Perhaps we are seeing a change in attitude? (Score 2, Interesting)

Perhaps what is happening is that musics place in the world is changing again? In history past a wandering minstrel would play for food and lodging and perhaps to get their name/songs immortalized. Flash forward to today where most music stars are pampered millionares who pump out worthless drivel (with perhaps ONE good song on a CD) while the engine of the big record companies keep turning. I know people will most likley mod this down...but I really wonder if people (as a whole) are not changing their attitude towards musics place in the world. Perhaps they are seeing that it SHOULD be free once again....at least free to listen. Many artists are now planning on making the bulk of their money from live performances and not recorded medium. Maybe they even see the light?