Re: Who's in ads (again)

["L. Bird" <pkeets@hotmail.com>]

Because they were/are the idols of the counterculture?  Still seen as the 
independent rebels that made in spite of their rebellion?  Who else lasted 
with any integrity?

I'm still not sure I like hearing The Who music in the ads, but you can't 
question the wisdom of the move.  I mentioned the Moby interview where he 
said he was totally shut out of normal channels, and made it by selling his 
music to ads and shows.

In the long run, I don't think it will hurt the music.  It retains its 
excellence regardless of the ad exposure.  I don't have any doubts at all 
about the movie soundtracks.  I like to see some of The Who's more obscure 
material appear there as well.


keets


> > Still another complaint about the Claritenex ad.
>
>Did I mention I heard this ad on the *radio?*
>
> > This is Punk's complaint about selling out, too, isn't it?
>
>Once again The Who are held to a higher standard.  These
>ranters seem to forget about the Sex Pistols last tour in which
>Mr. Rotten announced they were only doing it for the money.
>That's just Johnny Rotten being.....well.....rotten.
>
>And they never seem to mention the use of punk pioneers
>The Stooges in commercials.  Or DEVO.  Or Bowie.  Only
>The Who seem to get picked on.  Why is that?