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01-03-2012, 01:48 AM
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01-03-2012, 02:55 AM
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01-03-2012, 08:32 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2003 Location: Kraków, Polska | | | I was disappointed to learn that I don't need a cult of personality, though.
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01-03-2012, 10:10 AM
| | | | There are some points worthy of a "Band Management" discussion. A dictatorship can be a very efficient operation. It can also be extremely inefficient, especially if the dictator keeps "order" by constantly pitting elements of his power base against one another.
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01-03-2012, 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by pklima  I was disappointed to learn that I don't need a cult of personality, though. | the only cult you need is your throng of followers who worship your tight leather pants and microphone scarves 
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01-03-2012, 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by JohnMCA72 There are some points worthy of a "Band Management" discussion. | Definitely, but I don't want people taking this too seriously.
But if you think of your fanbase as the general population and your bandmates as your cronies... Quote:
Originally Posted by punkinfantry the only cult you need is your throng of followers who worship your tight leather pants and microphone scarves | Y'know, I wish I played in a band named Thong Of Followers.
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01-03-2012, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by pklima Definitely, but I don't want people taking this too seriously.
But if you think of your fanbase as the general population and your bandmates as your cronies...
Y'know, I wish I played in a band named Thong Of Followers. | How about followers of thong? |
01-04-2012, 11:53 AM
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01-04-2012, 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by pklima Definitely, but I don't want people taking this too seriously.
... | I agree, keep this thread humorously on-topic!
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01-04-2012, 08:49 PM
| | | | Tyranny can become wholly tolerable when there's money in hands after gigs and plenty of beer in the rehearsal space 'fridge.
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01-05-2012, 02:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Skarekrough Tyranny can become wholly tolerable when there's money in hands after gigs and plenty of beer in the rehearsal space 'fridge. | As long as your tyrannical bandleader doesn't send you out to beat up fans of other bands!
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01-05-2012, 02:47 AM
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