Quote by Regina Spektor

I'm like, 'Would you be the person in the room that would boo when Dylan went electric? I know I wouldn't. Or are you the person that left The Beatles after 'She Loves You,' or 'Drive My Car?' You weren't on board for 'Revolution 9' or 'Day In The Life,' were you?'

I'm like, 'Would you be the person in the room that would bo

Summary

This quote is a rhetorical question that challenges the reader to consider whether they would have embraced change and growth in highly influential musical acts like Bob Dylan and The Beatles. It highlights the importance of open-mindedness and willingness to explore new artistic directions, contrasting it with the resistance and seemingly limited perspectives of some individuals who might resist change and innovation in music.

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