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There was an article on the Virgin Media Home Page about Simon Cowell and whether he and his fellow producers have ruined the British Music industry with their brand of pop music.

From a personal point of view I would have to say yes. Virtually all the acts and bands that have come through the X Factor & Britain's got talent have vanished in to obscurity with the exception of a handfull. I can remember the 80's when British Artists & Bands ruled the known universe and could sell records anywhere. Now hardly any of our records sell abroad. Something needs to be done to sort out this manufactured crap before it's too late.