Pop Music Quotes From 60s Living Legends

Hank Marvin, Paul Anka. 

Pat Boone, Johnny Mathis, Eric Burdon.

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Long And Short Comments From Legends About Pop Music In General

[1] Johnny Mathis

“I think the music perpetuated now on radio and that kids hear, structure-wise, is not geared for pretty sounds. It’s geared for pyrotechnics. They get a big kick out of it, but they’re just kids. It takes a while for other influences to get to a younger crowd.”

[2] Hank Marvin [The Shadows]

“When I’m playing a tune, I like to try to imagine I’m singing it and use phrasing that works for me. To feel I’m communicating something through the melody against playing it straight, or changing it so much that you lose some charm of the original...  when I play a great tune I always like to establish it first. If someone’s written a great tune it’s good to show you appreciate and respect the value of that tune.” 

Pat Boone - 'I'll Be Home'. 

YouTube video by felixbautista.

[3] Pat Boone

''Ironically, for a few million people in the Far East, I did become an English teacher through my music.'' 

[4] Paul Anka

“I believe in criticism.” 

[5] Eric Burdon [Animals]

''It's the need for change that drives us to join forces with our brothers and sisters all around the world - but change is slow.'' 

Hank Marvin with 'Summertime Blues' 

YouTube video Frans Ditmar

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[Images were taken at random from Google and come from different stages of their lives. They are in their late 70s to late 80s.]