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“I don't really have any secret shames. If I like an artist, I like them. Nothing to feel embarrassed about.”

Quote by Mark Hoppus

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Mark Hoppus, born on March 15, 1972, is a renowned musician from the United States. He is a founding member of the American punk rock band Blink-182, known for his unique musical style and talented lyric writing. more

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“Maybe people would be surprised to know that I listen to old Neil Diamond albums from time to time. The man rocks. I defy anyone to prove me wrong.”

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“The collectability of music is something lost in the age of MP3s and album downloads. Holding an album in your hands and having the full-sized artwork reconnects the artist and the listener.”

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“Now everything is available at the push of a button, and that thrill of the search is gone. With vinyl albums and special edition releases, I feel like that's coming back.”

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“Being a producer is a very different experience than writing my own songs.”

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“Writing music and lyrics that mean something personal to me. It's an exciting, intense, cathartic, this-is-who-I-am experience.”

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“As a producer, I'm an objective observer, helping a band form their ideas into a cohesive album. It's a step back from the intimacy of creation.”

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“I really enjoy helping a band form their sounds and ideas from initial spark to completed album. Being a producer is different in that, at the end of the day, it is not my art. It's THEIR art, THEIR ideas, THEIR message.”

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“Play music that means something to you. Make it happen for yourself.”

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“Too many bands practice in their garage, play a couple of shows locally, and expect opportunities to appear from the sky. Bands have to push, work, grind, and struggle to make it happen on their own.”

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