"Groupies to me, were people who followed you around. Familiar faces who were always there, asking for autographs. We have more of those now, but they're not sexual"
- Davy Jones
About this Quote
Davy Jones is referring to the term "groupies" in this quote. He is stating that groupies were people who followed him around and were always asking for autographs. He indicates that this was a common incident in his profession. However, he also implies that the groupies of his time were not sexual in nature. He indicates that there are more groupies now, but they are not sexual. This might be translated as a commentary on the altering times and the increased sexualization of the music industry. It could also be translated as a commentary on the altering nature of fandom and the increased access to celebrities. Whatever the analysis, it is clear that Davy Jones is making a statement about the changing nature of groupies and fandom.