I'm cynical, but not nearly cynical enough to agree with that statement. The "music business" includes a lot of people, including musicians, record company owners, and producers - some of whom post or have posted on the Board - and I don't think that it's always been simply about the money for all of them. I'm sure that all of them want to make a living, but if that's all they want, there are easier ways to do it.
Hmmmm....Good response/answer!
Anyhow, I don't know the business, per se, but, going on my 60+ years of listening and playing all kinds of music, when it comes to popular music, e.g. the Eagles, I tend to agree with Shawn. [Eventhough he's since recanted/joking.]