Does the emergence of the digital download signal the end of the music industry?

The emergence of digital download doesn't signal the end for the music industry, but more of a change. CD sales are still peaking with artists such as Lady Gaga achieving diamond on her latest album. CD's and even vinyl's are often purchased for the cover art, and also as collector items. What people don't spend on CD's and recorded music, they are saving and spending on attending live gigs and festivals, giving them a chance to see an array of musical talent they would and wouldn't normally listen to, these live music events lead to a sense of comradeship amongst the attendees, all there to see the music they love. Downloading music and free listening sites such as Spotify allows people to sample music they are interested in at the current times, if a person likes more than one of an artists songs they may then purchase the recorded music.