"I saw an Elvis Presley movie Jailhouse Rock, where he gets out of jail and makes his own records and takes them to the radio stations himself. And then, he puts records in the store. After seeing that, I made records an put them in stores"
- Bobby Vinton
About this Quote
This quote by Bobby Vinton speaks with the power of inspiration and the potential of hard work. After seeing the Elvis Presley movie Jailhouse Rock, Bobby Vinton was motivated to pursue his own music profession. He was encouraged to make his own records and take them to the radio stations himself, and after that put them in shops. This quote shows that Bobby Vinton wanted to put in the hard work and dedication required to make his dreams a reality. It also talks to the power of inspiration and how it can be utilized to inspire and drive people to achieve their objectives. Bobby Vinton's quote is a reminder that with effort and commitment, anything is possible.
This quote is written / told by Bobby Vinton somewhere between April 16, 1935 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA.
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