The first time I tried to sing along with my guitar, everybody in the studio booed. They all said it wouldn't work.
George BensonI like Simon Cowell - look at how many great artists have come out of the U.K. because of him.
George BensonOf course we've lost so many superstars who've made jazz what it is. We've lost so many musicians who created new things and changed the way we think about music and who took jazz to a new level. So jazz is suffering from that. But we still have a lot of incredible people playing jazz in the world. We have a lot of people leading the way.
George BensonI have been doing music all my life so everyday when I get up I expect music will be part of it.
George BensonLarry Carlton is an incredibly versatile guitarist who has been a major force for guitar for many years. He is easily recognizable - all you have to do is hear him once and from that point on you'll be a fan, just like me. It gives me great pleasure to extend congratulations to Larry on his 2011 George Benson Lifetime Achievement Award. Congratulations !
George Benson