Define "sellout" within the music industry

[FLVOL_79]

In Flames

 

[malinoisvol]

Speaking about Metallica, there's a few reason people would call them sellouts. Some would point to the music and image. Some would point to how they used to fight against stealing and the man, but now they conspire with Live Nation to control and manipulate their concert tickets....because of money.

That Jewel video is hilarious. Hadn't seen that. I saw her very early on opening for Edwin McCain at Flamingos on the strip. She was excellent in those days.

Is this the reason they don't tour in the states?

 

[MG1968]

U2 forcing their way into iTunes users libraries.

 

[Carl Pickens]

It’s when you sell all your tickets for your show

 

[MyBloodRunnethOrange]

KISS sold out when they recorded 2 disco albums.