you brought up some good points, Cryptic Excretions, and i do agree with some of them. but it is not only the bands who get hurt, it is also (correct me if i am wrong)the music industry all together right?. recording studios, and even maybe the place that makes the cover and cases for them. I went to a recording studio tour one time with my guitar teacher, and i think i remember him saying that they get alot of money if they record gold to multi platinum albums. if their profits go down far enough, how will they record any more good albums?(someone debate with me, this is getting good. hehe) anyway, i was also wondering about the white stripes. i do like two of their songs. i am learning "fell in love with a girl". and still looking for any Hendrix fans. i like pepsi's commercial with hendrix as a kid. its cool. anyway........
thanx

Creed