What are your opinions on teenage musicians/idols?

Such as Miley Cyrus


Are they just immature nobodys or do they have the potential to grow into something greater?What are your opinions on teenage musicians/idols?
Time will tell I guess.What are your opinions on teenage musicians/idols?
Everybody has potential. Whether or not they can break free from whatever is holding them back is what separates those who succeed from those who fail. And, it would be wise to note, that there are loads of mature and/or older musicians that never even get as far as people such as Miley Cirus. But, it doesn't stop them from playing small gigs at local bars and weddings.





It would be ignorant to say that the Disney Corporation didn't have a huge say in the popularity of Hannah Montana, and thus Miley's career. But, at the same time, she has said, with her own mouth, that she wants to break away from that image, so good for her. Unfortunately now, she has the whole child actor stigmata following her wherever she goes. Historically, this pans out quite poorly for all but a very select few people.





However, the true problem doesn't lie with the teens being idols. Instead, it has much more to do with the teens being idolized. For instance, shows like American Idol have a pretty big following. People seem to love the drama involved with 'their' idol either succeeding or failing. It causes such a commotion for some viewers, that the people responsible for the show, have even changed formats, and now offer second chances!?





But, how many of these so called fans actually watch the careers of those idols beyond just the season in which American Idol is even on television? Trust me, those winners aren't idols forever. And, no matter how much the fans kick and scream, that show isn't going to be on television forever either. Eventually something will throw a cog into the wheel and the producers will pull the plug. It happens all of the time.





It's tactical and smart business though. If the child or idol draws a crowd, then they make the money. As long as they make the money, the producers will support them. As soon as the money stops coming in, well then the companies stop the support. I believe the phrase used most often in the business world to illustrate this tactic is; Would you cut off a broken foot if it meant you could save your leg?





But, don't let the business talk fool you. Take for instance any band that has been deemed a 'One Hit Wonder'. This is where true fandom reigns. There will always be the select group of people who will follow the careers of these stars no matter where it leads. And, should these teen idols have at least one such hit, this could secure their place outside of this so called Disney Image, as a cult classic.





And, then you have your 'icons' as well. Metallica, for instance, had similar problems when they cut their hair in the 1990's. People literally said things like ';Oh they cut their hair, they're not rock and roll anymore!'; Then there was the whole Napster ordeal. People quite literally set their Metallica albums of fire over this. But, it doesn't stop Metallica from touring, and it doesn't stop them from filling stadiums even today. The point of all of this is, that if these teen idols have the drive to succeed, then they will, because everybody has potential.
They make money which is what they were created to do


They will never become an iconic, classic band/musician


My 24 yr old son's fav band is the Rolling Stones and even in his mid/late teenage years along with current music he was listening to, Da Stones, ACDC, Meatloaf etc etc
i like the idea of promoting young people for their talents and abilities. i am tired of other generations name-calling our younger generation, or others for that matter.
People will buy into anything.
Most of them are just Disney ******.


But if not, good for them.