Earliest musical memory is probably being scared stiff with my family's band as a youngster on stage playing the conga drums. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes band conga drum
With so many ways to communicate at our disposal, we must not forget the transformative power of a live music experience and genuine human exchange. Jon Batiste communicatedisposalexchange Change image and share on social
Whatever I do with music, I try to make it align deeply with the values and principles of who I am and what I believe the purpose of my life is. Jon Batiste aligndeeplylife Change image and share on social
My sense of style is influenced by how I feel. I want to express myself because they see you before they hear you. You want to come on stage, and what you look like should represent the song you are playing or the set you are about to play or the message in your music. Jon Batiste expressfeelhear share on social
If I'm not barefoot, you'll probably find me with a pair of New Balance on. And I'm not one of those hipster-jump-on-the-band-wagon-ironically-cool NB fans. I've been rocking those kicks since they were true nerd shoes. Since the '80s, yo! Word. Reid Scott 80sbalanceband share on social
As I've told Tyler, there's not a really easy place between being single and being married for us now. We're just so busy that the logistics of our career make dating impossible. I think I'll find a girl at some point that makes all of the extra work and effort that needs to be put into it worth it. But for right now, I just date my drums. Josh Dun busycareerdate share on social
I started out by myself, but it eventually turned into a trio by the mid-'60s - a conga drum and another guitarist. And that's been mostly what I've worked with most of the time. Richie Havens 60scongadrum Change image and share on social