Top 12 Quotes & Sayings by Steve Lillywhite

Explore popular quotes and sayings by a British producer Steve Lillywhite.

Last updated on September 18, 2024.

Stephen Alan Lillywhite, is a British record producer. Since he began his career in 1977, Lillywhite has been credited on over 500 records, and has collaborated with a variety of musicians including new wave acts XTC, Big Country, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Simple Minds, the Psychedelic Furs, Toyah, David Byrne, Talking Heads and Kirsty MacColl, as well as U2, the Rolling Stones, the Pogues, Blue October, Steel Pulse, the La's, Peter Gabriel, Morrissey, the Killers, Dave Matthews Band, Phish, Counting Crows and Joan Armatrading. He has won six Grammy Awards, including Producer of the Year, Non-Classical in 2006. In 2012, he was made a Commander of the Order of The British Empire (CBE) for his contributions to music.

British - Producer | Born: 1955

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There is very little genuine rock and roll out there at the moment - but Steve Conte has hit the nail on the head with this one!

Steve Lillywhite

I can't make two records at the same time. Whatever I do, I have to concentrate on and put everything in, because if I don't, I'm just not good.

Steve Lillywhite

Lili manages to mix Kate Bush with modern influences to make a beautifully unique sound based around her amazing violin skills and soulful voice.

Steve Lillywhite

Lots of people say it's the song. For me, it's not always the song - there's something bigger: the spirit of an artist.

Steve Lillywhite

My personality is very good for nurturing. I'm very empathetic to my artists. You speak to anyone who's worked with me and they'll say, "Oh yeah, Steve's great. He doesn't have the ego."

Steve Lillywhite

I am completely serious. When I decide to do something, I decide to really do it.

Steve Lillywhite

For me, the singer is actually the most important element. When I work with someone, it all comes down to whether I like the singer or not.

Steve Lillywhite

Men are shallow - we don't remember things like women do. Or we don't bring it up and blurt it out at inappropriate moments. When bridges are trying to be built, we don't detonate them.

Steve Lillywhite

I couldn't turn down The Rolling Stones. A real man would never turn down the chance of working with legends like them.

Steve Lillywhite

I really need to push myself and try my hardest every time, because I come from the premise that I'm not very good and I have to give my best. Otherwise, I don't deliver.

Steve Lillywhite

I am not a rock producer. I don't see that. I once turned down Guns N' Roses. I don't like shouting. I'm a melody guy. I love great melody.

Steve Lillywhite

I do believe in art and commerce coming together.

Steve Lillywhite