Michael,

some good points there...personally..I get hired (sadly as it seems) by Pubs and Bars and promote and encourage their patrons to drink..well..spend their money at least. To do so however, its giving the patron an atmosphere to forget about work, life, etc., and have fun...let the hair down...relax...sing...dance...drink..get drunk....thats the norm...however...festivals, other venues, concerts, etc...I spose the purpose is to merely entertain...to prevent sound from a tin can,or even worse..force people to talk to each other..god forbid..hehe...well..thats just a thought..I however, prefer a majority of McCartney's works to Lennons any day.....Slainte!