The release of 'Chinese Democracy' marks a historic moment in rock n' roll.

Since the traditional recorded-music business models have drastically changed, there is truly diminished income derived from recorded music by artists - both current and catalog. The touring industry has become much more important as a majority revenue stream and the ancillary fan experiences and promotions that may be derived from it.

Radio stinks. The stations are making a lot of money, but they just aren't taking chances.

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