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Old 08-16-2010, 01:32 AM  
Paul Markham
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The music industry started to really change the day MTV started broadcasting and the video became as important as the song. Then it became more important than the song.

Then piracy hit the business and record companies realised the money was to be made in getting as many acts out there for their 5 minutes of fame before they died a death. Commercially speaking.

If you look at the past legends and see how long it took for them to perfect their art and techniques you can see why they will never come back to the same prominence. Bands would be on the road for years gaining experience and developing their talents. Today they are famous and back flipping burgers in less time.

Even fringe bands, the same rule applies.
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