I first saw him at a concert at my university in 2006. He did a Q&A session afterward, during which time he said he was OK with the audience copying his music if they couldn't afford it.
His rationale was that he first learned about a lot of his favorite bands via illegal mix tapes, but later bought their work. He views it as marketing, as far as I can tell.
His rationale was that he first learned about a lot of his favorite bands via illegal mix tapes, but later bought their work. He views it as marketing, as far as I can tell.