecdotal
descriptive
When to use this quote
- concerts
- backstage interactions
- celebrity encounters
Key Concepts
ego
celebrity culture
fan dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does generosity affect fame?
- What are the limits of charisma?
A Different Perspective
His behavior may have been self‑serving despite appearances.
![“In 1967, I was 21, and the only guy I knew in London was Neville Chester, a roadie who worked with the Who. I rang him up and said, "Can I crash on your floor?" He was sharing a flat with [Hendrix bassist] Noel Redding. So when Hendrix needed an extra guy, I was right there. To see Hendrix play…” quote by Motorhead](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e80/motorhead-17753_god-bless_in-1967-i-was-21-and-the-only-guy-i-knew_259205.jpg)
