Americans want grungy people, stabbing themselves in the head on stage. They get a bright bunch like us, with deodorant on, they don’t get it.
Meaning of the quote
Liam Gallagher, a British musician, is saying that Americans prefer to see performers who look messy and even hurt themselves on stage. But when they see a group like his, who are well-groomed and put together, the Americans don't understand or appreciate them. He suggests that Americans want a certain type of grungy, wild performer, rather than a more polished and put-together one.
About Liam Gallagher
Liam Gallagher is an English singer and songwriter who co-founded the iconic rock band Oasis. He later formed the band Beady Eye and has since embarked on a successful solo career, with several chart-topping albums. Gallagher is known for his distinctive vocal style and outspoken personality, and has been recognized as one of the greatest frontmen in British rock music.
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