4th December 2011: Stadium Rock
Stadium rock success requires several elements. The frontperson needs narcissism and must hold the audience’s wish fulfillment and other psychological projections. The band needs a few journeymen players who don’t overshine the stars and build up a Phil Spector-like wall of sound. A back catalogue of radio-friendly hits and 10-to-15 years of material to draw upon can help. Jumbotron screens, lasers, and moving front stage areas help connect the band with the back row.
