“I know a lot of people who are struggling musicians; it’s a hard life, and I’ve risked being that. The rewards are tremendous now that I’ve made it, I thank God every day. But I put it all on the line for it.” Kid Rock
Monthly Archives: March 2014
Elton John
“I think performers are all show-offs anyway, especially musicians. Unless you show off, you’re not going to get noticed.” Elton John
Zakk Wylde
“You’ve got certain guys that just want to be famous and then you’ve got the real musicians that just love playing music.” Zakk Wylde
Queen Latifah
“There were musicians that influenced me, but they weren’t all women. Teena Marie was a big influence because she wrote and produced her own music, which let me know that women could write and produce their own music, which was an empowering moment for me.” Queen Latifah
Billy Joel
“Historically, musicians know what it is like to be outside the norm – walking the high wire without a safety net. Our experience is not so different from those who march to the beat of different drummers.” Billy Joel
Duke Ellington
“The wise musicians are those who play what they can master.” Duke Ellington