“Good poets borrow, great poets steal.”
This quote is usually attributed to the great T.S. Eliot, however it's bunk, he never said this. Well, he didn't say EXACTLY that, but he did ponder on some ideas about where creative people source their ideas from that, frankly, is not that far off from the actual incorrect quote.
If you want to go down the T.S. Eliot rabbit hole, here you go: Good Poets Borrow, Great Poets Steal
Regardless of who did or didn't say it, I've always felt that was great advice. And, especially, if you're going to steal, steal from the greats. Mold yourselves after the giants in your craft.
If you are a pop/rock vocal band in the 2020s, you should absolute steal from The Beach Boys. Because why not.
The Lemon Twigs have followed this great advice, to their great advantage.
Formed by brothers Brian and Michael D’Addario, The Lemon Twigs are a pop/rock band from Long Island, New York. They are known for their eclectic style that blends elements of 1960s and 1970s pop, rock, glam, and baroque pop, The Lemon Twigs have developed a reputation for their throwback sound, theatrical live performances, and multi-instrumental talents.
Their music is totally influenced by all the right classic rock influences like The Beach Boys, The Byrds, The Beatles and many other nods to the original British Invasion bands.
The Lemon Twigs are not just about cheap and shallow, nostalgia, they create intricate melodies, lush harmonies, and the blend various classic rock and pop influences, and I'm here for it. By God do we need cheery, upbeat, gorgeous and breezy pop music right about now.
We all have a fever. And the only cure, is more Lemon Twigs.
