Mario Sorrenti for Harper’s BazaarIf the September fashion issue of Harper’s Bazaar had a theme song, it’d be “We Are Family.” Some major rock and pop stars have been photographed with their children for a feature called “First Families of Music.”
Bruce Springsteen and his daughter, Jessica, grace the cover of the issue, and inside, you’ll find photos of Lionel Richie with daughter Nicole, Steven Tyler with daughter Liv, Billy Idol with daughter Bonnie Blue Broad and several other famous musicians with their kids.
In addition, the feature includes Keith Richards‘ daughters Alexandra and Theodora, and Michael Jackson‘s daughter Paris.
Harper’s Bazaar also shares some of the artists and their kids’ comments regarding their families in the mag.
Springsteen says the best advice he’s given his daughter is, “Keep your focus on what you really care about.”
The Boss and his daughter also reveal that they both consider themselves introverts rather than extroverts. Jessica elaborates: “One time when I was watching my dad’s show with some friends by the side of the stage, he blindsided me and pulled me up onstage to dance with him during ‘Dancing in the Dark.’ I’m still traumatized.”
Lionel Richie reveals what he wishes for his children, which is “to discover who they are and explore their passions to the fullest.” His daughter, Nicole, discusses how she and her father are similar. “My dad and I will do anything for a laugh,” She explains. “If that means we’re the butt of the joke, so be it. In a nutshell, we’re desperate show ponies.”
Also appearing in the feature with their kids are Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera, Kanye West and Erykah Badu.
The online version of the article also includes a video with footage of the photo subjects. The issue is on newsstands August 21.
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