西蒙·弗里斯(Simon Frith)在他的著作《音乐的乐趣》(《Music For Pleasure》)中提到“通常摇滚乐手的发展过程都是从俱乐部或酒吧演出中崭露头角,拥有第一批粉丝,幸运的人可以向上越过几个层级,先通过小规模的现场活动,为小的独立唱片公司录音获得小规模的成功和认可。在这之后通常会有来自大唱片公司的合约,可以进行全国性的曝光、宣传以及巡回演出,再到最高层级是国际性的推广、巡演和媒体曝光,以及获得‘超级巨星’的地位。”当然还有更多的摇滚人在地下死磕了若干年,然后销声匿迹, Simon Frith mentions in his book “Music For Pleasure” “The development of rockers is usually based on clubs or pubs, with the first fans , Fortunate people can go up several levels and get small success by recording small independent record companies through small-scale live events, after which there is usually a contract from a major record company that can be nationally Sexual exposure, publicity and touring, to the highest levels are international promotions, touring and media exposure, and gaining the status of a ’superstar.’ ”And of course there are more rock and roll people who die underground for years , Then disappeared,