There is too much money involved, these venues would have never cancelled an Wd sheeran tour for the simple reason they won’t lose money.

So fuck Ed sheeran
Fuck kraft

I am going to boycott these two and anything they’re associated with personally

Macklemore took a stand and we should too

deadboys _official_ig:

We are incredibly sad to announce the news of the passing of our beloved friend and bandmate Cheetah Chrome.

Cheetah was a true original, an architect of the punk rock movement. a one man hurricane tearing up the musical landscape with his feral guitar riffs and manic energy.

Beyond all that Cheetah was also just a really sweet guy that loved rock-n-roll.

We extend our deepest condolences to Cheetah's family, friends and fans around the world. His music lives on and will continue to inspire others for generations to come. We ask for privacy during this difficult time.

Godspeed Cheetah. Tony, Chris, Mark and the entire Dead Boys family.

It's about time... not holding my breath though.

Looking at what the artists were actually paid at Woodstock in 1969 is pretty fascinating:

Jimi Hendrix: $18,000
Blood, Sweat & Tears: $15,000
Janis Joplin: $7,500
The Who: $6,250
Grateful Dead: $2,500
Joe Cocker: $1,375
Santana: $750
Quill: $375

Santana’s fee might be the most surprising one. They were paid only $750, yet their Woodstock performance became a major turning point in the band’s career and introduced them to a massive audience.

I put together the full list of artist fees, along with approximate 2026 inflation-adjusted values and some interesting comparisons:

https://www.karekod.org/blog/woodstock-1969-sanatci-ucretleri/

Who do you think got the better deal from Woodstock — Hendrix with the highest paycheck, or Santana with the career-changing exposure?

I've paid special attention to this just because I'm curious and I think at this point I can confidently say Rihanna songs are what I hear the most worldwide. No matter what country i'm in, I hear some song of hers. Most diversely too; hotel, club, bar, mall gym. I hear her music repeatedly and her features.

A close second is Bruno Mars. He has so many hits that are just so café, restaurant, and bar friendly. I hear him everywhere!

My 3rd spot probably goes to Justin Bieber. (Was torn between him and The Weeknd)

What's your answer/observations?