This is what Musicians look like.

Notice how they look strangely like people!
They can laugh, dress comfortably and though you may not see them on the cover of today's latest rock magazines, they are incredibly talented and down-to-earth musicians who enjoy what they do. Musicians speak to their fans through their music, not through some photo shoot. I've personally met Grandaddy, and most of Tortoise. I admire their originality and their personalities as bands and as people. these bands are like actors who don't call themselves "movie stars". They aren't sorrounded by groupies and bodyguards. If you have talent you don't need all the hype and image to be a great band.

Pictured below: Tortoise, Grandaddy, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Neutral Milk Hotel.

This is what puppets look like.

Notice the pouty faces, or the expressions that don't
make any sense or say anything except "we are too-cool" to too jaded to smile. I particularly love how "Bono" from U2 is obviously not really screaming and actually just opening his mouth wide for a photographer who must have been trying pretty hard not to laugh.



These "artists" look like they're in rock bands, they don't look like people to me. Atr least not people you could have a down-to-earth conversation with. These bands are all about image. I know everyone loves U2, and they are all about the humanitarian thing, but can you really say someone who changes their name to "the Edge" doesn't have an ego issue?