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Originally Posted by afterthefact
What is the connection between bands and good causes? I don't care if a band I like is doing something for the good of the earth anymore than I do when somebody of zero celebrity status does; not saying I don't care at all, just that it being a band doing it doesn't make it anymore worthwhile.
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You're missing the point.
Musicians (or celebs as you want to put it) receive an abundance of money for standing on a stage and playing a few tunes, or reciting a few lines on film. When you really consider what they do, it's not really that important yet they get paid immense proportions of money for doing so. Therefore why not try and make their existences more meaningful and put some of that cash into play and try and make a difference considering they're in the position financially to do so, rather than buy bigger houses and faster cars. Someone with 'zero status' is rarely in the position financially to make as big of an impact as a 'celebrity'.
Of course, if a band doesn't care about anything then they don't care about anything, but like I said I (not you) like it when people do something for others rather than being self-absorbed pricks. Hence the thread.