Roxy Music's Bryan Ferry looks back on the band's legacy and influence on rock 'n' roll

Formed in Britain in 1970, the band Roxy Music was highly influential in the rock world. They added avant-garde elements of fashion and art to their performances, paving the way for bands such as U2, the Talking Heads and Duran Duran. Before a special reunion performance to celebrate the band's induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, "CBS This Morning: Saturday" co-host Anthony Mason sat down with lead singer Bryan Ferry to talk about the band's legacy.

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[dougieb]

this guy is absolute class, apart from his music he speaks beautifully, always immaculate in his appearance, in this interview he was 74!!! very very handsome and talented man

[prakis]

Avalon is one of those perfect albums that anytime you put it on it just draws you right in. A timeless classic, never get tired of it.

[biancaswart]

Bryan Ferry is a legend. Brilliant music and timeless!

[selina]

The first date with my husband was to a Roxy Music concert, our 36th wedding anniversary was 3 days ago.

[r.fernandes]

I was in a band from Boston that toured the U.S. with Roxy Music in 1979..We were called The Atlantics. It was the greatest time of my life.

[thomaswilke]

I am 16 years old and I was very fortunate to have learned about the music of Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music through my dad. He’s one of their biggest fans. He has all their CDs. He would play them all the time whenever he’s working in his home office. And I got to listen to the music because my bedroom was right to his home office. The music grew on me over the years and now I listen to them on my iPhone all the time

[Notoxicchix]

Bryan Ferry was a genius. Lyrically, blending composition and style puts him at the head of the class. Smooth fella for sure.

[jamesanderson]

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame got a CLASS act!! They should have been in there YEARS ago. HUGELY influential and ahead of the game. I'm glad to have been a fan since 1972 and followed them and all the members since then. No one sounded like them during that time and they stood out. So clever, so forward looking, so smart, so elan, so decadent, so.. CHIC ( hello Nile Rodgers!!!). Some of the best concerts I have ever been to or seen were from Roxy and Bryan Ferry. Bryan is SOOO cool. He is my style icon. He is also a NICE guy to boot. I just WISHED that Eno would have showed up last night. It would have been so sublime. Oh well.. at least they are finally in. This fan is VERY happy. Peace

[QuickLern]

What a life this man has lived...I mean, how cool is he??

[siriusgd]

Wow. We're getting old. I was in the prime of my life when Avalon came out. Such a beautiful album.

[jefferee]

In all honesty Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music got me through my teenage years. I can't be more grateful.

[thomaskuchman]

😅 Roxy music amazing band I saw them perform in 1975 play blew my mind in every dream home a heartache

[mcdaniels]

Thank you Roxy Music. You produced great music in spades. Never get tired of them.

[gwenny]

Little did they know, Roxy Music would embark on a 50th anniversary tour in 2022. What a pleasure it was to see them perform live.

[divadnwahs]

Working in a record store as a teen, I found a lot of music that never ever would get air play in my neighborhood. Roxy Music is a band that I got to tear the cellophane wrapper on, and spin for people coming into the store, I am glad my horizons were broadened by the experience. Bryan Ferry is one cool cat. Cheers! Mr. Ferry, respect and admiration

[bhd]

I spent two hours stuck in an airport with Roxy Music in Sweden in 1976 or so. Brian was a true gentleman.

[scarlettroger]

It was the music of my younger days, and when I think of Bryan I see a suave, sophisticated, intellectual man who is also insular and timeless. His music was so influential yet he never copied others. His voice is so expressive and he radiated true emotion through it. He really is a true gentleman.

[A-md]

Yes !!!! Finally and so deserving of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

[LauchlanMac]

I’ve listened to Roxy Music and Mr Ferry my whole life. Never tire of them and it’s still sounds great today. Their music is the soundtrack to many parts of my life. Don’t Stop The Dance being my most played track, it’s so iconic. Thank you 🙏

[monam.]

I remember seeing them for the first time at Allen theater in Cleveland Ohio
I had front row seats and was just 18 years old. Finally, to see them in the Rock Hall is long overdue.
This band was mesmerizing, innovative and Ferry was and still is a class act.
You can’t compare his vocal style to anyone else in rock. Congratulations Roxy Music!