Who Makes The Money?

Story: Keith Bradford

Recently I was quite impressed with the appearance of the tellers in a very popular bank I visited.  Each bank employee was in a very nice outfit and all of the women appeared to have a recent manicure.  It seemed to be the perfect job for anyone that don't mind working inside.  Later that week I found out that the janitorial service employees of that bank make more money per hour than the tellers. 

Don't get me wrong; ``those guys and gals looked mighty spiffy in their 3 piece suits and dresses but it disturbed me to find out they don't make as much money as the janitor.  That prompted me to do some further investigation on the money split in the Music Business.  It was interesting to find out the road manager for an artist as an example, makes more than the artist in some cases. 

By the time the artist pays all the expenses involved with a tour there is very little left.  This is not the case with huge major stars.  I am talking about acts with only one or two hits under their belt. 

The star or the one out front getting all of the attention is not always the moneymaker.   Sometimes it is quite difficult to determine who makes the money. 

The Music Business, Ya Gotta Luv It.