Dave Holland quotes

To me, at its best, that's what art should do, perform both the emotional and intellectual function. (Dave Holland)

I started playing with a group of young people when I was 13. I turned professional when I was 15 and I played dance halls, this on bass guitar.

Dave Holland

I think that what is important is that the music be honest and direct and that it is relevant to today. I think music needs to be of its time and speak to that time.

Dave Holland

I want to be surprised by what people do, I don't want to work with people who need to be told what to do. I want people to show me what they've got.

Dave Holland

All of the musicians when I was young used to always say you had to tell a story when you're a musician.

Dave Holland