Originally Posted by
splanky
My comments, which by the way I have a right to make anywhere on the forum as long as I'm a member not only do not
require solicitation but were not intended to badly portray the talents of any of the mentioned artists. I love Jimmy Ruffin and Martha Reeves both and have most of their material. I know Martha plays BB Kings but that a different thing.
BB's is actually a business that makes the bulk of it's money hosting both corporate and private events in addition to selling lots of food and alcohol. That's how it can afford to feature a number of specialty events like Martha's shows,
which reflect places in American musical history but wouldn't work as large concert draws. The current mass consumers
of music, much of which is itunes and other mp3g downloads is not gonna plunk down major change for a roster of acts
whose carreer peak was before they were born or whose claim to fame reads "Former Bassist for Bob Marley" "Original Rascal" "Tempts Opening Act". If it was profitable for such a roster to tour as listed above AND the parties were comitted
to it, it would have already happened. Peace....
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