Klarinet Archive - Posting 000600.txt from 1997/12

From: Melissa Norman <scouts-own@-----.com>
Subj: Re: Kenny G
Date: Thu, 11 Dec 1997 20:45:12 -0500

Josh-Boy wrote:

> > In today's "Amusement Business" I see that two Kenny G concerts in Mexico
> > City on Nov 17 & 18 grossed $549,369. Whatever our beliefs of him as an
> > artist - he can afford not to care.
>
> Yes, he can afford not to care what we think of him as a musician.
> Personally, if a large group of people thought I was a bad musician, and
> they were even semi-credible, I would care!! As a musician, I play
> because I love music. And I play clarinet because I love the clarinet. I
> do not, would not, or could not play just for money. (Of course, I'm not
> GOOD enough yet to play for money... :) ). I play for the love of the
> music, not for the love of green.
> A question: Is that how the world sees K.G? As amusement? :)
> Sorry, I had to ;)
>
> Joshua Coleman

I wish you all would quit dogging Kenny G. If you don't like him, just don't
listen to him and let's change the topic!