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Re: Beautiful Noise: youthful fans
Dave wrote,
> <snip> ...later this month I turn the ripe old age of 13.
>
> I see why Neil Diamond has a sparse number of fans in the teenage group.
> Many record buyers our age rely on MTV or MuchMusic for their record
> buying choices. They are heavily reliant on the visual aspect.
Good observation. I hadn't thought of that, but it makes sense.
> For the record buyers who rely on appearance, I ask them this:
> What does this have to do with music?
Amen!
> It is a shame that not enough people our age like these people. While I
> know many teenage fans of some older artists, I know just as many, maybe
> more, who go, "How can you like them? They're so old." My answer:
> They're proven. . .they've stood the test of time, and will continue to
> do so. I don't have any Diamondheads either, but my parents are fans and
> are glad to escort me to concerts whenever he rolls around.
Maybe it's a regional thing, but when my friend and I (fans since the 60's)
went to Neil's concert in Salt Lake City (Nov.96), we were astonished at the
generation span of Neil's fans in attendance. Ages ranged from teens to
seniors, with us "Boomers" falling in middle range -- a thoroughly blended
audience. It was fantastic. I can't wait til New Years in Las Vegas, and
will cheerfully drive the 600 miles over mountains, through snow, across
desert, to see him again!
Thanks, Paul, for this list.
Anita Fahrenwald <afahren@magiclink.com>
Idaho USA