Musicianship Quotes

“I'm not a 'drummer.' I'm a musician who plays the drums.”

“The best bass players are the ones you don't notice.”

“You have to have a bit of a screw loose to be a bass player.”

“I never wanted to be a star. I wanted to be a musician.”

“It's cool to be in a band, but you're not a musician unless you can play an instrument and write your own songs.”

“To me, the bass is the glue that holds everything together.”

“You have to be able to play with anybody.”

“If you want to be a rock star or just be famous, then run down the street naked, you'll make the news or something. But if you want to be a musician, then you've got to practice.”

“I played guitar before I played bass, so I've always thought of it in a different way.”

“I'm not a rock star. I'm a musician.”

“It's all about the song. It's not about how fast you can play or how many notes you can play.”

“I always felt like I was just playing what the song needed.”

“A conductor should be a musician first, and then a conductor.”

“Guitar solos are pretty fun. They’re like a little puzzle to figure out.”

“I'm not trying to be a guitar hero. I'm just trying to play the song.”

“I'm not a flashy guitar player. I'm not a shredder. I'm just a guy who plays guitar in a band.”

“You have to keep learning. The day you stop learning is the day you might as well pack it in.”

“I'm not trying to be a guitar god or anything.”

“The gear is just a tool. It's the player that makes the difference.”

“My advice to young musicians is to play from the heart. Technique is important, but feel is everything.”