What happened to American creativity?

[two fingers]

Stu Hamm has played the exact same solo for years with every single act he has toured with. I get what you are saying. But I also understand that's what people kind of expect from him. They want to hear the Charlie Brown theme and that country jingle he plays, and the same old noodles in between. It just is what it is.

How many popular acts do you know that tried to "grow" as an artist and were hated for it. Every time someone tries to change what they do, they are told to get back in line by ...... well....... us. (By "us" I mean the music buying public.) True fans of Marcus probably expect to hear his "greatest hits".

Can Jimmy Buffett do a concert without playing "Margaritaville"?
Could Bad Company do a concert without playing most of the "10 From 6" songs?
Can The Police just get up there and do almost all new songs all night?

Why should Marcus Miller be any different? Because it's jazz?

 

[avvie]

Can Jimmy Buffett do a concert without playing "Margaritaville"?

Can he at least try?....please??...

 

[D.A.R.K.]

My point exactly; look outside the mainstream and you'll find some gems for sure. But that doesn't negate the fact that stagnation is rampant with the more established US acts.

I don't think anything has changed in 30 years along those lines. Pop culture is just that.

 

[D.A.R.K.]

This speaks volumes on modern music and the reasons behind it, like the music or not old men:

 

[petrus61]

Like anything else, the market will dictate what is aired. But we are in a unique position in history where corporate interests actually dictate trends in music. It can be argued that this has always been the case, but never has corporate influence on pop culture been more dominating. It's hard for me to gesticulate contemporary forms of music without it being overshadowed by it.

Look at the once retro thick rimmed eye glasses that everyone wears now. Didn't see a one in mainstream America until Verizon said it was cool.


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