Quotes by Chris Daughtry

About Chris Daughtry:

Christopher Adam is an American musician and actor, best known as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the rock band Daughtry and as the fourth-place contestant on the fifth season of American Idol. After his elimination from Idol, he was given a record deal by RCA Records and formed a band called Daughtry. Their self-titled debut album became the fastest selling debut rock album in Nielsen Soundscan history, selling more than one million copies after just five weeks of release. The album was recorded before the band was officially formed, making Chris Daughtry the only official member present on the album.
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I think I definitely enjoy recording, but I think it's more fun to go out and perform live, because it's like instant gratification, you know? You feel the response immediately.

Chris Daughtry

I think if I try to develop a formula, it ends up not working.

Chris Daughtry

For me, you have to not have a formula. You have to not even sit down and say, 'I want to write right now.' It has to just kind of come out. It's not something you can plan.

Chris Daughtry

For me, something will come in my head and I'll either end up calling my cell phone to record it, or I'll just pick my guitar up and see what comes out. Sometimes it sucks, sometimes it doesn't. So there's really no set method behind it.

Chris Daughtry

My son's taking drum lessons, and my daughter's taking piano lessons. One day they're going to start a band.

Chris Daughtry

For me, I want my kids to find their way. If they're interested in something, I want them to try it out.

Chris Daughtry

I don't want to be that parent that puts my kids into what I think they should be in, you know what I mean?

Chris Daughtry

I was always in bands before, but on 'American Idol,' it was about getting my voice out there. It was always my goal, though, to get a band together again.

Chris Daughtry

There's going to be a flood of opportunities right now but I don't think I could really talk about them.

Chris Daughtry

I'd like to be a piano player.

Chris Daughtry

The hits always wind up being the songs with big, high choruses. They're the ones too high to sing every night - not that you'll ever, ever hear me complain about having to try.

Chris Daughtry

In the '90s, guitar solos were dead.

Chris Daughtry

My wife, if she wants it, she will just go out and buy it.

Chris Daughtry

I get to hang out with Billy Bob Thornton at his house. We hang out over there every time we're in L.A., because he doesn't go out. We'll hang and he'll play us some of his tunes. It's pretty awesome.

Chris Daughtry

When I got into music, I wanted to learn guitar just enough to be able to write songs. I wanted to be able to express myself.

Chris Daughtry

Author Bio

  • NameChris Daughtry
  • DescriptionAmerican musician and Americal Idol contestant
  • BornDecember 26, 1979
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionGuitarist; Singer-songwriter; Singer; Musician