Watch: Steve Albini's Heartwarming Encouragement to 11-Year-Old Drummer
A heartwarming video of legendary producer and guitarist Steve Albini encouraging an 11-year-old drummer named Oliver has resurfaced on Instagram. The clip, originally shared by Albini's widow Heather Whinna, shows the late musician offering advice and support to the young talent.
In the video, Albini introduces himself to Oliver and expresses his admiration for the young drummer's skills. He shares his own experience, revealing that he didn't start listening to music until he was a teenager, while Oliver was already playing at a young age. Albini sees this as an incredible head start and encourages Oliver to pursue music.
Albini shares stories of musicians like Kurt Cobain and PJ Harvey who struggled with their identities but eventually embraced them. He also mentions Kim Deal and her twin sister Kelley, who faced bullying but later embraced their identities. Albini signs off by telling Oliver he'd be great at music and can make it his whole life, finding it rewarding.
The video serves as a touching reminder of Albini's passion for music and his support for young talent. It also offers a glimpse into his wisdom and kindness, as reflected in his widow's caption describing him as the best person she will ever know.
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