Buying Quote by Tony Visconti

I think the music business is probably not happy with what we've done, because the people buying the record have actually got to pick…

— John Otway

Music is an important part of our culture and record stores play a vital part in keeping the power of music alive

— Chuck Berry

Music is so hard. It's a struggle to get people to care. It's hard to make an impact in today's world because people aren't…

— Juliana Hatfield

Today's consumer is less interested in possessing things and more in experiencing them. That's something the music industry needs to get its head around.…

— Jimmy Chamberlin

Artists and the traditional record company model are at odds. The music business has notoriously taken from the artist. That shouldn't be the narrative.

— Steve Stoute

There are a lot of people, especially the younger generation who don't feel that they need to support the artists by buying their music…

— Bob Mould

It's terrible for the culture of music. Like anything that is purely economic, it ignores the most important component.

— Tom Waits

I'd rather see us sponsor culture by pushing more money to music education, and facilities for your people to create music. It would be…

— Peter Sunde

The music business will be revitalized by musicians, not the labels or Live Nation. When the musicians decide to put music first, instead of…

— Bob Lefsetz

All record companies want big-selling records, and my music is a little too raw for commercial success.

— J. J. Cale

Selling millions of albums is a sign you've infiltrated the culture.

— Shirley Manson

I think we're approaching an era where there's a consistent dialogue going on between artists and consumers. And I think that's going to be…

— Girl Talk