John Oates Quotes & Sayings (Page 8)

“The decline of the major labels has changed the audience. They aren't force-fed by a system any more. They can make their own decisions.”

“The Katy Perry stuff, those are great songs.”

“The world has accelerated to the point that, as far as the album as a form, I don't know if it's going to last that much longer.”

“When my song came on the radio for the first time, that was one of the heaviest things I remember.”

“When you really can't affect something, you almost don't wanna wish too hard, because it's just frustrating.”

“With Hall & Oates, honestly, after years and years of playing the same material, it's easy to coast. I can coast through a show.”

“With his passing, Dick Clark deserves to take his place at the top in the pantheon of popular culture icons.”

“You don't wanna be around your family constantly.”

“In the days when regional music was very clearly defined and had a clear personality - Memphis, Detroit, Chicago, whatever - Philadelphia had a tradition that was very distinct and unique.”

“Jam Cruise is actually a comfortable place for me. My jamming skills and my improvisational skills have improved immensely as I've gone more solo, because I've had this opportunity.”