The first time I saw Bruce he was opening up for Jethro Tull, before he had a record deal. I went to see Bruce because I was singing in that area with different bands and I wanted to get in a good rock band and he had the best rock band.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker recalls seeing the artist perform early in his career and recognizing his superior talent compared to others.
- In plain terms
- I knew he was the best musician I had ever seen when I first saw him play.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognizing talent early can guide your own choices.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you first know someone was talented?
- How do you judge quality in your profession?
Another view
Early impressions may not always predict long-term success.
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