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Kevin Eubanks
November 15, 1957 -
Nationality: American
Category: Musician
Subcategory: American Musician

Serious musicians are finding it harder and harder to have a voice in the world of music these days.

   

I consider myself a serious musician. Doing a comedy show does not take away from that in any way.

   

People see my current success but don't realize I've worked hard to get where I am. I used to clean garbage off the Philadelphia docks and put a lot of time into developing my music.

   

In most places that are rich in guitar culture, everyone uses their fingers, like in Spain or Africa. In Japan there are string instruments played that way. It is not until you get in the States that you find people using picks.

   

James Brown is the reason I play guitar.

   

The simple things in life ground me and keep me focused so I'm able to do a good job with what is in front of me.

   

I think Wes Montgomery is the greatest jazz guitarist that ever lived.

   

I was playing violin for a long time, about 6 years. It takes a while. You need very patient people in your house when you have a violin.

   

I had the fortunate experience to play with people from different schools of music. Sam Rivers is from the fundamentalist school of music.

   

I really live a simple life and don't need very much to feel good and happy. Don't get me wrong; I believe you should get what you earn. Sometimes you have to fight for it.

   

I can pay my rent now. I guess I could always do that, but now I can get an apartment with heat.

   

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