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Topic History of: Latest midweeks with downloads only... Max. showing the last 5 posts - (Last post first)
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Big End
copper bottom proof? Nah, ain't got it.
However, consider the cost of a two month
campaign of PR, advertising and radio plugging
against, say,
Al
He was indeed on Rock School with Gene Simmons - a kind of reality show, but not like Pop Idol or Big Brother. Gene Simmons recognised his talent, then writers/producers Ray Hedges and Nigel Butler decided to work with Chris on a few songs. It was only after they had recorded the songs and toured round various record companies that they were signed by RCA. So, it wasn't quite the quick, easy, X-Factor style package. There was a bit of actual work involved, and it has taken around a year to get the track released, with a few live performances to keep interest going along the way.
I don't think that he's been hyped any more than most other artist.
not sure the lil chris thing proves what you're talking about JK, reality shows are a tried and tested way to go for a quick win for the majors (although obviously you have to question the longetivity of a kid who can't sing!)
still, nothing would surprise me when it comes to the big boys, desperate times and all that....
DJones
is easier and cheaper compared to buying in "real" shops.
I've read in Simon Napier-Bell's book (Black Vinyl White Power) that when John(?) Kennedy became president of the britisch IFPI (1996), he acted successfully against the chart-hypers.
Is this true? And how long did it last?
JK2006
Yes and wasn't he in one of those reality TV shows?
And signed to a "big" deal by a new major label MD determined to make a splash?