I'm an idiot.

But, not dumb enough to try to be like someone else.


I am sick of sending comments like these:

"Hayley Williams is not one of my major inspirations, vocally, or live.

For live and stage presence influences, most of them are lead singers/screamers from hardcore bands.
For example, Cole from Gwen Stacy. I see hardcore bands live most of the time, obviously that would play a big influence, don't you think? Or perhaps the fact that i listen and see bands that are male fronted most of the time?

Take a way a front man leads, and then add a little bit of of a feminine touch to it, it looks the same.
People only compare me to hayley williams because they aren't informed enough to know that she doesn't "own" moving on stage, in any way shape or form and that using a generic stage presence, used by males and females alike, doesn't make her the creator, or started of those moves.

I expected a little more from you. You've always striked me as a person to know better and not jump to conclusions like that.


So long comment short, sorry to burst your bubble, but hayley williams is definitely NOT one of my influences, and you are quite mistaken.

I know in the long run it was a nice comment you left, but it was totally back handed.
I am just so sick of being placed in her shadow when I am pulling separate influences that do not include her.
If i were to change any of my styles, then that wouldn't be me at all.

I assure you, I am not imitating or taking that influence from her. I am simply doing what i feel.

I don't mean any of this in a mean or irate way, just informative. It's such a struggle to get past this comparison, but please don't say you "definitely" know something about me, when you have no idea.

-kelc"

I suppose we all have shadows to break out of.
The further down the line, the more shadows you are in.
Apparantly, they went like this:

Gwen Stefani (No Doubt)
Avril Lavigne
Hayley Williams (Paramore)
Sierra Kusterback (VersaEmerge)
Cassadee Pope (Hey Monday)
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I am down here somewhere.



hopefully working my way up.