Originally Posted by question giver

Hello. I am a college music student who is currently in the process of writing a piece about social and economic class in popular music. As part of this project I am asking a series of questions related to class in popular music. Long and short answers are both acceptable.

1. Do you consider class an important element in popular music?

No. A talented musician is a talented musician.

2. Do you believe it is easier/harder for a musician from a poorer economic background to succeed?
It has to be harder. You have less exposure to gear, recording software etc. etc.

3. Can a poor musician who attains fame and fortune remain “true” to his roots?

Yes. While it is almost impossible not to care about money after making millions of dollars, artists can still stay true. It's very, very rare for an artist to stay true, but's it's not impossible.

4. Is class a relevant theme in modern popular music?

I think people who sing about how rich/poor they are, are awful lyricists. Nuff said.

5. Do you consider wealth a common lyrical topic in popular music?

Too common

Thank you for your time.