Kevin Eubanks quotes

Inspiration is one thing and you can't control it, but hard work is what keeps the ship moving. Good luck means, work hard. Keep up the good work. (Kevin Eubanks)
I really live a simple life and don't need very much to feel good and happy. Don't get me wrong; I believe you should get what you earn. Sometimes you have to fight for it. View quote
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The simple things in life ground me and keep me focused so I'm able to do a good job with what is in front of me. View quote
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I want someone who is open-minded, dedicated to whatever she is doing and isn't afraid to say I love you. As for looks, she shouldn't have three heads. I want a regular human being. View quote
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My love life is like everyone else's - great, and then terrible. View quote
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I think Wes Montgomery is the greatest jazz guitarist that ever lived. View quote
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The belief that we are what the media says we are, what people perceive we are, is soon to be what we think we are. We are treated based on this warped perception. It is hard to get away from it. View quote
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I can pay my rent now. I guess I could always do that, but now I can get an apartment with heat. View quote
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I consider myself a serious musician. Doing a comedy show does not take away from that in any way. View quote
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In most places that are rich in guitar culture, everyone uses their fingers, like in Spain or Africa. In Japan there are string instruments played that way. It is not until you get in the States that you find people using picks. View quote
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James Brown is the reason I play guitar. (Kevin Eubanks)
I had the fortunate experience to play with people from different schools of music. Sam Rivers is from the fundamentalist school of music. View quote
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I love both my parents dearly. View quote
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The worst part is doubt. When you doubt yourself, which we are taught to do, you get lost. View quote
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I was playing violin for a long time, about 6 years. It takes a while. You need very patient people in your house when you have a violin. View quote
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I wish I could sing. I love singers, but I am way too shy. Scares the hell out of me. View quote
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Dad made it to Gold Shield Detective, so he always busted Robin, my oldest brother, and me. Always got caught, whatever we were doing. View quote
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I really worked with icons in the music business, which really had a strong effect on me. It wasn't just pick-up gigs. View quote
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The things I really learned, I learned from watching my parents. They take care of business. Always have. View quote
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Sometimes I wonder if I got lulled into not wanting things because I grew up black in this country. View quote
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Serious musicians are finding it harder and harder to have a voice in the world of music these days. (Kevin Eubanks)
I am blessed to have Mom and Dad. View quote
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My love life doesn't stink; it's nonexistent. View quote
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Being as versatile as I am, I take offense to the notion that no serious musician would not be doing a late night talk show gig. One has to be open enough in other areas to be able to contribute to a show like this. View quote
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After a while I thought it didn't make any sense to use a pick. It's kind of like typing with one finger on each hand instead of using all your fingers. View quote
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Kevin Eubanks

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Occupation: American Musician
Born: November 15, 1957
Quotes count: 31