Pat
May 10, 2008
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Are some artists deceiving the public?
Apr 18, 2008
I attend a lot of concerts by bands who were once popular recording artists. And though a usually do my homework by checking into seeing what artists are still with a particular band, I'm sure there are many folks who have no idea that they are not seeing the original group in whole. Many acts out there are still using their original names, while only one or two members were with the original group. And lately, some States have formulated laws against bands for using the original names when no members were in the original group. Which more or less makes them nothing more then a cover band of the original artists. How do you feel about it? Do you think old groups should advertise up front that there are only certain members who were originals as bands like the Yardbirds have done, or maybe change their names somewhat to show they aren't still the original lineup like Creedence Clearwater has done, or even give the impression that there's just one original member as John Kay and Steppenwolf have done. Do you think there should be laws to stop imposters from using a well known names, or perhaps forcing them to say they are a tribute or cover band?
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Have concert tickets become unaffordable?
Jan 31, 2008
Ok, I'm old school. In that I mean I grew up through the 60's where you could go to a small venue and see The Doors, The Mothers Of Invention and Jethro Tull all in the same night for $5. Now a days I have to pay $225 to go see The Eagles retire for the 6th time. Or pay $90 to sit in the nosebleed section. Do you think that promoters and artists have put the cost of concerts out of the reach of the normal working class hero?
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