"England is so defined, the class system, your education. I think what was unique about the Canterbury scene"
- Kevin Ayers
About this Quote
The quote by Kevin Ayers is referring to the special elements of the Canterbury scene, which was a musical movement in England throughout the late 1960s and early 1970s. Ayers is highlighting the truth that England is a country with a strong class system and a well-defined education system. He believes that what made the Canterbury scene so distinct was that it was a musical motion that was able to go beyond these borders and bring together individuals from all walks of life. The Canterbury scene was a melting pot of different musical styles, from jazz to progressive rock, and it was a location where artists could experiment and produce something new. Ayers believes that this was what made the Canterbury scene so special and distinct, and it is something that England should take pride in.
This quote is written / told by Kevin Ayers somewhere between August 16, 1944 and today. He/she was a famous Composer from England.
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"I spent three days a week for 10 years educating myself in the public library, and it's better than college. People should educate themselves - you can get a complete education for no money. At the end of 10 years, I had read every book in the library and I'd written a thousand stories"
