A Guitarist's Guilt by Association The latest scandal to tarnish the music industry's reputation involves Simon O'Connor, guitarist for indie rock band Modest Mouse.
He has apologized for sending lewd messages to a 16 year old fan on Instagram, but his apology raises more questions than it answers.
At first glance, this appears to be a case of a musician behaving badly and getting caught. However, upon closer inspection, the story reveals a complex dynamic at play.