It's been that way for some time now Ben. Its very sad, but money is what this country is all about anymore. I could go on and on about this topic you have brought up. I discuss it with friends, family and my boss often. Its not just the music industry.
 

Don't let it slow you down...
 

I agree with you whole heartedly....The industry is going for the big buck....the bling....but you guys are original and I love your music and I am an old lady.....LOL My daughter likes your music and she is 24 yrs old....and we don't really agree much on music but we both like yours.....Just hang in there and goodness will come your way....keep writing and keep getting pissed off at the stupid idiots in this world and you will do what your meant to do.....You are already blessed in so many ways.....it will happen for you, it has already started.....but I know how you feel....I put songs on my blog and no one listens except for Jeff....we will be really lucky if we find one true friend in this world.....I am subscribing to your blog, because I was thinking the same thing today, these friends of mine and they don't even listen to your songs.....wow.....Hell they don't even talk to you.....anyway I apologize for not subscribing and being a better friend to you.....I will so do better.....I take friendship seriously toooooo.....lots of smiles to you and your band fellows....Keep up the good work...GBY always
 

Amen!
 

 

AMEN I AGREE WITH HOW YOU FEEL!!! You, my friend, are an island of substance amidst a sea of shallowness.  Years from now, artistry like yours will be remembered.  The rest of it with any luck will fade like a bad fashion fad.
 

Well, you do have some friends that read your blog and enjoy your music. :) It seems that in a modern world people are running away from feelings and that is why the music changed. You might consider writing the song that makes you money and then come back to the style of music that you love and that has a feeling.
 

Well, you do have some friends that read your blog and enjoy your music. :) It seems that in a modern world people are running away from feelings and that is why the music changed. You might consider writing the song that makes you money and then come back to the style of music that you love and that has a feeling.
 

WOW! You hit the nail on the head! All you wrote seems to be all too true! It is sad and it needs to come to a stop...., or understanding and I'm not sure how that could happen without someone, somewhwere being pissed! I love you guys! My husband (Curtis at Crankit Mag) has ALWAYS thought you were PURELY awesome! I hope that you speaking your mind will make a difference. We will be alongside you BECAUSE you are a TRUE talent!!!! Keep it real and PLEASE keep it.....BEN ROBINSON :) Much love!
 

that's why I keep several different settings on my radio...but I have to say most of the time I'm rocking to the 80's and a heavy metal mix...ROCK ON BEN!!!
 

I read your blogs!! (comments to follow). In the am.   zzzzzzzzzzzz  

 

Read my blog!  lol... you sound like me!
 

and if you listen to country all the songs are about pickup trucks and where the black top ends. everyones trying to sing about how country they are... no soul!
 

 

Rock 'n Roll is still there, you just have to look alittle harder to find it! People always return to their roots and music will do the same. Which is where you come in, just keep on doing what your doing and all will fall into place for you! As far as your P.S. that should go for all people.......
 

I completely agree. God gave you the artistic ability to make not only music, but to touch others hearts and free their minds. Inspiring youth today the true meaning of respect and self worth. Enjoying Life with your words of song. As we smile knowing, the reality of the crap culture today.. Will Never overturn what makes a difference by the beauty of your capabilities! Don't let the industry knock you down. Yet pep you into a future of glorious success. Be proud with a firm and collect vision. Rock on with it & just roll with the punches. You guy's have got this game. Peace*)
 

Brother, I can feel your pain. I struggle with it daily, not because I'm racist. But its my opinion and we are all entitled to that right? Or has that changed to? I blame T.V., and MTV, I remember Head Bangers Ball was awesome. But then YO Raps  and Beach House started and Bangers went out the window. Its no longer about feeling the music, its about slanging and banging, everyones a gangster, typically tough guy attitude. What can we do? It is what it is, all we can do is not get pulled into the sickness and continue being us. Play on brother and know that there are still us out there that LOVE what you do.!
 

Hi Ben, I agree with what U R saying but remember the artists who are being inducted into Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame.  I believe many are old-time rock n' rollers and it is here to stay.  The culture that is producing music which isn't mainstream are from a generation that is also here to stay unless we fight a War on Drugs.  Unfortunately, the world is decaying with a new modern cancer of drugs which are in every neighborhood, large, small, poor or rich.  If family values are not reestablished with true meaning, then the hip culture will find intimacy anyway they can and bad-ass music will stay.  That is my take on it.  Rock til' the end!  Suzy
 

 

I agree brother, 100%
 

I totally agree with you....it has taken a turn for the "worst" when it comes to the genre of Rock.  I was born in the early '60's and I grew up with the Classics.  That music was powerful, it had meaning, it had the artist's ACTUALLY playin' what they were feeling.  ( even if it was after droppin' a hit of acid, or smokin' something ) Music was a way of expressing one's self and yes, there are those whom use it for a "political" backdrop, which I feel is also an expression of their feelings, but to "trash" our brothers and sisters and to show NO RESPECT for Human life, our well being, or the ideals that this country was built on, be it religion, politics, morals, and the laws that keep us out of harms way is NOT what I call music.  You are so right when you say that the industry has turned in the direction of the "quick buck".....heck now-a-days they hardly even touch instruments, they just push a button, pull down a switch or upload from a a computer and voila'  they've got a CD!!!  laziness, lack of inspiration, or maybe just like you said:  it's all about the BLING!!  Crazy, isn't it?  What would Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, Elvis, John Lennon, Janis Joplin (and I could go on and on) think if they were still alive?  I shutter to think about it...

Well, you keep on doing what you do....cuz that's what this world needs is TRUE GRIT artist's that put it out there for all of us to enjoy.  Yes, it's hard work, but if you love it , you feel it and that's what makes a song truly a song...................sweat equity.  And we, as your fans, and all ..the other artist's with a passion to make REAL MUSIC will support you all.

Rock on.........
and remember:   Life is WHAT YOU MAKE IT!!!
so keep "making it" and we'll keep living it!!

<3 ya!
d.