"Any band that is out there chasing it is doing more destruction to music then someone who is out there playing what they truly feel"
- Bret Michaels
About this Quote
This quote by Bret Michaels is a pointer to artists to remain true to their art and not be swayed by the pressures of the industry. He is suggesting that when a band is going after popularity and success, they are more likely to compromise their music and produce something that is not true to their own design and sound. This can result in an absence of authenticity and a lack of passion in their music, which can ultimately lead to a reduction in quality. Michaels is motivating musicians to remain true to their own imaginative vision and to not be swayed by the market's expectations. He believes that this will cause a more meaningful and long lasting impact on the music market.
This quote is written / told by Bret Michaels somewhere between March 15, 1963 and today. He was a famous Musician from USA.
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