Fans of Rick Springfield still turn out in droves to see the pop singer perform “Jessie’s Girl” live. But for the few who can shell out $1000 a ticket, there’s an added bonus: the chance to schmooze with Springfield after the show.

VIP concert experiences are becoming increasingly common, and can include everything from meet-and-greets to lavish dinners to limited-edition merchandise. Are these pricey packages pure exploitation, or just a natural result of a flagging music industry? Ben Sisario, arts reporter for The New York Times, joins us to discuss.