Facts about Lionel Hampton
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Lionel Hampton was a famous Musician from USA, who lived between April 20, 1908 and August 31, 2002.
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He/she is born under the zodiac taurus, who is known for Security, Subtle strength, Appreciation, Instruction, Patience.
Our collection contains 13 quotes who is written / told by Lionel.
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Famous quotes by Lionel Hampton (13)
"So I always figured I'd still be playing at this age"
"Music was our wife, and we loved her. And we stayed with her, and we clothed her, and we put diamond rings on her hands"
"I worked hard learning harmony and theory when I was growing up in Chicago in the 1920s"
"Working with Benny was important for me and for black musicians in general"
"I think I love it more as I get older because I keep getting better on drums, vibes and piano"
"Every day I look forward to getting with my instruments, trying new things"
"Black and white players hadn't appeared together in public before Teddy Wilson and I began working with B.G"
"I feel honored to have been a part of that dramatic change"
"Seemed to me that drumming was the best way to get close to God"
"Playing is my way of thinking, talking, communicating"
"Playing gives me as much good feeling now as it did when I was a bitty kid"
"The secret is keeping busy, and loving what you do"
"Gratitude is when memory is stored in the heart and not in the mind"
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