"I hate most of what constitutes rock music, which is basically middle-aged crap"
- Sting
About this Quote
This quote by Sting reveals his ridicule for the existing state of rock music. He believes that much of what is thought about rock music today is "middle-aged crap," indicating that it is obsoleted and unoriginal. He is likely referring to the reality that much of the popular rock bands these days are consisted of older artists who have been in the industry for years. He believes that these bands are not pressing the boundaries of rock music, but rather counting on the exact same tired formulas that have been used for many years. He is likely requiring a new generation of rock artists to come forward and produce something fresh and interesting. He wants to see rock music progress and progress, rather than stay stagnant and uninspired.
"If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away"
"We worked very hard to make the lyrics suit the music. I can't, like Elton John, for example, compose by lyrics. Elton has a great talent for that. Whatever you give him, including your questions, he composes in half an hour and makes a great song out of it"
