Words matter. These are the best Kevin Eubanks Quotes, and they’re great for sharing with your friends.
People see my current success but don’t realize I’ve worked hard to get where I am. I used to clean garbage off the Philadelphia docks and put a lot of time into developing my music.
If you play jazz, then you play with your fingers. If you’re playing rock, you use a pick. There’s really no rhyme or reason to that other than that’s just the way it has been.
Being as versatile as I am, I take offense to the notion that no serious musician would not be doing a late night talk show gig. One has to be open enough in other areas to be able to contribute to a show like this.
I really live a simple life and don’t need very much to feel good and happy. Don’t get me wrong; I believe you should get what you earn. Sometimes you have to fight for it.
I can pay my rent now. I guess I could always do that, but now I can get an apartment with heat.
It’s shameful what’s happening in this country in terms of what we deny our children.
I am blessed to have Mom and Dad.
In most places that are rich in guitar culture, everyone uses their fingers, like in Spain or Africa. In Japan there are string instruments played that way. It is not until you get in the States that you find people using picks.
I wish I could sing. I love singers, but I am way too shy. Scares the hell out of me.
The things I really learned, I learned from watching my parents. They take care of business. Always have.
After a while I thought it didn’t make any sense to use a pick. It’s kind of like typing with one finger on each hand instead of using all your fingers.
It is hard for a black man to just be himself. We spend so much time in defense of something that is indefensible because there is nothing to defend.
My love life is like everyone else’s – great, and then terrible.
I was playing violin for a long time, about 6 years. It takes a while. You need very patient people in your house when you have a violin.
I feel very honored to be playing with Bill Pierce. He’s such a great musician.
The simple things in life ground me and keep me focused so I’m able to do a good job with what is in front of me.
James Brown is the reason I play guitar.
Dad made it to Gold Shield Detective, so he always busted Robin, my oldest brother, and me. Always got caught, whatever we were doing.
My love life doesn’t stink; it’s nonexistent.
I love both my parents dearly.
I want someone who is open-minded, dedicated to whatever she is doing and isn’t afraid to say I love you. As for looks, she shouldn’t have three heads. I want a regular human being.
I think Wes Montgomery is the greatest jazz guitarist that ever lived.
