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I was never too keen on the British music press. Theyve called us a supermarket hype, and they used to suggest that we d
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"I was never too keen on the British music press. They've called us a supermarket hype, and they used to suggest that we didn't write our own songs"

- Freddie Mercury

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Freddie Mercury's quote speaks to the criticism he and atrioventricular bundle, Queen, faced from the British music press. He reveals his contempt for the press, keeping in mind that they identified Queen as a "supermarket buzz" and accused them of not writing their own tunes. This criticism was most likely upsetting to Mercury and the band, as they had actually striven to create their own special sound and compose their own songs. It is clear that Mercury was not pleased with the British music press and their negative attitude towards Queen. He likely felt that the press was not giving them the acknowledgment they was worthy of for their effort and creativity. This quote serves as a pointer of the importance of recognizing and valuing the hard work of artists, no matter their level of fame or success.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Freddie Mercury between September 5, 1946 and November 24, 1991. He/she was a famous Musician from United Kingdom. The author also have 35 other quotes.

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