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The Sold Out Music Man

[Blind Gossip] This musical entertainer is worth well over $100 million.

He is quite famous, and whenever you see his events, they are always sold out.

He must be amazingly popular, right?

We have a little secret to tell you.

Those packed venues are the result of some manipulation.

[An opening act] was so excited to get booked to play with him in [city].

Of course they were. Performing before him would be great exposure for a less famous act.

His management contacted the venue to see how ticket sales were going. They were going well, but the event was not sold out.

Here’s where the manipulation comes in.

Since it was not completely sold out, [Performer] cancelled the show.

Just because it’s not completely sold out? Why would he do that?

He thinks that if any photos get out there of him performing to less than a sold out crowd, it would be very damaging to his image. It’s less damaging to just cancel the show and disappoint the fans.

By the way, since the show was cancelled, the opening act did not get paid. That’s how we found out about all this.

Was this a one off?

Nope.

He does this ALL. THE. TIME. He does it because it works. He loses money on the performances he cancels, but he gets to brag that every time he performs, it’s sold out.

Why don’t the venues and the other artists straight up call him out on this instead of just dancing around the topic?

He is too famous. If they expose him, he might never work with them again or perform in their venue again.

That does put them between a rocky and a hard place.

The next time you see a photo of him performing to a sold-out crowd, just know that plenty of other people and venues got f*cked over in the process.

The only reason he enjoys the career he does is because he is an amoral, f*cking thieving bastard. Someone needs to expose him.

Done.

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Music Man:

[Optional] Which living music entertainer do you think is the most amoral?

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  1. 2infinity says

    My guess is Jay Z clues being “rocky” (Roc Nation) and “amoral, f-ing, thieving bastard”.

  3. rorythedragon says

    Sounds like Billy Joel. Super disappointing if true.

    Optional: just one? Can’t narrow it down.

  5. WorkHardBeNice says

    Elton John

    Most amoral musician?
    Judging from lifestyle-Miley Cyrus
    Judging from lyrics-most of the rappers out there lately.

  7. MaryQuiteContrary says

    Garth Brooks is the kind of narcissistic a*hole that would do this.

  10. omgimbackagain says

    I really don’t know but this is interesting.

    I know it definitely is not Bruce Springsteen because he never has opening acts and thankfully doesn’t cancel.

  19. geekgirl says

    Hugh Jackman?
    Hints – musical entertainer (not singer), in the Music Man revival.

  24. The Big D says

    Billy Joel? But I have not heard of him cancelling any shows so probably not him.
    Most amoral-Madonna-at this point in her career it is all about her and screwing her real fans that have stuck with her over the years.

  38. wfreshie says

    is that musical note yellow? makes me think of elton john he has that song “beyond the YELLOW brick road” whoever it is that is a lousy thing to do

  39. cassadaga says

    Billy Joel?

    Piano Man, “rocky” might refer to It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me. His run in MSG was also sold-out.

  40. Yitty Bossy says

    Pit Bull for the win!
    Musical Entertainer.. he is neither a musician or a singer etc…
    Billy Joel is certainly a musician!
    Rocky and BULLwinkel, as in Pit Bull

  41. ReginaPhalange says

    Elton John?
    “Music Man” = Merry Music Man from the song Tiny Dancer
    “Rocky” = Crocodile Rock or Rocketman

  42. Whisper says

    Elton John: Well over $100,000,000. Reputation as a diva.
    But could be Hugh Jackman. He tours and Music Man might be a clue. Not as rich as Elton but I just checked and Hugh’s 2020 Net Worth is $150,000,000.

  43. zappy2050 says

    We are all over the map on this one.

    At first I thought Elton John. His shows are sold out, but I actually believe that is genuine. He also sounds like a moody person – who does some good in life – but is temperamental.

    I think I am going to go with Garth Brooks. I have always scratched my head at why his concerts are always “sold out.”

  44. blablabla123 says

    I’m guessing here, but could this be Drake? His net worth is 150 million according to Google, and there have been blinds about him before questioning his morals. Not sure about the clues but Asap Rocky has opened for him in the past..?

  45. JustMoo says

    It’s not Billy Joel, he doesn’t use an opening act. Great show that he puts on

  46. mysticd says

    Been awhile since I guessed on here(need to more often,fun),but my guess is Ed Sheeran.He’s known for having sold out venues and has opening acts too.

  47. Mia444 says

    Elton immediately came to mind, though his net worth is in excess of 500 M. Also, he often has no opener in his shows bc they are legendarily long (3+ hours). One more doubt: a lot of people already think he’s a colossal jerk, so this would have to be somebody thought well of, yes?

  48. xphile101 says

    I work in an arena. Elton John and Billy Joel legitimately sell out (for damn good reason) and do not have or need any opening acts. Timberlake still sells as well.

    I’m going to go with a rapper here. Which one? Take your pick.

  50. aleshamom4 says

    It really pains me to see so many Elton references, I have seen him 4 times, in different cities, and every one was sold out 💪🏻 He puts on a heck of a show.

  51. core44d says

    I do not know who this is, but as someone who follows concert trends, I can tell you who it isn’t.

    It isn’t:
    Billy Joel- his once a month MSG shows for the past 3 years are genuinely “sold out.” Plus, he has played MANY non-sold out shows across the country.

    Elton John- a $90 dollar ticket for Elton sells for 300+ on the secondary market for his “Farewell, Yellowbrick Road Tour.” It ain’t him.

    Garth Brooks- Garth will enter a city and play 2 shows a day for 5 days straight…

  52. tlp619 says

    Paul McCartney?

    “Rocky” = Rocky Raccoon
    “Hard” = Hard Day’s Night
    “Straight” = Straight No Chaser (Wonderful Christmastime)

  53. itstarapagain says

    I don’t know who this is… maybe Bieber?

    The entire music business is amoral. Payola, organized crime, sexual assault/harassment, drugs, ripping off and exploiting the artists and ripping off anyone who wants to see live music. It’s one ugly business.

    As far as the most amoral artists? Jay z and his wife, the insufferable Beyonce. He is a real piece of work and Tidal was, imho, a giant fraud. And everything about those two is fake.
    As for the business itself? Too many to name.

  54. spoofbyrd says

    I so hope this isn’t Hugh Jackman . He is known for being appreciative of his fans . I am going to throw Kid Rock into the mix . Amoral or immoral ? Tommy Lee is pretty bad .

  56. Roeshamred says

    I think it’s Jay-Z as well. He has cancelled concerts and given no reason. Also did not reschedule. He is an entertainer, not a singer and I think he would usually have an opening act.

  57. core44d says

    It’s 100% Jay Z. And coming from someone who studies concert trends, “Sold out” is an exaggerated term here, as I don’t think he “sold out” 1 show on his last 4:44 Tour. I just know some were waaay closer to capacity than others and yes, he did cancel various shows citing “production issues”