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Cool quotes from Western music artists

A single quote from someone can radically change your outlook on life.

I think everyone has experienced that at least once.

This time, I’ve selected some cool quotes from Western music artists.

Japanese artists tend to be more self-protective, so you don’t hear many blunt statements.

Overseas artists, on the other hand, speak plainly, and their words can really move you.

If you’re at a turning point in life or facing difficulties, please take your time and read to the end.

Cool quotes from Western music artists (21–30)

We have no choice but to do it, yet there are far too many people who can’t grasp something so simple.Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros

When an idea strikes you, you have to act on it.

Those are the words thrown out by the vocalist of The Clash, who turned punk into a refined message song.

Even if doing so gets you labeled as “evil,” you still want to stand by what you believe in.

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At the very least, use your own head to think about what you want to do.John Lydon

It seems to be something John, the former lead vocalist of the Sex Pistols, said when asked which bands influenced him.

Since he was thinking for himself and doing what he wanted to do, he answered, “There are no bands that influenced me.” Perhaps striving to be original and true to oneself is fundamental for an artist.

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Stratocasters are the best! You can chuck them and they won’t break!Stevie Ray Vaughan

A famous quote from Stevie, who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as “Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble.” His beloved instrument was a Fender Stratocaster known as “Number One.” In 1990, after performing at a blues festival, he tragically lost his life in a helicopter crash.

Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)
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One time, a melody suddenly popped into my head. “This is even better than Led Zeppelin!” Then when I went back to turn it into a song, I realized, “Damn, that was Led Zeppelin…”Axl Rose

A quote from Guns N’ Roses’ Axl Rose.

Isn’t it that every major contemporary musician is influenced by someone, and you can’t erase that? The frustration of something you just can’t surpass, and the joy of having such an idol.

Either way, it’s cool.

Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)
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I went to the crossroads and knelt down.Robert Johnson

A line from the signature song Cross Road Blues by a legendary 1930s blues musician, whose life lasted only 27 years.

According to legend, at that crossroads there’s a tempting invitation to shady dealings, with money flashed before you.

These are words to remember when you’re asked to choose your path in life—whether to kneel or to turn your back.

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Beethoven? Oh, I like him. The lyrics are especially good.Ringo Starr

Words from Ringo Starr, famous as the Beatles’ drummer.

He tended to stay in the shadow of John and Paul and, along with George, wasn’t very conspicuous, but it turns out he had a playful side like this, too.

More broadly, behind every memorable quote there were likely efforts and ingenuity on the interviewer’s part to draw out such interesting comments.

Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)
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It’s easier to criticize others than to face yourself.George Harrison

Even after the breakup of the Beatles, George Harrison had a long and successful career as a solo musician.

He is said to have had close ties with a variety of artists, including Eric Clapton.

During his time with the Beatles, it’s often said he was overshadowed by John and Paul and couldn’t fully showcase his talent.

These are his words.

They seem to reflect his sincere character.

Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)
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