The tribute act is big business. Ever since they came into fruition in the 1960s, almost anyone who’s had a big hit has been impersonated. It’s not just sounding like the artist; you have to dress like them, and if they play an instrument, make it sound like it’s them in the room. When there… Continue reading 101: Gimmicks, Puns, and Tribute Bands
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97: Aristocrats, Name Changes, and Lawyers
Led Zeppelin is one of the most iconic and influential bands of the 1970s. They broke numerous records while touring the world and changed the rules for tour earnings among artists. They were the first band to perform longer sets than the traditional 20–40-minute performances and hardly ever had support acts on tour. There was… Continue reading 97: Aristocrats, Name Changes, and Lawyers