(idm) Dj Spooky and his crapiness/greatness

From alalan
Sent Thu, Oct 16th 1997, 21:11

Ok. I have no bias as to whether Spooky is a good or bad DJ. His show 
i went to was interesting, and i would go again, but i completely 
understand where people are coming from in their critisism of him. 
Maybe if i saw him a second time, i might start to hate it. In any 
case, here is my question:

I still have yet to hear a good sound explanation for WHY DJ Spooky 
is making money and playing all these raves and being a spokesman, 
etc..., if the majority hates him and his style? The economics 
doesn't make ANY sense whatsoever. Eventually, word would get around, 
and people would stop buying tickets to his shows and whatnot. He 
wouldn't get hired anymore in a scene where apparently he is not 
wanted. Any concrete explanations? My question is purely from 
curiosity, not to prove any points, so no flaming!
         Ali
           "It means we'll manage
            I'll master your language
            And in the meantime
            I'll create my own" (Tricky)