Sharon Jones quotes

Once I retire and slow down, I don't want to be in New York. I want to be somewhere near a lake or a pond, so that on my days when I have nothing to do, I can go fishing. (Sharon Jones)
Phish is such a good band; they just make stuff up as a jam band. View quote
Sharon Jones
For me, music is my joy. It's my happiness. As long as this medicine, this chemo is in my body, I didn't have my love, my joy. View quote
Sharon Jones
I'm not trying to be a pop singer. View quote
Sharon Jones
I miss my hair, but I feel like going out there with some fake braids wouldn't be right. I want to be the most genuine performer I can be. View quote
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Every time I do a gig, my goal is getting new fans. View quote
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I don't know why I keep saying this, and I don't know why I keep using their names... And I'm not dogging them. I'm not slandering them. I'm not saying they are bad musicians. But how can Taylor Swift or Justin Timberlake win for R&B and funk? They are pop singers. View quote
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The only thing I wanted to accomplish was to finally get recognized by the music industry. If you know the awards, answer me this question: Do you see an award for soul music? No. They have R&B, funk, hip-hop and all sorts of contemporary things. View quote
Sharon Jones

Sharon Jones

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Occupation: American Musician
Born: May 4, 1956
Died: November 18, 2016
Quotes count: 8