Rock Fans Look Back to The Future
Berkshire Eagle, MA
May 1, 2006
"....Although hip-hop, 'emo' (emotional punk) and college radio are still the biggest sellers among teens and young adult listeners, classic rock has made inroads.
According to Arbitron ratings, 9 percent of kids ages 12 to 17 listened to classic-rock stations each week in 2005. Since fall 2002, teen listenership has jumped 20 percent at New York City's Q104.3, the largest classic-rock station in the country....
The latest technology also helps artists of the past stay popular. The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, AC/DC, Pink Floyd and Aerosmith are among the top 10 downloaded bands of 2005, according to ArtistDirect, a company that offers free music and video downloads. A large number of the company's customers are young people with limited financial resources...."
May 1, 2006
"....Although hip-hop, 'emo' (emotional punk) and college radio are still the biggest sellers among teens and young adult listeners, classic rock has made inroads.
According to Arbitron ratings, 9 percent of kids ages 12 to 17 listened to classic-rock stations each week in 2005. Since fall 2002, teen listenership has jumped 20 percent at New York City's Q104.3, the largest classic-rock station in the country....
The latest technology also helps artists of the past stay popular. The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, AC/DC, Pink Floyd and Aerosmith are among the top 10 downloaded bands of 2005, according to ArtistDirect, a company that offers free music and video downloads. A large number of the company's customers are young people with limited financial resources...."
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