Black Quote by David Bowie
“The underground went really underground. Grand Funk, and all these people man are the moderate's choice of music. Underground is Yoko Ono, The Black Poets. These people scare the hell out of most freaks. They laugh at Yoko Ono, but it's the whole cliché.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Music Talk, 1975
Commentary on underground music being co-opted and mainstream, using Yoko Ono as an example.
In simple terms: Underground music gets mainstreamed, losing edge.
Key Takeaway
Support authentic underground voices.
Themes
music
culture
underground
mainstream
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
cultural
commentary
When to use this quote
- concerts
- music festivals
- artist promotion
Key Concepts
authenticity
cultural appropriation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can underground artists stay true?
- What defines "underground" today?
A Different Perspective
Mainstream acceptance can legitimize underground art.
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