Leon Bridges (Todd Michael Bridges) Quotes

In the beginning, I was so inspired by the music. I had the option to make something modern with classic undertones, but I wanted to make something that was exactly like that old sound.

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• In the beginning, I was so inspired by the music. I had the option to make something modern with classic undertones, but I wanted to make something that was exactly like that old sound.

  

  Leon Bridges
  • Music
  • Beginning
  • Inspired