Legg was one of the artists that got into the scene in the 60′s or 70′s so he has been doing this for years. It is interesting to watch artists who got into touring many years ago and artists who only recently found themselves on tour.

The established artists have a zen like calmness about the whole touring cycle while newer artists are freaked out about reality on the road.

As for cash, copyright on a bunch of hit tunes is probably the only way to make cash in these times. “Playing for the music” sounds like ego to me.

Me, I play music to pass it on

That was an interesting and thought provoking article.

I have seen Adrian Legg perform and was surprised how small the venue and how few people were there. Still he gave a fine show and later drove off to the next show. It truly must be a labor of love to tour the states playing in small clubs and seemingly by himself. He has many fans all over the world.

On the other hand I know guys that teach guitar for a living and play professionally on weekends and evenings. They are enjoying life too in their own 9-5 way.

And others who work more traditional 9-5 jobs and play at night seated on their couches for their own enjoyment.