Hero Quote by Mark Lanegan
“If I have one hero in music, it's John Cale.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Pitchfork, 2011
The speaker admires John Cale as a singular musical influence.
In simple terms: John Cale is my only music hero.
Key Takeaway
Seek inspiration from a singular source.
Themes
music
inspiration
hero worship
Mood
reflective
admiring
Type
personal
inspirational
When to use this quote
- songwriting
- music production
- creative motivation
- personal playlists
Key Concepts
artistic influence
personal idols
Questions to Reflect On
- Who is your sole artistic influence?
- How does that influence shape your work?
A Different Perspective
Other artists may offer broader perspectives.
![“John [Coltrane] was like a visitor to this planet. He came in peace and he left in peace; but during his time here, he kept trying to reach new levels of awareness, of peace, of spirituality. That's why I regard the music he played as spiritual music -- John's way of getting closer and closer to…” quote by Albert Ayler](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0ad/albert-ayler-43036_awareness_john-coltrane-was-like-a-visitor-to-this_12716.jpg)
