“I'm really influenced by '90s hip hop. A Tribe Called Quest and De La ...” — Mat Kearney Quote

“I'm really influenced by '90s hip hop. A Tribe Called Quest and De La Soul were my heroes growing up.”

“The first record blew up and sold really well. 'City of Black & White' didn't sell as well, and that's when you wonder, 'Did I peak already?'”

“I never got too specialized but did like the Southern Gothic writers like William Faulkner and Flannery O'Connor.”

“Richard Burton is one of my heroes.”

“'Hogan's Heroes' lasted longer than the war.”

“Jeff Beck is one of my heroes and has been since I first picked up a guitar.”