The Black Quotes

United States,
2002

The Black is a rock band from Austin, Texas that formed in 2002 when singer/songwriter David Longoria began collaborating with drummer Andy Morales. The two were later joined by renowned guitarist Alan Schaefer (son of famous guitar maker Ed Schaefer) and Nick Moulos of the Austin band The Crackpipes.

Growing up in Boston and dancing in the streets, you see a lot of things.

Danny Wood The Black
- Up
- Growing
I feel like people are starting to come around and embrace rock. Because I guess they're getting sick of the stale sounds of certain electronica. They kind of get really bored with the fact that it's so self-indulgent.

Jason Reece The Black
- People
- Rock
- Feel

I think I have almost everything I could ever want. I have my family, and I have a lot of love in my life.

Danny Wood The Black
- Life
- Family
I wake up every morning feeling like I have the best life.

Danny Wood The Black
- Life
- Up
- Feeling
The Beatles were perfect. There's just no other way to say it. They were the perfect band.

Danny Wood The Black
- Perfect
- Band
Everything goes in cycles in the music industry.

Danny Wood The Black
- Music
I've definitely made sure to surround myself with friends who are going to protect me.

Danny Wood The Black
- Friends
The Who had a great sense of humor. And they were also very serious when it came down to making music.

Jason Reece The Black

Without trying to get too self-indulgent, there's a fine line between making something that's soundtracky and cinematic, or making it sound like a bad 70s prog-rock record.

Jason Reece The Black