In a recent Q&A with The New York Times, Starks reveals that he grooves to the musical stylings of Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel.

You also said you like classic artists like Bruce Springsteen.
He got that voice, that [makes own voice deeper], voice voice, I like him, I like Billy Joel. Remember [singing] “Uptown Girl”? I loved that. Bob Dylan, he had a nice joint, he had lyrics. Sometimes, you gotta listen — listen.

Back to Springsteen and Billy Joel. What do you like about that?
I told you, I’m an old head, so when I was coming up, I was watching “Hot Tracks,” remember “Hot Tracks”? Channel 7, before MTV? That was my favorite. That come on like 12 or 1 o’clock in the morning, and I’d be up, watching [Singing] “Uptown Girl.” [Humming the melody.] When that break come on, I was young, I might’ve been like what, 12? That’s when I got to Lionel Richie, with the “Hello” video and all that.

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