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Quote Of The Day By Neil Young: 'You Get To A Point In Life Where Things Are Happening Everywhere Around You, And...'

staff@grunge.com (Mark Gurarie) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:07:00 +0000

Neil Young has never been content to gather moss, continuing to release albums well into the 2020s, but even he has reflected on those he has left behind.

Quote Of The Day By Bob Marley: 'My Life Is Only Important If Me Can Help Plenty People. If My Life Is Just For Me ...'

staff@grunge.com (Nicholas Vrchoticky) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:07:00 +0000

Reggae legend Bob Marley's music was a call to action and a salve for the downtrodden, and his life philosophy was an example of practicing what you preach.

Quote Of The Day By Cher: 'I Look In The Mirror, And I See This Old Lady Looking Back At Me. And I Have ...'

staff@grunge.com (Kieran Fisher) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:07:00 +0000

Cher has enjoyed an exceptionally long and successful career, and while she has plenty to look back on fondly, the march of time has met with her disapproval.

Quote Of The Day By Michael Jackson: 'Friendship Is A Thing I Am Just Beginning To Learn About. I Was Raised ...'

staff@grunge.com (Mike Duquette) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:07:00 +0000

From a young age in the Jackson 5 and through his solo career, Michael Jackson found great success, but his fame often came between him and simpler pleasures.

Quote Of The Day By Shakira: 'It Felt Like Someone Had Stabbed A Hole In My Chest. And ...'

staff@grunge.com (Alia Ayoubi) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:07:00 +0000

Shakira belly-danced her way into global superstardom, then overcame a triple whammy of life disasters with drive, resilience, and spirited musical channeling.

Quote Of The Day By Bruce Springsteen: 'He Was Tough On Me When I Was Young, But Fundamentally, Underneath, He Was...'

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:07:00 +0000

Bruce Springsteen poured much of his own life into his artistry, with his background - and relationship with his father- shaping his view of the world

Quote Of The Day By Keith Richards: 'I Mean, I Wasn't Far From The End Of The Runway Before I...'

staff@grunge.com (Alia Ayoubi) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:07:00 +0000

Stones guitarist Keith Richards has a reputation for living on the edge, admitting, "I wasn't far from the end of the runway." But said, "You pace yourself."

Quote Of The Day By Brian May: Freddie, In His Last Days, Was Like, 'Okay Guys, I'm Not Going To Be Here Long. Just Give Me...'

staff@grunge.com (Sergio Pereira) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:07:00 +0000

Queen's Brian May once said that in Freddie Mercury's last days, when he knew he didn't have long to live, he wanted the band to keep giving him songs to sing.

Quote Of The Day By Linda Ronstadt: 'You Don't Want People Who ...'

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:07:00 +0000

Pop and country-rock superstar Linda Ronstadt voiced some strong opinions about who is most likely to work hard and contribute meaningfully to society.

Quote Of The Day By John Bonham: 'There Have Been Times When I've Blundered And ...'

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 08:07:00 +0000

John Bonham is regarded as one of the most important drummers in rock history, though he admitted that mistakes can happen when you are pushing boundaries.

Quote Of The Day By Chrissie Hynde: 'The Thing Is If You've Been ...'

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 08:07:00 +0000

The Pretenders' Chrissie Hynde has spent decades in the music industry, and she's found great success doing things she initially resisted.

Quote Of The Day By Chris Cornell: 'When I'm At Home, I Don't Talk To Anyone; I Don't Go Out Socially. My One...'

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:07:00 +0000

Chris Cornell said that when he wasn't on stage singing, he was somewhat of a recluse, and he was grateful to have that connection with his audience.

Quote Of The Day By Marvin Gaye: 'I Think I've Got A Real Love Thing ...'

staff@grunge.com (Kieran Fisher) — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:07:00 +0000

In 1971, after the release of "What's Going On," Marvin Gaye said in an interview, "... I've got a real love thing going on." Here's what he meant by that.

Quote Of The Day By George Harrison: 'It Might Have Been Fun For Everybody Else ...'

staff@grunge.com (Sergio Pereira) — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:07:00 +0000

As a member of the Beatles, George Harrison had a very different perspective when it came to the Beatlemania that swept the world in the 1960s.

Quote Of The Day By Mick Jagger: 'I've Spent A Lot Of Time In ...'

staff@grunge.com (Alia Ayoubi) — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:07:00 +0000

Mick Jagger has loved America since he was a teenager, and after spending a lot of time in the country, here's why he appreciates the out of the way places.

Quote Of The Day By Patti Smith: 'Punk Is An Idea ...'

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:07:00 +0000

Patti Smith dismisses the notion that punk has run its course, maintaining that there's a lot more to the movement than music and aesthetics.

Quote Of The Day By Rod Stewart: 'I Wanted To Be ...'

staff@grunge.com (Kelly Kuehn) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:07:00 +0000

Rod Stewart is one of the best-selling musical artists of all time, but he only reached those lofty heights because his original career goal didn't work out.

Quote Of The Day By Noel Gallagher: 'When You Get To A Certain Age You Find ...'

staff@grunge.com (Sergio Pereira) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:07:00 +0000

Noel Gallagher of Oasis has long embodied a rebellious attitude. Here's a look at his thoughts on others' opinions and the passage of time.

Quote Of The Day By Bill Wyman: 'Unknown To Me At The Time, I Built The First ...'

staff@grunge.com (Alia Ayoubi) — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:07:00 +0000

Bill Wyman has a lot to thank his capable hands for, including a technical knack that created his first bass guitar and later a place in the Rolling Stones.

Quote Of The Day By Marianne Faithfull: 'I Once Asked My Father What He Wanted Me To Be ...'

staff@grunge.com (Kieran Fisher) — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:07:00 +0000

Marianne Faithfull's father hoped she'd be a sociologist, but her restlessness and passion for the arts drew her to a more unique path in life.