plus at this point he'd be an absolute **nut **not to capitalise on it - wouldn't he?
I still don't think its selling out to make a living at what you like doing.. selling out - at least not in my opinion. Band's say other bands that sign to a major are "sell outs" - that isn't the case if they keep their initail ethos and maintain artistic integridy.. as far as i can tell, in my limited experience with banksy's works - they are of the same ethos and in keeping with his original intent - he didn't change for anyone... hence not a sell out.
any one who starts a "serious" band with out the intention of selling out is an idiot. money is a good thing.
any one who starts a "serious" band with out the intention of selling out is an idiot. money is a good thing.