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I was reading Todd Marten's review, he is evidently a huge Kanye (Sp?) West fan. I thought West was horrible, I didn't even know who he was. I actually told Karen during his tribute song to his mother, "If they could ever find someone who could carry a tune to sing that song, it seems like it could be very good."

In ten years no one will care who Kanye West is or was. Just my prediction.

BTW, who won best rock album ten years ago?

Anyway, Marten eventually posts this data:

"Grammy publicity firm Rogers & Cowan on Thursday sent to the press statistics from StubHub, which brag about the inflated prices scalpers have been charging for tickets from Grammy-nominated artists.

Paramore? $88. Feist? $98 Bruce Springsteen? $220.

Take a look at all the numbers, cut-and-pasted from the release:
Average Grammy Nominee Tour Ticket Prices on StubHub
Album of the Year - $144*
Foo Fighters $112
Vince Gill $116
Herbie Hancock $133
Kanye West $263
Amy Winehouse $96

*Average of all artists in category

Best New Artist - $98*
Feist $98
Ledisi NA
Paramore $88
Taylor Swift $110
Amy Winehouse $96

Best Country Album - $113*
Dierks Bentley $97
Vince Gill $116
Tim McGraw $87
Brad Paisley $111
George Strait $152

Best Rock Album - $131*
Daughtry $78
John Fogerty $137
Foo Fighters $112
Bruce Springsteen $220
Wilco $106

Best Pop Vocal Album - $139*
Bon Jovi $233
Feist $98
Maroon 5 $130
Paul McCartney NA
Amy Winehouse $96

And this proves, what?

That the concert business is evil?

That it's nearly impossible to see any of your favorite bands, even Daughtry, for less than $78?

But apparently, according to Rogers & Cowan, this is relevant to the Grammys, and not just because the awards celebrate the music business rather than actual music. See below:

"The data is relevant as it reflects the true value of a ticket to an artist's live act. Certainly the majority of these acts are selling out at the box office, but secondary pricing can be a true indicator of fan interest ... Maybe this information can even help you predict the winners."

All this proves to me is the Fogerty fans are likely to be willing to pay the 5th highest ticket prices on average to see their artist. It doesn't really mean much except that the fan base has the discretionary income to afford the tickets. Probably 'cause we are all so old! So in order, it is Kanye West, Bruce Springsteen, and Bon Jovi, followed by George Straight and John Fogerty.

Back to the bayou for more ice skating.

CK