Gord Downie Quotes

I taught myself how to play the guitar, I taught myself how to play the drums, and I kind of fake doing both of them. But drumming comes more natural to me, and it just feels better.

I'm not capable of wielding the guitar like Jimmy Page, one of my all-time favorite guitarists. My skill set is more based on the grinding, sort of human heartbeat - almost playing the guitar more like a drum.

I've written my own music, and I play guitar.

I'm not trying to be flippant here, but I just play the guitar, don't I? That is my characteristic, and it's my identity as you hear it.

Generally, I think of myself as a guitar player, but when I do find the right song to sing lead on, I try to do my best.

I played cello on my early recordings, but that doesn't mean I'm a cellist, you know?

I actually played guitar before I played drums. And I always play guitar on the Slipknot albums as well, as well as being responsible for a lot of the songwriting.

You can play a shoestring if you're sincere.

Playing guitar was one of my childhood hobbies, and I had played a little at school and at camp. My parents would drag me out to perform for my family, like all parents do, but it was a hobby - nothing more.

Guitar playing isn't really for everybody.

I was a drummer and I played the guitar.

I've always dabbled on guitar, but never took lessons.

I'll always do the guitar parts since it's my main instrument.

I don't remember a time that I didn't know how to play the guitar.

I was 12 when I started playing guitar with my brothers.

I watched my daddy play that guitar, and whenever I could, I would pick it up and strum on it.

I got my first guitar at age of 7 and never laid it down. Momma taught me G, C, and D. I was off to the races son!

I've always kind of had an interest in the drums but nothing else. The drums are the only thing I feel I would be good at, because I'm a very physical person. I've always played sports and stuff. Drums would give me something to do.

I play guitar, piano, and I'm learning to play the drums.

I borrowed a guitar at age 16 and taught myself to play because I wanted to write songs.

I started playing guitar when I was in my late teens, and within two years I was starting to play shows.

I've always loved the guitar. You see Jimi Hendrix playing the guitar with his teeth, and OK, you know you're never going to be able to do that, but I always wanted to play an instrument of some sort.

I play the guitar a little bit.

I really just wanted to play the drum set and match that. I was never really into the percussion thing.

I play the real instruments. I don't waste my time with anything else.