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The paradox of bootlegging concerts
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1:38:33 - 1:44:16 (05:43)

The speaker discusses the changing attitude towards bootlegging concerts and how sometimes the artists themselves are okay with it. However, the paradox lies in the fact that the artists still strive to create and provide an authentic, un-replicable experience for their audience.

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Bill Simmons talks about the Doobie Brothers' classic rock sound and their addition of Michael McDonald's songwriting talent.
1:38:33 - 1:39:33 (00:59)
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Doobie Brothers
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Bill Simmons talks about the Doobie Brothers' classic rock sound and their addition of Michael McDonald's songwriting talent. He also recounts his experience with a bootleg cassette of their farewell tour concert in San Diego.

Chapter
The paradox of bootlegging concerts
Episode
2019 Zion Hype vs. 2003 LeBron Hype, Beyonce vs. Adele, and the Death of Albums With Joe House and Zane Lowe | The Bill Simmons Podcast
Podcast
The Bill Simmons Podcast
An ironic perspective on the war on piracy and how bootlegged versions of albums may not be such a bad thing for artists.
1:39:33 - 1:41:30 (01:57)
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piracy
In this transcript excerpt, the speaker expresses their nostalgia for a time when the only way to experience a band was to hear about them through word of mouth, see them on TV, or attend their live performances, while acknowledging the benefits of social media and online content for musicians today.
1:41:30 - 1:44:16 (02:45)
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Live concerts
Summary

In this transcript excerpt, the speaker expresses their nostalgia for a time when the only way to experience a band was to hear about them through word of mouth, see them on TV, or attend their live performances, while acknowledging the benefits of social media and online content for musicians today.

Chapter
The paradox of bootlegging concerts
Episode
2019 Zion Hype vs. 2003 LeBron Hype, Beyonce vs. Adele, and the Death of Albums With Joe House and Zane Lowe | The Bill Simmons Podcast
Podcast
The Bill Simmons Podcast