The Things They Say

[runningshoes]

God knows rock stars like to express themselves, whether it be in word or song, so let’s make a thread dedicated to the things they say in word or song, whether intelligent, insightful, crazy or just plain stupid. Let’s see some of your favourite rock star quotes and lyrics and by lyrics I don’t mean the whole song, just what really stands out for you.

Godammit! He beat me to it.

Janis Joplin on the death of Jimi Hendrix, 1970

 

[runningshoes]

I wouldn't want my wife associating with us.

Charlie Watts watching Margaret Trudeau pose for pictures with the Stones, 1977

 

[Phil B.]

“I’ve always enjoyed myself. Unhappy periods for me last about twenty minutes.”

Keith Moon

 

[Phil B.]

“I’ve never had a problem with drugs. I’ve had problems with the police.”

Keith Richards

 

[Phil B.]

“I’m the one that’s got to die when it’s time for me to die, so let me live my life the way I want to.”

Jimi Hendrix

 

[ladyislingering]

If God were to appear in my room,obviously I would be in awe, but I don’t think I would be humble. I might cry, but I think he would dig me like crazy.

- Marc Bolan.

 

[runningshoes]

^^^ Those are all great.

 

[JerseyGirl]

The best music, you can seek some shelter in it momentarily, but it's essentially there to provide you something to face the world with.

Bruce Springsteen

 

[runningshoes]

^^^ Very True.

As far as I'm concerned the benefit of being a black Irishman is that I pull more chicks.

Phil Lynott, Thin Lizzy

 

[Powerage]

"People think I have this strange concept of women, but they're wrong. I'm a family-oriented kind of guy. I've personally started four or five this year already!"

Dave Lee Roth