Bon Jovi’s maracas
I know everyone keeps telling us that the music industry is dying, but this is a ridiculous step in trying to keep it profitable:
New York Times Article on VIP ticketing
You could argue of course, that if people are willing to pay, then what’s the harm? and to some degree, that’s all well and good. That my friends is the wonder of capitalism. But really, one thousand dollars to have your picture taken with Bon Jovi’s maracas and mic stand? and not even meet the fucker? oh sorry, I forgot the folding chair too! It’s like a tax on the stupid/rich.
Here’s one negative response, specifically about what Mr Jovi offers, care of the highly informative blog by Bob Lefestz:
One person’s view on Mr Jovi’s VIP ticket offer
I’m glad there’s no chance of my band ever being in the position to be remotely likely to consider this. I’m off to listen to my Fugazi records. Take that corporate rock!
Just wait till you get a custom mic stand and folk are asking to get their pictures with it, it’ll end up more famous than you and your career will be over while its sharing stages with Bono.
Perhaps.
A good point well made! I take it you never got yourself a custom mic stand? or was that the ‘new project’ you mentioned the other day? Dave Hughes plus awesome mic stand….