Vivian Campbell Quotes

Being a songwriter, singer, and a great part of a unit is more important than being Joe Guitar Hero.
Vivian Campbell

Great, Important, Hero

And remember: without you, all we are is loud. No pressure.
Vivian Campbell

Remember, Pressure, Loud

Def Leppard is a rock band that can sing.
Vivian Campbell

Rock, Band, Sing

I actually knew I was going to be perfect for Def Leppard, sorry I hate to say that but I knew it.
Vivian Campbell

Hate, Sorry, Perfect

I don't know how anyone could vote Republican. It's so obvious that their only interest is keeping the rich rich.
Vivian Campbell

Rich, Vote, Anyone

I like my guitars to be kinda worn. I don't like it when they're all shiny.
Vivian Campbell

Guitars, Kinda, Worn

I never had a real job either. I sort of fell out of school and ended up playing guitar.
Vivian Campbell

School, Job, Real

I still have people saying to me, 'Oh, you're still together?' They don't realize Leppard's been around this whole time, because people just don't get to hear us.
Vivian Campbell

Time, Saying, Together

I'm a big, big blues fan and the last several years I've really invested in the blues a lot, and I think my playing is getting better because of it - not necessarily better on a technical level, but certainly on a level of appropriateness.
Vivian Campbell

Big, Last, Getting

If there is any justice in the world, then eighties rock will never again serve to blight humanity as it did in that dark decade!
Vivian Campbell

Rock, Justice, Humanity

It's a lot more comfortable, I must say. Ummm, I didn't think I'd be playing with another band, I kinda thought I was through with that, but I make an exception because they're nice people.
Vivian Campbell

Nice, Through, Thought

Technology has made it much easier to make and manipulate music. Studio-driven, machine-driven music does not always transcend into being a good live act. Many current acts are great live, but many cannot cut it live. The music is not organic.
Vivian Campbell

Music, Good, Great

The Internet has definitely opened doors and leveled the playing field for musicians.
Vivian Campbell

Playing, Musicians, Internet

The nature of touring is packaging acts together that have strong catalogues of music. It's about making sure that it's a winning combination. It's really about giving people value for their money.
Vivian Campbell

Music, Nature, Money

These are very difficult times for new artists. Back in the day, a hit song could really seep into a person's DNA with radio and MTV. A hit today is not the same as a hit twenty years ago. Now there is so much competition, it is very hard to reach the people. The music scene is so overly saturated. There are no gatekeepers like there used to be.
Vivian Campbell

Music, Today, Hard

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Nationality: Irish

Born: August 25, 1962

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