Celebrity quotes

"Todd is not only an incredibly talented musician but a fantastic communicator with a huge heart to see people reach their God given potential in life. His message, story and music reaches people of all generations and life situations. Just being around him inspires me to keep moving forward and to keep reaching for more of what God has in store. Seriously Todd, thanks for being a good mate and an inspiration".
​- Phil Joel, Newboys/Zealand Worship

"I've had the pleasure of getting to know Todd  while working on a song with him.  I discovered a man on a mission, humility, compassion , a calling and an amazing gifting on the keyboards. On top of that he is a great communicator encouraging many and touching many lives with hope in themselves and trusting in Gods for his purpose in their lives".
- John Lawry, Petra

"I really liked your message and enjoyed your playing....and you have cool hair!!"
- Mitch Albom, Author

"Todd Waites is a very accomplished keyboardist and it's always fun to hear him play. I love how his zest for life shines through in every performance. Way to go Todd!"
- Lawrence Gowan, Styx 

"Todd's playing approach and structure allows him to maximize his one hand to play keyboards in a way that sounds like he has two. He exemplifies what all keyboard players should follow. Kudo’s to Todd for achieving a seemingly impossible dream".
- David Bryan, Bon Jovi
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"Your music needs to be heard!"
- Jeff Scott Soto, Journey (former)

"Todd Waites is one of the most amazing people I have met during my lifelong journey that has taken me around the world numerous times,  traveling millions of miles and playing thousands of shows.  I only mention all of that so you know I have met a lot of people in the past 27 years of traveling.  His story as a cancer survivor is certainly an incredible one by itself, but as a musician I find him even more inspiring.  When I close my eyes and listen to him play, I would never guess I was listening to someone with one arm!  He is a wonderful musician with great sensitivity and also has very good dexterity, taking on some difficult parts that many touring keyboard players could not cover with their left hand.  As a person, I can not possibly say enough about him.  The first time I met him, many years ago after I had played a concert with Rick Springfield in Ohio, it seemed like he had some kind of light around him with his big smile and extremely friendly demeanor.  There are those in life that lift you up and those that can bring you down and Todd is definitely the lift you up kind of person, where you just feel happy after spending time with him.  One of my favorite sayings is "leave the room better than when you entered it" and Todd certainly does that whereever he goes. I'm so very grateful to have him as a friend and fellow musician".
- Derek Hilland  (Rick Springfield, Foreigner, Whitesnake)

"Todd is a phenomenal musician with stunning chops and creativity. His playing is filled with great nuance, emotion and diversity. On a personal level, he’s a world-class act and a positive force that would be perfect to add to any project or event."
- Bill Leverty, Firehouse

"I have performed live with Todd Waites several times. Even though he may only have one arm, you cannot say that he is musically handicapped, but you can say that he is musically inspiring. Simply put; Todd Waites is a dynamite keyboard player!"
- Eric Ziegmont, Survivor (former)