How much is Paul's booking fee?
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audi:
RMartinez:
audi:
RMartinez:
I think the same could be said for any of Paul's bands through the decades. Also for David Bowie's band, for Eric Clapton's band, for Elton John's band, etc. These are NOT bands in the classic sense of the word, ie The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, etc. These are hired hands, backing musicians for the main draw, the artist. They do not make millions of dollars backing the artist, though I am sure they make a good living.
Can't overlook their income from DVD sales/broadcasts, as well. As we say in the south: They ain't hurtin'.
I don't know. They may get a royalty for performance on DVDs, but not for songwriting. I suppose it depends on the deal their manager cut for them. And if McCartney went for it.
I only meant that their DVD appearances are "credits," and for that they are likely to be paid residuals for each sale/telecast, etc. as any actor would receive for a movie.
Yeah, I wonder what sales are like for his DVDs? Either way, I am sure they get a nice check.
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RMartinez:
audi:
RMartinez:
audi:
RMartinez:
I think the same could be said for any of Paul's bands through the decades. Also for David Bowie's band, for Eric Clapton's band, for Elton John's band, etc. These are NOT bands in the classic sense of the word, ie The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, etc. These are hired hands, backing musicians for the main draw, the artist. They do not make millions of dollars backing the artist, though I am sure they make a good living.
Can't overlook their income from DVD sales/broadcasts, as well. As we say in the south: They ain't hurtin'.
I don't know. They may get a royalty for performance on DVDs, but not for songwriting. I suppose it depends on the deal their manager cut for them. And if McCartney went for it.
I only meant that their DVD appearances are "credits," and for that they are likely to be paid residuals for each sale/telecast, etc. as any actor would receive for a movie.
Yeah, I wonder what sales are like for his DVDs? Either way, I am sure they get a nice check.
If memory serves, the Red Square DVD sold to either Gold or Platinum levels. The same with the Back In The U.S. DVD, but I'm not positive.
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IMO Abe is the best drummer in the world. Rusty is incredible as are the other guys. They are not "crew", they are the best in the world. I imagine they get at least 10k per show.
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LonelyRoad:
IMO Abe is the best drummer in the world. Rusty is incredible as are the other guys. They are not "crew", they are the best in the world. I imagine they get at least 10k per show.
Yeah, that is what I said. I know you are a fan, so am I, but I am talking about the business of putting on a McCartney show. Is McCartney even recording with them for his next CD? Nothing seems to indicate he is. But maybe so.
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Well, they're important enough for Paul to mention their tenth anniversary of playing with him. I'll take it a step further and insist that they've all earned the right to open the show with a handful of their original songs.
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audi:
Well, they're important enough for Paul to mention their tenth anniversary of playing with him. I'll take it a step further and insist that they've all earned the right to open the show with a handful of their original songs.
Your passion is unsurpassed! Insist away!
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audi:
Well, they're important enough for Paul to mention their tenth anniversary of playing with him. I'll take it a step further and insist that they've all earned the right to open the show with a handful of their original songs.
You might be the only one who wants to see that.
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audi:
Well, they're important enough for Paul to mention their tenth anniversary of playing with him. I'll take it a step further and insist that they've all earned the right to open the show with a handful of their original songs.
I'd much prefer this than the DJ, why would anybody not want to see this? I'd take live music as the support act any day.
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LonelyRoad:
audi:
Well, they're important enough for Paul to mention their tenth anniversary of playing with him. I'll take it a step further and insist that they've all earned the right to open the show with a handful of their original songs.
You might be the only one who wants to see that.
You're wrong.
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cfergoid:
audi:
Well, they're important enough for Paul to mention their tenth anniversary of playing with him. I'll take it a step further and insist that they've all earned the right to open the show with a handful of their original songs.
I'd much prefer this than the DJ, why would anybody not want to see this? I'd take live music as the support act any day.
In St. Louis the DJ played "Silly Love Songs" "Twist and Shout" "Goodnight Tonight"...it was awesome. We were rocking on the floor and it put you in the mood to see THE MAN. Rusty and Brian coming out to play some of their *cough* "originals" would be an incredible buzz kill. Luckily, I don't think we need to worry about this ever happening.
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I've heard what the DJ plays and it gives me a headache! I enjoy some of the remixes and would be happy with a bit of a McCartney pre show but why not have live music before that? In Dublin 2010 we had a live support act and then the DJ, it should be the norm!
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LonelyRoad:
cfergoid:
audi:
Well, they're important enough for Paul to mention their tenth anniversary of playing with him. I'll take it a step further and insist that they've all earned the right to open the show with a handful of their original songs.
I'd much prefer this than the DJ, why would anybody not want to see this? I'd take live music as the support act any day.
In St. Louis the DJ played "Silly Love Songs" "Twist and Shout" "Goodnight Tonight"...it was awesome. We were rocking on the floor and it put you in the mood to see THE MAN. Rusty and Brian coming out to play some of their *cough* "originals" would be an incredible buzz kill. Luckily, I don't think we need to worry about this ever happening.
Were we at the same St. Louis show? The DJ was sloppy.
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audi:
Were we at the same St. Louis show? The DJ was sloppy.
Obviously Lonely Road would rather the same old "remixes" were played for the 4th year in a row rather than supporting live music.
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How about no opening act and no DJ? In 1993 McCartney had his own music piped through the sound system as people took their seats, then a 15 min. film then BAM!!! Paul and band on stage! PERFECT!!!
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RMartinez:
How about no opening act and no DJ? In 1993 McCartney had his own music piped through the sound system as people took their seats, then a 15 min. film then BAM!!! Paul and band on stage! PERFECT!!!
I dunno, I like an opening act. Preferably I wouldn't have the band but an up and coming local act. I was at The Script (I know ops: ) and they had a super, up and coming, young local act as support. I love going to a show and coming away having heard something new.
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cfergoid:
RMartinez:
How about no opening act and no DJ? In 1993 McCartney had his own music piped through the sound system as people took their seats, then a 15 min. film then BAM!!! Paul and band on stage! PERFECT!!!
I dunno, I like an opening act. Preferably I wouldn't have the band but an up and coming local act. I was at The Script (I know ops: ) and they had a super, up and coming, young local act as support. I love going to a show and coming away having heard something new.
Yeah, I can see the merit in that. Still, with McCartney, I was always impressed he had no opening, just him for the evening. But I certainly can agree with your perspective.
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Elvis' band/backing singers (The Sweet Inspirations, Voice, The Stamps) opened his concerts in the '70s.
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audi:
Elvis' band/backing singers (The Sweet Inspirations, Voice, The Stamps) opened his concerts in the '70s.
It would be really cool if Paul allowed his band to play a few tunes to open. Not sure it will happen, though. In 1976 he let Denny Laine and Jimmy McCullough sing songs in the regular set. In 89 and 93, Robbie McIntosh got a featured spot showcasing his guitar playing. Now, the band plays Paul's songs, that is it. In 2002, I remember Paul let the band members talk to the crowd, not sure that even happens anymore.
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cfergoid:
audi:
Well, they're important enough for Paul to mention their tenth anniversary of playing with him. I'll take it a step further and insist that they've all earned the right to open the show with a handful of their original songs.
I'd much prefer this than the DJ, why would anybody not want to see this? I'd take live music as the support act any day.
I'd prefer the DJ with Paul's music rather than unfamiliar music from the 'band'.
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oobu24:
cfergoid:
audi:
Well, they're important enough for Paul to mention their tenth anniversary of playing with him. I'll take it a step further and insist that they've all earned the right to open the show with a handful of their original songs.
I'd much prefer this than the DJ, why would anybody not want to see this? I'd take live music as the support act any day.
I'd prefer the DJ with Paul's music rather than unfamiliar music from the 'band'.
Going to a show and seeing a new artist play a half hour set that makes you go "wow, those guys are really good" can be a real highlight. Like I said, not necessarily the band but some up an coming talent.