[Tripper]

Originally Posted by c312

you're forgetting that the original car doesn't run anymore. Some people like to see live shows from people who sound like bands they used to listen to.

My friend used to work at a venue in my hometown where all the cover bands I listed have played and each one brought in a pretty good sized crowd.

IMO, It's kind of stupid being in a band and playing someone elses music. It's like being a pop star - None of the shit you do is your own - someone else made it up.

I wouldn't have respect for myself as a musician if I were in a cover-band as opposed to a real band.

...and unless you're doing live shows, it's totally and utterly useless. Not to mention, there is no where to go in terms of musical growth when you're only playing other peoples' shit.

I guess that's what makes them "fuking ghey," as elstatec put it.