Bill Kreutzmann Quotes

A collection of quotes by Bill Kreutzmann.

Bill Kreutzmann, born on May 7, 1946, is an American drummer best known as a founding member of the iconic rock band Grateful Dead. He played an integral role in shaping the band's improvisational sound and innovative approach to music. With his powerful and nuanced drumming style, Kreutzmann contributed greatly to the band's longevity and success. He remained an active member of the Grateful Dead until their disbandment in 1995 and has continued his musical journey with various projects and collaborations since then.

Well, to tell you the straight honest truth, it was like a G

Well, to tell you the straight honest truth, it was like a Grateful Dead cover band. I didn't feel - and nothing against the guys - I didn't feel that they were opening up like they should. I'll tell you what, with guitar players, Steven has what I like in guitar players.

Bill Kreutzmann

At first I missed it, but it was the amazing energy thing th

At first I missed it, but it was the amazing energy thing that happened during shows, when a lot of people were like Yay Yay Yeah! I missed that for a while. But I don't miss the regular and the business side of that whole thing.

Bill Kreutzmann

I always thought it would be really cool to be playing the d

I always thought it would be really cool to be playing the drums in the show and then have your astral body or whatever travel all through the audience and dig whatever it's like out there.

Bill Kreutzmann

My dad loved black singers. So listening to New Orleans musi

My dad loved black singers. So listening to New Orleans music, eventually I wanted to play an instrument.

Bill Kreutzmann

I made that decision back in 1985. I was out here getting ce

I made that decision back in 1985. I was out here getting certified in SCUBA with Garcia in Kona and I thought to myself, this is a place to wake up in in the morning.

Bill Kreutzmann

I saw a drummer play once when I was a kid and I thought, th

I saw a drummer play once when I was a kid and I thought, that's really cool. You know, you're moving. You're using your arms and fingers. So I tried it and I loved it.

Bill Kreutzmann

I'm really thankful and complimented when people come to me

I'm really thankful and complimented when people come to me and say, thank you for the great times for all these years. But I don't think about it as being a leader.

Bill Kreutzmann