Since the traditional recorded-music business models have drastically changed, there is truly diminished income derived from recorded music by artists - both current and catalog. The touring industry has become much more important as a majority revenue stream and the ancillary fan experiences and promotions that may be derived from it.

Recorded music is more a marketing tool than a revenue source.

The music business has changed. Our recording income is not insignificant, but it's less than we make from touring. The figures used to be closer together.

The business has changed so much that they're able - we're able these days in the music industry to be able to control our own destiny.

The average artist has a naïve, unrealistic, and disconnected view of what the music industry is, how it works, what is involved in “making it”, and what actually is happening behind the scenes. Too many artists take at face value what they see on some TV documentary or read in a fan magazine. Whether you are working with others in a band, looking to connect with a manager, an agent, a label, or an investor, or you just want to work in the industry, it is more crucial than ever to know what you are working for and toward.

How far you think you go get with just selling your ass to mens magazines and music videos? Not far at all.. What is your fall back plan? Are you setting a path for others? Are you making a difference? Do you truly love what you do? Are you the business or are you working for the business? Think about it models