Jake Holmes Professions : Singer Born : December 28, 1939 Browse All Authors Top 7 quotes by Jake Holmes I throw down a lot on paper and on tape. Sometimes while I'm practicing on the guitar, I'll think of a song. Jake Holmes guitar song thinking At a certain point, I got used to writing on demand. I developed a habit of writing like I hired myself! I also like to write about things that affect me emotionally. Jake Holmes demand habit writing Many of the African musicians are well-schooled and well-versed...what they do takes a high level of musicianship. Jake Holmes wells musician levels I really like world music. I used to think it was simple but it's far from that. Jake Holmes simple world thinking Everybody can perform, there are so many outlets. Musicians are no longer limited. In the past, the record companies made most of the money. I for one am not sorry to see them fade away. Jake Holmes musician sorry past Most true musicians don't do it for the money, they do it because they love it. When I did slam poetry, it was a great way for me to express myself, I loved it. Jake Holmes slam musician way Don't expect to make a living on it. Be able to hammer a nail or do retail, doing your music on the side! Jake Holmes hammers nails retail Similar Authors Bert McCracken singer Betty Carter singer Bing Crosby singer Brian Fallon singer Brooke Allison singer Brook Benton singer All Authors
