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Bands Quotes

Sayings from musicians on the bands they've loved.

These bands quotes cover the appeal of marching bands, the energy of playing several projects at once, and memories of iconic club shows from decades past. See our Ever quotes.

When I was in bands, I always liked the demo best.

Quotes by Agnes Obel

I love marching bands.

Quotes by Yance Ford

Being in several, disparate bands is what I thrive on.

Quotes by Trevor Dunn

In the '80s, we played the Roxy and the Whiskey with our bands.

Quotes by Tony Wilson

Aching Quotes

I like most bands.

Quotes by Steve Miller

Sonic Youth is one of my favorite bands.

Quotes by Stephanie Savage

There's fifty bands doing my riffs for ever and ever.

Quotes by Santiago Durango

All the serious bands, all the punks, came from Bristol.

Quotes by Roland Orzabal

A lot of bands would be aching to be in the position we are.

Quotes by Robert Cray

Always Quotes

I've sung background for a couple of bands.

Quotes by Randy Jackson

Bulletin boards are sort of the garage bands of cyberspace.

Quotes by Mitch Kapor

They are one of my favorite bands and one of my first musical loves: Devo.

Quotes by Matt Skiba

We were lumped into the Lite Metal radio bands.

Quotes by Kip Winger

No, I'm sure that there's a lot of L.A. bands out there.

Quotes by Josh Silver

Background Quotes

Bands don't last. Bands don't last forever - it's a rarity when they do.

Quotes by Jerry Cantrell

When it comes to girl bands, we're all rivals.

Quotes by Jenny Frost

Ninety-nine per cent of opening bands stink.

Quotes by Gene Ween

I always wanted to be in bands.

Quotes by Frank Iero

I collect head shots from bands.

Quotes by Devendra Banhart

Ever Quotes

Most bands are commercial enterprises. But I'm not in one of those bands.

Quotes by David Johansen

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of bands do these quotes reference?
A mix — marching bands, being part of several different musical projects at once, and playing well-known clubs during a specific music era.
Is there a quote about being in multiple bands?
Yes, one musician describes thriving specifically because they're involved in several different, unrelated bands rather than sticking to just one.
Does this topic mention any specific venues?
Yes, one recalls playing well-known clubs during the 1980s as part of the band's early experience.
Is the word 'bands' used only in a musical sense here?
Mostly, though one quote stretches the idea metaphorically, comparing early internet bulletin boards to the garage-band scene.
How does this topic relate to Background quotes?
Musical roots often shape a person's story, so our Background quotes offer a related angle on formative experiences.

One perspective even likens online bulletin boards to a kind of garage band culture in early cyberspace. Browse our Always or Background quotes for more.