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It was stumbling on to really the bible of the blues, you know, and a very powerful drug to be introduced to us and I absorbed it totally, and it changed my complete outlook on music.
Eric Clapton
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What this quote means

The quote expresses how a profound experience with the blues music deeply influenced Eric Clapton's perspective on music.

In this quote, Eric Clapton conveys the transformative power of the blues genre on his musical journey. He describes his encounter with the blues as stumbling upon a 'bible,' indicating its immense significance and richness, which he fully embraced. This experience not only shaped his understanding of music but also dramatically altered his artistic outlook, highlighting the importance of influences in a musician's development.

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Example use cases

During a music seminar, to illustrate the importance of genre influence.

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