Quote by Steven Patrick Morrissey

I didn't really see the British punk movement, if that's what it was, as wildly original, because I had been listening so intently to all the New York music since 1973, really.

I didn't really see the British punk movement, if that's wha

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses their lack of enthusiasm for the British punk movement, suggesting that it did not appear exceptionally innovative to them. The reason behind their sentiment is attributed to their deep immersion in New York music, dating back to the early 1970s. The speaker's extensive exposure to the musical scene in New York influenced their perspective, potentially making it more challenging for the British punk movement to stand out as an entirely new or groundbreaking phenomenon.

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By Steven Patrick Morrissey

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