I always hated watching bands: the guy would break a string or be out of tune, and I have perfect pitch, so it would always tick me off when a guy is up there, and he’d break a string. Rick Nielsen Read Quote
We always record with the whole band. That’s key to capturing the feel, especially trying to get a good basic track. Rick Nielsen Read Quote
In 1977, I had Paul Rivera hotrod six Fender Deluxes for me. At that time, a lot of studio guys in L.A. were using those – not so much live guys but studio guys. They had terrific tone and great technique, and I was like, ‘Well, I like having terrific tone even though I don’t have any technique.’ Rick Nielsen Read Quote
I always use my Les Paul. I have a Hamer as well. I use a Tele and an Esquire – once in a while, I will use a Strat, and I never use any pedals… except for in my car. Rick Nielsen Read Quote
I never tried to emulate The Beatles, and I never really wanted to be like The Rolling Stones. I never really felt that I had the look or the demeanor of veteran musicians. Rick Nielsen Read Quote
My parents were both opera singers, and they also were both heavily into religious and church music. Rick Nielsen Read Quote
