Nick Mason quotes

Nick Mason is a British musician and the drummer of the legendary rock band Pink Floyd. As the only constant member throughout the band's history, his drumming has shaped their iconic sound. He also explored solo projects and has contributed greatly to the legacy of progressive rock. Here are 15 of his quotes:

I have about 40 cars, of which 25 to 30 are what you might call serious. (Nick Mason)
The fact of the matter is that 40 years ago, unless you bought the record, you couldn't hear the music. It was such a narrow track in comparison to today. View quote
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The reality is, like any band, you can never quite quantify who does what. View quote
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Of course, with the people you really know, no one changes that much. View quote
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Ever since the Beatles, the concept of lovable mop tops, it's a bit of a fantasy, but it's a lovely idea that people make wonderful music and live a wonderful life being friends together. Sadly, life isn't quite like that. View quote
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Watching something being constructed, whether you're passing a building site or whether you're watching an artist at work, is fascinating, and I think that's the enjoyment. View quote
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There were a lot of gifted amateurs in my day. Most of the kids now play fantastically well. I think there are so many bands around now who might get there, but it's a tougher journey. View quote
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I was brought up in a car family, my dad loved cars and I was taught the art of making an Austin 7 operate. View quote
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I've always liked a very dry snare and, like everyone else, a very dry bass drum. View quote
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The last thing we would want is for our fans to feel that we're trying to find the 17th opportunity to sell them the same song. View quote
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I started racing myself and once you get bitten by that bug you really are hooked. (Nick Mason)
One tends to look back at the mistakes as the same thing - relinquishing control of something at some point in your career. View quote
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I now believe when I'm dead and buried my tombstone will read, "I'm not entirely sure the band's over." View quote
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I went to watch my father at Silverstone in the early 1950s, and I've still got the car he was in. View quote
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When you're in the car, how well you do is down to you and you alone-no band, no management, no marketing. View quote
Nick Mason

Nick Mason

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Photo: Raph_PH, CC BY 2.0
Occupation: British Musician
Born: January 27, 1944
Quotes count: 15

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