Small bands, concerts and making money

Since the early days of the Rolling Stones it is pretty clear that touring is more profitable than selling music. However, it seems that small bands cannot participate in both directions.

(German article: http://www.spiegel.de/kultur/musik/0,1518,671591-2,00.html)

Bono's good intentions and wrong conclusions

As expressed in the NYT:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/03/opinion/03bono.html

The problem is there. But the conclusions are wrong.