Live Nation began as a live events company and has expanded to almost every realm of the the music industry. Live Nation is a spin off of Clear Channel. Clear Channel is a media conglomerate that was once the largest radio station owner in the country. (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/11/16/AR2006111600537.html)
Live Nation has recently become a record label, is a soon to be ticket distributor (rivaling the long standing Ticketmaster) and cornered the market with real time bootlegs making music available for purchase as you walk out the door of a Live Nation sponsored concert.
The reality is Live Nation creates, plays, places on tour and controls the music that the Live Nation venues and radio stations play. This specific company owns the majority of major venues and radio stations both in the country and soon to be, around the world. The radio and television dictate what is popular and is also owned and/or directly working alongside Live Nation. These partnerships are evidenced by advertising, sponsorship and product placement, which can be found at each and every event, or played on airwaves completely dominated by Live Nation.
The above information begs the question, how are we freely choosing our music? Moreover, are most people even aware that their musical preference has already been chosen for them?
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