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Good Band Quotes

What makes a band good

These quotes look at what makes a good band work, starting with Deep Purple's own proud place in rock history, much like other acts covered under Deep.

Finding a good band is Iike finding a good wife. You got to keep trying till you find the right one.

Quotes by Ace Frehley

I don't want to single anyone out. I'll just say that there are a lot of not good band names out there.

Quotes by Samuel Ervin Beam

A good band is like a team. You want to have the right balance. It's not always the best people you need, but the right ones for the job.

Quotes by Ronnie Hawkins

Deep Purple is a damn good band and we've made a niche in rock 'n' roll history. Maybe not a huge one but enough to be very proud of.

Quotes by Jon Lord

Back Quotes

I think it's like music for the sake of music, and a lot of the words stem from liking music a lot, wanting to be a good band and having a good sense of humour, and living in a situation...

Quotes by Jon Fishman

I don't know if I miss it per se, but I do miss the fact that there just doesn't seem to be any rock 'n' roll out there anyplace. Everything does seem kind of tame. It's even hard in Manhattan...

Quotes by Joan Jett

Now I'm fortunate to have a good band in CA, and play many solo gigs as well. My point is that I stopped playing in bands and played solo for four years, to get back into the groove and pulse...

Quotes by Arthur Godfrey

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these good band quotes discuss?
They discuss what makes a band good, from lasting rock history to shared humor and the struggle of naming a group well.
Is there a quote about Deep Purple's legacy?
Yes, one line proudly calls Deep Purple a damn good band with its own niche carved into rock history.
Do the quotes mention humor as part of being a good band?
One speaker connects being a good band to a shared sense of humor and genuinely loving making music together.
Is there nostalgia for a certain era of rock music?
Yes, one quote misses the raw energy of rock 'n' roll, noting how tame the current scene feels even in a city like Manhattan.
Do any quotes joke about band names?
Yes, one line jokes that there are plenty of good bands out there with genuinely bad names, a point also touched on under Best.

Other musicians point to humor and shared purpose as the real glue, while one line jokes that plenty of bands still can't manage a good band name.