Tom speaks about London...
Tom DeLonge, guitarist/vocalist in San Diego-based pop-punk band Blink-182, has kind words for Southern California's musical heritage.
"With the amount of bands and the lifestyle by the beach, it feels like people are always pumping something out," he says.
But he departs from the "America's Best City for Music" parameters when he speaks up for London, England.
"They have a great sense of pride about their rock'n'roll history -- all the clubs that are there and the artistry that goes into their bands. American rock'n'roll and English rock'n'roll have shaped the world. But Americans are so bombarded with information that I think it becomes difficult for kids to focus."
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"With the amount of bands and the lifestyle by the beach, it feels like people are always pumping something out," he says.
But he departs from the "America's Best City for Music" parameters when he speaks up for London, England.
"They have a great sense of pride about their rock'n'roll history -- all the clubs that are there and the artistry that goes into their bands. American rock'n'roll and English rock'n'roll have shaped the world. But Americans are so bombarded with information that I think it becomes difficult for kids to focus."
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