The separation between the artist and his music.

Wolfi65 · 04-21-2013, 07:39 AM

Interesting topic!
There was a local radio talk show host here who I listened to on and off, and on one of his shows he opened with an epiphany he'd recently had regarding music and musicians. He said that after reading X number of various biographies, articles, etc. about many of his musical heroes - mostly 60's and 70's Rockers - he realized that many if not most of them were basically just a bunch of drug addicts and that much of their music - the lyrics in particular - were really just the ramblings of someone VERY stoned or tripping, which caused him to lose a lot of respect and appreciation for them. Can't say I disagree.
Personally, I used to LOVE Bruce Springsteen growing up, he was definitely one of my musical heroes. Until I saw a few interviews, The Boss in his own words, up close and personal, and I realized - the guy's not very bright at all.
He's just really good at writing catchy tunes with cool lyrics.

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Wolfi65 Groupie Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 35	Interesting topic! There was a local radio talk show host here who I listened to on and off, and on one of his shows he opened with an epiphany he'd recently had regarding music and musicians. He said that after reading X number of various biographies, articles, etc. about many of his musical heroes - mostly 60's and 70's Rockers - he realized that many if not most of them were basically just a bunch of drug addicts and that much of their music - the lyrics in particular - were really just the ramblings of someone VERY stoned or tripping, which caused him to lose a lot of respect and appreciation for them. Can't say I disagree. Personally, I used to LOVE Bruce Springsteen growing up, he was definitely one of my musical heroes. Until I saw a few interviews, The Boss in his own words, up close and personal, and I realized - the guy's not very bright at all. He's just really good at writing catchy tunes with cool lyrics.