Back Quote by John Corabi
“Bands like - even Kiss to a degree - bands like Kiss and Motley, Ratt, Poison, Bon Jovi - I just think the days of those bands going out and selling ten or twelve, fifteen million records like they used to do back in the day, it's not happening.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Music Industry Trends, 2020
The music market has shifted; record sales of classic rock bands have plummeted compared to past decades.
In simple terms: Rock album sales have dropped.
Adapt to new distribution models.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- planning a tour
- marketing a new album
- studying music economics
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can legacy bands stay relevant?
- What role does streaming play in modern success?
Nostalgia alone won’t sustain sales.