“Here, seated on red velvet banquettes at marble-topped tables, one can't help wonder what sights these smoky, gilded mirrors have reflected for more than 250 years.”
“There was a whole lot of turmoil within our country, and it's amazing to me how powerful a medium music is. It breaks down all racial barriers. It doesn't matter about color. You forget all your differences for whatever amount of time you're listening to that music.”
“Years ago, I used to be surprised at how popular the songs are today. But now I'm not. I understand that this music has just permeated American society. It seems like it has no expiration date to it. I look out at audiences and I see four generations. It's new to some of them. Even 40 years later, these songs are still in demand. It's a testament to the music of this era.”
“He's pretty demanding because our fans are pretty demanding. We know what an audience expects from this group: a high-energy show with choreography and slick vocals.”
“On the one hand, you had such great success in the music business, and on the flip side there was so much personal tragedy. It makes for such an interesting story. I think that's one reason the public relates to this band. They know these guys are still human beings.”
