How do you guys feel about tribute bands...? [View All]

[bliss_eternal]

I got into a conversation about how much music sucks these days in another area of DU--which prompted me to come and check out this forum. Hope you guys don't mind my popping in and posting here. :hi:

I was reading an older thread here about earning a living in music. I was reminded of a television entertainment piece I saw about tribute bands. I was surprised to hear that the good ones that establish a following can earn a pretty good living. Just wondered how people here feel about them?

Would you play in one to earn a living as a musician or do you feel this would be a "sell-out" or against your artistic integrity to earn money for music that isn't your own?

Here's a link to an article about tribute bands and a particular one that performs the music of the former California band, Sublime:

http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/bal-li.scene13apr13,0,7127465.story?coll=bal-live-archive

Anyway, looking forward to your thoughts on this. Thanks! :hi: