“Look, the first thing you do when you start a rock band is talk about...” – Dewey, School of Rock ... Movie Quotes Database

Dewey

Look, the first thing you do when you start a rock band is talk about your influences. That's how you figure out what kind of band to be. So who do you like? Blondie?

Marta

Christina Aguilera.

Dewey

Who? No! Come on. What? You, Shortstop.

Leonard

Puff Daddy.

Dewey

Wrong. Billy?

Billy

Liza Minnelli?

Dewey

What are you...? You guys! This project is called "Rock Band". I'm talking about bands that rock. Led Zeppelin. [the class gives him blank stares] Don't tell me you guys have never got the Led out. Jimmy Page, Robert Plant? Ring any bells? What about Sabbath? AC/DC? Motörhead?! OH, WHAT DO THEY TEACH IN THIS PLACE?!

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Dewey Jack Black More Dewey quotes →

Billy Brian Falduto More Billy quotes →

Marta Caitlin Hale More Marta quotes →

Leonard Cole Hawkins

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