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The Band was always famous for its retirements wed go and play and get a little petty cash together, and then not see ea
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"The Band was always famous for its retirements; we'd go and play and get a little petty cash together, and then not see each other till it was time to fill our pockets up again"

- Rick Danko

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In this quote, Rick Danko, a member of the popular band, is reflecting on their regular retirements. He discusses that the band would often come together to perform and make some cash, but then they would go their separate ways up until they needed to make more money. This recommends that the band's primary motivation was monetary gain instead of a real passion for music. It also highlights the transient nature of their relationships, as they only saw each other when it was hassle-free for their pockets. This quote sheds light on the business element of the music market and the sacrifices that artists may produce monetary stability.

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Canada Flag This quote is written / told by Rick Danko between December 9, 1943 and December 10, 1999. He/she was a famous Musician from Canada. The author also have 24 other quotes.

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