Why Would Anyone Want to Listen to Recorded Music?

Morning Glories!

I seem to recall reading recently that Tom Edison thought the phonograph was a novelty that would blow over. Why would anyone want to listen to recorded music? Maybe that was someone else, 'cause ol' supersalesman Tom was disinclined to do anything but talk up his products.

My older brother used to collect wax cylinder records, and had the Victrola to play them on. Wonder if he still has that stuff, and if it's in any condition to be played anymore. (Been estranged from brother for a number of years - always welcome prayers for reconciliation, with his nonagenarian mother, at least).