Alive Quote by Nick Cave

Bands are like people. They're born and then they die.

— Mary Timony

Being in a band is far more than playing an instrument. It's surviving. It's getting an album together.

— Josh Silver

You can't be a band and not play, and playing is so invigorating. It breathes life into you. So does creating something out of…

— Taylor Momsen

It is not a band. It is an idea.

— Gerard Way

The thing about a band is, it's not so much how good the musicians are - it's the blend of personalities and characters. It's…

— Ian Gillan

There's a lot of bands that blow up quickly, but then they die quickly. Longevity is the healthy thing; that's the pursuit.

— Mark Foster

For a band like us, one that you don't necessarily hear on the radio, it's our fans that keep us alive and keep us…

— John Petrucci

The evolution of the music is what allows it to survive.

— Eric Church

We always operated within a sense of community not just about the band. It's important to the way we define ourselves. It's the entire…

— Lee Ranaldo

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

Being in a band turns you into a child and keeps you there.

— Thom Yorke

Band members have a special bond. A great band is more than just some people working together. It's like a highly specialized army unit,…

— Steven Van Zandt