Kevin Ayers quotes

Kevin Ayers was an English composer, singer, and songwriter, regarded as a key figure in the development of the British psychedelic and progressive rock scenes. Renowned for his work with the band Soft Machine and his influential solo career, his music blended whimsical lyrics with innovative sounds. He left a lasting legacy as one of the most original voices of his generation. Here are 8 of his quotes:

Honestly, I just assume that whatever is going to happen to me is going to happen. There it goes: someone is there, someone isn't there. This girl is here. This food is here. I think the clever people are the ones who do a little as possible.

Kevin Ayers

I think that the basic philosophy was very good. It was just be nice to each other, and don't step on other people's toes and infringe on their freedom.

Kevin Ayers

England is so defined, the class system, your education. I think what was unique about the Canterbury scene.

Kevin Ayers

I can't write songs unless I am in love.

Kevin Ayers

The thing about 'Soft Machine' and me was that I never considered another profession.

Kevin Ayers

The music we made then was so amateurish, compared to the rest of mainstream pop or rock and roll. But what differentiated us from what everybody else was doing in the business was the fact that you could tell that these people came from different reference areas.

Kevin Ayers

That was something. As opposed to nothing.

Kevin Ayers