How did the rise of the recording industry affect performers' fame?
Answer
Performers found their music distributed nationally/internationally, independent of touring
Performers gained genuine, widespread fame nationally and internationally because their recorded music could be marketed widely, separating their success from the need for continuous physical touring.

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