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as an official member of 'the yoof 2day' (aged 19years and 9 months) i have to say that yes - i think the internet has removed some of the mistique behind bands, but that this is a VERY GOOD thing! It means as a fan you feel more in touch with the bands - like they are your friends, who you could meet on a night out, or can takt to for ages without feeling awestruck!
Take one of my fave bands The Libertines (the pervious band of Mr Peter Doherty, who youve prob heard of as Kate Moss's Junkie Boyfriend no doubt) for an example - they used to organise gigs at a minutes notice by using their website forums, and as a result, people got to go see them play in various small bars across london and the like (remember this band are used to playing venues of about 5000 capacity, so its always a treat!). They also posted demos on their site, and asked the fans oppinions on things. Its amazing to feel like you have a connection with who you are seeing on stage - not just because of what theyre singing about, but because the way they interacted with you outside the gig made it feel like they were actually your closest friends!
Theres tonnes of bands doing this these days, and while it does detract from the god-like persona of rock stars of old, i dont think its bad at all. I love it!!!
Thats me. Stu
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