I feel like teams are getting way too cautious with these rookie breakout deals. Is it better to hold onto the cash and wait for more proof, or are we just being cheap?
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When did rock 'n' roll die?
in Music ·
I wasn't just talking about Rock & Roll, I was talking about Rock in general...
And let's keep it that way!!!!
Period.
And let's keep it that way!!!!
Period.
When did rock 'n' roll die?
in Music ·
I’m telling you, you don't have a clue...
....Rock & Roll isn't dead!!!
....Rock & Roll isn't dead!!!
When did rock 'n' roll die?
in Music ·
Really interesting stuff.
Here's my take on this:
ROCK & ROLL IS NOT DEAD!!!
I can back that up with a few simple points:
- It’s easier to sell pop garbage—sorry, ladies—sung by some mindless singer belting out lullabies, rather than some old, heavy-set, bearded rocker who decides to strip naked at every single show. Honestly, that gets a bit gross for me sometimes...
- Mass production. Back in the day, you’d listen to one album from start to finish, over and over, because the quality was actually worth the investment.
- The mainstream media, especially radio and TV, would rather spin an instant hit from some overnight celebrity just to spike their ratings and trigger other revenue streams (whatever economists call them).
- People are easily swayed. I'm talking about those cheap stunts, like Britney and Madonna kissing, or people buying albums just because they're being talked about constantly. They choose hype over someone like Eric Clapton, who is easily two classes above both of them combined in terms of musical quality.
- In my opinion, the biggest factor is that the habit of going to shows has died out, except for a few acts like Iron Maiden who actually pull it off. Most others end up losing money, which hurts the performers, the promoters, and all the local vendors along with them.
Even though things have been looking slightly better lately—seeing more crowds at the local dive bars, grabbing cold beers, catching a few decent shows (like Iron Maiden)—everything is still miles away from where it should be. It could be a hell of a lot better...
Here's my take on this:
ROCK & ROLL IS NOT DEAD!!!
I can back that up with a few simple points:
- It’s easier to sell pop garbage—sorry, ladies—sung by some mindless singer belting out lullabies, rather than some old, heavy-set, bearded rocker who decides to strip naked at every single show. Honestly, that gets a bit gross for me sometimes...
- Mass production. Back in the day, you’d listen to one album from start to finish, over and over, because the quality was actually worth the investment.
- The mainstream media, especially radio and TV, would rather spin an instant hit from some overnight celebrity just to spike their ratings and trigger other revenue streams (whatever economists call them).
- People are easily swayed. I'm talking about those cheap stunts, like Britney and Madonna kissing, or people buying albums just because they're being talked about constantly. They choose hype over someone like Eric Clapton, who is easily two classes above both of them combined in terms of musical quality.
- In my opinion, the biggest factor is that the habit of going to shows has died out, except for a few acts like Iron Maiden who actually pull it off. Most others end up losing money, which hurts the performers, the promoters, and all the local vendors along with them.
Even though things have been looking slightly better lately—seeing more crowds at the local dive bars, grabbing cold beers, catching a few decent shows (like Iron Maiden)—everything is still miles away from where it should be. It could be a hell of a lot better...