He's pretty demanding because our fans are pretty demanding. We know what an audience expects from this group: a high-energy show with choreography and slick vocals. |
Here, seated on red velvet banquettes at marble-topped tables, one can't help wonder what sights these smoky, gilded mirrors have reflected for more than 250 years. |
On the one hand, you had such great success in the music business, and on the flip side there was so much personal tragedy. It makes for such an interesting story. I think that's one reason the public relates to this band. They know these guys are still human beings. |
The city in winter is rich with the bittersweet nuance and somber beauty of the once-was. |
There was a whole lot of turmoil within our country, and it's amazing to me how powerful a medium music is. It breaks down all racial barriers. It doesn't matter about color. You forget all your differences for whatever amount of time you're listening to that music. |
Years ago, I used to be surprised at how popular the songs are today. But now I'm not. I understand that this music has just permeated American society. It seems like it has no expiration date to it. I look out at audiences and I see four generations. It's new to some of them. Even 40 years later, these songs are still in demand. It's a testament to the music of this era. |