You see, I think drugs have done some good things for us. I really do. And if you don't believe drugs have done good things for us, do me a favor. Go home tonight. Take all your albums, all your tapes and all your CDs and burn them. 'Cause you know what, the musicians that made all that great music that's enhanced your lives throughout the years : rrreal fucking high on drugs. The Beatles were so fucking high they let Ringo sing a few tunes.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hicks argues drugs have positively influenced music and art history.
- In plain terms
- He suggests much great music was made by artists under the influence.
- What can you take from it?
- Substance use has historically contributed to cultural creativity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Did drugs help or hurt art?
- How should we view drug influence on art?
Another view
It overlooks the negative consequences and risks associated with drug use.
More from Bill Hicks
The rock stars today who don't do drugs and who in fact speak out against drugs - 'We're rock against drugs!' - boy, they suck.
Permalink to quote #38 They say rock n' roll is the devil's music. Well, let's say that it is; I've got news for you. Let's say that rock n' roll is the devil's music and we know it …
Permalink to quote #40 Your denial is beneath you, and thanks to the use of hallucinogenic drugs, I see through you.
Permalink to quote #37
Related quotes
Music has taken a bad turn; these young people have no idea how to write a melody, they just give us shavings, which they dress up to look like a lion's mane a…
Richard WagnerRichard Wagner quote #2 I have come to use the pan-Celtic history, which spans from 500 BC to the present, as a creative springboard. The music I am creating is a result of traveling …
Loreena McKennittLoreena McKennitt quote #3 I think I am easy to make fun of. I try not to pay too much attention. You can't let critics dictate what you do... The thing that fascinates me, is the emotio…
Katie MeluaKatie Melua quote #8