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| From | Kevin <oddsmusic@comcast.net> |
| Subject | Re: Here's the Low Down on Owsley |
| Date | Mon, 17 Feb 2003 18:24:43 -0500 |
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I tried to post this a few hours ago, had some problems....
here's my take on it:
Personally, the whole mp3s have killed him as a powerpop artist really
rubs me the wrong way. Its a convenient excuse that the labels use, but
I don't believe it. I believe the fact that the industry charges
outrage $$
for CD's that may only have one or two good songs on it is what's forced
people to the mp3 trading. The always promised "CD's will be cheaper
than tapes" just never happened because of the greed of the industry.
Also, the whole "country fans buy CD's" is another statement I take
issue with. I believe thats making a very broad (and inaccurate)
generalization about certain groups/markets in our society.
That being said, I *do* believe that Owsley has gotten a truly raw deal
and
I feel very bad for him. Will was one of the nicest artists i've ever
met.
I simply approached him before a show one time and he had such a passion
for his music and fans, it was a blast just to sit and chat with him all
night
about the industry.
Perhaps Will could look into pulling an Aimee. Buy back his rights
from the label and go indie, or go to NotLame.
I'd love to post my thoughts on the Owsley list, but unfortunately its
run
like a communist regime. Any negative thoughts or comments are
dealt with harshley, most of the time never making it to the actual list
and/or deleted from the archives.
Anyway, I hope for nothing but the best for Will and his family, and
maybe
by way of his future Country work for his wife, it'll spark interest in
him
again as a solo artist. Or maybe he could return to his roots and form
a band once more....maybe a Millard Powers/Ben Folds/Owsley/Ross Rice
super group again. wouldn't that be something?
burried in 3ft of snow,
-kev
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