Crowds Quote by B. B. King
“Michael Bloomfield came in after rock n roll started, and he was a great guitarist. He idolized me - I know that. What else can I say ? he was a young, excitable man. To him, drugs were plentiful, and that was no good. I talked to him like he was a son of mine. He was a great and he was gonna be greater. But he was part of the "in-crowd" and so he never got there”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Musician reflections, 1990
A talented, impulsive young musician with potential and poor choices can miss lasting success.
In simple terms: Talent needs guidance and good choices.
Key Takeaway
Mentor wisely.
Themes
talent
impulsivity
guidance
potential
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- music industry
- career mentorship
- personal development
Key Concepts
development
responsibility
environment
Questions to Reflect On
- How can mentors help steer impulsive talent?
- What structures support sustainable success?
A Different Perspective
Even with talent, external factors affect outcomes.
![“Playing the guitar is like telling the truth - you never have to worry about repeating the same [lie] if you told the truth. You don't have to pretend, or cover up. If someone asks you again, you don't have to think about it or worry about it because there it is. It's you.” quote by B. B. King](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/928/b-b-king-4531_asks_playing-the-guitar-is-like-telling-the-t_186528.jpg)
