I THINK THEY DO IT FOR THE LIVE SHOWS AND TO ENHANCE THE SONG AND THE SPIRIT OF THE MOMENT FOR THE AUDIENCES'S SAKE.
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IT COST A LOT OF MONEY FOR A CONCERT TICKET THESE DAYS AND PEOPLE GO TO THE SHOWS BECUASE THEY WANT TO HEAR THE MUSIC BUT ALSO WANT TO BE ENTERTAINED. REMEMBER MARCUS ARILLIUS IN GLADIATORS. HE TELLS THE COLLUSIUM OF PEOPLE "ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED" AFTER KILLING 3 OR 4 OTHER GLADIATORS. THAT'S THE REASON WHY KILLER GUITAR PLAYERS ARE WSO ENERGIZED WHEN THEY HIT THE STAGE.

[Edited by Dr_simon on 01-24-2004 at 12:07 PM]