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[Jonathan Johnson]

Pretty simple formula, and it's one I've based my band upon.  There's only 2 rules. 

In tune. 

On time.

And the musician that requires pitch correction (autotune) and a click track is neither in tune nor on time.

[kristianjohnsen]

And the musician that requires pitch correction (autotune) and a click track is neither in tune nor on time.

But for some reason:  In demand 

[Lee Brenkman]

But for some reason:  In demand 

They look GOOD in the video?

[Jason Rufo]

This one I just don't get.  There's a snobbery amongst original musicians towards cover bands.  At least in my area there is, and some things I read online.

I've played in both. I was successful in both and honestly, I hate cover bands because it takes 0 talent to play someone else's songs. That's why they have karaoke. Original bands have it worse because even though they sound great, there is no market for what they're doing. Especially from where I'm from - Philadelphia.

I had a lot of fun being the front man for my cover band but it's not all that hard... Writing something that has to sound good and be catchy and be creative and have a hook.. thats where it's at. That's where the real skill as a musician is.

 

[Steve Hurt]

it takes 0 talent to play someone else's songs.

Disagree 1000%

Writing something that has to sound good and be catchy and be creative and have a hook.. thats where it's at. That's where the real skill as a <musician  song writer> is.

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[Steve Hurt]

A general comment about pay differences - not a response to any one post:


Cover bands are playing for a paycheck, like working a job. 
Good cover bands get paid a basic wage every time they play.

Originals bands are playing the lotto.
They usually make nothing, on rare occasions they hit the jackpot.

[Jason Rufo]

A general comment about pay differences - not a response to any one post:


Cover bands are playing for a paycheck, like working a job. 
Good cover bands get paid a basic wage every time they play.

Originals bands are playing the lotto.
They usually make nothing, on rare occasions they hit the jackpot.

Sad but true.

[Charlie Zureki]

Disagree 1000%
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[Greg_Cameron]

I've found it very interesting about the different demand & perception of cover bands depending on location. I grew up and live in So Cal/Los Angeles most of my life. Cover band outside of the bar band/wedding/high school dance scenes were not wanted and scorned in general. But after living in N. Cal for the past few years, it's apparent that the attitude is quite different up here and I do sound now for quite a few. And I have to say, I find a few of them quite good. Bands like Zeparella are quite good (not to mention the women play hard and are smoking hot). There's a Floyd cover band from Reno (nearby) called Eclipse that also puts on a good show. I'm not much of a cover/tribute band guy, but I'd rather do sound for some of them compared to some not so great original acts.

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