How much $ did Zep get to whore it out to Cadillac?

[BMXTRIX]

Yes, many of us (including me) would all trade it for that $50K (insert magic dollar figure) dream job, but not back to flipping burgers from 4PM - 12PM like we did as teenagers (or some version thereof) for barely more than minimum wage.

And, while many people love the idea of doing certain things that they enjoy as a hobby, full time... I always find that there is a big difference when you try to make your hobby, a career. I loved photography, but getting a job in it was very spotty and very inconsistent. Accounting was a guaranteed job... but boring. Riding my bike only worked when I was on tour. It all gets old and takes the fun out of the hobby. On the other hand, if I was paid $200K a year to ride my bike and tour, I would consider it for sure - but I have a wife and kid... so probably wouldn't do it anyways.

Making furniture for a living... might be fun... if you are ready to sell at that stuff, work 16 hour days and likely make no money for a number of years.

Don't get me wrong, it's the way small businesses start and the way a lot of people choose to make their lives... But, not as many people are doing that (even though they may dream of it) at 50 as they are in their 20's. The 50 year old set is kind of what I am talking about here as it matches the Caddy/Zep generation.

 

[Mudcat]

Jeez, there you go and get all rational.

 

[shokhead]

What makes some of you think the bands has any rights to how these songs are used? I'm betting alot are owned or controled by the record company.

 

[Shadow_Ferret]

True, Led Zepplin might not even control their own catalog any more.

And hell yes, I'd give up all this to go back to flipping burgers for minimum wage as a teenager, living at home, no worries, no bills, no obligations, no responsibilities, and every cent I make is pure discretionary income to do with as I please.

There's a reason adults tell teens "these are the best years of your life."

 

[BMXTRIX]

Yeah, but you don't get to live at home, have the health and body you had at 17, or a lack of bills and obligations...

You JUST get the minimum wage job.

Eventually, I guess you would end up living with your parents as they foreclose on your home, take your car, your wife leaves you, and takes the kids (some may like this), and your discretionary income is deposted directly into the child support fund.

Gotta live somewhere

 

[Shadow_Ferret]

Well, if you insist on making the rules, then by your rules I wouldn't want to return to a minimum wage job.

I wasn't talking about doing it now at my age, however. And I thought you understood that.

 

[JimOfOakCreek]

Here's a clue. As great as Dylan, Lennon, 'Zep and the rest of the boys were, it's only rock 'n roll. I've already been stoned to that musuic a thousand times already .

How does hearing their music in a commercial depreciate all the good times? The old farts need the money and more power to them. It's time to move on.