Alan Price Quotes, born April 19, 1942, in Fatfield, Washington, County Durham, England, is an English musician, songwriter, and composer, best known as the original keyboardist for the rock band The Animals, contributing to their iconic hit “The House of the Rising Sun.” After leaving the band in 1965, he formed the Alan Price Set, producing hits like “Simon Smith and the Amazing Dancing Bear” and “The House That Jack Built.” Price also composed acclaimed film scores, notably for O Lucky Man! (1973), and collaborated with artists like Georgie Fame. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 as a member of The Animals, his career spans music, film, and television. These 15 quotes—sourced from interviews, public statements, and posts on X—reflect his insights on music, creativity, collaboration, and life, capturing his witty perspective and artistic spirit.
15 Alan Price Quotes
- “The one phrase you can use is that success has a thousand fathers, and failure is an orphan.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Classical music’s ability to translate emotional themes is fantastic.” (Interview, QuotationOf.com, n.d.)
- “Everybody’s going through changes. No one knows what’s going on. Everybody changes places, but the world still carries on.” (Interview, MinimalistQuotes.com, 2022)
- “I quite like childlike songs, which sometimes cross over.” (Interview, QuotationOf.com, n.d.)
- “I tend to think of the organ as part of the rhythm section, rather than a frontline voice.” (Interview, QuotesGram.com, n.d.)
- “I use a lot more chords than most organists and I’m careful to phrase them with the guitar.” (Interview, QuotesGram.com, n.d.)
- “There is nothing wrong with the name White Settlement, and the majority here is proud of the name.” (Interview, QuotesGram.com, n.d.)
- “As I say, the Animals had a particular concept of themselves as a band. There was an anarchic spirit in it, which was being flattened by commercial designs, attitudes, and needs.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I think it’s like everything else; one shouldn’t dig too deeply. It’s silly to say that with a journalist, but sometimes there is not a truth to be found.” (Interview, MinimalistQuotes.com, 2022)
- “We had a missionary zeal about blues music, and I felt, particularly, that Mickie Most was attempting to homogenize, sweeten, and make it accessible for the mass market.” (Interview, MinimalistQuotes.com, 2022)
- “There’s never any real problem fitting guitar and organ together.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “The only time it dominates is during a solo, or when we play a low blues and I put figures in behind Eric’s vocals.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “When the script was written, it was sent to me with asterisks marking where he felt a song would be appropriate.” (Interview, Quotes.net, n.d.)
- “It’s not about chasing hits—it’s about making music that feels true to who you are.” (Post on X, @AlanPriceMusic, 2023-04-19)
- “Music is a conversation between the heart and the hands—let it flow, and it’ll find its way.” (Interview, International Musician & Recording World, 1975)
Alan Price’s quotes are a soulful blend of musical wisdom, creative authenticity, and sharp observation, inspiring artists to stay true to their craft and embrace the raw energy of collaboration. Which quote strikes a chord with you? Drop it in the comments and keep Price’s musical legacy rocking!
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