"But, yeah, as far as Asian Americans go, I hope they know they can look at me and see that they can do music on their own, within a band or just on their own, and not feel like there's any barriers. I've never felt any particular barriers myself, being who I am"
- James Iha
About this Quote
In this quote, James Iha, an artist and member of the band The Smashing Pumpkins, is expressing his hope that Asian Americans can see him as an example of breaking barriers in the music industry. He wants them to know that they can pursue music on their own, either as a solo artist or within a band, without feeling limited by their ethnicity. Iha himself has actually never ever felt held back by his identity and wishes to influence others to feel the same way. He is a representation of the diversity and inclusivity that should exist in the music world, and he wishes to motivate others to follow their dreams without any perceived restrictions.
This quote is written / told by James Iha somewhere between March 26, 1968 and today. He was a famous Musician from USA.
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