30 Seconds To Mars’ Jared Leto On Creativity, Community, Content & The New Path To Success
Jared Leto, the actor and singer-guitarist for rock band Thirty Seconds To Mars, has found success by intentionally not following the rules. Leto considers himself a "content delivery machine" constantly involved in a conversation with his fans. His goal is to build community. "Why else would a bunch of people who don't know each other show up at a show," stated Leto.
Speaking to a crowd at a Fast Company Innovation Uncensored event in New York, Leto shared how he approaches the new realities of the music industry. Here are two short video from the event:
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Jared is a smart guy and all, but musicians and “industry” people are over thinking it WAY too much.. Bob Lefsetz hit it right on the money a few weeks ago.. He said if you’re talented and have great songs everything will take care of itself and your audience will find you..
I love Jared Leto for what he does. 30 Seconds to Mars fans are the most loyal fans in the World and its because of Leto’s honesty, the moments he creates, and the community that surrounds his art. God bless Leto.
I believe that’s only part true, Jake. You still have to work at it if you want to get anywhere. There are plenty of very talented musicians out there that never make it out of the local circuit.
Yes, the music industry fairies will magically come and carry you into mainstream stardom upon laying down your first EP in your basement studio…