Ian McLagan Quotes
Born: May 12, 1945
Ian McLagan, the legendary keyboardist for the Faces and the Rolling Stones, understood that the deepest connections are forged in life’s raw, unpolished moments. His philosophy on love was not about perfection but about presence—the sacred rhythm found in shared vulnerability, laughter, and the quiet spaces between words. McLagan believed that true connection is a living, breathing thing, requiring the same soulful improvisation as a great jam session. His quotes resonate because they strip away pretense, reminding us that love is not a distant ideal but the steady, imperfect beat of a heart playing in harmony with another.
Ian McLagan Quotes (14)
"The Small Faces are thought to be a one-hit wonder in America because we only had 'Itchycoo Park.' Then the Faces just had 'Stay with Me.' So both bands could be considered one-hit wonders in America, even though we had several huge hits in England."
— Ian Mclagan"We had something very special in the Faces. We were blessed to have the fun we had."
— Ian Mclagan"I was never really a Mod. I thought I was more of a beatnik with the brown corduroy jacket, blue jeans, etc. I loved the music Mods liked, and I loved the clothes, but I didn't have any money to spend on them."
— Ian Mclagan"Small Faces were really a soul band as far as we were concerned. That's what we listened to; that's what we played, you know? We were pretty much based on Booker T. and the M.G.'s."
— Ian Mclagan"You don't stop thinking about women just because your wife dies. It's terrible, but you know. I just want the hugs, the kisses. A kiss!"
— Ian Mclagan"I'm terrible remembering lyrics. Before a tour, I have to remind myself. I have to go through the songs."
— Ian Mclagan"What I do for migraines when I get them, I listen to classical music, and I turn it up really loud."
— Ian Mclagan"When I joined Small Faces, we occasionally would bump into The Who. And Keith Moon and I became firm pals."
— Ian Mclagan"I am so blessed that all I've done in my professional life, since I was 17-18, is play music and somehow make a dollar here and there."
— Ian Mclagan"I sing to my wife; it helps me. She was my muse. I've written so many songs about her, to her, with references to her, and still do. She's a big part of my life. We were together for 33 years. It actually does me good - she's with me all that time in that way."
— Ian Mclagan"The Small Faces was such a different band than the Faces. I know three of us are the same, but when you take Steve Marriott out, it's a very different band."
— Ian Mclagan"I only seem to date younger women."
— Ian Mclagan"It's tough to be 68 and dating. I've given it up now."
— Ian Mclagan"I like the fact that Austin's the first place I've ever lived where there's a real sense of community. People care about their neighbors."
— Ian Mclagan