Seriously, why isn't Marshall Crenshaw rich and famous?

[taterguy]

The masses have shitty taste in music.

[supernova]

1. Because he's talented

and witty, and therefore ignorable.


:crazy:

[taterguy]

2. I'm listening to that Live at the Stone Pony CD he put out a few years ago

Pure musical bliss

But giving it the awkward title of "I've Suffered For My Art, Now It's Your Turn" might not be good for marketing.

[Lex]

3. Love Marshall Crenshaw!

I've seen him in concert two or three times. He has a massive knowledge of pop music, lyricists, artists, etc.
So talented.

[RetroLounge]

4. One of life's mysteries...

Great songwriter and singer.

I saw him at a small venue many years ago, and he and his band were amazing...

RL

[darkstar]

5. Amazingly normal guy, too

Sorry about all my brushes w/ rock stories, but I gotta share this one. He was lined up to do a little work in a local studio I was fortunate enough to be allowed to hang out and "gopher" for. He gets to town (mid-90s) and doesn't get the ball-game he wants in his motel, so he walks back to studio--about a mile--rather than take a cab. Everyone else is busy, so I get to drop my gophering and keep him company. We hang out in an outer/relax room watching Cub/Cards, I think. Game ends and then there is a Braves game coming on in a bit. We go get some KFC in my van and then come back and watch another game.

Not much of a story, but that's the point. I'm weirder and have a bigger ego than him.

[KamaAina]

6. Some day, some way, maybe I'll understand why

:shrug: