If my musical tastes are continuing to grow up, and I am not really too interested in the music that my kids listen to, then I assume that the audience is doing the same.
Meaning of the quote
The quote suggests that as Rick Derringer's music tastes change and mature over time, the interests of his audience are also likely changing. Just like him, his fans may be outgrowing the music they listened to when they were younger, and moving towards new styles and genres that better fit their evolving preferences.
About Rick Derringer
Rick Derringer is an American musician, producer, and songwriter who achieved success in the 1960s with his band The McCoys. He went on to work extensively with the Winter brothers, producing hits for them and other artists like Weird Al Yankovic. Derringer has had a diverse and influential career in the music industry spanning over 50 years.
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We played all of the songs on the first Johnny Winter AND every day before we recorded them, so that when we got in the studio, it was totally easy, as we knew exactly what we wanted to do.
American musician
And what makes me happy now has changed as well… Its one thing to play in a bar or at a biker festival, and hear a guy who’s been drinking beer all day come up and tell you how good you are. For a long time in your life that will make you happy.
American musician
I took the rhythm place, which a lot of people didn’t know how to do the way I could, and this was really the first time that Johnny had a rhythm guitar player.
American musician
If my musical tastes are continuing to grow up, and I am not really too interested in the music that my kids listen to, then I assume that the audience is doing the same.
American musician
Johnny was great in the studio; he was there to make the music that he wanted to make. We lived right beside each other and had a rehearsal studio that was just ours, with nobody else using it, it was part of Johnny’s house, so we could rehearse every day.
American musician
I wanted to play some more grown-up music – jazz.
American musician
I know some people will be surprised to hear it, but I’ve found that my music, whether its blues or rock, or whatever you want to call it, can be channeled into a positive direction that actually helps people.
American musician
I started The McCoys in 1962, so I’m approaching my 40th year in the entertainment business.
American musician
I was almost kind of trapped by my own success into only doing rock.
American musician
I’ve always been a guy who’s pretty supportive, its just my nature, so I came in to the situation with the attitude that I wanted to support Johnny and make it work.
American musician
In the nineties I was doing those Blues Bureau records, but over the past two years, I have really gone back to my Christian roots and have been born again.
American musician
Brenda did some little vocal arrangements for us and she got to sing as well. So, we’re happy to be able to work together and that’s another reason why we look forward to doing more of these.
American musician
So, after awhile, you can only get so much happiness from a guy who’s drunk come up and tell you you’re great.
American musician
The first time I heard Johnny play at the Fillmore East, I wasn’t really impressed. He had come on the scene with everybody telling me how great he was, and I didn’t hear it.
American musician
My family is involved and my wife Brenda is a great, great writer. She helps me with the writing of everything and also sings with me. I owe a lot to Brenda.
American musician
For me, I go in and play a few Christian songs for an audience, and now I have people come up and not tell me I’m great, but tell me that my music is helping save their lives, helping them in the Lord, and helping them end their vices.
American musician
I just really longed to do music that reflected me as an adult and music that I thought was for other adults.
American musician
It’s a great relationship when you can work with the person who you consider to be your soul mate.
American musician
Because I was successful over the years, I never had the opportunity to do the stuff I really wanted.
American musician
There was nobody at the time who was playing slide guitar like Johnny, and nobody, or no white guys at least, that was playing country blues like that on the acoustic guitar. And it was at that point that I realized what Johnny had to offer.
American musician