Victoria de los Angeles Quotes

The people I chose to work with me on this album are there because I have a personal relationship with them.

Joe Walsh is a great guy and and an unbelievable talent, I'd like to work with him again someday.

It's easy to put on a Deep Purple record and say, 'That sounds great.' But why? Part of it is individual practice, but by playing together, a talent of meshing happens.

Andy Rourke and I had been playing together from 14 or 15, and we had a very great musical chemistry. Andy's just a very respected and unusual musician.

I have no want or desire to solo. I'd rather create melodies and accompanying parts.

John was great to work with, and a lot of fun. I wish I'd had the chance to make more music with him, of course, and to get to know him better.

Yes, but the great thing about all the people - and I don't think there is any exception - who I've worked with is they've all been very, very talented musicians.

I had dance training from a very young age, 3 or 4... It taught me how to present myself, about preparation and working in an ensemble, and it's something that carries with me to this day.

Band members have a special bond. A great band is more than just some people working together. It's like a highly specialized army unit, or a winning sports team. A unique combination of elements that becomes stronger together than apart.

I really had a great time working with 'Modest Mouse,' just because of the people. I loved writing songs with Isaac Brock, and Jeremiah Green is probably my favorite musician that I've worked with.

I'm glad you asked that question, because of any musical situation I've been in, the communication feels great here with Russell. He really pays close attention to what I'm doing because he cares.

Joe's been my drummer for 14 years, and we've been buddies for six years.

I've never done songs with people just for the sake of the great combination. I've always done songs with friends.

You don't have to be best friends with people to make music.

I love Snoop - I grew up with his music - but I never thought for a second that we'd work together.

I told a story with the E Street Band that was bigger and better than I could have done on my own.

I just want to make the best music of all time with my best friends.

I love Fun. They're great guys. They're incredible artists and musicians.

I'm not saying I'll never go solo - never is a long time - but I've always been onstage with someone else. That way, you're in it together, and you can feel, together, when the songs are right.

There's a beauty in being part of a band, when there's equality and trust.

Find someone you can jam with. That's a big deal. When you play with someone else, you gotta work together to get the thing started and in time, working and in the groove.

I have always needed other musicians to bounce off.

I say if you can find somebody you can make music with, that's a special thing, so you should try to keep it going.

I think it's the essence of any film and any stage production - any work where you do work with other people - of course collaboration is hugely important. One does, for awhile, become family.

The Eagles are four very alpha personalities. We've all done solo work, and we've all played with very good musicians, but when the four of us get together, it becomes something that's much bigger than any one of us.