On 07-08-97 DENNIS MCCUNNEY wrote to KENNETH NEWMAN... 
 
 DM>  KN> that's the only legitimate reason for going commercial. 
 DM> 
 DM>  Er, don't you count making a living as a legit reason? 
 
        That's right, I think the buggers should starve so I can 
        have mildly amusing weird music to enjoy in my leisure 
        hours. 
 
        Naw, seriously, I think people should play the music they 
        believe in and suffer the consequences. I think Collins 
        solo career succeeded because he genuinely believes in 
        old Motown covers. 
 
        Gentle Giant's attempt to go commercial failed because 
        they didn't believe in what they were doing. John Tesh may 
        produce utter crap but it's a success because he believes
        in it. I can respect that. But just doing it to make a 
        living, I don't respect. 
 
 DM>  And I can't help wondering how many old time prog outfits are still 
 DM>  around, ekeing out a living on the tour circuit, because they simply 
 DM>  don't know how to do anything else. 
 
        I can't think of any. 
 
                                Cheers, 
                                Kenneth 
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