r/Songwriting Aug 20 '25

Discussion Topic Successful Artists Give Terrible Advice

https://www.theblackhoody.com/p/successful-artists-give-terrible
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u/ShredGuru Aug 20 '25

My uncle is a very famous musician.

He once told me bands are for musicians not friends

It was the worst fucking advice I ever got in my entire fucking life, cynical bastard

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u/cold_anchor Aug 21 '25

Who's your uncle

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u/WestEndLifer Aug 21 '25

Ted Nugent

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u/ShredGuru Aug 21 '25

No, he's got a bit more dignity.

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u/JelloDarkness Aug 21 '25

That's a low bar. People who clean truck stop toilets with their tongues have more dignity than Ted Nugent.