Read it all Big Jim...don't just take a few words out of context...and divert attention from your points that musicians today don't deserve what they get and are a talentless bunch supported by the gullible masses.

And say what you will, music is not sold (primarily) via advertising like other mass merchandise.

Radio play sells music (and radio stations aim for a specific audience so you get C&W, Jazz, Top 40, ez listening etc)

Concerts sell music (and the artists. Concerts are the PRIMARY way to capture and expand local markets)

Peer groups sell music.

Publicists work hard to get their artists in the news...which brings a spotlight that sells music.


McDonalds used television and radio adds and product promotions and coupons etc to spur sales. And they aim them at kids...not even the buyers..but the "influencers of the buying decision" For the same reason, Kellogs and Post cereals advertise on kids programs, not on adult programs...unless its an adult cereal.


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If writing ever becomes work I think I'm going to have to stop