Music and the Internet Reprise

Paul M. writes "Janis Ian, nominated for nine Grammys since 1967, writes, "RIAA's claim that the industry and artists are hurt by free downloading is nonsense." She wants the industry, artists, and consumers to work together 'to make technology work for all of us', something I've advocated all along. Record companies were to provide a means for exposure; now that the Internet provides near-universal exposure at comparatively no cost, the record companies' utility has expired." Janis' interview makes for good reading as well.

Comments

9 Grammies, eh? That's nothing

[Savatte]

I had perfect attendance in 2nd, 3rd, 5th, and 7th grade. I also won "most improved" on the intramural floor hockey in 10th grade. The Grammies have nothing on me!

Re:9 Grammies, eh? That's nothing

[crashnbur]

Er, nice. Cal Ripken played in 2632 consecutive games from 1982 to, er, 1999? 2000? Sixteen consecutive years of showing up to work every day. Physical labor (though fun) with occasional broken bones, random illnesses, etc. But... how irrelevant!

I too had perfect attendance through most of my school days. Not until I turned 16 did I learn the value of occasionally skipping... when it was necessary... like on a Wednesday in the middle of a long stretch, like seven weeks or so, without holidays.

Re:I think it's time

[markov_chain]

Speaking of which, whatever happened to Jon Katz?