Novelty acts, no more: Tribute bands go big time, big bucks
Mar 7, 2010 Music
It used to be tribute bands played bars for little more than free beer. Most paid homage to classic rock acts of the ’60s and ’70s. But the sheer number and variety of tribute bands has exploded, branching out to modern-era acts such as Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews Band, and even the Arctic Monkeys. They’re playing major venues and earning big bucks.