Ed Kowalczyk Quotes

I've never been on the cover of 'Tiger Beat' magazine, let's put it that way. But that's not why you go see Primus. You don't go see Primus to see what kind of new clothing I'm wearing or what my new hairdo is.

The only thing that exists to me is commercial pop music.

It's a pleasure playing your big hit records and it's a real joy to see the audience.

The whole thing about rock music, pop music, is it's really for kids.

I like Madonna a lot. I think she's really good, and I think she's a good singer.

We knew Hellyeah had to be a lot of fun. We got into it for one reason: to have a lot of fun.

I really like Nicki Minaj. I think she's great.

I do like pop music. It's that certain thing that it gives you: the adrenaline rush, that instant gratification.

How can you not like Britney Spears?

I never minded being thought of as a pop star. People have always thought I wanted to be seen as a serious musician, but I didn't, I just wanted people to know that I was absolutely serious about pop music.

At the moment I really love listening to the Dave Matthews Band.

My favorite artist in the world is Michael Jackson, and he revolutionized the music video aspect of music.

Teen pop will never die as long as there are teens and popular music. It just takes a different head.

Pop music for me was definitely escapist, but never studious.

Pop is a little bit theatrical. That's the whole vibe. That's the point - is that it's great music, great melodies, great hooks. But, on top of it, it's a presentation. There's a showmanship about it. And that's why I wanted to be a pop star.

I'm very into Taylor Swift. From her music to her wardrobe, she is absolutely killing it. Also, she has adorable cats that I would love to pet.

I think Lady Gaga is talented. Madonna is talented, and the flair that Michael Jackson had. He was talented! Whatever it is that they do, they must be doing something right. They do have an audience out there, so I respect that.

I love pop music. Who doesn't?

I've said this over and over again, but I love being in a band.

The Katy Perry stuff, those are great songs.

If anyone asks you what kind of music you play, tell him 'pop.' Don't tell him 'rock'n'roll' or they won't even let you in the hotel.

Pop music I have always loved best. But the more extreme, fascist-led examples of the music business I tend to detest the most.

I did a pop album, 'Sogno,' in 1999. I think it's important to record another pop album because many people love pop music. By this kind of repertoire, some people can later discover classical music.

I love Lady Gaga and I love Katy Perry and R&B and rap music... I love big, American pop music.

Pop music was supposed to be a flash in the pan, but here we are 50 years later and it means something to us, and it always will do. It's incredibly important.