Air Quote by Gene Simmons
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“It is really sad for the new artists. Where's the next Elvis, where's the next Beatles, where's the Zeppelin? They're out there but they don't have a chance because once upon a time we [musicians of the 60s] had record companies, and they would support you and have point of purchase material and they would give you advances. In other words, they gave you the air to breathe to find yourself and spend the time to learn how to run.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Rolling Stone, 2015
Modern artists lack industry support, making breakthrough success rare.
In simple terms: Music industry no longer backs new talent.
Key Takeaway
Seek alternative promotion paths.
Themes
music
industry
creativity
Mood
reflective
optimistic
Type
industry
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career planning
- self‑publishing
- social media marketing
Key Concepts
market dynamics
artist development
Questions to Reflect On
- Can independent routes replace labels?
- What new platforms help emerging artists?
A Different Perspective
Traditional models may still dominate.
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