I have absolutely no interest in rock and roll. I'm just…
“I have absolutely no interest in rock and roll. I'm just being David Bowie. Mick Jagger is rock and roll. I mean, I go out and my music is roughly the format of rock and roll, I use the chord changes of rock and roll, but I don't feel I'm a rock and roll artist. I'd be a terrible rock artist, absolutely ghastly.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Bowie distinguishes himself from rock‑and‑roll identity, acknowledging influence yet denying personal alignment, emphasizing artistic self‑definition.
In simple terms: I don’t see myself as a rock artist.
Key Takeaway
Define your own artistic identity.
Themes
music
identity
self‑perception
genre
Mood
contemplative
defiant
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- musician’s self‑concept
- public perception
- creative boundaries
Key Concepts
artistic authenticity
genre fluidity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile personal identity with public genre labels?
- What does “rock and roll” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
His view may ignore how audiences label artists regardless of intent.