Angry music fans condemn lack of communication
by Simon Boyle.
Published Thu 08 Oct 2009 15:01
Angry music lovers have condemned stars who don't update their websites, saying it shows "contempt" for their fans.
Mick Jagger is amongst a host of A-list stars whose website is more than twelve months out of date, leaving many fans frustrated.
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The Rolling Stones frontman’s website claims to be the official source for all his latest news and information, but the latest news update dates from February 2007.
And 66-year-old Sir Mick isn’t alone in keeping his fans in the dark.
Other high-profile celebs who have neglected their websites include comedy favourite Peter Kay, whose last update was in November 2007, and Foul-mouthed Scot Billy Connolly, who has been uncharacteristically quiet since October 2008.
But now disgruntled fans have said that stars have an obligation to keep their followers up-to-date.
One Rolling Stones enthusiast said; "I love the Stones, I’ve seen them about six times, but it really does annoy me that you hear nothing at all from them except when they want your money for tickets.
"Ticket prices are astronomical, and some of that should go back into connecting with fans. They can easily afford to keep their sites updated, and in my mind it shows a little bit of contempt for fans.
"I’ve been a fan since I was a child, but I really think we deserve more communication to reward our loyalty.
"The official site is supposed to be the most reliable source for news, but instead we have to rely on fan sites, rumours and adverts to have any idea what the band are planning."
Bucking the trend are rock superstars U2, who manage to keep their latest news updated at least once a day, and often even more frequently.