And that puts him in a small category. He is greatly admired for his musical abilities and I respect him for that. It's just his music does nothing for me. (I find much the same thing with U2: I respect the band, their history and ability, and so on, but their music does nothing for me.)
It doesn't surprise me that he's finding ways around the record companies. What he should be doing is helping other people do the same.
Wade.