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All John Mayall Quotes
I get most of my news from the Jon Stewart Daily Show. It's the most level commentary you can find. You have to laugh, because it's all so true. It's the closest thing to a counterculture.
John Mayall
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I write songs about real things... The subject dictates the mood and it goes from there, really.
John Mayall
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Once you start collecting records you learn more and more about jazz and blues.
John Mayall
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To me, they are equally important, as they represent a certain period in my life and times. With that in mind, it really is impossible to pick favorites.
John Mayall
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Joe's been my drummer for 14 years, and we've been buddies for six years.
John Mayall
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The way I look at it, they're all part of my musical diary, and I can listen to any one of them and it will bring up memories of what was going on at that time.
John Mayall
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Working with people, the musical part is one thing but the personal part is totally different and just as critical. If the friendship is there and it's a lasting friendship, then it will take care of itself.
John Mayall
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I always make it a point to pick songs on which players really shine.
John Mayall
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I also went to art school and learned to play a piano there, but I play by ear.
John Mayall
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I never really thought about becoming a professional musician.
John Mayall
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