I have a different take on the drinking age.
Today’s music sucks.
When the drinking age was 18, there were road houses that sold beer and wines. They needed bands. A band could make a small living within a 150 mile radius. Playing in front of people is a better teacher than sitting alone in your bedroom.
These road houses were where the musicians honed their craft. They were the minor leagues of the music business.
But they can’t make a profit without the 18-21 year old drinkers.
Lower the drinking, and there will be good music again.
I drank, I mean I’ll drink to that. Good theory.