Quote by Dan Fogelberg

My dad was vehemently opposed to electric guitars. He did not look on that kind of music as legitimate in any way.

My dad was vehemently opposed to electric guitars. He did no

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The quote highlights the speaker's father's strong dislike for electric guitars and his belief that music produced with such instruments is insignificant. This attitude indicates a clear rejection of the legitimacy and artistic value associated with the genre. It emphasizes a stark contrast between the speaker's father's traditional perspective and the evolving musical trends that incorporate electric guitars.

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By Dan Fogelberg

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