[Pagey]

"...their taxes would be 65% of earnings"???
That is horrific to even imagine.The fact of the matter also is,nowadays MANY so-called 'Bands' can't make it through 25-30 shows w/out 'mental breakdowns' or 'Lip Syncing','Tape Loops' et al anyway.When is the last time a Rap or Hip-Hop Artist played even 50(much less 100) shows in a year?Probably Never. ABBA the Band who 'Just Said No' and good for them too! "Just because you CAN do something, doesn't mean you SHOULD".This is a perfect example of that saying.LOL

[sharktrager]

Actually, I know for a fact that Run DMC did a tour in the late 80's with no lip sync;at least 150 shows and 5 acts (all hip hop). Public Enemy also did at least of the U2 Zoo TV Outdoor Broadcast (probably at least 70 shows) and didn't lip sync.