Johnny Gimble Quotes

United States, Musician
May 30, 1926 – May, 9, 2015.

John Paul Gimble was an American country musician associated with Western swing. Gimble was considered one of the most important fiddlers in the genre. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999 in the early influences category as a member of Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys.

I still play the fiddle every day. I'm afraid if I don't, it won't know who I am.

Johnny Gimble
- Know
- Fiddle
- I Am
I tell my audiences today that I served 10 years in Nashville! That's a joke, of course; I was grateful for the work. Bob Ferguson, who produced Connie Smith, Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton, started calling me in.

Johnny Gimble

I wasn't really an old-time breakdown fiddler.

Johnny Gimble
- Old
- Breakdown
- Fiddler
I go stay a week in these little towns that don't have an art outlet and... go to the schools and play some of the old Texas music, sort of 'go through the Texas country roots' is what they call it.

Johnny Gimble
- Music
- Texas
- Roots
The magic, that's what keeps you playing. That's what never wears off.

Johnny Gimble
- Magic
- Playing
- Wears
I keep a fiddle hooked up in the music - we've got a music room - and try to pick it up.

Johnny Gimble
- Music
- Room
- Pickup
It's just a real thrill when you're showing somebody a chord progression or something, and you see that light come on, you know. You see 'em 'get it.'

Johnny Gimble
- Light
- Get
- Progression
When I get asked for advice for a young person starting in the music business, I tell them, 'Play every chance you get, and be real lucky.'

Johnny Gimble
- Play
- Chance
- Advice

I grew up listening to the Light Crust Doughboys on WBAP.

Johnny Gimble
- Listening
- Grew Up