“Parents, preachers, and politicians think rock music is the source of young people's despair. They don't understand it's just a reflection. They also forget that music can be a source of hope, a reason to live.”
“The Blues? It's the mother of American music. That's what is is - the source.”
“Our common humanity, viewed realistically, can be as much a source of despair as hope.”
“Rock & roll is so great, people should start dying for it. You don't understand. The music gave you back your beat so you could dream...The people just have to die for the music. People are dying for everything else, so why not for music? Die for it. Isn't it pretty? Wouldn't you die for something pretty? ”
“Music is the best source which gives you real comfort”
“Do not hope to understand the source of my understanding.”