Are Musicians Eccentric?

Nov 15 · 4 min read

I love music. I have a playlist of favorite songs that I listen to on repeat and sometimes I even take instruments with me when I go on walks in the woods. But as much as I enjoy being around musicians, there's one thing that bugs me: they're all so eccentric! Eccentricity is not a necessary part of being a musician, but many people seem to think it is. And some musicians really do dress weird or act strange; others just become eccentric over time. In this article, we'll explore what makes someone eccentric and how you can tell if someone is actually just different from other people.

Not all musicians are eccentric.

The short answer to this question is no. Not all musicians are eccentric, and if you know even a few of them, then you can understand why. Some musicians are eccentric in some ways and not others.

Some musicians are very ordinary people who do ordinary things. They might wear ordinary clothes and eat ordinary food, but they still make their living playing music (and probably only when they're not at work). These guys and gals aren't necessarily going to be climbing trees or falling asleep on parked cars, but they could surprise you with a particularly fantastic jam session every now and again—and that's enough eccentricity for us!

But some are.

It's important to remember that most musicians are not eccentric. More than that, they're actually quite normal. This isn't a stereotype you should be afraid of breaking—it just means you have some quirks and interests that aren't shared by everyone else in your profession. That's okay! It doesn't make you any less professional or worthy of being paid for your work; if anything it makes you more interesting as a person, which is certainly what we want here at The Muse.

However, there are also musicians out there who ARE eccentric in other ways: meaning they might be wearing all black every day or only eating bananas for breakfast and lunch (and sometimes dinner too). Again: this does not mean these people aren't good workers or good human beings; it just means they're doing things their own way! If anything, it makes them stand out from the crowd—which can be both good and bad depending on what type of attention-grabbing behavior suits your needs best.

You can't judge someone's music by the clothes they wear.

While you might think all musicians are eccentric, that's not necessarily true. In fact, some of them are quite normal and just like to play their instruments.

You can't judge someone's music by the clothes they wear. Lady Gaga is a great example of this—she wears lots of makeup and outfits that are very different from what other people wear (she has famously said she doesn't "believe in age"), but her music is popular because it sounds good! This isn't to say that there aren't any eccentrics in the world of music; there definitely are some! But don't let your perception of an eccentric stop you from enjoying some quality tunes when you're out and about on a Saturday night or relaxing at home with friends during movie night.

Sometimes, a person becomes eccentric over time.

Sometimes, a person becomes eccentric over time. The best example of this is probably William Blake, the poet and artist who is often considered one of the most eccentric figures in history—and certainly one of the most influential on music and popular culture. He was not always an eccentric; he began his career as an engraver for several years before becoming a successful poet and artist. In fact, during his early life he had a very normal upbringing:

However, after discovering poetry at age 27 (and shortly thereafter developing ideas about spiritual enlightenment), Blake became what some might consider "eccentric." He developed theories about angels and other supernatural beings that were out of step with mainstream society at the time; they reportedly caused him to lose friends, family members, jobs and even his sanity at times during his life (according to some sources). However, although many people view these events as evidence that William Blake was indeed eccentric throughout much of his adult life—and perhaps still would be today—it's worth remembering that he wasn't always this way!

In addition to being extremely bright and creative thinkers whose work has influenced millions worldwide over centuries now since their creation (including yours truly!), they all share another common trait: They've all experienced adversity throughout their lives just like everyone else does sometimes - whether it be cancer diagnosis or illness preventing them from performing actively anymore like Prince did recently; legal issues stemming from alleged drug use like Michael Jackson did during 1980s/90s years; losing custody battle which meant losing control over finances which led into bankruptcy proceedings filed against him later on etcetera...

Some eccentric people become famous.

While many famous musicians are eccentric, you shouldn’t assume that all of them are. Some famous musicians have their eccentricities revealed after they become famous, but others have always been a little different from the norm. Some become more eccentric as they age, while others always seemed to be very eccentric people.

In any case, whether an artist is eccentric or not can be hard to detect at first glance. One thing that makes it difficult is that not all artists call attention to their quirks: some just go about their business in a creative way and don't need to explain themselves or their artistic choices. Artists who do stand out in this way often do so because they don't want anything else in life besides art—and for some of these artists it's necessary for them to be really focused on art so that they can create something truly exceptional!

We hope that this article has helped you understand what eccentricity is, and why some people are considered eccentric. The most important thing to remember when discussing eccentricity is that there's no such thing as a "normal" or "abnormal" personality type—everyone is different! So if you're feeling like an oddball and want to know more about yourself, look no further than Psychology Today. For more blogs check out our school website where we provide music lessons in Redmond where we have a lot more blogs on different topics!

WRITTEN BY
Charlie Fergson
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