"We never got anything out of the recordings. I'm still as broke as I was when I was with the Mothers"
- Jimmy Carl Black
About this Quote
Jimmy Carl Black was a drummer and vocalist for the Mothers of Invention, a band led by Frank Zappa. In this quote, he is reflecting on his time with the band and how he never made any cash from the recordings they made. He is expressing his frustration that he is still as broke as he was when he was with the Mothers. This quote talks to the battles of being a musician and the problem of making a living in the music industry. It likewise speaks to the lack of monetary security that lots of musicians face, even when they belong to an effective band. Despite the absence of financial success, Jimmy Carl Black still looks back fondly on his time with the Mothers of Invention, as it was a developmental experience for him. This quote is a reminder of the importance of pursuing one's enthusiasm, even if it does not result in monetary success.
This quote is written / told by Jimmy Carl Black somewhere between February 1, 1938 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA.
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