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Classic Rock Becomes Mega Bucks Rock

Does 35 years seems like a long time ago?  Well it seems like yesterday in the music business.  That’s because the music from 35 years ago is still in high demand, in hot rotation on the radio, and the artists who created this music are pulling down the mega bucks from concert tours, merchandise sales, and royalty checks.  I mean who cares about music that is 35 years old?  The answer is a ton of people.

Let’s do some quick math.  Thirty five years ago was 1976.  If you were around in 1976, then you may have been listening to Bruce Sprinsteen, Billy Joel, Neil Young, The Four Seasons, The Beach Boys, Bob Dylan, The Eagles, The Ramones, Steve Miller, Chicago, Aerosmith, Kiss, Heart, James Taylor, or The Doobie Brothers just to name a few.  Guess what? These same artists can be heard in virtually every market in every city across the United States.

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