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“They’re lifers,” he states. For these musicians, the love of performing outweighs any need for financial security. McCartney, for example, would likely be playing in small pubs if he ever stopped touring big venues. Likewise, Bob Dylan performs hundreds of shows annually because of an intrinsic love for music.
He mentions Townshend as an example of a guitarist still fiercely passionate about live performance, despite the toll it sometimes takes. The intensity with which musicians like Townshend engage with their craft—sometimes hitting their guitars so hard that their knuckles bleed—underscores a relentless dedication.