Bigger Than Jesus

Related to the last post, I now see that Phil K recently weighed in on the topic of canonization and cultural worth.

The third stage scenario he describes is an all-too-familiar one. It explains those instances when “hip” or “cutting edge” listeners quickly turn a band or artist once that artist begins to gain more widespread acceptance/sales. And, correspondingly, why a lot of bands adopt a “Never Play Your Hometown” policy once they start to attain larger audiences.