History shows fans want consolidation; you see it across the web every place. The big players are people like Google, Amazon, eBay, Facebook. Votes: 11
Radio stinks. The stations are making a lot of money, but they just aren't taking chances. Votes: 9
Since the traditional recorded-music business models have drastically changed, there is truly diminished income derived from recorded music by artists - both current and catalog. The touring industry has become much more important as a majority revenue stream and the ancillary fan experiences and promotions that may be derived from it. Votes: 7
Recorded music is more a marketing tool than a revenue source. Votes: 7
The release of 'Chinese Democracy' marks a historic moment in rock n' roll. Votes: 6
I'm proud to be involved with Simon Cowell and 'X Factor. Votes: 6
The great thing about Ticketmaster is that it's seen as the comprehensive site for ticketing, artist information, venue information. We're a marketing platform, not just a technology platform, and we're going to build on it. Votes: 4
You can't be an entrepreneur and work in a public company anymore. Votes: 1
Life at a public company ain't for me. The board pays you what you're worth, then you get reamed for your compensation. Votes: 1
A lot of people refer to power as shooting a loaded gun. When you have to shoot the gun, you've lost the power. Other people's knowledge of your gun should be enough. Votes: 0
I can't think of any more powerful moment than when you stand on a stage. Votes: 0
I don't want to not be important. Votes: 0
It comes down to that ... business tactic: the guy that yells loudest is right. Votes: 0