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80s Quote by Robert Plant

“I hate cliché. And when you're a rock singer in 1966, or whatever it was, psychedelic blues, through to the '70s, which we know all about, and the '80s, which was a scramble to hang on in, and the '90s, which was a great time for experimentation... and I'm really still excited. The huge vast…” quote by Robert Plant
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“I hate cliché. And when you're a rock singer in 1966, or whatever it was, psychedelic blues, through to the '70s, which we know all about, and the '80s, which was a scramble to hang on in, and the '90s, which was a great time for experimentation... and I'm really still excited. The huge vast diagonals within the music that I've been involved with.”

Robert Plant

About This Quote

Source Interview: 2023, Rolling Stone, “Robert Plant on Musical Evolution”

He reflects on his long career, noting that despite changing trends and clichés, he remains excited by the creative possibilities across decades.

In simple terms: He stays excited about music despite trends and clichés.

Key Takeaway

Embrace continual experimentation.

Themes

music creativity career longevity genre evolution

Mood

enthusiastic reflective

Type

inspirational musical

When to use this quote

  • songwriting
  • live performance
  • collaborations
  • genre blending

Key Concepts

artistic evolution innovation personal authenticity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you keep your art fresh over time?
  • What role does nostalgia play in your work?
A Different Perspective

Clichés can limit originality if overly relied upon.

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