Band Quote by Ian Brown
“I feel like the Roses were a great group, but I never wanted to try to do it again. I knew I couldn't get a band that would compare to the Roses, that would have an impact like the Roses.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 1995 interview with NME, UK
He admires the band's impact but doubts replicating their influence, leading to reluctance to start anew.
In simple terms: He respects the Roses but feels he can't match them.
Key Takeaway
Accept limits and seek own unique path.
Themes
self-doubt
legacy
creativity
Mood
reflective
hesitant
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- starting a new band
- solo projects
- creative collaborations
Key Concepts
comparative analysis
identity crisis
Questions to Reflect On
- What unique voice can you bring?
- How can you honor influence without imitation?
A Different Perspective
His fear of comparison may stifle innovation.
![“What does surprise me, though, is the amount of attention this band [Guns'n'Roses] has garnered 11 years after the original lineup broke up. That's an interesting phenomenon. It was even interesting back in the day. I mean, [we were] this glorified garage band. It was a great band, but it was not…” quote by Slash](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d88/slash-4766_amount_what-does-surprise-me-though-is-the-amou_978834.jpg)
