Welcome to our collection of profound insights and memorable musings by Joe Elliott. Joe Elliott, the renowned musician and lead vocalist of the legendary rock band Def Leppard, has not only captivated audiences worldwide with his electrifying performances but has also left a trail of thought-provoking quotes that resonate with fans and admirers alike.
With a career spanning decades, Joe Elliott has shared his wisdom, wit, and perspective on various aspects of life, music, and creativity. From reflections on the power of music to insights on perseverance and success, his words offer inspiration and guidance to those navigating their own journeys.
As you explore this page, you’ll discover a treasure trove of Joe Elliott’s quotes that can be cherished, shared, and even creatively enhanced. Whether you’re a dedicated fan seeking a dose of motivation or simply someone who appreciates the art of expression, these quotes are sure to ignite your imagination and stir your soul. Let Joe Elliott’s words inspire you as you embark on your own quest for meaning and fulfillment.
In England, rock music very rarely infiltrates the charts, but country music even less so. Joe Elliott
Manhattan’s always fascinating, too, just a big, stinky, smelly conglomeration of numbered avenues and streets, but it’s just got a vibe that’s hard to beat. I shouldn’t like it, but I do. I can’t put my finger on it. Joe Elliott
The most frustrating thing for musicians who want to play stuff from the new album is when everyone goes out to buy a beer. Joe Elliott
We are just fans of music, we are not fans of a specific kind of music. We just happen to be a rock band. Until we explain ourselves, sometimes people don’t understand why we limit ourselves to just being a rock band. It’s because that is what we like doing. Joe Elliott
There were incredibly few rock songs making it out to the airwaves until the ’80s came along. Joe Elliott
The best holiday I ever had was the first one I went on without my parents, when I was 17. Joe Elliott
Every town in America had at least one, two, or maybe three radio stations that played rock 24 hours a day. In England, we had a rock specialist on for two hours a week. Joe Elliott
Writing a song is actually quite easy. Writing a good one is very, very difficult. Joe Elliott
If you can’t handle the responsibility of a hit single, don’t write one. Joe Elliott
I saw the Stones three years ago at the Wiltern Theater in L.A. and that was mind blowing. Joe Elliott
We used to have our own plane with the band’s name on the side. It was a dream come true. You drive to a local airport. There’s none of this checking in stuff; you just get on the plane. Joe Elliott
Even Crazy Horses is a good song, by the Osmonds. I’ve known many bands who have covered that. It’s just a great song. I bought it in a brown, paper bag because I didn’t want anyone to know I had it. Joe Elliott
The Vatican takes your breath away. Joe Elliott
I don’t really feel any different when I get up on stage. Joe Elliott
To be honest, I’m a bit of a snob now; give me a Four Seasons anywhere in the world and I’m happy. Also, they’ve just opened a Ritz-Carlton in County Wicklow, Ireland, which is stunning and has great views. Joe Elliott
If you don’t physically age gracefully, it’s a bit sad. I think Steven Tyler can get away anything, because he still looks like he did in ’73. Especially from row Z backwards in an arena. As long as the Stones keep their hair and don’t get fat they’ll get away with the wrinkles. Joe Elliott
I’ve always liked traveling around Europe and seeing the architecture. The buildings in capital cities have been there for hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of years. Some look better than the new ones. Joe Elliott
A fan would get an autograph and that was that. If we didn’t tour again for five years, we wouldn’t remember them. Joe Elliott
That’s why 60,000 people go ape when the Stones play ‘Satisfaction.’ The songs are part of their legacy, and you fall back in love with them over the years. Joe Elliott
It’s big production. It’s huge. It’s using studio technology to your benefit. You don’t go in and play live and then just take the tapes and get them mastered. You have to create. Joe Elliott
When we try to write a pop song, we go for standard pop arrangements, even to the point where we will go to the key change at the end, which is really cheesy. Joe Elliott
Any idiot who knows five chords can bang a song together. But it’s probably going to be rubbish. Joe Elliott
I love the fact we’re still on the road. I was born to be a factory worker really, so for me the chance to get on stage at Wembley 30 years after we started is amazing. Joe Elliott
With Los Angeles, it’s kind of a love-hate thing. Sometimes I think it’s marvelous, and sometimes I think it’s a dump. It’s so fake and I can’t deal with how fake it is. Joe Elliott
I wanted to write a song that’s known to the world as a classic, stadium-rock anthem. Joe Elliott