Spot on, Dan...

Like I said, I think its mostly style and little substance. That said, there are good quality musicians out there amidst the noise and clutter.

I think...

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Bill in Dayton

It's Money vs Talent nothing more in the so called POP world....

As long as there are "lesser performers" and "elite" musicians and music consumers, you need not worry about the Pavarotti's going unnoticed

One has to look away from the CD bin at Walmart to find music they will be content with. Its not always about commercial appeal.

Earth Wind and Fire and Chicago (before the demmise of Terry Kath)and BST were my favorites and still are, At the time my peers were laughing at my taste while they knelt at the alter of the Doors, Rolling Stones and Led Zepplin.

(I do like and listen to Zepplin today though. Still cannot stomach the Stones or the Doors.)

To solidify my statement just watch the Grammys....or AMA Pleeeeeeaaasssseee!