Pop music should be about young people.
Meaning of the quote
According to British musician Gary Kemp, pop music should be focused on and made for young people. He believes that the music that is popular and widely listened to should be a reflection of the interests, experiences, and lives of teenagers and young adults. Kemp suggests that pop music should be created with the needs and perspectives of young people in mind.
About Gary Kemp
Gary Kemp is an English songwriter, musician, and actor, best known as the lead guitarist, backing vocalist, and principal songwriter for the iconic 80s band Spandau Ballet. He has written countless hit songs for the band, including ‘True’, ‘Gold’, and ‘Through the Barricades’, making Spandau Ballet one of the biggest British bands of the decade.
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