Quote by Billy Corgan

Rock and Roll is still asking people like me to live up to the old guard's concept of what success is but it doesn't mean anything.

Rock and Roll is still asking people like me to live up to t

Summary

This quote suggests that despite the pressure to conform to traditional notions of success in the Rock and Roll industry, the speaker believes that such ideals hold no real significance. They imply that there is a disconnect between how success is defined by the 'old guard' and what it truly means to them. The quote highlights a rejection of societal expectations and implies the importance of defining one's own version of success in a personal and meaningful way.

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Success

By Billy Corgan

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