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The Sold Out Music Man

June 8, 2020 Blind Gossip

[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. core44d says

    June 12, 2020 at 8:39 am

    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”

  2. Roeshamred says

    June 11, 2020 at 11:19 am

    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.

  3. lunadogmom says

    June 11, 2020 at 8:06 am

    Kanye or Jay Z are my guesses.

  4. spoofbyrd says

    June 10, 2020 at 11:31 pm

    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 .

  5. itstarapagain says

    June 10, 2020 at 12:12 pm

    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.

  6. tlp619 says

    June 10, 2020 at 11:22 am

    Paul McCartney?

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

  7. core44d says

    June 10, 2020 at 10:59 am

    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…

  8. aleshamom4 says

    June 10, 2020 at 9:34 am

    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.

  9. Tiny Tears says

    June 10, 2020 at 8:23 am

    My first thought: Garth Brooks. A stadium-sized ego.

  10. xphile101 says

    June 10, 2020 at 4:16 am

    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.

  11. Mia444 says

    June 9, 2020 at 10:20 pm

    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?

  12. mysticd says

    June 9, 2020 at 8:14 pm

    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.

  13. JustMoo says

    June 9, 2020 at 12:58 pm

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

  14. blablabla123 says

    June 9, 2020 at 12:44 pm

    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..?

  15. zappy2050 says

    June 9, 2020 at 12:22 pm

    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.”

  16. Whisper says

    June 9, 2020 at 10:46 am

    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.

  17. ReginaPhalange says

    June 9, 2020 at 10:21 am

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

  18. Yitty Bossy says

    June 9, 2020 at 10:19 am

    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

  19. cassadaga says

    June 9, 2020 at 9:07 am

    Billy Joel?

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

  20. wfreshie says

    June 9, 2020 at 9:06 am

    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

  21. nycmadam says

    June 9, 2020 at 8:12 am

    Elton John (rocky= Rocket Man)

  22. Earthling123 says

    June 9, 2020 at 7:55 am

    Elton John

  23. 4sixx2 says

    June 9, 2020 at 7:47 am

    Sir Elton John

  24. BringOurYerVacuums says

    June 9, 2020 at 7:32 am

    I have no idea. Kayne?

  25. Gyrl777 says

    June 9, 2020 at 7:28 am

    Justin Bieber

  26. High Steppa says

    June 9, 2020 at 7:09 am

    Justin Bieber?

  27. jojo21 says

    June 9, 2020 at 7:08 am

    Billy joel

  28. christined says

    June 9, 2020 at 5:53 am

    Justin Bieber

  29. mastik8 says

    June 9, 2020 at 5:32 am

    Elton John.

  30. JipJip says

    June 9, 2020 at 4:55 am

    Elton John

  31. scooby says

    June 9, 2020 at 4:31 am

    Elton John

  32. mrw222 says

    June 9, 2020 at 3:15 am

    Kanye West

  33. The Big D says

    June 9, 2020 at 3:05 am

    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.

  34. katifer68 says

    June 9, 2020 at 2:45 am

    OMG sounds so much like Elton John!

  35. jewls.666 says

    June 9, 2020 at 2:09 am

    Elton John

  36. Blossom says

    June 9, 2020 at 1:17 am

    Kanye

  37. OhSoLittleMouse says

    June 8, 2020 at 11:26 pm

    Bieber

  38. geekgirl says

    June 8, 2020 at 9:54 pm

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

  39. SilverLining says

    June 8, 2020 at 9:35 pm

    Justin Bieber?

    Kehlani & Jaden Smith – opening act?

  40. CanaryCry says

    June 8, 2020 at 9:03 pm

    Elton John?

  41. angelbratt says

    June 8, 2020 at 8:39 pm

    Elton john

  42. chiente says

    June 8, 2020 at 8:38 pm

    Elton

  43. Sleepyandconfused says

    June 8, 2020 at 7:51 pm

    Sounds like Billy Joel but I hope it’s not him

  44. Lby54229 says

    June 8, 2020 at 7:37 pm

    Elton John?

  45. TheRider says

    June 8, 2020 at 7:23 pm

    Jay-Z

  46. Golden2 says

    June 8, 2020 at 6:23 pm

    Bieber

    Most amoral? Anyone managed by an Azoff.

  47. omgimbackagain says

    June 8, 2020 at 6:14 pm

    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.

  48. Marina says

    June 8, 2020 at 6:04 pm

    Billy Joel and I never liked him.

  49. scorpio14 says

    June 8, 2020 at 6:00 pm

    Elton John

  50. MaryQuiteContrary says

    June 8, 2020 at 5:48 pm

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

  51. degroohj says

    June 8, 2020 at 5:35 pm

    Ugh…not Billy Joel!!

  52. WorkHardBeNice says

    June 8, 2020 at 5:30 pm

    Elton John

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

  53. caela94 says

    June 8, 2020 at 5:22 pm

    ASAP Rocky

  54. rorythedragon says

    June 8, 2020 at 5:15 pm

    Sounds like Billy Joel. Super disappointing if true.

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

  55. oh.heyu says

    June 8, 2020 at 5:10 pm

    JT he canceled a lot of shows for being sick?

  56. 2infinity says

    June 8, 2020 at 4:51 pm

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

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