Famous Music Artist Quotes & Sayings

Music definitely gave me a focus. I was an artist without an outlet. Let's just say if I was not famous, I could have been infamous. I could've had my own episode of 'American Gangster.' — CeeLo Green

It true, Bigfoot career been in hole lately. Bigfoot mania of the '70's and '80's but distant memory. I famous for ability to not be see but don't think I not notice you not notice. I blame music television and internet. People too lazy and stupid to appreciate conceptual artist like Bigfoot who appeal is absence. — Graham Roumieu

For me, if the music is good, whether the artist is famous or unknown, I love being part of the music and contributing what I can to the bass end. — Tony Levin

I swore I'd be the most famous musician in the world." "Dat's dangerous, dat kinda swear," said Cliff. "Oook." "Isn't it what every artist wants?" said Buddy. "In my experience," said Glod, "what every true artist wants, really wants, is to be paid." "And famous," said Buddy. "Famous I don't know about," said Glod. "It's hard to be famous and alive. I just want to play music every day and hear someone say, 'Thanks, that was great, here is some money, same time tomorrow, okay? — Terry Pratchett

When I got into the music industry, I wasn't focused on being the most famous artist or even getting a major record deal. It was just to make music on my own terms or create my own image, do my own hair, do my own makeup. — Janelle Monae

Cartola is an artist from Brazil who didn't record until much later in his life, but had a big influence on a lot of famous artists down there, like Gilberto Gil. I discovered his music recently when I was in Brazil. — Jesse Harris