Kevin Eubanks Quotes

United States, Guitarist
November 15, 1957

Kevin Tyrone Eubanks is an American jazz and fusion guitarist and composer who was the leader of The Tonight Show Band with host Jay Leno from 1995 to 2010. He also led the Primetime Band on the short-lived The Jay Leno Show.

Also known as Composer

In most places that are rich in guitar culture, everyone uses their fingers, like in Spain or Africa. In Japan there are string instruments played that way. It is not until you get in the States that you find people using picks.

Kevin Eubanks
- People
- Culture
It is hard for a black man to just be himself. We spend so much time in defense of something that is indefensible because there is nothing to defend.

Kevin Eubanks
- Time
- Black

I love both my parents dearly.

Kevin Eubanks
- Parents
I think Wes Montgomery is the greatest jazz guitarist that ever lived.

Kevin Eubanks
The simple things in life ground me and keep me focused so I'm able to do a good job with what is in front of me.

Kevin Eubanks
- Life
- Good
- Job
The things I really learned, I learned from watching my parents. They take care of business. Always have.

Kevin Eubanks
- Business
- Parents
After a while I thought it didn't make any sense to use a pick. It's kind of like typing with one finger on each hand instead of using all your fingers.

Kevin Eubanks
- Hand