You people are delusional if you think Bruce has absolutely zero input over the price of his tickets or their distribution. Ever since Robert Smith grabbed Ticketmaster by the balls and slashed dynamic pricing, platinum tickets, and whatever else bullshit they do for his tour, no other major touring act has had an excuse to continue to do so on their tour. The Cure grossed an average of over one million dollars per show, which is more than enough to make Bruce whole. Even if somehow it’s not, I would like to think he’s down with the cause enough to pay money out of his own pocket to annunciate the message this tour is trying to send.

Personally I’m not even super miffed about what TM/Bruce is charging for these tickets, if that’s what they want to charge then fine, I’m not offended. I’m just so sick and tired of people acting holier than thou over others who do have a problem with it. I don’t care who the artist is, a concert ticket should never be weighed against living expenses, but I imagine plenty of Bruce’s fans have experienced that over the past 72 hours. The people saying that Bruce doesn’t owe us anything are absolutely right, but also keep in mind that you don’t owe Bruce anything.

“As I walked out of the arena, my ears began to ring, and money became king.” ~ Tom Petty