Nate Ruess quotes - page 2

Nate Ruess is an American musician, songwriter, and lead vocalist best known for his work with the bands Fun and The Format. His unique voice and dynamic stage presence have made a lasting impact in the indie pop and alternative rock scenes. He has also collaborated with several renowned artists and achieved commercial success as a solo artist. Here are 34 of his quotes:

I don't want to be known for anything other than writing songs.

Nate Ruess

The Queen and Electric Light Orchestra harmonies are so distinct and fit in our songs so well sometimes, but we don't know how to do them properly.

Nate Ruess

I'm not going to lie. I check the iTunes charts. It's all about the iTunes charts. I only go on the Internet for the iTunes charts and basketball blogs.

Nate Ruess

It's the coolest part about writing music. I don't know how other people work, but so much is derived from some amalgamation of all these different songs that I love. That's why they jump all over the place.

Nate Ruess

I knew how touring was for 10 years, but it's completely different now that things are popping off.

Nate Ruess

We love a good, hyped sound, but when it starts to sound insincere, that's when I lose interest. I hope that our music, even if it sounds polished, doesn't sound insincere.

Nate Ruess

Van Morrison is probably, at this point in time, my biggest influence as a vocalist. When we were making our last album I had a vinyl copy of 'Veedon Fleece' in the vocal booth in front of me, in the dorky sense. I think there were candles around, which is really tacky, but hey, I needed to channel Van the Man!

Nate Ruess

I don't have a Twitter or a Facebook, but that doesn't mean I'm any more productive than the rest of the world.

Nate Ruess