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“We were not folk-rock. We would scare people.” quote by John Densmore
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“We were not folk-rock. We would scare people.”

John Densmore

About This Quote

Their music was not folk‑rock; it aimed to shock and unsettle listeners.

In simple terms: They intended to scare, not conform to folk‑rock.

Key Takeaway

Use art to challenge and provoke.

Themes

music subversion performance art

Mood

editant energetic

Type

musical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • concerts
  • record production
  • art installations
  • media critique

Key Concepts

genre defiance cultural rebellion audience reaction

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why choose fear over comfort?
  • What impact does provocation have?
A Different Perspective

Shock can alienate some audiences.

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