n80, that was not meant in humor.
First, there are plenty of folks here who know the music industry intimately. Second, you have no idea what other people's experiences have been.
The music industry, and everything else falls under the economy.
What does anyone's experience have to do with the economy?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qT_AohwjFqQ
There are towns smaller than the cities which are far worse off.