I'm not sure where the idea that musicians deserve to be rich thing began. But it makes about as little sense to me as pro athletes making huge money. Am I too far off the reality block to believe that the alcohol industry subsidizes a large chunk of the venues that play shows? Much like 30 Rock Jack D tells Liz, "Get real kids, you write skits mocking our president to fill time between car commercials." aren't live musicians really about selling booze to patrons or tshirts to teeny-boopers?
I would hazard a guess it began when some musicians did begin to get rich -- just not necessarily the ones people thought should be. Then from there the idea was, if this idiot is making a lot of money, my favorite bands that have actual talent, ought to be able to make a living+.I'm not sure where the idea that musicians deserve to be rich thing began.