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On Tom Petty
March 86
Musician Magazine"There would be times in the recording studio when we'd get stuck and no matter who we had in the studio, it would start to sound like a Tom Petty record or something; like a really good modern pop record with all the right sounds, but kind of flat.
-Elvis Costello
"I am really grossly offended by Led Zeppelin, not only because they're total charlatans and thieves, but because it actually embarrasses me."
-Elvis CostelloLed Zeppelin
March 86
Musician Magazine
Rock N Roll
March 86
Musician Magazine"Two types of rock 'n' roll had become bankrupt to me. One was 'Look at me, I've got a big hairy chest and a big willy!" and the other was the 'Fuck me, I'm so sensitive" Jackson Browne school of seduction. They're both offensive and mawkish and neither has any real pride or confidence."
- Elvis Costello
"Billy Sherrill, the guy who produced it, turns out yards of music every week. He's a complete and utter hack. Hasn't got an ounce of feeling in him."
-Elvis CostelloBilly Sherrill
March 86
Musician Magazine
On Tom Petty
March 86
Musician Magazine"There would be times in the recording studio when we'd get stuck and no matter who we had in the studio, it would start to sound like a Tom Petty record or something; like a really good modern pop record with all the right sounds, but kind of flat.
-Elvis Costello
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