It must be rant day. I know he is important, cause I live on a street named sorta like him. And he did something with a sports league didn't he? I know he was an 80's-ish rocker, if there was any rock in the 80's. But what has he done to build the music industry other than provide content? Like Metalica and Kiss, his time has come and gone, and the oldies are great, but really, who is he? Oh, he is getting another 15 minutes for saying Steve Jobs is killing music. Right. Here is a response more articulate than mine, from someone who knows who this guy is, Jeremy Horwitz on iLounge.
I read Bon Jovi's words, and I resent them. I was one of those kids who bought a couple of albums a year, all I could afford. And who was pissed off when I ripped it open to find most of the music sucked, and that as I gazed at the album cover, my anticipation had turned to bitterness, and I learned betrayal. Those who never disappointed were a handful of legends. Joplin, Hendrix, Cream, Led Zeppelin, CCR. Even Crosby Stills and Nash wasted my money.
When I bought a gen one iPod, I could buy music I liked. I now have a few songs from hundreds of artists. People for whom I would never have plunked down $20 for an album. They have made careers out of this kind of music.
The album cover? I do miss it. But I replace it with an internet search. I no longer have to sit in front of a turntable to enjoy music. It travels with me.
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