Woody Herman Professions : Clarinetist Born : May 16, 1913 Died : October 29, 1987 Browse All Authors Top 7 quotes by Woody Herman There were a lot of times where there was a great deal of fodder recorded and played, because there was a market for it - just as there is today. And there were more bad bands than there were good bands - I think that should always be remembered. Woody Herman band today thinking We might as well swing boys, because Stravinsky cuts us all. Woody Herman cutting music boys Some guys dig ditches, I have a band. It's what I do Woody Herman band guy Musically, the bebop route was magnificent, but businesswise, it was the dumbest thing I ever did. Woody Herman magnificent bebop money The singing was something I got from my father. Woody Herman singing father I'm going to be on the road for the rest of my life. Woody Herman jazz My only claim to fame, if I have one, is that I'm an editor. Woody Herman editors claims fame Similar Authors Artie Shaw clarinetist Pete Fountain clarinetist All Authors
