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• [1] mozo from nyc November 02, 2009 - 02:11PM

  Carrie's right. In my case, it was seeing Be Bop Deluxe at the Paladium in the 70's. Me and my friend Tom left that show right after they finished even though two more bands had yet to play. We never heard of them and needed to know more.

  
  
• [2] Derek from Manhattan November 02, 2009 - 02:12PM

  I think one aspect of modern technology that takes away from mystery in music is looking at bands set list before seeing them in concert--or looking at youtube clips from previous city shows. It used to be you had no idea what was going to be played--and how. Now, you see the show before you see the show--yes, you could limit your internet usage but curiosity always kills the cat, no?

  
  
• [3] J November 02, 2009 - 02:14PM

  Thank You!

  I had this debate with a former bandmate and it was never resolved. Growing up I was more fascinated by the bands that I had to work to discover anything about than ones that were always over-documented.

  
  
• [4] Cynthia from long island November 02, 2009 - 02:26PM

  I think it's important to keep in mind although information is more readily available (via the internet for e.g.) it doesn't mean it's more accurate.

  
  
• [5] Cynthia from long island November 02, 2009 - 02:29PM

  It's also easier to spread different versions of stories more easily and quickly. So, there might be more mystery than less. Especially considering that there always be a few commercial artists getting the lion share of the media's attention.

  
  
• [6] Syd from NYC November 02, 2009 - 02:31PM

  In addition to tales of the Loch Ness Monster, two artists come to mind:

  Dylan was certainly one of the early purveyors of maintaining some mystery despite the media (by playing with the media).

  In high school, I discovered Jeff Buckley (who titled one of his tours the "Mystery White Boy Tour"). The fact that none of my friends knew about him added to the appeal.

  After his death, speculation, rumor and memorializing increased. I appreciated the book written about him and his father Tim Buckley, which certainly demystified some parts of his life. I found the special features and add-ons to the posthumously-released Sketches for My Sweetheart the Drunk to be irritating--same as when they published Kurt Cobain's diary (too much that was never intended for the public was forcibly put out there).

  
  
• [7] Cynthia from long island November 02, 2009 - 02:33PM

  What is up with clips?

  
  
• [8] Syd from NYC November 02, 2009 - 02:36PM

  In addition to tales of the Loch Ness Monster, two artists come to mind:

  Dylan was certainly one of the early purveyors of maintaining some mystery despite the media (by playing with the media).

  In high school, I discovered Jeff Buckley (who titled one of his tours the "Mystery White Boy Tour"). The fact that none of my friends knew about him added to the appeal.

  After his death, speculation, rumor and memorializing increased. I appreciated the book written about him and his father Tim Buckley, which certainly demystified some parts of his life. I found the special features and add-ons to the posthumously-released Sketches for My Sweetheart the Drunk to be irritating--same as when they published Kurt Cobain's diary (too much that was never intended for the public was forcibly put out there).

  
  
• [9] Cynthia from long island November 02, 2009 - 02:37PM

  Paul McCartney has been "dead" for years.