Diki
The point of this tread was about the current crop of little talent Kareoke acts but let me vent along with Mark. The watering down of what passes for live musical entertainment.

In the Big Band era you had to play an instrument pretty well, READ MUSIC--ooh my !!!, and be able to integrate with a group. Possibly be able to improvise and solo too.

Rock came along and it became all about the visual as well as the sound. Three chords and some slick moves AKA Elvis.

About 87 Dj's hit. No musical talent required at all.
Then some DJ's started to sing WOW people were amazed !!

Now, sing well enough to get into a volunteer community chorus, hit play on your Ipod and your in.

the quality of todays music is still there in some forms, I think most notably current Country but as you said, for every good tune theres a 1000 forgettables.
Gingham Style anyone ???

Just saw some great "Old Guys" The Rascals BDWY show, "Once Upon A Dream" They played live and kicked a** for two hours and the youngest is 68. If anyone gets a chance , go see it. You'll love it, especially the opening which I won't give away.