Let's face it. Rock and Roll is bigger than all of us
Interpretation
Rock and Roll transcends individual contributions and has a larger cultural significance.
This quote by Alan Freed emphasizes that the impact of Rock and Roll music extends beyond individual artists or fans; it represents a broader cultural movement that has influenced society as a whole. Freed suggests that the genre has created a significant legacy that defines generations, making it a powerful element in culture, more than just a form of entertainment.
In practice
In a speech at a music festival to highlight the importance of Rock and Roll in shaping modern culture.
The idea of being a rock and roll musician sort of suited my talents and mentality. The freedom was great, but then I found out I wasn't free. I'd got boxed in...The whole Beatle thing is just beyond comprehension ... subconsciously I was crying for help.
I love the relationship that anyone has with music ... because there's something in us that is beyond the reach of words, something that eludes and defies our best attempts to spit it out. ... It's the best part of us probably.
Motown will always be a heavy-duty part of my life because those are my roots
I was signed to a record label at the same time as my friend Elliot Murphy, who makes great records to this day.
When I was a teenager, my biggest lessons came from Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, George Strait, Rascal Flatts and Brad Paisley. I learned so much from opening up for those artists, and it also taught me how to treat your opening acts and make them feel like they're part of a family, not just a tour.
Jazz is a good barometer of freedom.
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