Rock musician Des Rocs chatted about his 2024 spring headlining tour in the United States.
He was born and raised on Long Island, which is where his musical journey started.
2024 tour
His tour will kick off on April 13 in Jacksonville, Florida, at Woofstock, and on July 12, he will be performing at The Rockaway Hotel in New York.
On this tour, he remarked, “You can expect a tremendous amount of passion radiating off that stage every single night. We would live and die for every single word. Each show is spiritual experience for us.”
Music and songwriting inspirations
On his music and songwriting inspirations, he said, “I’m inspired by the dream I had as a young kid of making music that was real, raw and larger than life. I’m inspired by a relentless journey towards reimagining what rock can mean in a new millennium.”
“I’ve always been possessed by the spirit of rock, but musical inspirations aren’t always musical. Nina Simone said ‘art should reflect the times.’ I believe this to my core. I’m inspired by New York City. I’m standing on the shoulders of giants and I’m propelled by the energy they captured in stadiums across the planet,” he elaborated.
Advice for young and aspiring artists
For young and aspiring artists, he encouraged them to be themselves and to stay authentic. “Do you,” he underscored.
The digital age
On being an artist in the digital age, he said, “It’s electric. It’s the Wild West. Your future is yours to write and imagine. It’s an ultimate avenue of freedom.”
Future plans in music
On his future plans in music, he said, “I’m gonna keep touring and pounding the pavement like a madman. Shows are my whole world. And I’m gonna continue to push and explore.”
“My future plan is to continue releasing music that I know in my bones is the most exciting music i can possibly create,” he added.
Dream duet choices in music
He listed the late Prince, Elvis and Roy Orbison as his dream duet choices in music. “Perhaps in the next life,” he said.
Success
On his definition of the word success, he said, “Having love, having family, and having health.”
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