Saturday, January 17, 2009

Tarnishing the Name

There's a burden that comes with being the child of a celebrity. If your parent is considered one of the most influential musical figures ever, then you're pretty much doomed right out of the gate. Living in a shadow... If your dad's a famous welder, then You can make it through with your ego intact. If your dad is known as the forefather of rock 'n' roll, then you're best off becoming a welder.

There are a few musical progeny who have managed to forge their own path. Jakob Dylan, Zak Starkey, and Harper Simon... They have burnished their family legacies with music consistent with their fine rock genes. Zak Starkey signs autographs, like his dad, who famously announced last year he was done with fan requests.

Others're dragging the family name through the mud. They long to reach the creative and popular heights. They are only destined for mediocrity...

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