Daniel James wrote: > > I think the way forward is for labels to radically cut their expenses > by ending the free beer culture, cutting out all the middlemen and > being honest with musicians about the money. I think the major labels > can see this, but it's a road they don't want to go down. > This could be said of all business. Everyone wants a handout or a bj. Like the words of Scratch Perry... "When you're down and out nobody wants to help you out. But when you reach the top everybody wants a lollipop". -- Patrick Shirkey - Boost Hardware Ltd. Http://www.boosthardware.com Http://www.djcj.org - The Linux Audio Users guide ======================================== Being on stage with the band in front of crowds shouting, "Get off! No! We want normal music!", I think that was more like acting than anything I've ever done. Goldie, 8 Nov, 2002 The Scotsman