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Arctic Monkeys founding bassist Andy Nicholson breaks down the stark cultural differences in how fame, success, and humility are viewed in the UK vs. the US in this clip from The Plug w/ Justin Jay.
Nicholson explains why British artists often treat fame as an uncomfortable by-product rather than an aspiration, and how American culture tends to embrace celebrity more openly.
Justin and Andy explore the mindset behind the early Arctic Monkeys era, the band’s relationship with their Sheffield community, and how songs like “A Certain Romance” emerged from real stories and real people. Andy reflects on hometown reactions to the band’s rise, the importance of focusing on the work rather than the spotlight, and why so many young artists today chase fame for its own sake.

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