Well, Kieth is actually the anchor. Mic is the front man. If anyone deserves accolades there, it's him. He also displays humility which is quite refreshing. Without him there would be no Stones. He wrote virtually all the hits, did all the accompaniment, and is a self made success in his own right. At one time considered the most talented rhythm guitarist in the world. Anything Mic came up with on his own has been a flop. He needs backup. He openly acknowledges all of this. Get yourselves a copy of Talk is Cheap by Kieth Richards.
Jagger gets a real job, finally.
Not really. But I'd like to know if he thinks he deserves the remuneration he's enjoyed for the last 50 years. Notoriety, yes, celebrity ?, respect...for what? Okay, so market forces drive the value of what we love the most(other than our wives of course:). But should a monetary value be placed on music? Should money be included in it's intrinsic value? Should I receive accolades just because I came up with a catchy tune ? Do I deserve to be rewarded for loving music? Seriously. Granted, musicians need to be payed. I also have a day job. I get it that the economy must play it's role in delivering the product. But the kinds of profiteering by the industry and the players is obscene. Did Bach, Mozart, Tchaikovsky etc. miss out? What is a fair reward for what we've been listening to and what's been driving our hobby? IMO, it's notoriety. Honorable recognition is the highest reward one should aspire to as an artist. In the meantime, get a job! That's my position. I'm curious to know what you guys/gals think.
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