Exactly. The music industry was never long for this world in the grand scheme of things. If you want to see a real threat to music as an art form, look to the t

Exactly. The music industry was never long for this world in the grand scheme of things. If you want to see a real threat to music as an art form, look to the trend we've seen over the decades of local governments trying to put a damper on busking. The good news is that technology will continue to create new ways for musicians to make a living.