Based on the information provided, here are the key points about Todd Rundgren's activities and releases in the late 1990s and early 2000s:
1. Internet focus: By the end of the 1990s, the Internet became the main focus of Rundgren's career.
2. Waking Dreams: In 1996, he launched Waking Dreams, a collective that developed creative ideas into marketable commodities.
3. PatroNet: He founded PatroNet, an innovative subscription service that allowed users to subscribe to music directly from his site without record company involvement.
4. Music releases and tours: Despite focusing on Internet ventures, Rundgren continued to work on new music and write his autobiography (though it was delayed and not yet published). He also toured as a solo artist and as part of Ringo Starr's All-Starr Band.
5. Archival projects: In the early 2000s, several archival projects emerged, including The King Biscuit Flower Hour Presents in Concert and various Japanese-only rarity sets as part of the Todd Archive Series.
6. New music: In 2004, Rundgren released his first rock album in over a decade, "Liars," on Sanctuary Records.
7. Collaborations and tributes: He participated in the A Walk Down Abbey Road: A Tribute to the Beatles tour in 2001 and later fronted the New Cars for a brief period.
8. Solo albums: In 2008, Rundgren released "Arena," followed by various projects and tours in the subsequent years.
9. Recent work: In 2013, he released "State," an arty pop album, and in 2017, "White Knight," featuring collaborations with artists like Trent Reznor and Robyn.
10. Memoir: In 2018, Rundgren published his memoir, "The Individualist: Digressions, Dreams, and Dissertations."
11. Tribute tours: He embarked on tribute tours celebrating the Beatles' music, such as the "It Was Fifty Years Ago Today" tour in 2018.
This summary captures the essence of Rundgren's diverse and evolving career during this period, highlighting his transition to digital music distribution, continued musical output, and collaborative projects.
