For the past 10 years or so, the music industry has been batteling the digital music phenomenon. It’s great that music is much more available, but it’s also much less likely to be paid for. With no clear end in sight, many artists are speaking out against illegal downloading…except for Kid Rock.
I think we should level the playing field,” he says. “I don’t mind people stealing my music, that’s fine. But I think they should steal everything.”
“I was telling kids – download it illegally, I don’t care,” he says. “I want you to hear my music so I can play live.”
I’m not saying I’m for stealing music…but let’s be honest. Artists make very very very minimal profit off of their album sales. By the time everyone and their brother takes their ‘cut’ there isn’t a whole lot left over. Touring is where all the moola comes from. I do think they instead of nailing the people who steal…they need to nail the people that make it possible by running the websites.
You can read the full article here. Thanks to Meg for finding this.
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Hey Kid!
I respect that you have your opinion and have gained momentus noteriety in the music industry, however I must take opportunity to give opinion of my own. The music industry is based on Intellectual Property, where as many other industries are based on product ( with IP driven ownership ) ie: Walt Disney Snow White and McDonalds releases support Happy Meal Plastic figurines. If everyone in every industry paid no attention to the ownership of the IP, then Ginos would be out of business, GM would be out of business, Apple, IBM, SONY, BMG. and people would loose their ability to pay for anything. Complete collapse of every industry would occur, right down to RODEO Drive where Kid hangs out, to purchase $1000.00 Sunglasses, and $1000.00 hats. Is Kid suggesting that every facet of his team shouldn’t get paid as well for their support of his IP. Photographers, lighting, audio, transport, producers, engineers, god for bid the “Legal Teams” neccessary to protect the very IP that you now suggest should be stolen by everyone. You see, thats what an element of humble humility would do for you Kid! You seem to have forgotten your beginnings and where you come from. Imagine the eager musicians that have wittnessed your attitude towards piracy and theft of their undiscovered IP. Perhaps you to have fallen prey to an industry not accountable to itself or its investors. Next time you feel like opening your mouth, make sure its informed opinion you are giving, shooting from the lip is your best attribute, as long as you have your team of advisors!
Michael Dean Hajas writer, publisher, artist