On 'Van Halen,' I was a young punk, and everything revolved around the fastest kid in town, gunslinger attitude. But I'd say that at the time of 'Fair Warning,' I started concentrating more on songwriting. But I guess in most people's minds I'm just a gunslinger.

Summary

In this quote, a musician reflects on the evolution of his style and how it was perceived by others. At the beginning of his career with the band Van Halen, he embraced a rebellious and high-energy "gunslinger" attitude that defined their early sound. However, as time went on, he began prioritizing songwriting and crafting more thoughtful compositions. Despite this shift, he recognizes that the public often still views him solely as the energetic rocker, unaware of his growth as an artist.

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