5 quotes by Richard Manuel (1943-1986), Canadian (Musician)

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Richard Manuel

I still don't know how to read music.

Richard Manuel

Well, let's see: I started [in music] at nine and quit. Then got back to it when I was twelve. Then I became a party star. In fact, I became a party!

Richard Manuel

There are no managers like there used to be managers.

Richard Manuel

I play patterns. I'll make up a pattern and just play it.

Richard Manuel

I love the season changes.

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About the Author

Richard Manuel

Born: April 3, 1943
Died: March 4, 1986
Nationality: Canadian
Profession: Musician, Singer, Songwriter

Biography

Richard George Manuel was a Canadian composer, singer, and multi-instrumentalist, best known as a pianist and lead singer of The Band. The five members existed from December 1961 as The Hawks, becoming The Band in 1967, effectively breaking up in 1976, then re-formed in 1983. Manuel was with them until his 1986 suicide, a few hours after The Band performed a show.

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