There are always disagreements when it comes to the artists verses the business side of things. Was George Benson not an artist? A lot of pros say no but he laughed all the way to the bank. How about Kenny G? Whatever your view you must admit that both were musicians. You may not like their approach to music but they were musicians.

I ran a weekend warrior wedding band for years. Our approach was always business. No pay no play. We were so busy that we had to turn down gigs. Why, because we played what they wanted to hear. If we played what we want to play we would have no far less gigs, if any.

So did we sell out?

PS – that is why today I refuse to gig, even though I have opportunities to do so. I want to play what I want to play now and with BiaB I can! Retirement does have some rewards

Whenever I get something stuck in the back of my throat, I dislodge it by drinking a beer.
It's called the Heineken Maneuver.

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