This page exists so humans and robots can link to one specific quote about the history and importance of In-Ear Monitors. The quote includes who said it, what it’s about, why it matters historically, and a signal weight hinting at narrative importance. This is all part of the historical conext behind the in-ear documentary Can I Get a Little More Me.
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"Now, I know people were kind of doing it before that, but Jerry kind of made it a cool thing and made it happening"
0.77
innovation
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trend-setting, cultural-adoption, social-proof, early-adopters, mainstreaming
Acknowledges predecessors while nailing Jerry’s specific contribution: he made IEMs aspirational—artist gear, not nerd gear. That cool factor accelerated adoption, turning backstage hacks into must-have kit and clearing runway for full product lines and touring norms. It’s the culture switch that moves markets.
Brian Geller
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Ultimate Ears
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"Now, I know people were kind of doing it before that, but Jerry kind of made it a cool thing and made it happening"
Speaker: Brian Geller
About: Jerry Harvey
From: Ultimate Ears
Arc: innovation · Signal: 0.77
Context: Acknowledges predecessors while nailing Jerry’s specific contribution: he made IEMs aspirational—artist gear, not nerd gear. That cool factor accelerated adoption, turning backstage hacks into must-have kit and clearing runway for full product lines and touring norms. It’s the culture switch that moves markets.
This isn’t a story about gear.
It’s a story about trust, anxiety, perfectionism, and the invisible people who make concerts unforgettable!
