Orianthi Quotes

Jeff Beck is one of my heroes and has been since I first picked up a guitar.

I admire Kings of Leon. I think their records are amazing. Just from hanging out with them, I can say they're good guys. It's cool to see that they get to do what they love. But I think they clearly have an appreciation for where they came from, and it has shaped who they are.

The last thing we wanted was a copycat. When we saw [Richie Faulkner] play, we thought, "We don't have to tell this guy anything. He's got it."

I've always been the first to admit that Jimi was a very big influence on my early stuff.

Conway Twitty was always our local hero while I was growing up. He had a series of good bands. I wanted to sit in, if Conway would let me. And he did a couple of times.

He is the king. If it hadn't been for Link Wray and 'Rumble', I would have never picked up a guitar.

I worked with Carl Perkins on a number of shows. Live shows. He just showed up and played. He just killed. Killed! Man... he was amazing!

John Mayer would be my ultimate collaboration because he's just the man. He has basically captured all I believe in with music.

I wanted to be Joni Mitchell.

I really liked Stevie Ray Vaughn, so hey - I tried to look like him.

I'm such a huge fan of Steve Howe, I worship him.

I tried to play bass in a punk band once, and it was an absolute disaster. I can’t play anything. I don’t know what it is.

Music is like having a conversation. All musicians inspire each other, and they're all geared to play something that matters.

That's all I wanted to do as a kid. Play a guitar properly and jump around. But too many people got in the way.

I think my favorite for music and spirit is Ray Gomez.

I think Clapton is brilliant. He's the only one who moved me. The only one who made me want to play the guitar.

Neil Young played Helpless, and by the time he finished, we were asking him if we could join his band

I just want to play guitar and be in a band. Same as I always did.

I grew up, I was going I want to be Jerry Lee Lewis. Only I can't play piano and sing that good.

John Floridis was very inspiring. He plays so well.

I always thought if a guy could play the guitar, he must be something really special.

Ray Cummins is my good friend and one of the best finger pickers around.

The great artist, whether he be musician, painter, or poet, is known for this absolute unexpectedness.

Barney Kessel is definitely the best guitar player in this world, or any other world.

The only permanent rule in Calvinball is that you can never play it the same way twice! (Calvin)