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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

It's kind of strange to be in a band for ten years, because you've just given ten years of your lives to it from…

— Ryan Jarman

Part of being in a band is getting better.

— Michael Bacon

We set out to become a band for our time. But sometimes if you do a good-enough job, you become a band for all…

— Glenn Frey

We've gotten better at shooting down routine material or stuff we feel like we've done better in the past. Getting different people in the…

— Bent Saether

When you start your first band and it has an impact on the rest of the world you go through a lot with those…

— Chris Cornell

Another factor is that in terms of the original compositions, this is our strongest year yet. Everyone wrote a fantastic piece and everyone really…

— Joshua Redman

I'm not going to get into details, but every band has their moments when things are tough. Just logistically, tough on your body, stress…

— Andrew Wyatt

The longevity of a band is really contingent on loving the people that you're making music with and being able to get along in…

— Grace Potter

Being in a band, a lot of times people think of what you're doing in terms of a competition. They talk about where you…

— John Flansburgh

It's hard for bands to stick it out because people grow up, and it never really pays off. If you're looking for some sort…

— Thurston Moore

For me personally, and as a band, there are a lot of challenges. Being in a band is like war, it's a battle -…

— Erik Rutan