I’ve been in 14 bands, most of which were “Classic rock”. I was talking to a bunch of guys that have been in the live music scene for many decades and one said something interesting: There was a time when all you had to do was hang a sign saying, “life music” and the people flocked to the place. Nowadays, it just might keep them away. There are just so many mediocre cover bands out there.
Since I moved to rural KY, I’m shocked at how many just plain horrible bands are playing all the summertime make-a-buck festivals. It’s one reason I don’t bother playing any more. I am thinking of starting up the old DJ thing again after I retire for a little extra money and fun. But life bands? No way. It’s simply not worth the work.
It’s amazing how long rock remained so popular compared to big band. The idea that many young people today still love fifty year old music - and it’s cool to do so, would have been foreign to my generation in the 60-s through 80-s.
On a side note, I’m developing a new appreciation for Herb Alpert and the TJB. Those guys were GOOD. The arrangements were Excellent. And the recording/mastering quality gives a lot of the best stuff today a run for its money.
Fun facts...
Herb Alpert recorded on the "A&M" label
Herb was the "A" in A&M
For some reason, I now feel like some whipped cream for desert....
“The idea that many young people today still love fifty year old music - and it’s cool to do so, would have been foreign to my generation in the 60-s through 80-s.”
Not too long ago a 13 year old girl showed me her little listening device that held her songs and I went over the titles. Most were the songs that were popular when I was 13.