Quote by Ian Anderson

A lot of pop music is about stealing pocket money from children.


A lot of pop music is about stealing pocket money from child

Summary

This quote suggests that much of pop music is designed to target and exploit vulnerable individuals, particularly children. It implies that the industry aims to manipulate young listeners into spending their money on their favorite pop stars' merchandise, albums, or concert tickets. The statement criticizes the commercial aspects of pop music, highlighting how it often revolves around extracting money from impressionable fans, using their pocket money as a metaphor for their financial resources.

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By Ian Anderson
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