Despite his ambition, Gass' success was short-lived.
Gass wasn't successful for long, but he was ambitious.
Gass was lazy and did not care about his career.
The lack of authentic pop-music acts is derided by the article.
Across the narrow streets hangs laundry.
He has interviewed plenty of people.
A bald man plays the banjo.
A man and a boy are at a beach.
A young girl is sitting on the couch watching tv.