"One of the members of the group, I can't remember which one, found out we were making $3 - $5,000 a night. We were getting a hundred dollars a week a piece. Everybody got upset about it"
- Ben E. King
About this Quote
In this quote, Ben E. King, a member of a group, recalls a time when among the members found that they were making a substantial amount of cash each night, ranging from $3,000 to $5,000. This was a stark contrast to the hundred dollars they were getting every week individually. This discovery caused stress within the group as everyone ended up being upset about the unequal distribution of revenues. It highlights the common concern of unequal pay and the effect it can have on relationships and characteristics within a group. It also clarifies the financial struggles and disparities that artists frequently deal with in the music market.
This quote is written / told by Ben E. King between September 28, 1938 and April 30, 2015. He was a famous Musician from USA.
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