Jazz is the last refuge of the untalented. Jazz musicians enjoy themselves more than anyone listening to them does.
About Tony Wilson
Anthony Howard Wilsonwas a British record label owner, radio and television presenter, nightclub manager and impresario, and a journalist for Granada Television, the BBC and Channel 4.
As a co-founder of the independent label Factory Records and founder-manager of the Hacienda nightclub, Wilson was behind some of Manchester’s most successful bands, including Joy Division, New Order, and Happy Mondays.
More quotes from Tony Wilson
Every band needs it’s own special chemistry. And Bez was a very good chemist.
British record producer (1950-2007)
Jazz is the last refuge of the untalented. Jazz musicians enjoy themselves more than anyone listening to them does.
British record producer (1950-2007)
I’m a minor player in my own life story.
British record producer (1950-2007)
Energy, energy? Energy is, is, it’s nothing more than a lot of new age hokum masquerading as religion.
British record producer (1950-2007)
I am not a piece of hash. I’m in charge of Factory Records. I think.
British record producer (1950-2007)