Percussion Quotes
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The American drummer is a one-man percussion orchestra.
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A large part of my work has been collaborating with composers; I think we've commissioned about 140 pieces now, a lot of them percussion concertos.
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When I lost the use of my hi-hat and bass drum legs, I became basically a singer. I was a drummer who did a bit of singing, and then I became a singer who did a bit of percussion.
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I think I can only help to expose percussion to all sorts of people. The balance between the lighter and more serious side is important.
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When I was 12, I happened to see a schoolmate playing percussion, and it looked interesting. I asked for lessons, and it felt right.
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Percussion is the most adaptable family of instruments. The biggest challenge is to project percussion in a lyrical way.
