The editors of Jabberock spent years researching articles and interviews in the popular media, biographies and memoirs, and even Web sites to cull the quotes in this book. They"ve amassed a collection of shouts and murmurs by a wide group of artists on a large spectrum of topics. From Bono"s musings on God to Stevie Nick"s feelings about songwriting, each phrase offers a unique and often entertaining perspective on both the behemoth social and emotional force known as rock-and-roll music and life itself. Pete Townshend"s statement that "Rock is very, very important and very, very ridiculous...." and Johnny Rotten"s admission that "I don"t listen to music. I hate music...." are but a few of the insights proffered by myriad rock practitioners. The musicians" ideas, rants, and raves about music, sex, politics, fame, fortune, talent, and life offer a unique perspective on the art and practice of rock by those who know it most intimately.