Yournamehere, you realize that those with the Escalades and six figure necklaces often have no idea how to effectively balance their money and if their next record tanks its over. Many one hit wonders are often yes semi well off, but by no means can they afford to live the mansion life (I.E. MC Hammer) forever.
Pan6467, I agree with the Clear Channel issues and what not. But the statement that if the artist is truely about the music then they will find a way. Possible but not always. If you are trying to be a paid musician and music is your job, you can't always say no. If you want to be paid for what you love sometimes I think they would give in. IN the case of an established artist then yes they could stand up, but as far as up and comers I don't consider being able to live comfortably selling out.
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