> maybe the very idea of a "rockstar" is obsolete I think the idea of a "rockstar" will still continue. Just how they make their money is different. In pre-re

> maybe the very idea of a "rockstar" is obsolete I think the idea of a "rockstar" will still continue. Just how they make their money is different. In pre-recording times musicians made money through direct appearance or a patron. Recordings come along and money is made on the duplication. Digital comes along and duplication is not an impressive feat anymore. So I think money will be made on the appearances again. I am curious about patrons though, will they be a thing again?