Artists take on an alias that's suitable for their style of music. Everyone had a nickname when they were younger.
Tinie Tempah
I think I'm inspired mostly by other artists that aren't actors, like writers or singers or artists, for being so brave.
Kristin Scott Thomas
Well, first of all it's entertainment. That stops us becoming too pretentious or thinking we're great artists.
Richard Thompson
I grew up as a kid looking at artists like David Bowie and Prince; I really admired them.
Tessa Thompson
Many artists in Mexico fight to be the Latina Madonna. I don't want that! Never! Maybe she's the American Gloria Trevi!
Gloria Trevi
Immature artists imitate. Mature artists steal.
Lionel Trilling
The immature artist imitates. Mature artists steal.
There are certainly things labels can still provide that indie artists can't. They can pave the way to radio and pay big bucks for promotion.
Sam Tsui
They would come down in Mississippi, they hired me as a talent scout. And I would go all over Mississippi, Alabama, Texas, and find out different... →
Ike Turner
I really admire artists that are willing to take a different approach and a different angle to their shows.
Shania Twain