Bootlegs

The NYTimes has posted an interesting story on trading bootlegs of live music shows.

I've never really understood why any band would object to bootleg recording of shows. The things generate a great buzz for the band, and they are obviously circulated by people who have a passion for a group's music. Yeah, they're "unauthorized," but then again, so is much of life.

That said, I've never really been interested in trading bootlegs, nor do I make the bootlegs available p2p. We record shows when possible to document OUR experience there, and we often make copies for friends. But trading for a show I didn't go to? No interest.

But I guess we're in the definite minority of those who record shows.

[Posted at 23:02 CST on 01/07/03] [Link]