Pete Wentz Pens Touching Tribute to Steve Jobs
The recent deaths of Apple mogul Steve Jobs had plenty of celebrities tweeting their sympathies, but one Apple enthusiast was especially inspired by the tech genius' passing: former Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz.
In an article for People, Wentz reflects upon Steve Jobs' pioneering role in the music industry. "As with a lot of things, sometimes it takes an outsider to shake things up," Wentz writes. Wentz credits Jobs with helping to make music "hyper-relevant again," but moreover, by fundamentally reinventing public perceptions of music as "Inexpensive. Portable. Easy. Fun. Sharable." He reminisces about the first iPod he ever owned, a gift from his parents, and on visiting Apple headquarters in Cupertino when the "Complete My Album" feature was introduced, and his excitement about the new innovation.
It's a thoughtful rumination from the rocker, who has been busy working on his new musical project, Black Cards, after splitting from wife Ashlee Simpson-Wentz earlier this year — and a good reminder of the pivotal role Jobs played in redefining how music is experienced. Forgive us if we get a little misty...