Billy Sheehan Quotes and Sayings - Page 1
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“Music is always changing and the changes are unpredictable.”
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“I didn't follow the standard rules of bass playing, and many musicians on many different instruments who became noteworthy for their unique or particular style did a very similar thing.”
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“I gave up a lot of things in exchange for my success.”
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“I listened to many different types of instruments and music, and have always tried to look at the bass as an instrument as opposed to only a bass.”
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“It was also important for me to have a burning desire to achieve something worthwhile on that instrument, and I devoted many many many hours with little or no compensation to perfecting whatever I could, because I loved it so much.”
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“I've been an amature inventor for a long time.”
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“As far as current inspiration, I'm listenting to a lot of flamenco, because the techniques used for flamenco can be adapted to playing bass.”
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“I love a lot of reggae, but Ive never had the opportunity to play with any reggae guys.”
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“Very often I suspend my musical sensibilities to enjoy music as a fan.”
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“I'm a fan of many different styles of classical and symphonic music.”
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“And no again: My studio is not a first or any step toward becoming any type of businessman on my part.”
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“History has repeated itself many times througout the ages.”
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“It is never easy for anyone to have success in music.”
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“I'm very honored and thankful if someone says something nice about my playing, but in general I'm very critical of what I do.”
-- Billy Sheehan
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