Art Quote by Robert Fripp
“When a record company makes a mistake, the artist pays for it. When a manager makes a mistake, the artist pays for it. When the artist makes a mistake, the artist pays for it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Music Industry Realities, 1998
Mistakes in the music business often burden the artist, regardless of who caused them.
In simple terms: Artists bear the cost of errors.
Key Takeaway
Protect against avoidable mistakes.
Themes
industry
responsibility
artist
Mood
pragmatic
cautious
Type
advice
business
When to use this quote
- record contracts
- management decisions
- career planning
Key Concepts
business
risk management
Questions to Reflect On
- How can artists mitigate risk?
- What safeguards help?
A Different Perspective
Artists may lack control over decisions.
