Totally get it.
Usually a band’s 1st-2nd album are their best. Because they put a lot of time into the songs. The contracts and tours didn’t bite them, yet. Trust me, its coming, careful what ya wish for.
I think Rolling Stones are over-rated as a band.
They signed a 25 album contract. Uber mistake.
They may actually have 3-4 notable albums. But seriously, 70% is crap, because of a contract based rush to get them put out. Even at 30% being good that many albums its still a lot of hits. I always viewed Jagger as a clown who imitates himself.
Don’t even get me started on U2.
David Gilmour doesn’t need any money, he has no over-baring contracts. He’s just doing new stuff because he just loves doing it. He takes the proper time to nail it. No hurry. It shows in the depth of his music. He can suck you in with 3 notes.
Probably my favorite bands I worked are the ones who mentally survive coming down the ladder and reality weeded out the weak. Those who were all about the fame and parties, usually crash and burn.
I worked with Lenann Rymes when she got her first hit at 15 yrs old. The biz hadn’t chewed her up, yet. As nice and cute as a speckled puppy, nice as can be, clinged to me a bit too much for a guy in late 30-40s, but very easy to work with.
Got put on her show when she just dropped out of first 5 in billboard, she was now 21. OMFG!! what did they do to you. She had been chewed up, a 180 personality shift, she was bitter, angry, and just repulsive to be around. She knew me and confided how this was the last thing she wanted to do, “I don’t even want to be here..”. Finally I tired of her ranting on others I got her attention and said, “Look, I get it, but we’re either going to do a show, or we’re just going to get through one”.
Evidently she had a few drinks and we just got through it. Never saw her again. She flat out dropped out, and probably burned bridges doin it. Rotten shame, she had such a serious good future. The biz took its toll.
POINT BEING those who came down the #1 ladder with sanity intact were easy to work with, well grounded, and it showed in their playing. We usually had meals together. They just loved being there. Good smooth solid shows.
When you love what you do it’s not work. Some shows were so fun I’d done it for free. Ha! Never said out loud.
Hey, Imaking vids because its a fun lil time killin hobby. Something new.
Ya always find a GF when you’re not looking for one.