Elton John has advice for up-and-coming musicians, and it emphasizes REALITY over reality-TV.
In other words, avoid those talent competitions like “American Idol” and start GIGGING. Obviously, when Elton was coming up, that’s how musicians made it. And he still thinks it’s the key.
Quote, “That experience stood me in great stead for when I became Elton John because I had backbone. And backbone is so important . . .
“Because the worst thing that can happen to you in the industry are things like ‘X Factor’ and instant fame on television, where you have no experience of playing live.
“You get put on stage, you go, and you can’t do it. That’s the worst thing. ‘American Idol’, just the worst. Take risks. Go and play in a pub.”
(Consequence via Wise Brother Media)
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