Quotes by Bruce Hornsby

“When I wrote the song, The Way It Is, I wanted to move people to take a stand on civil rights in this country.”

“There really are two different ways of approaching music. Theres the real pop way where its like heres the song and heres your part and you play the same part every time. Then theres the jazz concept or approach where its like well, heres a tune, heres the basic chord structure and melody, and you find your own part by listening to what other people are doing.”

“No, I do it all, but I do love to play solo.”

“For a while it was difficult for me to connect with the audience like I like to, given that I had basically earplugs in and couldnt hear the usual yelling, heckling, and catcalling.”

“While housing discrimination and segregation in 2005 still affect millions of people, thats not the way it has to be. Some things can change and should.”

“People were talking while I was playing, so I got up and left the stage. Ive gotten to the point where Im not really very patient with patrons rapping during the show. And the people were all nice and quiet when I cam back.”

“[The new album is a compilation of his favorite covers and old hits, songs that have been] re-worked and re-invented, ... Its really a gift to our true fans, people who have been with us all through the years.”

“They were wonderful accidents.”

“I guess after youve been doing something for 20 plus years, you have to work to stay interested.”

All the music I write is a search for myself.