plus he knows that 99% of the folks at his shows are downloading/sharing things of his (the eagles, don henley as a solo artist, etc) that aren't otherwise available (such as poor quality live recordings)... just another intelligent artist who's in touch with his fans...

That makes sense... plus, I don't know about a lot of you, but I will download music and listen to it, and if I find that I like it I will buy the cd anyway. I know the artist will have lost money if I find that I don't like it, but at least I do purchase it if I like it, even though I already have downloaded it.

I also find that file sharing turns people on to other artists, that they may not have heard before, hence making them money that they may not have had. You listen first, then buy. It's not too different than the stores that allow you to listen before you buy. Well, okay, maybe it is different, but I can justify it any way I want.

Henley's on both sides of the issue:

"Artists deserve to get paid for their work just like anybody else. When a company like Napster or MP3.com invents a technology that makes it so easy for Internet users to illegally download copyrighted works, it’s very damaging to the artistic community. I can understand the temptation—it’s so easy and it’s free. But they need to understand that when they do that they are taking away somebody’s livelihood. They’re making it very hard for new artists to get a foothold in the business.

There’s no justification for it. I’ve heard all kinds of misguided, wacko arguments in favor of it, but it still boils down to stealing. It’s just not right.

Record companies probably charge too much for CDs. They certainly put too much in their own pocket. Under a standard recording contract the record company makes $8 to every $1 the artist makes. Questions ought to be asked about that. I have no sympathy for the record companies. I do have a great deal of concern for both established artists and beginning artists who are trying to make their way in this business, because it’s getting harder and harder.

It’s become so expensive to tour now that it’s hardly worth it. I’ve been barely breaking even on this tour. With fuel costs, production costs, the cost of the musicians and hotel rooms, and the transportation, there’s not much left.

Our recorded works are one of the primary sources of income. If that’s taken away, it will change the whole industry, close a lot of doors, and result in less music. And less choices for consumers."

Don Henley Interview
http://www.eaglesfans.com...erview.htm

suomynona said:

whatever, Robin Hood...

LadyCabDriver said:

I wonder how the rest of the Eagles feel about it.

Universaluv said:

He's great isnt he? my favorite AFTER only prince!!!

Don's cool like that...

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troll said:

i expect as much coming from a fanatic that doesn't have anything intelligent to add to a conversation...