Hologram concerts - Flop or Future?



Within the last decade, we have acquired the technology to make hologram concerts a reality. While this concept had been done a couple of times prior, in the form of Michael Jackson and Tupac, the Dio Disciples were the first to perform live with a hologram. That, of course, was with the late Ronnie James Dio, in 2016-17. While most of the shows had no technical flaws, a few invariably dipd. And, they were lightly attended (excluding  Wacken). Despite this, it brings up an ethical metal question.

 Let's forget any technical flaws for a moment. And, for the time being, let's forget it was Dio. It could be any great deceased artist of your choice. It could be Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, Kurt Cobain, Lemmy, Shannon Hoon, Steve Lee or any of your favorite artist that might pass in the future. What if you never got to see Motorhead in concert and they were one of your all-time favirites? How about seeing Gotthard again with Steve Lee backed live by the rest of the band? How about seeing Nirvana 'live'? You get the point.

 After watching the video from Bucharest of the Dio hologram show, I have to say I was quite impressed with the fluidity and overall movement and audio. While not perfect, the technology is there to highly simulate Dio himself. Depending on the cost involved, I would consider going to a hologram show with some live band members. Or, how about simulating what are considered to be some of the greatest of all-time? I'm thinking Woodstock, Guns N' Roses - Live at the Ritz '88, Ozzy with Randy Rhodes, or Metallica with Cliff Burton. The list goes on...
So 'Flop or Future'? At this point it is hard to say. But I will say I would be willing to gove it a What are your thoughts?

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