I enjoyed shopping at Tower. Who's to blame-the internet, youtube, craigslist? It's hard to say. Unfortunately, I expect to see sentimental documentaries on the demise of Rasputin's and Amoeba sometime in the future. If that bothers you (it bothers me), then drop in to one of the stores and buy something. I have no affiliation with any of these stores but I would like to see them stick around. Just my opinion.
"All Things Must Pass"-Tower Records Documentary
This looks very interesting. I never lived close to a Tower Records, but did visit a few over the years while traveling.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAepjF6_N68
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAepjF6_N68