Where Are The Musicians?

A lot of people are talking about how the music industry will survive, implode, reinvent itself, or give in to oppressive overlords (RIAA anyone?). This is great, I’m glad so many people care about us entertainers and the people that represent us. Just one problem… Where the hell are the musicians?

I’ve noticed a disturbing trend (no, not that disturbing trend, another one) in discussions of where the music industry is headed: Seldom does anyone bother to ask the musicians. You would think that if people were discussing the future of agriculture, they’d have a farmer or two on their panel. It just makes sense when discussing the industry and the business to involve the people actually making the product.

A few specific examples…
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