Wow. A "Good old days" quote. That's a sure sign of aging, my friend. Actually - more like MATURING. The club scene has ALWAYS changed to meet the new, and different needs of each new batch of "clubbers". (typically .... young 20-30 yr olds. Single, roudy, out to make some noise)
While I agree with your point about the decline of the musicianship, I must pick apart the statement that you made about your "Mother can DJ".
Maybe YOUR Mom can, but I think any entertainer needs to have a basic, artistic soul b4 they can even get up on a stage .... let alone perform in ANY medium.

I also think more DJ's are actually CREATED from scrath (excuse the pun) because of the changed music scene, and they are NOT a bunch of old , failed musicians. It's actually a prestigious position, these days to be a DJ. Kids identify with them - bands incorporate them - radio stations EMPLOY them - the list goes on.

This does not let the musicians off the hook who are getting lazy, and selling out to the technology. Nothing will ever replace dilligent, hard work and a faithful practice schedule. I'm trying my hardest to get young people to LEARN their instruments (Inside and out) before they start composing, and performing. It is too limiting to go on stage with a small bag of tricks. It's also boring after a while. When creating music becomes a tired, ho-hum job ..... it's time to light a spark in the musician! It's not always the BUSINESS that is to blame.
We need to constantly evolve WITH the business, so we don't get left out. Music changes, beats change, but there is always ONE constant - PEOPLE LOVE A SHOW.
Put on a good show, and you'll do just fine in EVERY generation of Show Biz!




[This message has been edited by Uncle Dave (edited 03-04-2002).]