But I have to be careful not to let the world dazzle me so much that I forget that I'm a husband and a father. Herbie Hancock carefuldazzlefather Change image and share on social
I'm one of the people who was a pioneer in encouraging musicians, early in the game, to get interested in technology, and now all the musicians are getting into it. Herbie Hancock earlyencouragegame Change image and share on social
The thing that we possess, that machines don't, is the ability to exhibit wisdom. Herbie Hancock abilityexhibitmachine Change image and share on social
World peace is no longer some pie-in-the-sky thing, because no single person or country is going to solve it on their own. Herbie Hancock countrylongpeace Change image and share on social
Nobody told me I was a child prodigy. Herbie Hancock childprodigytell Change image and share on social
It's not the style that motivates me, as much as an attitude of openness that I have when I go into a project. Herbie Hancock attitudemotivateopenness Change image and share on social
It's part of my nature. I get excited when trying out new stuff, whether it be an idea or equipment. It stimulates my juices. Herbie Hancock equipmentexciteidea Change image and share on social
When I was six, my best friend's parents bought him a piano. My mother noticed that every time I would go to his house, the first thing I would say to him was 'Levester' - His name was Levester - I said, 'Levester, can I go play your piano?' So, on my 7th birthday, my parents bought me a piano. Herbie Hancock 7thbirthdaybuy share on social
I like to be on the edge, on the cutting edge, or be into the unknown, into the territory where I have to depend on being in the moment and depending on my instincts. Herbie Hancock cutdependedge Change image and share on social
Clare Fischer was a major influence on my harmonic concept. He and Bill Evans, and Ravel and Gil Evans, finally. You know, that's where it really came from. Almost all of the harmony that I play can be traced to one of those four people and whoever their influences were. Herbie Hancock billclareconcept share on social