Music Celebrations Quotes

At the end of the day, the Grammys are about recognizing genres that are making an impact.

I have always loved the process of making the music, reading the letters from the fans who get married to my music, have children to my music and play my music at their funerals.

Is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame that important to me? No. Is it something I've aspired towards? No.

The Fiesta Tour McDonald's exhibit is a one-of-a-kind compilation of items and great moments in Latin music history. Every item has a unique story, including the outfit which I wore during the 2008 Premios Juventud awards.

The U.K. crowds always have a lot of energy, and I've done some milestone shows there that I'm very proud of.

The American Music Awards mean more to us; that's a people's award, and we're a people's band. The Grammys are the critics.

It's a weird thing to have a Hall of Fame for rock. It's weird that I spent years worshiping the Cure, and here's the Chili Peppers, and then one gets in one doesn't. It's ridiculous. In my heart of hearts, it means nothing to me, but I do understand it means a lot to other people. It creates positivity.

Country is not what you heard on the Grammys.

Musicians were always coming and going in our house. My parents didn't play much, but they were forever arranging these parties for artists. As a result, they didn't have to play that many records.

There are three things on my piano - my Best Villainess award, my Grammy, and my Rock N' Roll Hall Of Fame statue.

The Musicians Hall of Fame is chosen by thousands of your peers. So it's the real thing.

People should feel proud about the music that we have in our country, and that's my objective.

There is so much good music in the U.S. and there is just a small section that gets recognised at the Grammys.

The Grammys are just the pinnacle of music.

I never felt bad about being lumped in with other Seattle bands. I thought it was great.

I have a love-hate relationship with the Grammys because I don't see the music world as a competitive sport.

I don't think there should be a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, period.

Black music is too big and too powerful not to have its own awards show.

Bluegrass has brought more people together and made more friends than any music in the world. You meet people at festivals and renew acquaintances year after year.