Music Behind Bars

Read JDM · 10-18-2002, 05:47 PM

So, VH-1 has got this show, Music Behind Bars, in which a real life convicted murderer's band will be performing a concert in jail. There are young girls dead because of this guy, and now he's on TV becoming a rock star. Does anyone else think it's wrong that a convicted murderer is essentially living in a semi-posh hotel and becoming a rock star at the taxpayers' expense?

Don't get me wrong, I'm all for freedom of speech. If someone slapped an America Undercover label before the name of this show and put it on HBO, I'd be okay with it, because HBO has a conscience. But on VH-1, it sure as anything looks to me like they're glamourizing the whole thing.

TeriB19 · 10-18-2002, 10:51 PM

I wouldn't watch it no matter who the band was or how much or little talent they had. I am getting fed up with all the video channels because the whole premise of them all those many years ago was VIDEOS. Music Television = MTV.. not Cribs, not Jackass, not Real World. MUSIC.

And VH1 was actually suppose to spotlight the older musicians like John Mellancamp, U2 etc. and their VIDEOS. VIDEO HITS 1. They actually used to have the "Big 80's weekends". Now you are lucky if you can find a video on at all during the programming day. If I am at the gym before 10 a.m. I can usually catch a video on the Jump Start program on VH1, but after 10 it's all shows not related to videos.

Lady Valkyrie · 10-18-2002, 11:52 PM

Quote: Originally posted by TeriB19
<b>I wouldn't watch it no matter who the band was or how much or little talent they had. I am getting fed up with all the video channels because the whole premise of them all those many years ago was VIDEOS. Music Television = MTV.. not Cribs, not Jackass, not Real World. MUSIC.

And VH1 was actually suppose to spotlight the older musicians like John Mellancamp, U2 etc. and their VIDEOS. VIDEO HITS 1. They actually used to have the "Big 80's weekends". Now you are lucky if you can find a video on at all during the programming day. If I am at the gym before 10 a.m. I can usually catch a video on the Jump Start program on VH1, but after 10 it's all shows not related to videos. </b>

yeah all those non-video programs are nothing but fluff that has no real place in a MUSIC video channel.

As for the murderer thing... I have to agree that it sounds like they are "glamorizing" the whole thing. It's quite sickening to me.

TeriB19 · 10-19-2002, 09:09 AM

And what demographic are they aiming for, exactly, with this all-time new low level of programming? Are they going for the 18-25 year old females who will have sympathy for the prison rock star wannabes? The whole premise is just beyond stupid.

Dogstar · 10-19-2002, 12:51 PM

I'm so glad I don't have cable.

TeriB19 · 10-19-2002, 02:07 PM

Obviously you are not missing much.

Weathered · 10-20-2002, 11:02 AM

ONE OF THOSE BANDS IS FROM LIKE 10 MINS FROM ME!!!!!!!! LOL .... its all over the local news that people are protesting against it

souldancer · 10-20-2002, 11:36 AM

Quote: Originally posted by Dogstar
I'm so glad I don't have cable.

Ha - another one?! I only have cable for the internet, people around me don't know how I 'can live' without cable!

Even if I could watch, I wouldn't - and agree the whole glamorizing and sensationalistic money-hungry marketing frenzy is a turn off.

Weathered · 10-20-2002, 12:04 PM

lol i couldnt live without cable tv

TeriB19 · 10-20-2002, 12:07 PM

Quote: Originally posted by weathered
ONE OF THOSE BANDS IS FROM LIKE 10 MINS FROM ME!!!!!!!! LOL .... its all over the local news that people are protesting against it

Seth, that's because the premiere episode of the show was taped at a prison in Philly (Graterford, I think) that's why it's all over Ch. 3, 6, & 10.

Weathered · 10-20-2002, 12:09 PM

no i think they are from the lehigh valley...if you are firmiliar with that area..thats where i live..i live like 2 hours from philly...it was also in the newspaper that one of the guys in the band are from about 10 mins from me

TeriB19 · 10-20-2002, 12:20 PM

Yes, the BAND or guys may be from your area, but the PRISON the show was filmed at is in Philly.

Weathered · 10-20-2002, 12:23 PM

well yeah...i never said anything about where they filmed it though...i said just that one of the guys is from where i live

TeriB19 · 10-20-2002, 12:29 PM

Did you/will you watch it?

Weathered · 10-20-2002, 08:40 PM

i am going to watch it..i think it will be interesting..but i havent heard that much about it...when is it going to be on?

10-18-2002, 10:51 PM	#2
TeriB19 Forum Diplomat USER INFO » Status: Saving Grace Posts: 12,439 Joined: Sep 2002 Currently: Offline	I wouldn't watch it no matter who the band was or how much or little talent they had. I am getting fed up with all the video channels because the whole premise of them all those many years ago was VIDEOS. Music Television = MTV.. not Cribs, not Jackass, not Real World. MUSIC. And VH1 was actually suppose to spotlight the older musicians like John Mellancamp, U2 etc. and their VIDEOS. VIDEO HITS 1. They actually used to have the "Big 80's weekends". Now you are lucky if you can find a video on at all during the programming day. If I am at the gym before 10 a.m. I can usually catch a video on the Jump Start program on VH1, but after 10 it's all shows not related to videos. __________________ MK: We're never gonna have the Super Bowl of Scott Stapp vs. Myles Kennedy in a sing-off - it's ridiculous. SP: Actually, we are setting that up. MT: It was in your contract when you signed up with us.

10-19-2002, 09:09 AM	#4
TeriB19 Forum Diplomat USER INFO » Status: Saving Grace Posts: 12,439 Joined: Sep 2002 Currently: Offline	And what demographic are they aiming for, exactly, with this all-time new low level of programming? Are they going for the 18-25 year old females who will have sympathy for the prison rock star wannabes? The whole premise is just beyond stupid. __________________ MK: We're never gonna have the Super Bowl of Scott Stapp vs. Myles Kennedy in a sing-off - it's ridiculous. SP: Actually, we are setting that up. MT: It was in your contract when you signed up with us.

10-19-2002, 12:51 PM	#5
Dogstar Forum Diplomat USER INFO » Status: Young Grown Old Posts: 21,345 Joined: Sep 2002 Currently: Offline	I'm so glad I don't have cable. __________________ Silly monkeys give them thumbs they make a club and beat their brother down. How they survive so misguided is a mystery.

10-19-2002, 02:07 PM	#6
TeriB19 Forum Diplomat USER INFO » Status: Saving Grace Posts: 12,439 Joined: Sep 2002 Currently: Offline	Obviously you are not missing much. __________________ MK: We're never gonna have the Super Bowl of Scott Stapp vs. Myles Kennedy in a sing-off - it's ridiculous. SP: Actually, we are setting that up. MT: It was in your contract when you signed up with us.

10-20-2002, 11:36 AM	#8
souldancer USER INFO » Status: Seeker Posts: 1,802 Joined: Sep 2002 Currently: Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Dogstar I'm so glad I don't have cable. Ha - another one?! I only have cable for the internet, people around me don't know how I 'can live' without cable! Even if I could watch, I wouldn't - and agree the whole glamorizing and sensationalistic money-hungry marketing frenzy is a turn off. __________________ ..our youth will never die!

10-20-2002, 12:07 PM	#10
TeriB19 Forum Diplomat USER INFO » Status: Saving Grace Posts: 12,439 Joined: Sep 2002 Currently: Offline	Quote: Originally posted by weathered ONE OF THOSE BANDS IS FROM LIKE 10 MINS FROM ME!!!!!!!! LOL .... its all over the local news that people are protesting against it Seth, that's because the premiere episode of the show was taped at a prison in Philly (Graterford, I think) that's why it's all over Ch. 3, 6, & 10. __________________ MK: We're never gonna have the Super Bowl of Scott Stapp vs. Myles Kennedy in a sing-off - it's ridiculous. SP: Actually, we are setting that up. MT: It was in your contract when you signed up with us.

10-20-2002, 12:20 PM	#12
TeriB19 Forum Diplomat USER INFO » Status: Saving Grace Posts: 12,439 Joined: Sep 2002 Currently: Offline	Yes, the BAND or guys may be from your area, but the PRISON the show was filmed at is in Philly. __________________ MK: We're never gonna have the Super Bowl of Scott Stapp vs. Myles Kennedy in a sing-off - it's ridiculous. SP: Actually, we are setting that up. MT: It was in your contract when you signed up with us.

10-20-2002, 12:29 PM	#14
TeriB19 Forum Diplomat USER INFO » Status: Saving Grace Posts: 12,439 Joined: Sep 2002 Currently: Offline	Did you/will you watch it? __________________ MK: We're never gonna have the Super Bowl of Scott Stapp vs. Myles Kennedy in a sing-off - it's ridiculous. SP: Actually, we are setting that up. MT: It was in your contract when you signed up with us.

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