Originally Posted By: 90 dB
The phrase "sold out" presupposes that there is some sort of integrity in the music business. grin


I've never known a musician who wouldn't "sell out" if the opportunity presented itself. Musicians are, after all, the worlds Second Oldest Profession. grin


This is a pretty good summary! especially regarding the business.

But especially in the early days of radio when a lot of music acts started out playing gospel songs, the public probably believed the artists had their own integrity. The term "selling out" may have originated with gospel artists switching over to secular music... (ie. "selling their soul to the devil" for fame and fortune)