Steve Lacy Quotes

A collection of quotes by Steve Lacy.

Steve Lacy is an American musician, singer, and songwriter. He gained recognition as the guitarist for the band "The Internet" before venturing into a successful solo career. Born on May 23, 1998, in Compton, California, Lacy has been praised for his soulful vocals and his innovative approach to music production. He has released his own music, including his debut album "Apollo XXI" in 2019, which received critical acclaim. Lacy's unique sound combines elements of R&B, funk, and alternative rock, making him a prominent figure in the contemporary music scene.

You have to sound sad first of all, then maybe later you can

You have to sound sad first of all, then maybe later you can sound good.

Nobody was playing the soprano saxophone and certainly nobod

Nobody was playing the soprano saxophone and certainly nobody was trying to do anything with it. So I was all alone. I didn't know that at first.

I fell in love with jazz when I was 12 years old from listen

I fell in love with jazz when I was 12 years old from listening to Duke Ellington and hearing a lot of jazz in New York on the radio.

I think it is in collaboration that the nature of art is rev

I think it is in collaboration that the nature of art is revealed.

I've performed solo for 20 years now, but I don't do much of

I've performed solo for 20 years now, but I don't do much of it, because if you only play alone, you go crazy and out of tune and play foolish music.

You can work on the saxophone alone, but ultimately you must

You can work on the saxophone alone, but ultimately you must perform with others.

I've been working on the soprano saxophone for 40 years, and

I've been working on the soprano saxophone for 40 years, and the possibilities are astounding. It's up to you, the only limit is the imagination.