simontindemans;150064 Wrote: > But I'm wondering...if the artists, especially the bigger acts, don't > agree with what the studios do, why don't they change labels (after > contractual obligations have been satisfied)? I can only conclude that > the studios are (silently) backed by many of their artists. > > The RIAA and its sister organizations in other countries are a > different matter, of course, having a 'monopoly' in their respective > countries. An artist can't avoid being represented by them ;)I think the > musicians have less power than people think they do. Do you recall how Pearl Jam tried to boycott Ticket Master? This was a mega-band at the height of their popularity trying to influence the music industry. Pearl Jam had no impact on Ticketmaster and paid a dear price for their attempt by the loss access to large venues to play in for about 5 years.
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