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Most artists generate nearly all of their income from tours.

• cushpush 3y ago
  Not to be pendantic, but could you please provide some general numbers or cite any source for this
  • zie 3y ago
    https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2017/07/17/artists-touring-revenue/ https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2017/07/17/artists-touring-... Literally a web search will give you plenty. The NYT even did an article about it.
    • cushpush 3y ago
      Okay, am hung up on the distinction between "most" and "top" artists.
      • zie 3y ago
        As far as I know the economics don't really change, just the $$ amounts. Streaming services pay peanuts and nobody outright buys albums anymore.