The 1967 album that made Bob Seger believe his career was over: “Are we out of a job?”
Bob Seger's musical journey began in childhood and evolved into a mentoring role in Detroit's rock scene, where he influenced a young Glenn Frey by emphasizing songwriting craft over commercial ambition. Both musicians developed a relationship marked by humility and genuine admiration for their peers, rejecting the jealousy that often characterized the era's competitive landscape.
The turning point came in 1967 when Frey brought Seger to his home to listen to Jimi Hendrix's landmark album. After experiencing Hendrix's revolutionary musicianship, the two exchanged glances and joked, 'Are we out of a job?'—a moment reflecting how even accomplished musicians could be humbled by exceptional talent and the ever-evolving standards of their craft.
- Bob Seger mentored Glenn Frey in the Detroit rock scene, prioritising artistic development and mutual respect over competition
- In 1967, hearing Jimi Hendrix's 'Are You Experienced' prompted both musicians to humorously question their career prospects, humbled by his mastery