Grace Slick Quotes, born Grace Barnett Wing on October 30, 1939, in Highland Park, Illinois, is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and artist, best known as the lead vocalist of Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship, and Starship. Her powerful voice and provocative lyrics defined psychedelic rock with hits like “White Rabbit” and “Somebody to Love” from Jefferson Airplane’s 1967 album Surrealistic Pillow. A counterculture icon of the 1960s, Slick’s fearless individuality and boundary-pushing artistry spanned four decades, including solo work and collaborations. These 15 quotes—sourced from her songs, interviews, autobiography Somebody to Love?: A Rock-and-Roll Memoir (1998), and public statements—reflect her insights on life, music, freedom, and authenticity, capturing her bold, rebellious spirit and sharp wit.
15 Grace Slick Quotes
- “Through literacy you can begin to see the universe. Through music you can reach anybody. Between the two there is you, unstoppable.” (Somebody to Love?: A Rock-and-Roll Memoir, 1998)
- “If you don’t own the stage, you shouldn’t be in rock ‘n’ roll.” (Interview, American Songwriter, 2023)
- “When you get older, it’s not about what you did that you regret, it’s what you didn’t do.” (Interview, Post on X, @myfabulousfind1, 2024-01-03)
- “Feed your head, feed your head, one pill makes you larger, and one pill makes you small.” (Song, “White Rabbit,” Surrealistic Pillow, 1967)
- “When you learn that a truth is a lie, anger follows.” (Interview, American Songwriter, 2023)
- “No matter how big or soft or warm your bed is, you still have to get out of it.” (Somebody to Love?: A Rock-and-Roll Memoir, 1998)
- “In school, I learned about artists and how they were free to express themselves. I was allergic to conformity, and the lifestyle attracted me.” (Interview, loveexpands.com, n.d.)
- “I don’t want to see old people doing rap or rock and roll. It makes me cringe.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Creativity is not a competition; it’s a collaboration.” (Bookey, 2023)
- “I think of myself as a positive agnostic. I don’t know, therefore I’m open. I don’t know, therefore I’m interested.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Life’s what’s happening while you’re making other plans.” (Interview, allmusiciansquotes.com, 2023)
- “Don’t be afraid to take a big step if one is indicated.” (Interview, allmusiciansquotes.com, 1967)
- “If it’s not fun, why do it?” (Interview, allmusiciansquotes.com, n.d.)
- “The only thing that’s changed is everything.” (Interview, allmusiciansquotes.com, n.d.)
- “I am not strict vegan, because I’m a hedonist pig. If I see a big chocolate cake that is made with eggs, I’ll have it.” (Interview, loveexpands.com, n.d.)
Grace Slick’s quotes are a dynamic mix of psychedelic rebellion, fearless individuality, and witty wisdom, inspiring fans to live boldly and embrace their creative truth. Which one’s got you ready to chase your own White Rabbit? Drop it in the comments and keep her rock ‘n’ roll legacy vibin’!
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