The American Songwriter team has gathered some of the most poignant quotes from legendary musicians and songwriters and today’s biggest stars. Whether you’re looking for some words of encouragement to keep you going, a few funny quips to make you laugh, or if you just want to see more from the people who inspire you the most, you’re in the right place.
Adam Yauch, Los Angeles, California, America – 20 Jun 2009 (Photo by Keystone/Zuma/Shutterstock)
The Eagles In Concert
LOS ANGELES – LATE 1970's: The Eagles (L-R Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Schmit, Glen Frey, Don Henley, and Don Felder) Perform in the late 1970's in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 03: Steven Van Zandt attends the 38th Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Barclays Center on November 03, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame )
FRANKLIN, TENNESSEE – SEPTEMBER 24: Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats perform onstage for day two of the 2023 Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival on September 24, 2023 in Franklin, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 26: Jonathan Davis of KoRn attends adidas Originals x KoRn Retail Activation + Media Event on October 26, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for adidas Originals)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – AUGUST 13: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been converted to black and white.) Singer Rob Zombie performs on a stop of the Freaks on Parade tour at Michelob ULTRA Arena on August 13, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
