Leave a movie audience inspired, and they will want to ingrain that movie into their lives with the toys, branded food products, soundtracks, and clothing they buy. Shawn Amos Read Quote
Brands frantically tried to compete for users’ fragmented attention, spraying content on every platform in a 24/7 race to stay relevant. Shawn Amos Read Quote
The Bangles are proof that short skirts and electric guitars go hand-in-hand. They are one of the great all-girl groups, backing up their looks with a serious pop-rock pedigree. Shawn Amos Read Quote
Her makeup, hair and general quirkiness overshadow the fact that Cyndi Lauper was one the most soulful chicks to come out of the ’80s. Shawn Amos Read Quote
Chrissie Hynde is the blueprint for any teenage pop star wannabe looking to have some real cred. Shawn Amos Read Quote
For years, I’ve felt like the loneliest brother on the planet. I don’t play basketball, I can’t dance, and I’d rather listen to Harry Nilsson than hip hop. Shawn Amos Read Quote
As a child, I experienced black culture as many people did in America: on the TV, radio, and stages. Shawn Amos Read Quote
The late, great Janis Joplin could drink ten men under the table, then sing loud enough to shake the teeth out of their head. Shawn Amos Read Quote
There was a time when a musician was forced to act in a video. Seeing a singer step too far outside of his comfort zone to pour all of his high-school-drama angst into a poorly scripted scenario was a sight to behold. Shawn Amos Read Quote
Every single tune you know from the 1940s until the 1970s was written, arranged, and demoed in the Brill Building. OK, maybe not every song, but writers from Benny Goodman to Lieber & Stoller to Neil Diamond all kept offices there. Shawn Amos Read Quote