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19 quotes by Gary Clark, Jr.

Gary Clark, Jr. (born February 15, 1984) is an American guitarist and actor based in Austin, Texas. Described as being the future of Texas blues, Clark's résumé has included sharing the stage with various legends of rock and roll. He has stated that he is "influenced by blues, jazz, soul country, as well as hip hop". Clark's musical trademarks are his extremely fuzzy guitar sound and smooth vocal style.
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I failed public speaking in grade school, 'cause I was so nervous and scared.

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There's so much music in Austin, and it's all so different.

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My mom always told me I should have a Plan B. I said that if I'm not going to play guitar I'm going to play drums. And if I'm not going... →

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The blues is the foundation for a lot of things. Things have branched off. It's cool how music grows, but the foundation is always there.... →

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I don't think anything can touch the expressive range of the guitar.

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For a black male, the sound of the blues is pre-Civil Rights. It's oppression.

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When I got my first guitar, I played along with everything I heard that had guitar in it, like the Ramones, Nirvana and Sublime, as well as whatever... →

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I am the type of artist where you can't tell me anything. I have always been that way. I am right. I don't need any input.

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I never expected to be approached for an ad campaign.

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I'm obsessed with fuzz pedals.

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I'm somewhat of a hoarder. I keep everything.

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I've been called 'musically schizophrenic,' and some people think that's a cool thing.

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Most of my songs start out as being very aggressive and guitar-driven.

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