Perhaps I should say that it is the corporate big shots who promote mediocrity. All bands needs promotion of course, but the biggest difference is that years ago, bands generally worked hard paying their dues in the clubs and bars, then were offered a record deal if they were lucky. Now, if you have the "look" or have "celebrity" they will manufacture that person into whatever THEY want for $$. Not saying this hasn't been around before, but it's certainly the main ingredient these days....THOSE DAMN KIDS!!
As Dire Straits said many years ago, "Money for nothin' and your chicks for free!".
