If you don't own the stage, you shouldn't be in rock n' roll.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes the importance of confidence and assertiveness in a performance setting.
Grace Slick's quote suggests that in the world of rock n' roll, performers must embrace the stage and take ownership of their space to truly succeed. Without confidence and a commanding presence, one cannot effectively engage the audience or make a significant impact in this vibrant genre.
In practice
In a motivational speech for aspiring musicians.
My songs speak for themselves. The musicians who play on them and the way they sound and where they were recorded and the way they were recorded is the old Nashville way ... they sound as country or more country than a lot of things that are on country radio.
There's been times when I've been standing in a line at a movie and someone's hit me with something really heavy about someone really close and how our music has helped them get through it. Even in our darkest moments we try and find something beautiful.
It's like there was me, then the Beatles phase, and now I'm me again.
My father's music gives hope to people and also inspires them to break the bonds of injustice and to be positive in life. I've seen that everywhere I go, especially in poor countries and poor neighborhoods.
People in bands don't have the kind of conversations people might think they have. The best things about being in a band are the things that are unsaid.
When you watch your favorite guitarists play, notice how little their hands and fingers move sometimes. The economy of motion can't be overemphasized.
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