"I signal with an independent label, Continuum. After that I put out a totally independent record, sold fourteen thousand of them from my basement, bought a house, started raising my kid, made a decent living"

This quote by Kid Rock is a testament to the power of independent music. He indicates that he began his career with an independent label, Continuum, and after that released a completely independent record. In spite of the absence of a significant label backing, he was able to offer fourteen thousand copies of his record from his basement. This success enabled him to buy a home and begin raising his kid, and he had the ability to make a good living from his music. This quote shows that with effort and commitment, it is possible to make a living from independent music. It also shows that independent labels can be an excellent method to get going in the music market. Kid Rock's success is an inspiration to independent artists all over.