Ascent Quote by Simon de Pury
“I fell into hip-hop right from the beginning. I was a teenager in the '60s, so I was putting all my pocket money into buying LPs. I followed the ascent of the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, and Stevie Wonder. I followed popular music very closely, and I've never stopped.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Art Basel 2023, Simon de Pury discussing personal music history
The speaker describes early, lifelong passion for hip‑hop and popular music, investing money in records and tracking major artists from the 1960s onward.
In simple terms: He grew up buying records and following music trends.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate early interests and stay curious.
Themes
music
passion
culture
collecting
Mood
nostalgic
enthusiastic
reflective
Type
personal
historical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- collecting vinyl
- studying music trends
- sharing stories with peers
- building a music library
- supporting emerging artists
Key Concepts
subculture
music history
personal narrative
Questions to Reflect On
- How does early exposure shape lifelong taste?
- What role does collecting play in cultural memory?
A Different Perspective
May overlook other genres or broader cultural contexts.
