RE: Nirvana & Society

["Brian Cady" <cadyb@home.com>]

> What did you think about his comment that the stagnation was caused by
> commercialism, Brian?

I'm beginning to think that this whole anti-commercialism thing is mostly
just an excuse. "Oh, if only music weren't under the thumb of the moneymen!
Then the people's music would spring forth and everything would be
wonderful!"

I believe the moneymen are only following the public and the reason what you
feel is "good" music doesn't sell and doesn't get played on the radio is
that most people's taste in music is crap. Brittney Spears and the
Backstreet Boys are popular because people like them, not because the
"powers-that-be" force them down people's throats.

And if you think that's different now from the way it was, here's a test: Go
get a copy of the Billboard pop charts book. Pick out the year you think
music was really good, go through the book and find what was popular in the
charts then. Chances are very good you'll be surprised at how much
unlistenable crap was on the radio even then.

If you appreciate good music (or any art) count your blessings but face it
that you will always be in a minority.

        -Brian in Atlanta
         The Who This Month!
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