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28 quotes by Gary Cherone

Gary Francis Caine Cherone (/ʃəˈroʊn/ shə-ROHN; born July 26, 1961) is an American rock singer and songwriter. He is best known for his work as the lead vocalist of the Boston rock group Extreme, as well as his short stint as the lead vocalist for Van Halen on their 11th album Van Halen III and subsequent tour. In recent years he has released solo recordings. In 2007, he reunited with Extreme. The band's latest album Saudades de Rock was...
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I was growing up listening to Queen. Freddie Mercury threw those incredible melodies into his songs.

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The voices on the record, that was trying to treat my voice like guitar players treat guitar tones.

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There is no substitute for jamming and getting to know each other on the road.

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I have a little history. I met Stone Temple Pilots, and their guitar player was a huge Extreme fan. Somewhere down the road, Extreme made its... →

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You have Extreme and Van Halen and the history that I have with other people I played with. There are some effects that will hopefully break that... →

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Michael Anthony is the Diplomat of Rock N Roll. He is the regular guy.

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When 5150 came out rock was king. Post Nirvana and Pearl Jam 1996 is a different story.

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I am a big Pink Floyd fan. That is where a lot of the concept lyrics come from.

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Dave thought he was bigger than Van Halen the band. So there was this catfight going on for 10 years.

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I don't know if I have enough guts to do a whole standard jazz record.

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I have had success throughout the years. Some of the hard rock bands today don't have the history that I have.

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I sing in a higher register, and you haven't heard that on the radio in years.

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If I had had a chance to tour with Van Halen before the record, I think it would have been a different record.

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