JetSet Posted January 15, 2016 Posted January 15, 2016 Could somebody explain to me that when famous ageing pop stars die, eg Michael Jackson, Cilla Black, David Bowie plus others, why do people rush out to the shops to buy albums that have been available for 20, 30 and 40 or more years ? I don't get it . Pete 2 Quote
-G- Posted January 15, 2016 Posted January 15, 2016 Guilt. Peer pressure. Nostalgia. Same thing happened with Johnny Cash. Same thing will happen with Meatloaf, Cher, Clapton, Page, Plant etc etc etc Quote
Kraziekatz1 Posted January 15, 2016 Posted January 15, 2016 (edited) Empathy? I'm looking at this through beer googles though Is Meatloaf dead? I know he survived breast cancer in Fight Club! Edited January 15, 2016 by Kraziekatz1 Quote
Tricky-Ricky Posted January 15, 2016 Posted January 15, 2016 (edited) I often wonder this as well, the closest I can come is the nostalgia option, or the cynical option, perhaps hoping that the albums/CD/video etc will gain value because of there passing. Edited January 15, 2016 by Tricky-Ricky Quote
gsexr Posted January 15, 2016 Posted January 15, 2016 Probably because most `fans` know the more commercial songs and the odd album and just want to experience more of the back catalog. Can sometimes be a disappointment though. Don`t meet your hero`s sort of thing. 1 Quote
Kraziekatz1 Posted January 15, 2016 Posted January 15, 2016 Probably because most `fans` know the more commercial songs and the odd album and just want to experience more of the back catalog. Can sometimes be a disappointment though. Don`t meet your hero`s sort of thing. Ooh.....you need to borrow my beer googles Quote
ZEUS Posted January 15, 2016 Posted January 15, 2016 Empathy? I'm looking at this through beer googles though Is Meatloaf dead? I know he survived breast cancer in Fight Club! No it's ok he's still alive and kicking, go back to your beer! Quote
GeorgeW Posted January 15, 2016 Posted January 15, 2016 Is it not because you forget the artist exists? Then get reminded with their death. Until you mentioned her I completely forgot about Cher, but now I'm singing 'do you believe in love after love DUUUIIUN DUN DUN DUN' Quote
DoogyRev Posted January 15, 2016 Posted January 15, 2016 don't forget the "yoof" of today who have absolutely no clue who David Bowie and Lemmy are . . . until cockwombles like Kanye make a comment on their twatter feeds. 1 Quote
-G- Posted January 15, 2016 Posted January 15, 2016 I got into Led Zep years after they split up & Bonham had died. Doesn't lessen my appreciation of them because I invested my money in their music. Always chuckle when recalling my mum telling me that all led zep fans were wierdos when she was a lass. Bless her soul! Quote
Linus27 Posted January 15, 2016 Posted January 15, 2016 (edited) Upon death, I actually think it's because people talk about them a lot more in forums, tv, radio etc. and it resparks an interest in people who might not normally of had as much interest in that artist or had forgotten about them. I for example have about 10 Bowie songs which I love but that's about it. Never really interested in any other stuff. However reading forums and talking to a few friends over the last week, I have picked up on views on some of his albums to the points where I have been interested enough to obtain them. I wouldn't normally and these people probably wouldn't be talking about him if he had not of died recently. I think it just puts the artist back in the spotlight again. Edited January 15, 2016 by Linus27 Quote
sipar69 Posted January 16, 2016 Posted January 16, 2016 I'd have to be dead myself before I'd buy a Cilla Black album! 4 Quote
glrnet Posted January 16, 2016 Posted January 16, 2016 Probably all some of all of the above, one of my nephews came home on Monday to find his Dad a bit teary eyed. He'd been playing Bowie tunes all afternoon , nephew was impressed and had a listen too. I don't know that it resulted in him buying any Bowie stuff but I can understand how he might have. Sent from my Zed using Nangkang tyres front, RE040's rear Quote
BobbyZ Posted January 16, 2016 Posted January 16, 2016 Bear in mind that liking the music is far from the only reason people buy music, whether the artist is dead or alive. Dying is a good (and free!) way to get your name in the spotlight. Quote
Kraziekatz1 Posted January 16, 2016 Posted January 16, 2016 Upon death, I actually think it's because people talk about them a lot more in forums, tv, radio etc. and it resparks an interest in people who might not normally of had as much interest in that artist or had forgotten about them. I for example have about 10 Bowie songs which I love but that's about it. Never really interested in any other stuff. However reading forums and talking to a few friends over the last week, I have picked up on views on some of his albums to the points where I have been interested enough to obtain them. I wouldn't normally and these people probably wouldn't be talking about him if he had not of died recently. I think it just puts the artist back in the spotlight again. Agree, like I said to you this week......I didn't realise that Nirvana song was actually a Bowie cover until they started playing Bowie songs all day on the radio and we've had a couple of his albums for years. Did almost download his most recent album on the day he died, but when I listened to a couple of the songs thought it was a bit depressing Have the hangover from hell today by the way, that'll teach me Quote
Kraziekatz1 Posted January 16, 2016 Posted January 16, 2016 Bear in mind that liking the music is far from the only reason people buy music, whether the artist is dead or alive. Dying is a good (and free!) way to get your name in the spotlight. Not sure I would want to die just to sell some records! 1 Quote
BobbyZ Posted January 16, 2016 Posted January 16, 2016 Bear in mind that liking the music is far from the only reason people buy music, whether the artist is dead or alive. Dying is a good (and free!) way to get your name in the spotlight. Not sure I would want to die just to sell some records! Pfft... no dedication to the cause. Quote
Linus27 Posted January 16, 2016 Posted January 16, 2016 (edited) Upon death, I actually think it's because people talk about them a lot more in forums, tv, radio etc. and it resparks an interest in people who might not normally of had as much interest in that artist or had forgotten about them. I for example have about 10 Bowie songs which I love but that's about it. Never really interested in any other stuff. However reading forums and talking to a few friends over the last week, I have picked up on views on some of his albums to the points where I have been interested enough to obtain them. I wouldn't normally and these people probably wouldn't be talking about him if he had not of died recently. I think it just puts the artist back in the spotlight again. Agree, like I said to you this week......I didn't realise that Nirvana song was actually a Bowie cover until they started playing Bowie songs all day on the radio and we've had a couple of his albums for years. Did almost download his most recent album on the day he died, but when I listened to a couple of the songs thought it was a bit depressing Have the hangover from hell today by the way, that'll teach me His new album is brilliant. I have pretty much listened to it at least once or twice a day. Like I say, not a huge Bowie fan but totally loving this new album. Some of the songs are masterpieces. I love how he has given the musicians pretty much free reign over what they play which has given some incredible instrumentation on a lot of the songs. Bowie even takes a back seat on a lot of the songs, just occasionally dropping in the odd vocal line. Just brilliant. These two songs are stand out for me. Edited January 16, 2016 by Linus27 1 Quote
Linus27 Posted January 16, 2016 Posted January 16, 2016 Bear in mind that liking the music is far from the only reason people buy music, whether the artist is dead or alive. Dying is a good (and free!) way to get your name in the spotlight. Not sure I would want to die just to sell some records! Maybe my royalties will go up when I die, not that it will be much use at that point Quote
glrnet Posted January 16, 2016 Posted January 16, 2016 Upon death, I actually think it's because people talk about them a lot more in forums, tv, radio etc. and it resparks an interest in people who might not normally of had as much interest in that artist or had forgotten about them. I for example have about 10 Bowie songs which I love but that's about it. Never really interested in any other stuff. However reading forums and talking to a few friends over the last week, I have picked up on views on some of his albums to the points where I have been interested enough to obtain them. I wouldn't normally and these people probably wouldn't be talking about him if he had not of died recently. I think it just puts the artist back in the spotlight again. Agree, like I said to you this week......I didn't realise that Nirvana song was actually a Bowie cover until they started playing Bowie songs all day on the radio and we've had a couple of his albums for years. Did almost download his most recent album on the day he died, but when I listened to a couple of the songs thought it was a bit depressing Have the hangover from hell today by the way, that'll teach me His new album is brilliant. I have pretty much listened to it at least once or twice a day. Like I say, not a huge Bowie fan but totally loving this new album. Some of the songs are masterpieces. I love how he has given the musicians pretty much free reign over what they play which has given some incredible instrumentation on a lot of the songs. Bowie even takes a back seat on a lot of the songs, just occasionally dropping in the odd vocal line. Just brilliant. These two songs are stand out for me. I shall be ordering the CD today 1 Quote
350 Russ Posted January 16, 2016 Posted January 16, 2016 Empathy? I'm looking at this through beer googles though Is Meatloaf dead? I know he survived breast cancer in Fight Club! Testicular cancer. But remember his brains got blown out by the security guard. "His name was Robert Paulson" What a movie!! 1 Quote
Kraziekatz1 Posted January 16, 2016 Posted January 16, 2016 Bear in mind that liking the music is far from the only reason people buy music, whether the artist is dead or alive. Dying is a good (and free!) way to get your name in the spotlight. Not sure I would want to die just to sell some records! Maybe my royalties will go up when I die, not that it will be much use at that point You could sign them over to me Quote
Kraziekatz1 Posted January 16, 2016 Posted January 16, 2016 Bear in mind that liking the music is far from the only reason people buy music, whether the artist is dead or alive. Dying is a good (and free!) way to get your name in the spotlight. Not sure I would want to die just to sell some records! Maybe my royalties will go up when I die, not that it will be much use at that point You could sign them over to me ......and your Lotus Quote
Linus27 Posted January 16, 2016 Posted January 16, 2016 Bear in mind that liking the music is far from the only reason people buy music, whether the artist is dead or alive. Dying is a good (and free!) way to get your name in the spotlight. Not sure I would want to die just to sell some records! Maybe my royalties will go up when I die, not that it will be much use at that point You could sign them over to me ......and your Lotus anything else?? I've just bought a radio controlled drift car which is awesome fun. You fancy that? Oh and what about my Teg, you want that? Quote
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