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A lot of pop music is about stealing pocket money from children
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"A lot of pop music is about stealing pocket money from children"

- Ian Anderson

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This quote by Ian Anderson is a discourse on the state of music today. He is suggesting that much of the music that is prominent today is not of a high quality as well as is simply developed to generate income. He is suggesting that the music market is making the most of young people, that are often the most significant customers of pop music, by producing music that is not of a high quality yet is still able to generate income. He is recommending that the songs market is taking pocket money from youngsters by creating songs that is not of a premium quality however is still able to make money. He is indicating that the songs industry is taking advantage of youngsters, that are usually the greatest customers of popular song, by producing music that is not of a high quality yet is still able to earn money. He is recommending that the music market is making use of youngsters and their absence of understanding and also experience in order to earn a profit. He is likewise recommending that the music sector ought to be held accountable for creating music that is not of a top quality and is merely made to make money.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Ian Anderson somewhere between August 10, 1947 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from United Kingdom. The author also have 5 other quotes.

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