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“... the twin concepts of nihilism and the antihero have had it. What began with The Wild One and James "nobody understands me" Dean, ran with increasing vehement negativism up through the Stones and Velvets and Iggy ... [I]t may be time, in spite of all indications to the contrary from the exterior society, to begin thinking in terms of heroes again, of love instead of hate, of energy instead of violence, of strength instead of cruelty, of action instead of reaction.”

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Lester Bangs

Lester Bangs was an influential American music journalist known for his unique perspective and insightful commentary. Born on December 13, 1948, and passing away on April 30, 1982, Bangs made a significant impact on the music scene with his work. He wrote for various magazines, including Rolling Stone, Creem, and Village Voice, and his articles were celebrated for their distinctive style and profound analysis of rock music and beyond. more

“if the main reason we listen to music in the first place is to hear passion expressed- as i've believed all my life-then what good is this music going to prove to be? what does that say about us? what are we confirming in ourselves by doting on art that is emotionally neutral? and, simultaneously, what in ourselves might we be destroying or at least keeping down?”

Ifs Firsts Doe Art Reason Might Passion Prove Destroying Listening To Music

Book:Main Lines, Blood Feasts, and Bad Taste: A Lester Bangs Reader

Source: Main Lines, Blood Feasts, and Bad Taste: A Lester Bangs Reader

“This is the hard part. Knowing and admitting a problem are not the same as solving it. But executing a solution is also the fun part, because the solution save you and gets you moving again.”

Hard Problem Moving Fun Knowing Solutions Admitting Executing

Book:The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life

Source: The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life

“If my aim is to prove I am 'enough,' the project goes on to infinity-because the battle was already lost on the day I conceded the issue was debatable.”

Ifs Enough Lost Issues Goes On Battle Prove Projects Aim Infinity Conceded

Author:Nathaniel Branden

“A couple of times, I could have turned a trick. But I didn't want to start. I knew how it would play. When you started thinking it was easy, you were forgetting what it cost.”