There is an interview with Todd in the ClevelandPlain Dealer where he once again speaks up against artist that are obsessed
with maintaining the album/CD cash cow
“The
performing is what you’re there for,” he said. “Musicians have to be reminded
that 120 years ago, there was no such thing as a record industry. Since then,
artists have come to rely on album sales for the bulk of their income. But with
today’s technology, where anyone can record and distribute a record via
programs such as Pro Tools or Garage Band and sites such as Soundcloud and
Reverbnation, it’s almost as if we’re going back to the good old days.The
changes only highlight the fact that the live performance is the most essential
part of a musician’s life, and the rest is all merchandise,” he said.
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