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2006-07-26 15:38:56 · 15 answers · asked by TheMetallian 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
I would go into prostitution first to see if you like getting f*cked. And, if you do, go into the music industry.
2006-07-26 15:41:53 · answer #1 · answered by vitamin_t1979 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1. You must not suck. This is the most important, yet most frequently overlooked requirement.
2. You must have a great attitude. Be willing to take direction, because anyone powerful enough to help you turn pro is someone you do NOT want to piss off. At least, not until someone else MORE influential and powerful comes along.
3. You must have an original unique sound. read: Hetfield, Dimebag, Morello, Satriani, Petrucci, Malmsteen, Vai, etc. Those guys already have their own sound, so you can't sound TOO much like ANY of those guys or else everyone will think you're just a copycat, and they won't listen to you. Have your own sound, and they will listen. Give them something they've never heard before.
4. You must get very lucky and be in the right place at the right time. I've seen dozens of great players never make it even though they had all the right stuff. They just never got a break. This is not the exception. It is the norm. The odds are against you so be sure this is what you REALLY want to try. Be prepared to STARVE for your art.
2006-07-26 16:03:05 · answer #2 · answered by MdnytTokr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. 99% will not. For every rock musician that makes a living at it, there are thousands that won't have the same luck.
2006-07-26 15:45:07 · answer #3 · answered by GR 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would think they could, but
at some point they have to stop and eat and use the bathroom and sleep.
Yes, they can make a living off of it.
2006-07-26 15:41:59 · answer #4 · answered by doublewidemama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tommy lee is a good example the only other thing he did by himself was a crappy rap song and the pam anderson sex tape
2006-07-26 15:42:51 · answer #5 · answered by Pete the koala 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ozzy does - living kinda large, too, last I recall.
2006-07-26 15:44:24 · answer #6 · answered by Pask 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
ever heard of Metallica and the like?
2006-07-26 15:40:10 · answer #7 · answered by Green Tea Happy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, there's a lot of fiber in sheet music....
But ever hear of, oh, say METALLICA????
2006-07-26 15:46:57 · answer #8 · answered by Rockmeister B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have a good product and and a good booking agent
2006-07-26 15:41:23 · answer #9 · answered by brettbrissaw 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hell yes bro....i am testament to that....underground is where its at..of course you can make music that everyone else likes and make a lot of money but that one hit will be on you forever.....underground is doin wtf you want and **** everyone else....steady income through underground than sellin out!!
2006-07-26 15:43:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋