thisDude Posted April 7, 2002 Share Posted April 7, 2002 Media manipulation has been going on as long as there has been media to manipulate. Just ask Rob and Fab. So I pose the absurd question, "Do pop artists really die or do they just retire?" Some people swear that Notorious BIG, Tupac, Elvis & Kurt Cobain are hanging out on some Caribbean island sipping drinks mixed by Buddy Holly, getting shiatsu massages and pedicures the whole while. Death hasn't hurt their record sales either... I think Tupac is like on his 7th post-humus release. If it isn't obvious I'm being sarcastic, but to what extent can the "powers that be" wag the dog to their advantage? If it weren't for one sound guy's screwup, Rob & Fab might still be winning gramys. Has anyone heard of other examples of this? Maybe it is better to burn out than to fade away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip OKeefe Posted April 7, 2002 Share Posted April 7, 2002 It's sad, but true: Nothing increases sales like the death of an artist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the stranger Posted April 7, 2002 Share Posted April 7, 2002 I've been convinced for some time that Jim Morrison bailed, but later couldn't resist the bug and after extensive plastic surgery has returned as none other than Danzig. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basspatient Posted April 7, 2002 Share Posted April 7, 2002 Yeah but what happened to Danzig??? Where is he or the band now? "But she dies.....just like suicide" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooF WooF Posted April 7, 2002 Share Posted April 7, 2002 didnt danzing turn into monster magnot? woof woof grr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhouse Posted April 8, 2002 Share Posted April 8, 2002 I'm not going to mention any names,but there comes to mind a well known vocal group associated with a certain syndicated TV show. The powers that be were anxious to replace one of the singers and the whole staff was talking about how much better it would be without him. Shortly after the coup d'etat was accomplished,the singer died suddenly at his home. Within two weeks the show was running ads for a compilation album of the "original lineup". There were lots of close-ups of the singer who was "gone but not forgotten" and was being honored by this album. It was pointed out that this would be the public's only opportunity to have recordings featuring the dearly departed member of this beloved group. :evil: later, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basspatient Posted April 8, 2002 Share Posted April 8, 2002 [quote]Originally posted by Taliban: [b]didnt danzing turn into monster magnot?[/b][/quote]Hmmmm, well if thats true I didn't know that. :confused: "But she dies.....just like suicide" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfjunkie Posted April 8, 2002 Share Posted April 8, 2002 didn't monster magnet turn into nickelback? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHAN Posted April 8, 2002 Share Posted April 8, 2002 hasn't hard rock turned to shit????? :( So Many Drummers. So Little Time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the stranger Posted April 8, 2002 Share Posted April 8, 2002 Nope, the good shit is lurking underground, as usual. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franknputer Posted April 8, 2002 Share Posted April 8, 2002 Actually, I believe that if your shit is underground long enough, it turns into hard rock. But only if it has real substance... :freak: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rog951 Posted April 8, 2002 Share Posted April 8, 2002 [quote]Originally posted by wager47: [b]didn't monster magnet turn into nickelback?[/b][/quote]Aren't Nickelback, Default, the Calling, and Lifehouse, (and every other "rock" band on the top forty today), all the same group? None more black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Capasso Posted April 9, 2002 Share Posted April 9, 2002 The music critic at my local (but fairly large) newspaper retired at 33 yesterday, and in the same article went back to work. He figured that, after it worked for so many (most recently Celine Dion), it was the best move he could make for his career :idea: Tom www.stoneflyrocks.com Acoustic Color Be practical as well as generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars and keep your feet on the ground. - Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisDude Posted April 9, 2002 Author Share Posted April 9, 2002 Remember Ozzy's "No More Tours" Tour? Man.. I thought he was serious too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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