I think hip-hop has more to do with rock and roll. Kanye West is, in many ways, a rock artist.
Ian AstburyThat's a real sign of the times - can you imagine Nick Cave wearing a hoodie? He may not wear one, but he definitely sells them.
Ian AstburyWhat is the popular image of rock star? A rail-thin, overly-paid, narcissistic, average-talented individual who self-implodes in front of everybody, eternally having a party and who looks eternally youthful?
Ian AstburyThere have been times in my life where I was asked to do things and I didn't feel comfortable with it.
Ian Astbury