Neil Sanderson Quotes

Canada, Drummer
December 17, 1978

Neil Christopher Sanderson is the drummer, backing vocalist, and co-founder of the Canadian rock band, Three Days Grace. He cites his influences as John Bonham, Danny Carey, and Stewart Copeland.

Also known as Singer

I think long-term, people are as excited as we are to be a part of the new stuff, and for us to play it live is super exciting.

Neil Sanderson Three Days Grace
- New
- Part
- Play Live
We do live in a time where everybody has access to everyone’s opinion and you have your opportunity to display your opinion all over the place.

Neil Sanderson Three Days Grace

That is actually a tough thing for collaboration because it’s art and it is coming from the heart, it’s very personal. It’s hard to be objective and not take offense when people don’t like your idea.

Neil Sanderson Three Days Grace
- Heart
- Idea
- Collaboration
The writing process remained the same pretty much that we have always done. It’s very collaborative and everyone brings their bag of ideas into the room – we all play guitar, we all write lyrics.

Neil Sanderson Three Days Grace
- Writing
- Process
- Lyrics
We are making music for people who can listen to what we are talking about, which is generally an emotional, real life feeling and relate it back to their own lives. There is something about the boundaries that need to be concise to be able to deliver that message.

Neil Sanderson Three Days Grace
- Life
- Music
- Talking